BOXLIGHTCD-450m/ CD-550mUSERS GUIDEFree phone within these areas:United Kingdom: 0800-762-575Germany: 0800-180-8381France: 0800-9132-88USA and Can
2IntroductionCompatibilityThe projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including:•IBM-compatible computers, includi
3FIGURE 1Shipping box contents123456789101. CD-450m or CD-550m pro-jector and lens cap6. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable2. Soft carry case 7.CablePro III3
4IntroductionFIGURE 2Side view of projector FIGURE 3Front view of projector connector panelspeakerfocus ringelevator buttonpowercordconnectorkeypadpow
5Usage Guidelines• Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes.• Do not block t
6Introduction
7SETTING 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.
8Setting up the ProjectorConnecting the CablePro III to the ProjectorCAUTION: Turn off thecomputer, monitor and projectorwhenever you connect ordiscon
9Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the ProjectorNOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and your equipment are turned off. If you’re c
10Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Laptop Computer NOTE: Many laptop computersdo not automatically turn on theirexternal video port when asecondar
11FIGURE 8Connecting the CablePro audio and mouse cables to a laptop computerIf your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the U
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 Desktop Computer1Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer. Unplug it from the computer.NOTE
13Do 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 mouse cable1U
14Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Video Player1If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the A/V c
15FIGURE 12Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con-nectors on the standard A/V cable4Plug the A/V cable’s
16Setting up the ProjectorPowering up the Projector and Adjusting the ImageNOTE: Always use the power cordthat shipped with the projector.1Remove the
17Turning Off the ProjectorIf you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the standby button on the keypad or remote. This bl
19USING THE PROJECTORThis section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote bu
20Using the ProjectorFIGURE 13Remote controlPress anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You can move the cursor at
21Adjusting the ProjectorTo focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 14) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This
Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: Boxlight19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washingotn, USAWe declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-4
22Using the ProjectorUsing the Keypad and Remote ButtonsThe keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed.
23Standby When you press standby, the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time th
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 FIGURE 18Display menuBrightnessAdjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image.•Press the left mouse button to darken the
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 FIGURE 19Audio menuVolum eNOTE: Changing the volume from the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad.•Press the left mouse butto
28Using the ProjectorImage Menu FIGURE 20Image menuAuto ImageNOTE: Some screen saversinterfere with the operation ofAuto Image. If you’re experiencing
29Manual TrackingThe projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly space
30Using the ProjectorControls Menu FIGURE 21Controls menuVideo StandardNOTE: If you already know thevideo standard used in yourgeographical area, it’
31Rear ProjectionWhen you turn Rear Projection on, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. High-light Re
32Using the ProjectorDisplay Startup ScreenThis setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the startup screen appears when the proje
33Status MenuThis is a read-only window for informational purposes. To dis-play the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click either
34Using the ProjectorSoftware versionIndicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support.CablePro
35MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section describes how to:•clean the lens•replace the projection lamp •replace the batteries in the remote•use
36Maintenance & Troubleshooting4Pull the lamp door up and remove it.FIGURE 24Removing the lamp doorCAUTION: Never operate theprojector with the la
376Slide the lamp connector to the right to disconnect it from the projector (Figure 26).FIGURE 26Sliding the lamp connector7Remove the module (Figure
38Maintenance & Troubleshooting8Align the new lamp module in the correct direction.9Gently push the module in as far as it goes.10Tighten the scre
39Using the Kensington Lock The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 28
40Maintenance & TroubleshootingProblem: Color or text not being projected•You might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the text is vis
412Click the Settings tab.3Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1024x768 or less. Also check the following: •Does your computer have a compatible vi
iTABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Instructions iiiIntroduction 1Image Resolution 1Compatibility 2Unpacking the Projector 2Usage Guidelines 5If You Need Ass
42Maintenance & TroubleshootingProblem: Image is “noisy” or streakedTry these steps in this order.1Deactivate the screen saver on your computer.2T
43APPENDIXSpecificationsThe projectors must be operated and stored within the tempera-ture and humidity ranges specified. Tem p e r a t ureOperating50
44AppendixVideo 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
45AccessoriesNOTE: Use only Boxlight-approved accessories. Other prod-ucts have not been tested with the projector.Power Cords (one ships with project
46AppendixOptional AccessoriesDeluxe Soft CaseATA Travel CaseExecutive Leather CaseDeluxe Travel CaseMacintosh AdaptorCablePro Lite computer cable 6.5
47Portable and Laptop Activation ChartMany laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-nal video port when a secondary display device su
48AppendixAustin Ctrl-Alt-comma Ctrl-Alt-commaAward FN-F6 FN-F6BCC* automatic reboot computerBondwell LCD or CRT options after bootupreboot for LCD or
49Everex* setup screen option setup screen optionFor-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-LFujitsu FN-F10Gateway FN-F3FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul-taneousFN-F
50AppendixMagitronic FN-F4 FN-F4Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1Micro Express* automatic warm rebootMicron FN-F2 FN-F2Microslate* automatic warm rebootMitsubis
51* These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.** These manuf
iiTable of ContentsAppendix 43Specifications 43Accessories 45Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 47Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer
52AppendixUsing Video Mirroring with a PowerBook ComputerWhen you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow-erBooks-see below) on, the proje
53Projected Image SizeNOTE: Use these charts and tables to help you determine pro-jected image sizes.FIGURE 29Projected image size for CD-450mTable 1:
54AppendixTable 3: Image Size, Width and Height for CD-450m-minimum image sizeDistance to Screen (feet) Diagonal(feet)Width(feet)Height(feet)4.9 2.4 1
55FIGURE 30Projected image size for CD-550mTable 5: Image Size, Width and Height for CD-550m-maximum image sizeDistance to Screen (feet) Diagonal(feet
56AppendixTable 7: Image Size, Width and Height for CD-550m-minimum image sizeDistance to Screen (feet) Diagonal(feet)Width(feet)Height(feet)4.9 3.0 2
57INDEXAaccessories, ordering 45, 46activation commands for laptop com-puters 47adjustingbass 27brightness 25color 26contrast 25tint 25treble 27volume
58IndexconnectingIBM-compatible desktop computer 12–13IBM-compatible laptop 10–11mouse 11power cord 16video player 14–15connector panelaudio out 9cont
59Llampordering 45replacing 35turns off unexpectedly 42lamp hour counter 33Language menu 32language, selecting for menus 32laptop computersactivation
60IndexTTechnical Supportinformation to have on hand before you call 42temperature limits 43test pattern 40text not visible 40tint, adjusting 25treble
LIMITED WARRANTYBoxlight (“Boxlight”) warrants that each CD-450m and CD-550m (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and func-tion in accordanc
iiiSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPlease read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-t
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ivSafety Instructions•Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may damage your projector.•Caution: Don’t place the projector on a
1INTRODUCTIONThe Boxlight® CD-450m and CD-550m lightweight multimedia projectors are specifically designed for the mobile presenter. They generate cri
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