BOXLIGHT MP-350m - Manual

3 F IGURE 2 Projector Usage Guidelines • Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. NOTE: We recommend that you wait 30 seconds before powering up the projector after shutting it down. • Do not block the grills on the projector...

4 I n t r o d u c t i o n 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 40. If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757. Warranty This product is backed by a limited two-year wa...

5 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 8 feet (2.4 m) of your computer. NOTE: An optional extension cable, sold separately, lets you increase the distance between the projector and your computer...

6 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting the CablePro™ III to the Projector CAUTION: Turn off the computer, monitor and projector whenever you connect or disconnect cables. The CablePro III (referred to as “CablePro” in this manual for brevity) simplifies the connection process by prov...

7 Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and your equipment are turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 10 feet or less. Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Computers ...

8 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Laptop Computer NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video por t when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the external vid...

9 F IGURE 7 Connecting the CablePro audio and mouse cables to a laptop computer If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the USB cable NOTE: The USB mouse is sup- por ted for use with Windows 98 only. 1 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse connector on y...

10 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Desktop Computer 1 Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer. Unplug it from the computer. 2 Plug the end of the CablePro cable into the monitor con- nector on your computer. F IGURE 8 Connecting the CablePro cable to an IB...

11 Do you want to control your computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad?If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 cable 1 Unplug the mouse cable from your computer. NOTE: The USB mouse is sup- por ted for use with Windows 98 only. 2 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable in...

12 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable The supplied VESA cable connects to the High Density 15-pin connector (HD 15) on the projector. This input is designated Computer 2. 1 Plug one end of the VESA cable into the video connector on your computer. Plug ...

13 Connecting a Video Player 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with the projector. • If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con-nector, you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the A/V cable. The S-...

14 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 12 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con-nectors on the standard A/V cable 4 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” port on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector int...

15 Connecting an External Speaker To connect one or two external speakers, plug the speaker cable into the (audio out) connector on the projector. F IGURE 13 Connecting an external speaker Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the project...

16 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r • If you don’t want to hear the sound from your video player, press the mute button. 5 If you connected any external speakers, turn them on. 6 If you connected your monitor, turn it on. 7 Turn on your computer. • The computer image should display on the p...

17 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 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (...

18 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 14 Remote control NOTE: To control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad, you must connect the mouse cable to the CablePro. See page 7 for details. Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You can...

19 Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 15) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. F IGURE 15 Focus ring, zoom ring, and elevator button The projector is equipped with a self-locking...

20 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 15). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 16) to adjust the angle of the p...

21 Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons This section provides an alphabetical reference to the remote and keypad buttons. F IGURE 18 Keypad F IGURE 19 Remote power LED lamp LED standby LED

24 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 or remote. To open the on-screen menus, press the menu b...

25 Display Menu Functions F IGURE 21 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. Tint The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected image. ...

27 Audio Menu Functions F IGURE 22 Audio menu Volume NOTE: Changing the volume from the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad or remote. • 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 e...

29 Image Menu Functions F IGURE 23 Image menu Auto Image NOTE: Some screen savers inter- fere with the operation of Auto Image. If you’re experiencing prob- lems, try turning your screen saver off, then turning Auto Image off and back on. The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchron...

30 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r NOTE: The Manual Sync , Manual Tracking, Horiz. Position and Vert. Position buttons are available only for computer sources. The projector sets these options automatically for a video source. Manual Tracking The tracking function adjusts the projector to match th...

31 Controls Menu Functions F IGURE 24 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 Auto is on, the projector attempts to pick the video stan- dard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, or SECAM)...

33 Language menu F IGURE 25 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, and Spanish. The default is English. • Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the either mouse button. The menus redraw immediately. Status menu This is a read-only menu for inform...

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 F IGURE 27 Removing the lamp and filter doors 3 Using a screwdriver or your hand, push the tab on the filter door forward and lift the door out. 4 Clean the filter. • Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust and dirt. F IGU...

37 Replacing the Projection Lamp WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp module door. Never extract the lamp module while the lamp is operating. The lamp hour counter on the status bar at the top of the menus counts the number of hours th...

38 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 CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp cover open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the module (Figure 30). 6 Remove the module ...

39 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. Follow these steps to replace the batteries: 1 Turn the r...

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 Troubleshooting If you’re experiencing trouble with the projector, follow these steps to make sure everything is properly connected before you call Technical Support for assistance. 1 Check cable connections. Verify that all computer, Cabl...

41 Solutions to Common Problems Problem: Nothing on projection screen • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func-tional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector. • If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure th...

49 Accessories NOTE: Use only Boxlight- approved accessories. Other prod- ucts have not been tested with the projector. Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) MP-350m Quick Start card MP-350m User’s Guide Shipping Box CablePro a...

50 A p p e n d i x Optional Accessories Easy Carry Case Soft Case Hard Travel Case Deluxe Travel Case ATA Shipping Case CablePro Lite, 6.5 ft (2 m) Mac Adapter CablePro Extension Cable, non-plenum rated, 60.7 ft (18.5 m) CablePro Extension Cable, plenum-rated, 60.7 ft (18.5m) CablePro Installation E...

51 Portable and Laptop Activation Chart NOTE: Often, pressing the key commands once activates the external video port, pressing it again activates both the external and internal ports, and pressing it a third time activates the internal por t. Refer to your computer’s doc- umentation for details on ...

52 A p p e n d i x Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F4 FN-F4 automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Alt-F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Ctrl-Alt-Command Data General Walka...

55 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring on (called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks-see below), 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 display...

56 A p p e n d i x Projected Image Size Use the chart below and the tables on the next page to help you determine projected image sizes. F IGURE 32 Projected image size

59 INDEX A accessories, ordering 49, 50activation commands for laptop com- puters 51 adjusting balance 28bass 27brightness 22, 25color 26contrast 25fade 28tint 26treble 27volume 23, 27 adjusting the height of the projector 19altitude limits 47assistance. See Technical SupportAudio menu 27Audio menu ...