Page 3 - Declaration of Conformity; Trademarks
Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: B OXLIGHT 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-454m/455m/555m projec-tors conform to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EECEMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000...
Page 6 - ii; Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer
ii T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Appendix 41 Specifications 41Accessories 42Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 44 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 49 Projected Image Size 50 Index 51
Page 8 - iv; Important Operating Considerations
iv S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s • Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may damage your projector. • Caution: Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct sunlight. • Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a B OXLIGHT -approved case; s...
Page 9 - INTRODUCTION; The B; Image Resolution
1 INTRODUCTION The B OXLIGHT ® CD-454m™, CD-455m™ and CD-555m™ multi- media projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use. They generate crisp, clear images using Digital Light Process-ing™ (DLP) technology. They are easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. ...
Page 10 - Compatibility; The projector is; Unpacking the Projector; immediately if; Quick Start
2 I n t r o d u c t i o n Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: • IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768 resolution. • Apple ® Macintosh ® and PowerBook ® computers up to 1024x768 resolution. NOTE: The projector ...
Page 11 - Shipping box contents
3 F IGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. Projector + lens cap 6. Computer cable 2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter 3. User’s Guide and quick start card 8. Audio cable 4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable 5. Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Page 12 - Side view of projector; Usage Guidelines; Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow
4 I n t r o d u c t i o n F IGURE 2 Side view of projector 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 ...
Page 13 - If You Need Assistance; If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call B; at; Warranty
5 If You Need Assistance The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 37. If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call B OXLIGHT at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901 . Warranty This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty...
Page 15 - SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR; Place the projector on a flat surface.; The projector must be at; Projected image size at minimum zoom; Make sure the projector and the computer are turned off.
7 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. • The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer. • If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection” ...
Page 16 - NOTE
8 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r NOTE : Before you continue, make sure the projector and all other equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. F IGURE 4 Connector panel NOTE : The CablePro connector is us...
Page 17 - Connecting a Computer
9 Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your com-puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com-puter cable for use with the CD-455m and CD-555m only. 1 Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the connector on the projector. NO...
Page 18 - Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?; You do not need to restar t; Plug the other end of the audio cable into the
10 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? NOTE: The USB mouse is suppor ted for use with Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5 and higher only. 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your compute...
Page 19 - Connecting a Video Player; Plug the other yellow connector into the composite video con-; posite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter
11 Connecting a Video Player 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the audio cable, audio adapter, and composite video cable that shipped with the projector. NOTE : HDTV sources must be connected to the projector using the computer cable (not a co...
Page 20 - Plug the audio adapter ’s other end into the audio cable.
12 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 8 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable and adapter NOTE : The audio adapter is provided so that the same audio cable used to connect a computer can be used with the adapter to connect a video player...
Page 21 - Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image
13 Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 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. 3 Press the Powe...
Page 22 - Turning Off the Projector; standby; To maximize lamp life,
14 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...
Page 24 - If you are creating presentations in Microsoft
16 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 9 Remote control NOTE: If the remote is inactive for several minutes , it “sleeps” to conserve batter y life. Press any button except the disk mouse to re-activate the remote. Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. ...
Page 25 - Adjusting the Projector; Focus ring and zoom ring; To raise the projector:; Adjusting the height of the projector
17 Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 10) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. F IGURE 10 Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release el...
Page 26 - Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons; Keypad and remote buttons; Press the
18 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 20 for details. F IGURE 12 Keypad and remote buttons Menu Press the me...
Page 28 - Using the On-Screen Menus; The projector
20 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has six drop-down menus that allow you to make image adjustments 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 cer...
Page 29 - Display Menu; Display menu; Brightness
21 Display Menu F IGURE 14 Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. • Press the left mouse button to darken the image. • Press the right mouse button to lighten the image. Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and dar...
Page 31 - Audio Menu; Audio menu; Volume; Changing the volume; Treble
23 Audio Menu F IGURE 15 Audio menu Volume NOTE: Changing the volume using the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad. • Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume. • Press the right mouse button to increase the volume. Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source. Treble ...
