USER’S GUIDE
BOXLIGHT CD-450m/ CD-550m
19332 Powder Hill Place Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA
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FCC Warning
Safety Certifications
Canada
EN 55022 Warning
Trademarks
Declaration of Conformity
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Safety Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Setting up the Projector
Using the Projector
Index
Appendix
Specifications
Accessories
Warning Hot surface. Do not touch
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
Image Resolution
CD-450m
CD-550m
anything is missing
Compatibility
Unpacking the Projector
Shipping box contents
Side view of projector
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Front view of projector
speaker
If You Need Assistance
Warranty
Usage Guidelines
I n t r o d u c t i o n
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
S e t t i n g
Connecting the CablePro III to the Projector
t h e
P r o j e c t o r
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Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector
Equipment you want to connect
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
Connecting a Laptop Computer
If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable
audio cable mouse cable
Connecting the CablePro audio and mouse cables to a laptop computer
NOTE The USB mouse is sup- ported for use with Windows 98 only
Connecting a Desktop Computer
audio cable mouse cable monitor cable
audio/video cable
Connecting a Video Player
S-video cable A/V cable
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image
Turning Off the Projector
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Using the Remote Control
USING THE PROJECTOR
Basic Image Adjustment
on underside of remote
Remote control
disk mouse right mouse button left mouse button
Adjusting the Projector
Menu
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons
Mouse buttons
Source keypad only
If you don’t press standby again, the lamp turns off after 15 minutes
Drop-down menu
Using the On-Screen Menus
Display Menu
Blank Screen
Reset All
Color
Audio Menu
Image Menu
Horizontal position
Manual Tracking
Vertical position
NOTE The Manual Sync Manual Tracking, Horiz. Posi
Video Standard
Controls Menu
Standby Time
Ceiling Projection
Rear Projection
Default Source
Auto Source Select
Plug and Play
Display Startup Screen
Language Menu
Status Menu
Indicates the active source, Computer or Video
Replacing the Projection Lamp
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Cleaning the Lens
5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the module
4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it
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 g
Removing the lamp module
Sliding the lamp connector
7 Remove the module Figure
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control
Troubleshooting Problem Nothing on projection screen
Using the Kensington Lock
Problem The screen resolution is not right
Problem Color or text not being projected
Problem Image isn’t centered on the screen
Problem Only the start-up screen displays
Problem Image is out of focus
Problem Image is too wide or narrow for screen
Problem Image and menus are reversed left to right
Problem the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots
Problem Lamp shuts off
Problem Image is “noisy” or streaked
Problem Lamp seems to be getting dimmer
Temperature
APPENDIX Specifications
Dimensions
Weight
Computer Audio Input
A p p e n d i
Video Audio Input
Standard Accessories ship with the projector
Accessories
Power Cords one ships with projector, type depends on country
NOTE Use only Boxlight approved accessories. Other prod
A p p e n d i
Optional Accessories
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart
Key command to
Key command to
A p p e n d i
Computer
Key command to
Key command to
Computer
activate port
Key command to
Key command to
A p p e n d i
Computer
Key command to
Key command to
Computer
activate port
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer
NOTE Use these charts and tables to help you determine pro
Projected Image Size
jected image sizes
Image Size, Width and Height for CD-450m-maximum image size
Image Size, Width and Height for CD-450m-minimum image size
A p p e n d i
Distance to
Diagonal
Distance to
Image Size, Width and Height for CD-550m-maximum image size
Diagonal
Width
Image Size, Width and Height for CD-550m-minimum image size
A p p e n d i
Distance to
Diagonal
INDEX
I n d e
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video mirroring on a PowerBook 52 video standards
temperature limits 43 test pattern
Volume buttons 23 volume, adjusting 23
warranty
WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION
LIMITED WARRANTY
DISCLAIMER OF UNSTATED WARRANTIES
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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