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BOXLIGHT CD-40m manual Connecting a Macintosh Computer

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Connecting a Macintosh Computer

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NOTE: Some PowerBooks require the Apple-supplied video-out cable or monitor adapter for external video. Connect it between the PowerBook and the CablePro Lite computer cable/Mac adaptor as shown in Figure 6.

Connecting a Macintosh Computer

1Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into the video connector on your computer (you may need a Mac

adaptor, ordered separately).

2Plug the CablePro Lite/Mac adaptor into the video connector on your computer (or the Apple video-out cable or monitor adapter, if needed).

3Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into

the connector on the projector.

4If you want the projector display to be the same as the Power- Book’s screen display, turn on video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks). See “Using Video Mirror- ing with a PowerBook Computer” on page 46 for additional information.

NOTE: If you are connecting a desktop computer and want to view your presentation on your monitor, purchase the optional CablePro.

NOTE: If you want to control your computer’s mouse from the projector, purchase the optional CablePro and remote.

audio cable

CablePro Lite cable

PowerBook

Mac adaptor video-out cable or monitor

adaptor

FIGURE 6

Connecting the CablePro Lite computer cable to a Macintosh

Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?

1Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your computer.

2Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector on the projector.

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BOXLIGHT CD-40m manual Connecting a Macintosh Computer, Connecting the CablePro Lite computer cable to a Macintosh

Contents

Direct Phone BOXLIGHT CD-40mUSER’S GUIDE 19332 Powder Hill Place Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USAEN 55022 Warning Safety CertificationsFCC Warning DOC CanadaTrademarks Declaration of ConformityUsing the Projector TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Instructions Setting up the ProjectorAccessories AppendixIndex SpecificationsWarning Hot surface. Do not touch SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIf you need assistance, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or Unpacking the Projector Image ResolutionINTRODUCTION CompatibilityI n t r o d u c t i o n NOTE The contents of your shipping box may vary dependingon the projector configuration you’ve ordered Shipping box contentsSide view of projector Usage GuidelinesIf You Need Assistance WarrantySETTING UP THE PROJECTOR P r o j e c t o r Connector panelS e t t i n g t h eConnecting an IBM-Compatible Computer Connecting the CablePro Lite computer cable to a Macintosh Connecting a Macintosh Computeraudio/video cable Connecting a Video PlayerS-video cable A/V cable Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector USING THE PROJECTOR Basic Image AdjustmentAdjusting the Projector To raise the projector 1 Press and hold the elevator button Figure Source Using the Keypad ButtonsMenu Mouse buttonsIf you don’t press standby again, the lamp turns off after 15 minutes Drop-down menu Using the On-Screen MenusDisplay Menu Reset All ColorBlank Screen Audio menu Audio MenuNOTE Changing the volume from the menu is the same as changing it using the keypadImage Menu Horizontal position options are available only for computer sources. The projectorsets these options automatically for a video source Manual TrackingCeiling Projection Controls MenuVideo Standard Standby TimePlug and Play Default SourceRear Projection Auto Source SelectDisplay Startup Screen Language MenuStatus Menu Indicates if the audio is muted Page MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Cleaning the LensReplacing the Projection Lamp M a i n t e n a n c e T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the moduleSliding the lamp connector 7 Remove the module FigureRemoving the lamp module Using the Kensington Lock Problem Image isn’t centered on the screen Troubleshooting Problem Nothing on projection screenProblem Color or text not being projected Problem The screen resolution is not rightProblem Image is too wide or narrow for screen Problem no sound Problem Image is out of focusProblem Image and menus are reversed left to right Problem the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spotsProblem Lamp shuts off Problem Lamp seems to be getting dimmerWeight APPENDIX SpecificationsTemperature DimensionsA p p e n d i Video Audio InputComputer Audio Input NOTE Use only Boxlight approved accessories. Other prod AccessoriesStandard Accessories ship with the projector Power Cords one ships with projector, type depends on countryA p p e n d i Optional AccessoriesPortable and Laptop Activation Chart Computer Key command toKey command to A p p e n d iactivate port Key command toKey command to ComputerComputer Key command toKey command to A p p e n d iactivate port Key command toKey command to ComputerUsing Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Diagonal Projected Image SizeImage Size, Width and Height Distance toDiagonal A p p e n d iImage Size, Width and Height-metric Distance toINDEX I n d e Page I n d e LIMITATION OF LIABILITY LIMITED WARRANTYWARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION DISCLAIMER OF UNSTATED WARRANTIESPart Number