BOXLIGHT PREMIERE 30HD - Manuals

4 INTRODUCTION Contents Preface .............................................................................. 1Notices .............................................................................. 2 Introduction Package Contents ............................................................. 7Featur...

INTRODUCTION 5 Easy to Use Functions Selecting the Picture Display Mode ................................. 40H-V Position Function ...................................................... 43White Enhance ................................................................ 45Selecting the Economy Mode.........

INTRODUCTION 7 Package Contents Open the package and ensure that you have the following items: Optional accessories If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Remote control Two “AAA” size batteries Power cord(By country) Ring cap cover set Quick Guide Operation manu...

8 INTRODUCTION Features • Newly developed 0.63-inch DMD™ chip provides significantly improved optical efficiency and excellent contrast ratio. • Newly developed DDR (Double Data Rate) chip eliminates Color Breaking phenomena common with previous generation DLP™ projectors. • Use of 250W high-output ...

INTRODUCTION 9 Components Projector (Front and Top View) Temperature indicator The projector has an over temperature warning LED on the control panel. If the projector overheats because of a dirty filter or another problem, the LED will flash, and the projector lamp will turn off, after which a 90-s...

10 INTRODUCTION WARNING! As the projector lamp becomes extremely hot, air blowing out from the ventilation slots can be uncomfortably hot. Using the Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the informat...

INTRODUCTION 11 Remote Control COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 VIDEO/S-VIDEO DVI/PC Power (ON/OFF) button For turning the power on and off. EXIT button For Exiting the OSD. Adjustment buttons ( T , S , W , X ) For displaying adjustment and setting screens. MENU button Press this button to enter the OSD menu...

12 INTRODUCTION Using the Remote Control Available Range of the Remote Control „ The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustration. When using the remote control: • Be sure not to drop it, or expose it to moisture or high temperature. • The remote co...

14 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Before Setting Up Note • Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the projector and the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices.When connecting a computer, be sure th...

15 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Connecting to Video Equipment Connecting to Video Equipment Using an S-video or a Composite Video Cable Using an S-video or a composite video cable, a VCR, laser disc player or other video equipment can be connected to INPUT 3 input terminals. Note • The INPUT 3 (S-VIDEO) ...

16 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting to Component Video Equipment Using a Component Cable (INPUT 1 or 2) Use a component cable when connecting to the INPUT 1 or 2 terminal and component video equipment such as DVD players and DTV* decoders. *DTV is an umbrella term used to describe the new digital te...

17 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Connecting by Using a DVI- D to HDMI Cable Use a DVI to HDMI cable when connecting HDMI video equipment such as DVD players to INPUT 4 terminal. 1 Connect a DVI-D to HDMI cable to the projector. • Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. 2 Connect the above cab...

18 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting the Projector to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Connect the projector to the computer using the HD 15-pin VGA cable. • Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. Note • See page 60 “Computer Compatibility Chart” for a list of computer signals compat...

19 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Connecting the Thumbscrew Cables „ Connect the thumbscrew cable making sure that it fits correctly into the terminal. Then, firmly secure the connectors by tightening the screws on both sides of the plug. „ Do not remove the ferrite core attached to the HD 15-pin VGA cable...

20 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Using the Adjustment Feet The height of the projector can be adjusted using the adjustment feet when the surface the projector is placed on is uneven or when the screen is slanted. The projection of the image can be made higher by adjusting the projector when it is in a loca...

21 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Adjusting the Lens Using the Lens Shift The image is focused and adjusted to the desired size using the focus ring or zoom ring on the projector. 1 Zoom is adjusted by rotating the zoom ring. 2 Focus is adjusted by moving the focus ring. The height and width of the project...

22 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Setting up the Screen Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. Standard Setup (Front Projection) „ Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size. (See pag...

23 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Screen Size and Projection Distance 　 When using a wide screen (16:9) In case of displaying the 16:9 picture on the whole area of the 16:9 screen. When using a normal screen (4:3) In case of setting the 16:9 picture to the full horizontal width of the 4:3 screen. z x y The...

24 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Projection from behind the screen Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image „ Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience. „ Reverse the image by setting “Rear” for “PRJ Mode” in the “Options” menu. Projection using a mirror „ Place a mirror (normal flat typ...

