BOXLIGHT 12SF - Manual

iii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety inst...

iv S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s • Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser- vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See below for the technical support contact information. • Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings. Use of an unautho- rized ceiling mount may ...

1 INTRODUCTION The Studio Experience ® Cinema 12SF™ multimedia projector is specifically designed for home theater applications. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) tech-nology and Faroudja™ video processing. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, a...

2 I n t r o d u c t i o n If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. For com- plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. F IGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. Projector + lens cap 6...

3 F IGURE 2 Front view of projector F IGURE 3 Back view of projector F IGURE 4 Back view of projector with Enhanced Connectivity Module attached focus ring zoom ring powercordconnector height adjustmentbutton connector panel keypad

4 I n t r o d u c t i o n Usage Guidelines • Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. • Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must wait a min...

5 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR There are a number a factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector, including the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guidelines...

7 Connecting the Enhanced Connectivity Module The connector panel on the back of the projector looks like this: NOTE : Before you continue, make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. F IGURE 7 Connector panel The projector ships with an enhanced connectivity module. When ...

9 Connecting a Video Device You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cam-eras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projec-tor. There is an audio input. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the 3-watt onboard speaker, or you can connect it ...

10 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Basically, any device that can change channels is considered a tuner. The next step is to figure out what type of connectors/output the equipment you want to connect has. If there is more than one output, select the highest quality one. Component video ha...

11 Displaying a TV signal NOTE: If needed, you can pur- chase longer cables at your local electronics store. Determine the cables you’ll need (refer to the table on page 10 if necessary). This depends on what type of output is coming from the tuner (remember, you cannot directly connect the coaxial ...

12 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 13 Connecting the projector to a TV tuner using the S-video cable and the A/V cable 5 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. • The LED on the top ...

14 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r If your TV tuner has composite video output: 1 Plug the A/V cable’s round yellow connector into the com-posite “video-out” connector on your tuner (Figure 14). This connector may be labeled “To Monitor.” 2 Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow c...

15 Displaying a DVD or VHS tape Determine the cables you’ll need. This depends on what type of output is coming from the video device. Also, determine if you want the sound to come out of the projector or out of your own audio system. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound ...

16 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 16 Connecting the projector to a video player using the S-video cable and the A/V cable 5 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. • The LED on the ...

18 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r If your video device has composite video output: 1 Plug the A/V cable’s round yellow connector into the com-posite “video-out” connector on your video device (Figure 17). This connector may be labeled “To Monitor.” 2 Plug the other yellow connector into t...

19 Projecting HDTV Determine the cables you’ll need (refer to the table on page 10 if necessary). This depends on what type of output is coming from the tuner (remember, you cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company, the signal must pass throu...

21 If your HDTV tuner has a DVI or component output: For DVI, connect an optional DVI cable into the connector labeled “PC 1”. For component, connect an optional component video cable into the connector labeled “video 3”. Follow the instruc-tions in the previous section to connect and display these ...

22 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the standby button on the keypad or remote. This blanks the screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time t...

23 Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an analog VESA computer cable. If your computer has a digital output, you can order the optional digital M1 computer cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality and brightest image possible. 1 Plug one end of the computer cable into t...

24 Displaying your Computer Source NOTE : Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. • The LED on the top of the projec...

25 Uncheck any checked boxes, then click Next. Windows automati-cally locates the driver. If this driver has been removed, reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD. When Windows finds the driver, you are ready to install it. Click Next. Click Finish when installation is complete.

26 NOTE : With some computers, the order in which you power up the equipment is ver y impor tant. Most computers should be turned on last, after all other peripherals have been turned on. Refer to your computer’s documentation to determine the correct order. 5 The computer image should display on th...

27 USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image (page 27)...

28 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva-tor foot and button. To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 21). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into ...

29 Using the Remote Control Install the 2 AAA batteries in the remote. See page 53 if you need help. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or back of the projector. The range for optimum operation is about 25 feet. If you point the remote at the projection screen, the dis...

30 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons on the keypad act as menu navigation buttons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 33 for details. F IGURE 24 Keypad and remote buttons Menu/select NOTE:...

31 Keystone + - Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. 1 Press the keystone + button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the keystone - button to reduce the lower part. You can also adjust keystone from the Display menu (see page 34 for details on the ...

33 Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust- ments and change a variety of settings. Most of these adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad. NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out (dimmed) at certain times. This indicates the item is not app...

34 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Display Menu To access the Display menu settings, press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Display, then press menu/select again to access the Display menu. F IGURE 27 Display menu Keystone This option helps to keep...

36 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Audio Menu F IGURE 28 Display menu Volume You can also adjust the volume directly from the projector’s key-pad. 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Volume, press menu/select , use the arrows to adjust the volume, then press menu/select to accept your change...

37 Image Menu for Video Sources To access the Image menu settings, press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Image, then press menu/select again to access the Image menu. F IGURE 29 Image menu for video sources Resize Resize allows you to select from am...

39 #$ Enhanced Widescreen % & ' ( ) NOTE: A source that says “Anamorphic” means the same as “Enhanced for widescreen”. F IGURE 30 16:9 input on 4:3 screen with Resize set to Enhanced Widescreen Widescreen Letterbox & )*+ & %,-.)*+ & %% / ) NOTE: A source that says “Wide- screen” usua...

