BOXLIGHT Projector XD 9m User Manual

USER’S GUIDE  
BOXLIGHT  
XD-9m  
Direct Phone :  
USA and Canada: 800-762-5757  
Outside the US: (360) 779-7901  
19332 Powder Hill Place  
Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA  
 
Copyright © 2000 by Boxlight  
Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.  
 
FCC Warning  
This 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. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment  
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance  
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-  
cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-  
ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference  
at his own expense.  
Canada  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can-  
ada.  
Safety Certifications  
UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM  
EN 55022 Warning  
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer-  
ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typ-  
ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.  
 
Declaration of Conformity  
Manufacturer: Boxlight  
19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA  
We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-9m projector conforms to the  
following directives and norms:  
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC  
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A  
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)  
IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4  
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC  
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997  
May, 2000  
Trademarks  
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Pro-  
cessing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments.  
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Safety Instructions  
Introduction  
Image Resolution  
Compatibility  
Usage Guidelines  
If You Need Assistance  
Warranty  
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Setting up the Projector  
Connecting a Computer  
Using the Projector  
Basic Image Adjustment  
Using the Remote Control  
Adjusting the Projector  
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons  
Display Menu  
Audio Menu  
Image Menu  
Controls Menu  
Language Menu  
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Status Menu  
Maintenance & Troubleshooting  
Cleaning the Lens  
Replacing the Projection Lamp  
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control  
Using the Security Lock  
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Troubleshooting  
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Specifications  
Accessories  
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart  
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer  
Projected Image Size  
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Index  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE  
using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-  
tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and  
may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please  
save all safety instructions.  
Safety Definitions:  
Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that  
could result in personal injury.  
Caution:Statements identify conditions or practices that could  
result in damage to your equipment.  
Safety Symbols:  
Attention: For information about usage of a feature, please  
refer to the User’s Guide.  
Warning: Hot surface. Do not touch.  
An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.  
Safety Terms:  
Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the lamp is  
turned on.  
Warning: To replace the lamp, turn the projector off by  
unplugging the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30  
minutes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions  
provided in this User’s Guide.  
Warning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect  
the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety  
(earth) ground terminal.  
Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser-  
vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol-  
lowing page for the customer service contact information.  
Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings.  
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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 a  
Boxlight-approved case; see page 39 for a list of cases.  
Important Operating Considerations  
Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering  
that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur-  
ing, thoroughly clean the area behind the projector and discard  
any edible items placed in that area.  
Do not place objects in  
this area behind the projector  
Customer Service  
If you need assistance, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or  
360-779-7901.  
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INTRODUCTION  
The Boxlight® XD-9m 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, and features  
an M1-DA connector for easy, built-in digital/analog and USB  
connectivity. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to  
transport, and easy to maintain.  
Image Resolution  
NOTE: The XD-9m automatically  
images to 1024x768. You can dis-  
play these images at their native  
resolutions by turning off the Auto  
Resize feature. See “Resize” on  
page 21 for more information.  
The XGA resolution of the XD-9m’s projected image is 1024x768.  
The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above  
1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than  
1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the  
projector.  
Compatibility  
The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and  
video devices, including:  
IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768  
resolution.  
Apple® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to  
1024x768 resolution.  
Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord-  
ers and laser disc players.  
NOTE: The projector is compati-  
ble with 1080i HDTV format.  
Unpacking the Projector  
The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to  
make sure all are included. Contact Boxlight immediately if  
anything is missing.  
If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the  
Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. For com-  
plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to  
this User’s Guide.  
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NOTE: The contents of your  
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on the projector configuration  
you’ve ordered.  
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FIGURE 1  
Shipping box contents  
1. XD-9m projector + lens cap  
2. Soft carry case  
6. M1-DA analog computer cable  
7. Audio cable adapter  
8. Audio cable  
3. Users Guide and Quick Start  
card  
4. Power cord  
9. Composite video cable  
5. Remote control  
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speaker  
keypad  
zoom ring  
Security lock  
connector panel  
focus ring  
power  
cord  
connector  
FIGURE 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  
wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on.  