Page 32 - Image Menu; first by highlighting Auto Image in; Manual sync
24 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Image Menu F IGURE 16 Image menu Keystone This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec-tion is changed. To adjust the keystone, highlight Keystone, then click the left or right mouse button. This option is available for computer sources displ...
Page 35 - Controls Menu; Controls menu; Video Standard; If you already know the; Standby Time
27 Controls Menu F IGURE 17 Controls menu Video Standard NOTE: If you already know the video standard used in your geo- graphical area, it’s often best to manually select it. When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PA...
Page 37 - Display Startup Screen; . Click the left or right; Language Menu; Language menu
29 Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected. The startup screen con-tains information on contacting B OXLIGHT . Click the left or right mouse button ...
Page 38 - Status Menu; Status menu; Lamp hours used
30 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes. To dis-play the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click the left or right mouse button. To remove the window, click the left or right mouse button. F IGURE 19 Status menu Lamp ...
Page 41 - allow the projector to cool for at
33 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: • clean the lens • replace the projection lamp • replace the batteries in the remote • use the security lock feature • troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: 1 Apply a non-abras...
Page 42 - Pull the lamp door up and remove it.
34 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 3 Invert the projector on a soft flat surface, then insert a small screwdriver or other flat object into the tabs on the lamp mod-ule door (Figure 20) and gently pry the door up. WARNING: Be extremely careful when removing the lamp module....
Page 43 - Removing the lamp module; menu
35 6 Lift and grasp the pull tab and lift the module out (Figure 22). Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper manner. F IGURE 22 Removing the lamp module WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. 7 Install the new lamp modul...
Page 44 - Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control; Follow these steps to replace the batteries:; Using the Security Lock; Installing the security lock
36 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 Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote. Symptoms of low battery charge include erratic responses when using the remote and a reduced range of opera-tion....
Page 47 - Auto Image; Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer
39 Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right • Rear projection mode is probably turned on. Turn Rear Projec- tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on page 28. Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding...
Page 48 - Problem: Lamp shuts off
40 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 Problem: Lamp shuts off • A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Unplug the projector, wait at least a minute, then plug it back in. • Make sure the vents are not blocked. • Make sure the lamp has not been in use for over 2,05...
Page 50 - Accessories; Use only B; approved accessories . Other; Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country)
42 A p p e n d i x Accessories NOTE: Use only B OXLIGHT - 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 Shipping Box...
Page 51 - Optional Accessories
43 Optional Accessories Deluxe Carry Case Shipping Case (ATA approved) Hard Travel Porter Case Digital Computer Cable (CD-455m and CD-555m only) Digital/Analog Interface Card (CD-455m and CD-555m only) Ceiling Mount Kit Ceiling Mount Plate CablePro II CablePro II Serial Cable CablePro III CablePro L...
Page 52 - Portable and Laptop Activation Chart; is labeled with an icon, for example
44 A p p e n d i x Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation com-mands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command ...
Page 53 - Computer
45 Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootup reboot for LCD or CRT options to appear Chaplet** setup screen setup screen FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F4 FN-F4 automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? ...
Page 57 - Using SimulScan
49 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow-erBooks—see below) on, the projector displays the same informa-tion that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate displa...
Page 58 - Projected Image Size; Use the graph and tables; Projected image size
50 A p p e n d i x Projected Image Size NOTE: Use the graph and tables to help you determine projected image sizes. F IGURE 24 Projected image size Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height-maximum image size Distance to Screen (ft/m) Diagonal (ft/m) Width (ft/m) Height (ft/m) 4.9/1.5 3.0/0.9 2.4/0.7 1....
Page 59 - INDEX
51 INDEX A accessories, ordering 42, 43activation commands for laptop com- puters 44 adjusting brightness 21color 22contrast 21height of the projector 17tint 21volume 19, 23 altitude limits 41assistance. See Technical Supportaudio adapter, connecting 12audio cable, connecting 10Audio menu 23Audio me...
Page 64 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT BOXLIGHT’S LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL BOXLIGHT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL...
