BOXLIGHT MP-355m Instruction Manual

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2IntroductionNOTE: The contents of yourshipping box may vary dependingon the configuration you’veordered.FIGURE 1Shipping box contents1. MP-355m proje

3FIGURE 2ProjectorUsage Guidelines•Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes.

4IntroductionIf You Need AssistanceThe first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 42

5SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR1Place the projector on a flat surface.•The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 8 feet (2.

6Setting up the ProjectorConnecting the CablePro™III to the ProjectorCAUTION: Turn off thecomputer, monitor and projectorwhenever you connect ordiscon

7Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the ProjectorNOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and your equipment are turned off. If you’re c

8Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Laptop Computer NOTE: Many laptop computersdo not automatically turn on theirexternal video port when asecondary

9FIGURE 7Connecting the CablePro audio and mouse cables to a laptop computerIf your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the US

10Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Desktop Computer1Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer. Unplug it from the computer.2Plu

11Do 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 cable1Unplug

FCC WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes

12Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Computer Using a VESA cableThe supplied VESA cable connects to the High Density 15-pin connector (HD 15) on the

13Connecting a Video Player1If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with t

14Setting up the ProjectorFIGURE 12Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con-nectors on the standard A/V cab

15Connecting an External Speaker To connect one or two external speakers, plug the speaker cable into the (audio out) connector on the projector.FIG

16Setting up the Projector•If you don’t want to hear the sound from your video player, press the mute button.5If you connected any external speakers,

17USING THE PROJECTORThis section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote bu

18Using the ProjectorFIGURE 14Remote controlNOTE: To control the computer’smouse from the projector’s remoteor keypad, you must connect themouse cable

19Adjusting the ProjectorTo focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 15) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This

20Using the ProjectorTo raise the projector:1Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 15).2Raise the projector to the height you want, then release

21Using the Remote and Keypad ButtonsThis section provides an alphabetical reference to the remote and keypad buttons.FIGURE 18KeypadFIGURE 19Remotepo

Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: Boxlight 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USAWe declare under our sole responsibility that the MP-

22Using the ProjectorBrightness + or -Adjusting the brightness lightens or darkens the image.•To darken the image, press -.•To lighten the image, pres

23Power The Power button turns the projector on and off. When you plug the projector in, the fan runs on low speed and the Power LED lights after the

24Using the ProjectorUsing the On-Screen MenusThe projector has six drop-down menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of s

25Display Menu FunctionsFIGURE 21Display menuBrightnessAdjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image.•Press the left mouse button to dar

26Using the ProjectorColorThe color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.•Press the left mouse button to decrea

27Audio Menu FunctionsFIGURE 22Audio menuVolum eNOTE: Changing the volume from the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad or remote.•Press t

28Using the ProjectorBalanceThe balance setting controls the balance between the left and right external speakers. It appears gray and won’t highlight

29Image Menu FunctionsFIGURE 23Image menuAuto ImageNOTE: Some screen savers inter-fere with the operation of Auto Image. If you’re experiencing prob-l

30Using the ProjectorNOTE: The Manual Sync,Manual Tracking, Horiz.Position and Vert. Positionbuttons are available only forcomputer sources. The proje

31Controls Menu Functions FIGURE 24Controls menuVideo StandardNOTE: If you already know the video standard used in your geo-graphical area, it’s often

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32Using the ProjectorRear ProjectionWhen you select Rear Projection, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent scr

33Display Startup ScreenThis setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and

34Using the ProjectorLanguage menuFIGURE 25Language menuYou can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, and Spanish. The default is En

35Lamp hours usedIndicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use. The counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use.

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37MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section describes how to:•clean the lens•clean the fan intake filter•replace the projection lamp •replace the

38Maintenance & TroubleshootingFIGURE 27Removing the lamp and filter doors3Using a screwdriver or your hand, push the tab on the filter door forwa

39Replacing the Projection LampWARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp module door. Neve

40Maintenance & TroubleshootingCAUTION: Never operate theprojector with the lamp cover openor removed. This disrupts the airflow and causes the pr

41Replacing the Batteries in the Remote ControlThe life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote. Symptoms of low battery

iTABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Instructions iiiIntroduction 1Image Resolution 1Compatibility 1Unpacking the Projector 1Usage Guidelines 3If You Need Ass

42Maintenance & TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you’re experiencing trouble with the projector, follow these steps to make sure everything is pro

43Solutions to Common ProblemsProblem: Nothing on projection screen•Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func-tional AC electrical

44Maintenance & TroubleshootingProblem: Only the start-up screen displays•Verify that the cables are connected correctly. Check to see that the Ca

45Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen•You might need to manually adjust the tracking to reduce or enlarge the projected image. Refer to “M

46Maintenance & TroubleshootingProblem: Image is “noisy” or streakedTry these steps in this order.1Deactivate the screen saver on your computer.2T

47Before calling Boxlight for assistance, please have the following information available:•the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label)

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49APPENDIXSpecificationsThe projector must be operated and stored within the tempera-ture and humidity ranges specified. Tem p e r a t ureOperating10

50AppendixVideo Audio InputInput Impedance 5K ohm DC coupledMaximum Input Voltage (LIN + RIN)PEAK < 4.5 V for THD ≤ 0.3%LIN or RIN < 2.0 Vrms fo

51AccessoriesNOTE: Use only Boxlight-approved accessories. Other prod-ucts have not been tested with the projector.Power Cords (one ships with project

iiTable of ContentsMaintenance & Troubleshooting 37Cleaning the Lens 37Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter 37Replacing the Projection Lamp 39Replac

52AppendixOptional AccessoriesEasy Carry CaseSoft CaseHard Travel CaseDeluxe Travel CaseATA Shipping CaseCablePro Lite, 6.5 ft (2 m)Mac Adapter CableP

53Portable and Laptop Activation ChartNOTE: Often, pressing the key commands once activates the external video port, pressing it again activates both

54AppendixCompaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->FN-F4 FN-F4automatic automaticmode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option)Compuadd* ** automati

55IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F2FN-F7, select choice from setup menuFN-F1, select choiceFN-F5, select choicePS/2 SC select choice (CRT,

56Appendix* These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.** The

57Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook ComputerWhen you turn video mirroring on (called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks-see below), the projector disp

58AppendixProjected Image SizeUse the chart below and the tables on the next page to help you determine projected image sizes.FIGURE 32Projected image

59Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size Distance to Screen (feet) Diagonal(inches)Width(inches)Height(inches)431251910

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61INDEXAaccessories, ordering 51, 52activation commands for laptop com-puters 53adjustingbalance 28bass 27brightness 22, 25color 26contrast 25fade 28t

iiiSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPlease read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-t

62Indexcolor, adjusting 26colorsdon’t match monitor colors 46not displayed 43compatibilityIBM-compatible 1Macintosh 1composite video cableconnecting 1

63IIBM-compatible computerscompatibility 1connecting 8–11iconson CablePro 6on the projector 3, 7imageadjusting 15, 17centering 17, 30colors don’t matc

64IndexNNTSC video 31Oon-screen menusAudio menu 27changing language of 34Controls menu 31Display menu 25displaying 24Image menu 29making changes to me

LIMITED WARRANTYBoxlight (“Boxlight”) warrants that each MP-355m (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accor-dance with the w

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ivSafety Instructions•Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling mount recommended in this User’s Guide and follow all instructi

1INTRODUCTIONThe Boxlight MP-355m™ lightweight multimedia projector com-bines powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intui-tive control