Handle the projector as you would any product with glass  
components. Be especially careful not to drop it.  
Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold  
for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach  
room temperature before use.  
Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case.  
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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 33.  
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 limited two-year warranty. The  
details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual.  
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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”  
on page 24 to reverse the image.  
2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.  
The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and  
the zoom setting determine the size of the projected image.  
Figure 3 shows three projected image sizes. For more infor-  
mation about image size, see “Projected Image Size” on  
page 46.  
20 ft.  
12 ft.  
5 ft.  
FIGURE 3  
Projected image size at minimum zoom  
3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is  
turned off.  
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NOTE: Before you continue,  
make sure the projector is  
unplugged and your equipment is  
turned off. If youre connecting a  
in  
in  
computer, make sure the distance  
between it and the projector is 6  
feet or less.  
composite  
video  
M1-DA  
data interface  
S-video  
Audio in  
FIGURE 4  
Connector panel  
to computer video  
to USB mouse  
to projector  
to computer  
FIGURE 5  
M1-DA analog computer cable  
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Connecting a Computer  
The projector ships with an M1-DA analog computer cable. If  
your computer has a digital output, you can order the optional  
M1-DA digital computer cable. See “Optional Accessories” on  
page 39.  
1 Plug the  
end of the M1-DA analog computer cable  
into the  
connector on the projector.  
2 Plug the  
end of the M1-DA analog computer cable into  
the video connector on your computer.  
NOTE: Many laptop computers  
do not automatically turn on their  
external video port when a sec-  
ondary display device such as a  
projector is connected. Refer to  
your computer manual for the  
command that activates the exter-  
nal video port. Activation com-  
mands for some laptop computers  
are listed in the Appendix of this  
manual on page 40 and in the  
Service section of our website.  
in  
in  
audio cable  
M1-DA analog computer cable  
USB mouse  
FIGURE 6  
Connecting the projector to a computer  
NOTE: If you are connecting an  
you must use a Mac adaptor  
between the computer and the  
projector. See “Optional Accesso-  
ries” on page 39.  
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Do you want to control the computers mouse from the projector’s  
remote or keypad?  
1 Plug the  
end of the M1-DA analog computer cable  
into the mouse connector on your computer.  
NOTE: The USB mouse is  
supported for use with  
Windows 98, Windows 2000, and  
Apple OS 8.5 and higher only.  
Do you want to play your computers audio on the projector?  
1 Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on  
your computer.  
on the projector.  
NOTE: You do not need to restart  
your computer after connecting a  
USB mouse to use it (it is hot-  
pluggable).  
Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop.  
Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on  
page 11.  
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Connecting a Video Player  
1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video  
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 cable in addition to the audio  
cable and audio adapter. The S-video cable is sold sepa-  
rately. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 39.)  
NOTE: HDTV sources are con-  
nected to the projector using the  
M1-DA computer cable. See the  
previous pages for details.  
2 Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the  
“video-out” connector on your video player (Figure 7). This  
connector may be labeled “To Monitor.”  
If you’re using an S-video cable, connect it to the “S-video  
out” connector on the video player (Figure 8).  
3 Plug the other yellow connector into the composite video con-  
nector  
If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into  
the “S-video” connector on the projector (Figure 8).  
on the projector.  
in  
in  
audio  
adapter  
composite video  
cable  
audio cable  
FIGURE 7  
Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable (with com-  
posite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter  
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in  
audio  
adapter  
S-video  
cable  
audio cable  
FIGURE 8  
Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable  
and adapter  
4 Plug the audio adapter’s white connector into the left “audio  
out” connector on your video player. Plug the adapters red  
connector into the right “audio out” connector on the video  
player (Figure 7 and Figure 8).  
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.  
5 Plug the audio adapter’s other end into the audio cable.  
6 Plug the audio cable into the “audio in”  
connector on the  
projector.  
The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video  
standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, and  
SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for  
the incoming video. The input signal for SECAM video is similar  
to other video signals and cannot be automatically detected,  
therefore SECAM must be chosen manually. See “Video Stan-  
dard” on page 24 for details.  