40 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Standard $ & )*+ & %)*+ & %% / ) F IGURE 32 4:3 input on 16:9 screen with Resize set to Standard Native + $) Resize % menu/select % + % menu/select ) 4:3 image input 4:3 image on 16:9 screen / /

42 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Image Menu for Computer Sources *% menu/select +7% *% menu/select *) F IGURE 33 Image menu for computer sources Resize Resize + $ ) Enhanced Widescreen %& & ' ( ) + (6 !) Widescreen Letterbox &! & %!% / ) Standard $ & ! ) Native + $) Resize % ...

44 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Color Management Menu F IGURE 34 Color Management menu Degamma NOTE: Your viewing preferences may vary. Cycle through the degamma options and pick the one you like the best. $ + )< + %& % ) Degamma % menu/select % + % menu/select ) Color Space Standard &am...

45 Control Menu 4 % menu/select +7% 4 % menu/select 4 ) F IGURE 35 Control menu Auto Source (A% 2 +& %/ )(A% 2 ) + %+ + + source /+ data video ) Auto source % menu/select % ) Default Source 2 / && ) 541 %54%54?1 % % ?4 % 4 ) Default source % menu/select % + % menu/select ) Standby Time +...

46 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Advanced Menu F IGURE 36 Advanced menu Rear Project (+ Rear Project % 2 & + 2 ) Rear Project % menu/select % ) Ceiling Project (+ Ceiling Project % 2 2 )45 2% menu/select % ) Display Messages AA)(A%93 : 9+1&: ) Display Startup Screen AA)(A% 2 & ) )( %...

47 Reset # menu/select ,!6% %4#5 2%1% %+. ) Language Menu F IGURE 37 Language menu < + '%-%>%%5 %4%C% D ) 1 5 menu/select +7% 6% menu/select 6) 2 5 % menu/select )5 menu/select ! 7)

48 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Status Menu + ) +% 7% menu/select ) F IGURE 38 Status menu Lamp Hours Used * + ) $ )# )9#5 2 6: ) Video Standard & +) Computer Resolution (computer sources only) +) Source *& %541 %54%54?1 %54?4 % 4 % % ?4 % 4 ) Software Version * 2 = & ) )

49 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING E E 2 E 2 E E 2 Cleaning the Lens - 2 1 1+ & %+ ) E 1& !& % =++ ) E 1&% & ) 2 6+ & ) 3 *+ = 2 +%) Replacing the Projection Lamp WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp module do...

51 5 6 ,-.) & + ) F IGURE 41 Removing the lamp module WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. 6 * % +) 7 5 2 ) 8 ) 9 # + / 2 ) / 2 )* + % & ) 10 5 power 2 / ) 11 % volume - % source , volume - . B ) + +& )

52 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 Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens *+ +& % % ))# & ) !$+ + &+?B8 ) 1 # & )# 9#5 2 6: ) 2 '! )*+%& ) + +)1+ G&% ++ ) F IGURE 42 Lamp module screens 3 ; + %& 2 ) 4 # ) screen screen

53 Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control + )+ + )- 1 + ) 2 5 + ) 3 # & & + ) 4 * 111/)7/+ ) 5 * / + )

54 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 Troubleshooting 6' 2 + 2 ) + + + ) 2 %! & %+ ) Table 2: LED behavior and meaning LED color/behavior Meaning 2 % 2 $ / $ 2 + / 2 % /

59 ; ; AI6*> % & & E + 2 E 2 =, . 4; AI6*> 1-800-762-5757 360-779-7901 ) The screen resolution is not right 7/ =& 8?!@F) Image is “noisy” or streaked + ) 1 && + ) 2 Auto Image / ) 91 *: ) 3 Auto Image 2+ $ /+ )97+: 97/: ) E + = & )* % ) Projected colors don’t match the ...

61 APPENDIX Specifications 2 +) Temperature Operating 50 to 104 ° F (10 to 40 ° C) at sea level 50 to 95 ° F (10 to 35 ° C) at 10,000 feet Non-operating -4 to 158 ° F (-20 to 70 ° C) Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Non-operating 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) Humidity Operating a...

62 A p p e n d i x Accessories NOTE: Use only Studio Experience-approved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector. Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Quick Start card User’s Guide Soft Case Shippin...

63 Optional Accessories Audio/video inputs on the Enhanced Connectivity Module Hard Shell Shipping Case Audio/Video Cable Projector Ceiling Mount Kit Deluxe Insta-Theatre Screen-80” diagonal, 4:3 ratio Deluxe Insta-Theatre Screen-60” diagonal, 4:3 ratio Wall or Ceiling Mountable Projection Screens P...

64 A p p e n d i x Projected Image Size NOTE: Use the graph and table to help you determine projected image sizes. F IGURE 43 Projected image size for 16:9 aspect ratio Diagonal Screen Size (inches/m) Distance to screen Image Width (inches/m) Maximum distance (feet/m) Minimum Distance (feet/m) 60/1....

65 F IGURE 44 Projected image size for 4:3 aspect ratio Diagonal Screen Size (inches/m) Distance to screen Image Width (inches/m) Maximum distance (feet/m) Minimum Distance (feet/m) 60/1.5 48/1.22 8.9/2.71 7.2/2.19 72/1.8 58/1.47 10.7/3.26 8.7/2.65 84/2.1 67/1.70 12.5/3.81 10.1/3.08 90/2.3 72/1.83 1...

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