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 35 Specifications 35Accessories 36Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 38 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 43 Projected Image Size 44 Index 45
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 an InFocus-approved case; see...
Page 9 - INTRODUCTION; The Boxlight; You can display these images at; Image Resolution; card that was included in the shipping box. For com-
1 INTRODUCTION The Boxlight ® XD-5m is specifically designed for the mobile pre- senter. It packs XGA 1024x768 graphics with 16.7 million colors into a small, 4.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. The XD-5m is easy to connect, easy to u...
Page 10 - Shipping box contents
2 I n t r o d u c t i o n NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may var y depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. F IGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. XD-5m projector + lens cap 6. VESA computer cable 2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter 3. User’s Guide and quick start card 8. ...
Page 11 - Side view of projector; Usage Guidelines; Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow
3 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 this happens, you must w...
Page 12 - If You Need Assistance; If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call Boxlight at; Warranty
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 31. If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901 . Warranty This product is backed by a li...
Page 13 - SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR; Place the projector on a flat surface.; Projected image size at minimum zoom
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 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 15 - Connecting a Computer; NOTE: Many laptop computers; Plug the other end of the VESA computer cable into the; Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?; NOTE: If you are connecting an; Plug the other end of the audio cable into the
7 Connecting a Computer 1 Plug one end of the VESA computer cable into the video con-nector on your computer. NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video por t when a sec- ondar y display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the...
Page 17 - Connecting a Video Player; Plug the other yellow connector into the composite video con-; posite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter
9 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. • If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con-nector, you’ll need an S-video...
Page 18 - NOTE: The audio adapter is; Plug the audio adapter ’s other end into the audio cable.; CAUTION: Your video player
10 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 7 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 VCR. 4 Plug t...
Page 19 - Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image; NOTE: Always use the power cord
11 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. • The fans start ...
Page 20 - Turning Off the Projector; standby; NOTE: Lamp life will be extended
12 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 22 - Remote control; If you are creating presentations in Microsoft; disk mouse
14 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 8 Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing the corresponding edge of the disk. The mouse button on the top of the remote simulates your computer ’s right...
Page 23 - Adjusting the Projector; Focus ring and zoom ring; To raise the projector:; Adjusting the height of the projector
15 Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 9) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. F IGURE 9 Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elev...
Page 24 - Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons; Keypad and remote buttons
16 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 18 for details. F IGURE 11 Keypad and remote buttons Lamp on/off (keyp...
Page 26 - Using the On-Screen Menus; The projector; NOTE: Some menu items may be; menu
18 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 at cer tain tim...
Page 27 - Display Menu; Display menu; Brightness
19 Display Menu F IGURE 13 Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. • Press the left navigation button to darken the image. • Press the right navigation button to lighten the image. Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lighte...
Page 28 - Audio Menu; Audio menu; Volume; NOTE: Changing the volume; Press the left navigation button to decrease the volume.
20 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. This setting is not available for computer images. • Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in the image. • Press the right mouse button to increase ...
Page 29 - Image Menu; Image menu
21 Image Menu F IGURE 15 Image menu Auto Image NOTE: Some screen savers inter- fere with the operation of Auto Image. If you’re experiencing prob- lems, tr y turning your screen saver off, then turning Auto Image off and back on. The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchroniza-tion ...
Page 30 - Position and Vert. Position; Horizontal position
22 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Manual sync, then press the left or right navigation button repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks. Manual Tracking The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. Howe...
Page 31 - Controls Menu; Controls menu; Video Standard; NOTE: If you already know the; Standby Time
23 Controls Menu F IGURE 16 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, or...
Page 33 - Display Startup Screen; Language Menu; Language menu
25 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 Boxlight. Click the left or right navigation butt...
Page 34 - Status Menu; Status menu; The time period that one horizontal line is displayed.
26 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 navigation button. To remove the window, click the left or right navigation button. F IGURE 18 Status ...
Page 35 - allow the projector to cool for at
27 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: • clean the lens • replace the projection lamp • replace the batteries in the remote • use the Kensington lock feature • troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: 1 Apply a non-abr...
Page 36 - Pull the lamp door up and remove it.; WARNING: Be extremely careful; CAUTION: Never operate the
28 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 4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it. WARNING: Be extremely careful when removing the lamp module. In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain these fragment...
Page 37 - Removing the lamp module
29 6 Lift and grasp the pull tab and lift the module out (Figure 21). F IGURE 21 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 module, being sure to align the connec-tors properly. 8 Gently push t...
Page 38 - Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control; Follow these steps to replace the batteries:; Using the Kensington Lock; Installing the Kensington lock
30 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 40 - Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen
32 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 • You might need to turn everything off and power up the equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com-puter ’s documentation to determine the correct order. • Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See the “Por...
Page 41 - Auto Image
33 Problem: Image is out of focus • Turn the projection lens to focus the image. • Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the projector. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right • Rear projection mode is pro...
Page 44 - Accessories; approved accessories . Other; Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country); Quick Star t card
36 A p p e n d i x Accessories NOTE: Use only Boxlight- 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 Star t card User’s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box ...
Page 45 - Optional Accessories
37 Optional Accessories Deluxe Carry Case Shipping Case (ATA approved) Deluxe Travel Case Macintosh Adaptor Full-Feature Laser Pro Remote Control GyroPoint II Radio Frequency Remote 2-Button Executive Remote Remote Receiver Kensington MicroSaver Security System S-Video Cable 3 rd Year Advantage Serv...
Page 46 - Portable and Laptop Activation Chart; is labeled with an icon, for example
38 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 47 - Computer
39 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 51 - Using SimulScan
43 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 52 - Projected Image Size; NOTE: Use the graph and tables; Projected image size
44 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 23 Projected image size Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for XD-5m-maximum image size Distance to Screen (ft/m) Diagonal (ft/m) Width (ft/m) Height (ft/m) 4.9/1,5 3.2/1 2....
Page 53 - INDEX
45 INDEX A accessories, ordering 36, 37activation commands for laptop com- puters 38 adjusting brightness 19contrast 19tint 19volume 17, 20 adjusting the height of the projector 15altitude limits 35assistance. See Technical SupportAudio menu 20Audio menu options Volume 20 Auto Source Select 24 B Bla...