CAUTION: Your video player  
may also have a “Video Out”  
connector for a coaxial cable  
connection. DO NOT use this to  
connect to the projector.  
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Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image  
1 Remove the lens cap.  
NOTE: Always use the power cord  
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.  
that shipped with the projector.  
The fans start to run, and the Lamp LED on the top of the  
projector (Figure 12 on page 16) lights orange until the soft-  
ware has initialized. When initialization is complete, the  
Lamp LED lights green. A green Lamp LED indicates that  
you can press the lamp on/off button to turn the lamp on  
and off.  
3 Turn on the lamp by pressing the lamp on/off button  
on  
NOTE: The first time you connect  
your computer to the projector, the  
computer may display a message  
stating that new hardware was  
found. The Add New Hardware  
Wizard may appear. Use the Wiz-  
ard to load the correct driver (the  
computer considers the projector a  
Plug and Play Monitor).  
the keypad (see Figure 12 on page 16).  
The startup screen appears.  
4 If you connected a video player, turn it on.  
The video image should display on the projection screen. If  
a computer source is active, press the source button on the  
keypad (page 16) or the video button on the remote to dis-  
play your video image. You can select a default source to  
determine which source the projector examines first during  
power-up for active video; see “Default Source” on page 25.  
Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume.  
5 Turn on your computer.  
The computer image should display on the projection  
screen. If a video source is active, press the source button on  
the keypad or the computer button on the remote to display  
your computer’s image. Make sure your laptop’s external  
video port is activated; see “Portable and Laptop Activation  
Chart” on page 40 for details.  
NOTE: With some computers,  
the order in which you power up  
the equipment is very important.  
Most computers should be turned  
on last, after all other peripherals  
have been turned on. Refer to your  
computer’s documentation to  
determine the correct order.  
If necessary, make adjustments to the image using the pro-  
jector’s on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the  
menu button on the keypad or remote, then select the Dis-  
play or Image sub-menu. For more information about the  
menus, see page 18.  
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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 the projector stays in standby  
mode; see “Standby Time” on page 24 for details.) After 15 min-  
utes, the lamp goes out (the projector keeps running). To exit  
standby mode, press the standby button again. (It may take sev-  
eral seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and  
project the image again.)  
To completely power off the projector, unplug it. If you want to  
turn the lamp back on immediately, you must allow about a  
minute for the lamp to cool. The lamp won’t light if it’s too hot.  
NOTE: Lamp life will be extended  
if you turn the lamp off, then wait  
1 minute while the lamp cools  
before unplugging the projector.  
The Lamp LED will light green  
when the lamp has cooled. See  
page 16 for details on the Lamp  
LED.  
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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 (page 11).  
2 If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image  
(page 15), adjust the height of the projector (page 15) or center  
the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position  
(page 23). Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the  
screen.  
3 If the image is out of focus, rotate the focus lens (page 15).  
4 If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical  
bars after you have adjusted the focus, turn Auto Image  
(page 21) off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and  
tracking. If that doesn’t clear up the image, turn Auto Image  
off and adjust the sync (page 22) and/or the tracking  
(page 22) manually.  
5 If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness (page 19).  
Using the Remote Control  
The projector ships with a remote that has four function buttons,  
a disk mouse and two mouse buttons, one on the top of the  
remote and one on the bottom.  
NOTE: To control the computer’s  
mouse from the projector’s remote  
or keypad, you must connect the  
mouse connector on the computer  
cable to the computer. See page 8  
for details.  
Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front of  
the projector. The range for optimum operation is about 25 feet. If  
you point the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the  
screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 25  
feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the projector.  
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disk mouse  
right mouse button  
left mouse button  
(on underside of remote)  
FIGURE 9  
Remote control  
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 mouse button; the  
button on the bottom simulates your computers left mouse but-  
ton. See “Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons” starting on  
page 16 for a description of the four function buttons.  
NOTE: If the remote is inactive  
for several minutes, it “sleeps” to  
conserve battery life. Press any  
button except the disk mouse to  
re-activate the remote.  