26 Basic Operatio n Image Projection Basic Procedure Connect the required external equipment to the projector before operating the following procedures. Info • The language preset at the factory is English. If you want to change the on-screen display to another language, reset the language according...

28 Basic Operatio n Selecting the On-screen Display Language • The on-screen display language of the projector can be set to English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, 中文 , 日本語 , 한국어 . 1 Press “MENU”. • The menu will be displayed. 2 Press or X to select “Language”. 3 Press S or T to select desir...

29 Basic Operation Menu Bar Items This list shows the items that can be set in the projector. „ Composite Video/S-Video, DVI Mode Picture Brightness -50 ~ +50 Contrast -50 ~ +50 Color -64 ~ +64 (DVI hide) Tint -64 ~ +64 (DVI hide) Sharpness Softest, Soft, Normal, Sharp, Sharpest Gamma 1.0/1.5/1.8/2....

31 Basic Operation Using the Menu Screen This projector has one set of menu screens that allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. You can operate the menus from the projector or remote control using the following procedure. Menu Selections (Adjustments) 1 Press on remote or on k...

32 Basic Operatio n Adjusting the Picture You can adjust the projector's picture to your preferences with the following picture settings. Adjusting Image Preferences Use this option to adjust the overall brightness of the image. Use this control in conjunction with contrast to fine-tune the display....

34 Basic Operatio n Use this option to adjust the gamma correction of the image. Default setting is 2.2. Gamma correction provides seven non-linear gamma corrections 1.0, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.35, 2.5, and 2.8. This function allows you to individually adjust the display characteristics of six colors...

35 Basic Operation Select “Lightness” from the “Color Type”menu. Select “Saturation” from the “Color Type” menu. Select “Tint” from the “Color Type” menu. Select “Reset (This Color)” or “Reset (All Colors)” from the “Color Type” menu on the menu screen.For operating the menu screen, see page 31. Lig...

36 Basic Operatio n Picture setting This function stores Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Gamma, Color Temp, Color Type, and White Enhance set in “Picture”. Each stored setting is reassigned to each input mode. Select “Picture Setting” from the “Picture” menu on the menu screen. For ope...

37 Basic Operation Adjusting Computer Images (Computer Source Signal Only) Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregularities such as vertical stripes or flickering in portions of the screen. When Auto Tune is OFF When “Auto Tune” is “OFF”, interference such as flickering or vertical stripes may o...

40 Easy to Use Functions Selecting the Picture Display Mode This function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose “Standard”, “LetterBox”, “Anamorphic” or “Pixel to Pixel” image. Switching the Picture Displa...

42 Easy to Use Functions . COMPUTER Standard Anamorphic Pixel to Pixel For 4:3 aspect ratio VGA(640X480) 768X576 1024X576 640X480 SVGA(800X600) 768X576 1024X576 800X600 XGA(1024X768) 768X576 1024X576 1024X768 Input Signal Output screen image Standard Anamorphic Pixel to Pixel VGA For 4:3 aspect rati...

Easy to Use F unctions 43 H-V Position Function This function enables you to center the display vertically and horizontally. 1 Press “ W ” or “ X ” of the H Position, the display will move to the left or the right. 2 Press “ W ” or “ X ” of the V Position, the display will move upward or downward. M...

44 Easy to Use Functions H-V Keystone Function Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion and Adjusting Vertical Size of the picture. This function allows for Keystone correction. Note • When the image is projected either from top or from bottom toward the screen at an angle, the image becomes distorted trap...

Easy to Use F unctions 45 White Enhance Selecting the Economy Mode These functions allow you to reduce the power consumption of the projector. Use this option to adjust: the color: white bright or dark. Note • ON Emphasizes the bright portions of images. • OFF Disables “White Enhance”. Setting the P...

46 Easy to Use Functions Automatic Power Off Function Source Select When an input signal is not detected or you don't press any input button on Keypad or remote for more than 15 minutes, the projector will automatically turn off if set to “ON”. Auto Power Off function will be disabled when it is set...

Easy to Use F unctions 47 OSD Timeout Setting a Background Image This function allows you to select the image displayed when a signal is not being sent to the projector. OSD Timeout is used to set how long the OSD will stay open if no buttons are pressed. Selecting a Background Image Select “Backgro...