If you are creating presentations in Microsoft® PowerPoint®, you  
can use the remote’s mouse buttons to navigate through your  
presentation while in Slide Show mode. To configure PowerPoint  
for this, choose Options from the Tools menu, click the View Tab,  
de-select the “Popup Menu on Right Mouse Click” option in the  
Slide Show section, then click OK. Then, when you’re in Power-  
Point’s Slide Show mode, a left click advances to the next slide  
and a right click returns to the previous slide (other PowerPoint  
modes are not affected).  
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Adjusting the Projector  
To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 10) until the  
image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This  
adjusts the image size without affecting focus.  
zoom ring  
focus ring  
FIGURE 10  
Focus ring and zoom ring  
The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva-  
tor foot and button (Figure 11).  
To raise the projector:  
1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 11).  
2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the  
button to lock the elevator foot into position.  
elevator foot  
elevator button  
(under finger)  
FIGURE 11  
Adjusting the height of the projector  
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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.  
lamp LED  
FIGURE 12  
Keypad and remote buttons  
Lamp on/off (keypad only)  
Press the lamp on/off button to turn the lamp on or off. The Lamp  
LED indicates the state of the lamp. A green Lamp LED indicates  
that you can turn the lamp on, or the lamp is currently on. An  
orange LED indicates the software is initializing or the lamp is  
cooling. Do not press the lamp on/off button when the LED is  
orange.  
Menu  
Press the menu button to open the on-screen menus. Press menu  
again to close the menus. When you close the menus, the projec-  
tor saves any changes you made. For more information about the  
on-screen menus, see page 18.  
Source (keypad only)  
or Computer and Video (remote only)  
When you have more than one source (computer and video) con-  
nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the  
source button on the keypad or the computer or video button on  
the remote.  
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Standby  
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 the projector stays in standby mode; see  
“Standby Time” on page 24 for details.  
If you press standby again within 15 minutes, the projector  
returns to normal operations immediately.  
If you press standby again after 15 minutes, there is about a  
60 second delay before the lamp turns back on.  
If you don’t press standby again, the lamp turns off after 15  
minutes.  
Volume (keypad only)  
To increase the volume, press volume +  
ume, press volume -  
. To decrease the vol-  
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Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con-  
nected.  
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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.  
To open the on-screen menus, press the menu button on the  
keypad or remote. This changes the volume, source, and standby  
buttons on the keypad to menu navigation buttons. Press the  
corresponding buttons to move the cursor up, down, left, or  
right, or use the disk mouse on the remote. To select a menu,  
move the cursor left or right to highlight the menu you want. The  
drop-down menu appears.  
NOTE: Some menu items may be  
grayed out at certain times. This  
indicates the item is not applicable  
to your setup (for example, video  
standards do not apply to  
computer sources) or the item is  
not enabled until another selection  
is made (for example, Manual  
Tracking is not available until Auto  
Image is turned off).  
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Display Audio Image Controls Language Status  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Tint  
Color  
Sharpness  
Blank screen  
Reset all  
blue  
use these buttons to navigate through  
the menus  
FIGURE 13  
Keypad navigation buttons and drop-down menu  
To change a menu setting, use the up and down navigation but-  
tons on the keypad or the disk mouse on the remote to move the  
cursor up and down to the item you want to change (the selected  
item is highlighted), then use the left and right navigation but-  
tons to adjust a setting. Some submenus, such as Brightness, con-  
sist of a slider bar you use to increase or decrease a value; some  
submenus, such as Standby Time, consist of options you scroll  
through to select the desired one. All changes are saved when  
you close the menus.  
To access another menu, use the up and down navigation buttons  
or the disk mouse to move back to the top of the current menu,  
then use the left and right navigation buttons to move to another  
menu.  
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Display Menu  
>
>
Display Audio Image Controls Language Status  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Tint  
Color  
Sharpness  
Blank screen  
Reset all  
blue  
FIGURE 14  
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 lightest  
and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes  
the amount of black and white in the image.  
Press the left navigation button to decrease the contrast.  
Press the right navigation button to increase the contrast, mak-  
ing the blacks appear blacker and the whites appear whiter.  