48 Easy to Use Functions OSD Blending This function allows you to set the transparency of the OSD menu. When set to transparent, you can see the image behind the menu. Reversing/Inverting Projected Images This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function that allows you to reverse or i...

Easy to Use F unctions 49 Deinterlace This function allows you to determine the type of incoming video content-film, static interlaced video and moving interlaced video. Different algorithms are applied for each of the content types. Select “Deinterlace” from the “Options” menu on the menu screen. F...

50 Easy to Use Functions Reset Select this option to set all items in the “Option” menu to the factory default values. Lamp Timer Reset Lamp Timer Reset is used to reset the lamp counter. You should reset the Timer after you install a new lamp. The cumulative lamp usage time is shown in the Status S...

Easy to Use F unctions 51 Status Screen The Status screen displays information about the current input signal. Factory reset The Logo will be shown for about 20 seconds, then the projector will be reset. Note • The Logo will be shown about 20 seconds, and then the projector will be reset. Main Menu ...

54 Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the projector „ Unplug the power cord before cleaning the projector. „ Avoid using benzene or thinner, as these can damage the finish on the cabinet and operation panel. „ Do not use volatile agents such as insecticides on the projector. „ Do not leave rubber or plas...

Appendix 55 Cleaning the Ventilative Holes • This projector is equipped with ventilative holes to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector. • Periodically clean the ventilative hole by vacuuming it off with a vacuum cleaner. • The ventilative holes should be cleaned every 100 hours of...

56 Appendix About the Lamp The projector lamp has a life of 2000 hours. Maintain proper ventilation to keep the lamp operating throughout its lifetime. Do not subject the projector to unnecessary vibration to ensure that the lamp does not break. „ It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be...

Appendix 57 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit Follow these instructions to replace the lamp. • Be sure to remove the lamp unit by the handle. Be sure not to touch the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector. • To avoid injuring yourself and damage to the lamp, be sure to ca...

58 Appendix 4. Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws from the lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the handle and pull it in the direction of the arrow. 5. Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fasten the securing screws. • Attach the lamp un...

Appendix 59 Connecting Pin Assignments DVI-D port: 25 pin connector • DVI Digital INPUT RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub Female connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 T.M.D.S data 2- 16 Hot plug detection 2 T.M.D.S data 2+ 17 T.M.D.S data 0– 3 T.M.D.S data 2 shield 18 T.M....

60 Appendix Computer Compatibility Chart Computer • Multiple signal support Horizontal Frequency: 25–75 kHz, Vertical Frequency: 50–85 Hz, Pixel Clock: 25–108 MHz • Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals • XGA compatible with advanced intelligent compression The following is a list...

Appendix 61 Video Compatibility Chart 1. Component 1/2 support signal formats are Y/Pb/Pr, Y/Cb/Cr 2. VGA port support signal formats are RGsyncB, RGBHV or RGBCsysc 3. “ U ” means manual setting is needed DTV Troubleshooting Resolution H-Freq (kHz) V-Freq (Hz) Comp1 Support Comp2 Support S-Video Sup...

Appendix 63 Product Specifications Item Description Model No. Matterhorn DLP Front Projector DLP Panel Panel size: 0.63'' W-PALDisplay method: DMD by Texas InstrumentsDevice method: Digital Light Processing (DLP TM ) Display Type DLP Chip, RGB optical shutter method Resolution 1024 x 576 pixels Lens...

64 Appendix Dimensions Units: inches (mm) T emp led ST ANDBY MENU INPUT KEYSTONE Fo cu s Zo om LE NS S HIF T (H ) LE NS S HIF T (V ) ENTER 307.1 mm 12 1 16 inch 341.8 mm 13 7 16 inch 144.8 mm 5 11 16 inch 125.7 mm 4 1516 inch 160.8 mm 6 5 16 inch 283.4 mm 11 3 16 inch 85.7 mm 3 3 8 inch 216.1 mm 8 1...

LIMITED WARRANTY Boxlight ("Boxlight") warrants that each Studio Experience Premiere 30HD ("the Product") sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of Boxlight. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that p...