Tint  
The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected  
image. Changing the Tint setting has no effect on PAL or SECAM  
video sources.  
Press the left navigation button to increase the amount of green  
in the image.  
Press the right navigation button to increase the amount of red  
in the image.  
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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 the amount of color in  
the image.  
Sharpness  
This setting adjusts the sharpness of a video image.  
Press the left mouse button to decrease the sharpness.  
Press the right mouse button to increase the sharpness.  
Blank Screen  
Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no  
active source and when the projector is in standby. Click the left  
or right navigation button to toggle between blue and black.  
Reset All  
Click the left or right navigation button to reset all the options  
(except Language, Video Standard, Rear Projection, and Standby  
Time) in all the menus to their original settings.  
Audio Menu  
>
>
Display Audio Image Controls Language Status  
Volume  
FIGURE 15  
Audio menu  
Volume  
Press the left navigation button to decrease the volume.  
NOTE: Changing the volume  
using the menu is the same as  
changing it using the keypad.  
Press the right navigation button to increase the volume.  
Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source.  
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Image Menu  
>
>
Display Audio Image Controls Language Status  
Keystone  
Overscan  
on  
on  
on  
Auto image  
Resize  
Manual sync  
Manual tracking  
Horizontal position  
Vertical position  
FIGURE 16  
Image menu  
Keystone  
This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec-  
tion is changed. To adjust the keystone, highlight Keystone, then  
click the right navigation button. This option is available for com-  
puter sources only.  
Overscan  
This option crops all the edges of the image to remove noise gen-  
erated on the edges by your source. This option is available for  
video sources only.  
NOTE: Some screen savers inter-  
fere with the operation of Auto  
Image. If youre experiencing prob-  
lems, try turning your screen saver  
off, then turning Auto Image off  
and back on.  
Auto Image  
The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchroniza-  
tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers  
(Auto Image does not apply to video sources). If you want to  
adjust these features manually, you must turn off Auto Image first  
by highlighting Auto Image in the Image menu and clicking the  
left or right navigation button to select “off”.  
Resize  
This option works differently for computer and video sources.  
For computer sources, Resize automatically resizes the image by  
scaling it up or down. It only affects computer images that are not  
the projector’s native resolution. When Resize is on, the projector  
makes the best fit of the image to the computer screen. If you turn  
Resize off (by highlighting it in the Image menu and clicking the  
left or right navigation button to select “off”), the image may be  
either cropped or too small for the screen.  
NOTE: When you connect an  
HDTV source, the projector auto-  
matically displays the image in  
16x9 format.  
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For video sources, Resize allows you to select from among four  
different re-sizing options. The default is Standard, which resizes  
the image from its original version to fit a standard 4x3 aspect  
ratio screen. Widescreen Letterbox preserves the 16x9 aspect ratio  
of the original theater version, but the image is placed in a 4x3  
space, so black bars appear at the top and bottom of the image.  
Enhanced Widescreen also preserves the aspect ratio of the origi-  
nal theater version and is designed to be used with content that is  
Enhanced for Widescreen TVs. This option yields more detail  
than Widescreen Letterbox. Native reduces the Standard size to  
match the height of Enhanced Widescreen.  
Manual Sync  
The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for  
most computers. But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy  
or streaked, try turning Auto Image off then back on again. If the  
image still looks bad, try adjusting the signal synchronization  
manually:  
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. However, if the display shows evenly  
spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide  
or too narrow for the screen, try turning Auto Image off then back  
on again. If the image is still bad, try adjusting the tracking man-  
ually:  
1 Turn Auto Image off.  
NOTE: The Manual Sync,  
Manual Tracking, Horiz.  
Position and Vert. Position  
options are available only for  
computer sources. The projector  
sets these options automatically  
for video sources.  
2 Highlight Manual tracking, then press the left or right naviga-  
tion button repeatedly until the fuzzy vertical bars are gone.  
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Horizontal position  
Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position:  
1 Turn Auto Image off.  
2 Highlight Horizontal position, then press the left navigation  
button to move the image right or press the right navigation  
button to move the image left.  
Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro-  
jector.  
Vertical position  
Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position.  
1 Turn Auto Image off.  
2 Highlight Vertical position, then press the left navigation but-  
ton to move the image down or press the right navigation but-  
ton to move the image up.  
Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro-  
jector.  
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Controls Menu  
FIGURE 17  
Controls menu  
Video Standard  
When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to  
pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N,  
PAL-60, or SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it  
receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on  
your region of the world.) The input signal for SECAM video is  
similar to other video signals and cannot be automatically  
detected, therefore SECAM must be chosen manually. If the pro-  
jector is unable to detect the correct standard, the colors might  
not look right or the image might appear “torn.” If this happens,  
manually select a standard by clicking the left or right navigation  
button and cycling through the standards.  
NOTE: If you already know the  
video standard used in your  
geographical area, it’s often best to  
manually select it.  
Standby Time  
This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the  
blank screen is displayed when the projector enters standby  
mode before the projector turns off. Select among instant, 1, 5, 10,  
15 and 30 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking the left or right  
navigation button and cycling through the options.  
Rear Projection  
When you turn Rear Projection on, the projector reverses the  
image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. High-  
light Rear Projection, then click the left or right navigation button  
to turn this feature on and off.  
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Default Source  
Default Source toggles among Computer analog, Computer digi-  
tal, and Video. This determines which source the projector checks  
first for active video during power-up. Highlight Default Source  
and click the left or right navigation button to toggle among the  
options.  
Auto Source Select  
This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off,  
the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source. To  
display another source, you must manually select one by press-  
ing the source button on the keypad or the computer or video but-  
ton on the remote. When this feature is On, the projector  
automatically finds the active source, checking the default source  
first. Highlight Auto Source Select and click the left or right navi-  
gation button to turn this feature on and off.  
Plug and Play  
This setting toggles between On and Off. When it is On, most  
new computers will automatically recognize the projector, then  
set the monitor resolution and refresh rate accordingly. You need  
to set the Plug and Play setting to Off for the projector to display  
properly on some older computers. The Plug and Play setting  
does not affect video images.  
If the projectors display constantly changes between the com-  
puter image and the message, “Perfecting the image”, you may  
need to turn Plug and Play Off.  
Display Messages  
This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On,  
status messages such as “No signal detected” or “Standby  
Active” appear in the lower-right corner of the screen. Click the  
left or right navigation button to turn this feature off and not see  
status messages.  
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 button to turn this feature off and display a plain  
black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.  
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Language Menu  
FIGURE 18  
Language menu  
You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German,  
Spanish, Chinese or Japanese.  
Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the left or  
right navigation button. The menus redraw immediately.  
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.  
Display Audio Image Controls Language Status  
>
Show status  
Lamp hours used  
Computer resolution  
Horizontal refresh rate  
Vertical refresh rate  
Mute status  
0039  
1024x768  
60.03 KHz  
75.04 Hz  
off  
Source  
computer  
1.0  
1.0  
Software version  
Startup screen version  
Boot version  
1.0  
FIGURE 19  
Status menu  
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Lamp hours used  
Indicates 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. Change the bulb when the brightness is no longer accept-  
able. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 29 for details.  
Computer resolution  
Shows your computers resolution setting. To change this, go to  
your computer’s Control Panel and adjust the resolution in the  
Display tab. See your computer’s user’s guide for details.  
Horizontal refresh rate  
The time period that one horizontal line is displayed.  
Vertical refresh rate  
The time period that one video frame is displayed.  
Mute status  
Indicates if the audio is muted.  
Source  
Indicates the active source, Computer analog, Computer digital,  
or Video.  
Software version  
Indicates the projectors software version. This information is  
useful when contacting Technical Support.  
Startup screen version  
Indicates the projectors startup screen version. This information  
is useful when contacting Technical Support.  
Boot version  
Indicates the projectors boot software version. This information  
is useful when contacting Technical Support.  
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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING  
This section describes how to:  
clean the lens  
replace the projection lamp  
replace the batteries in the remote  
use the security lock feature  
troubleshoot the projector  
Cleaning the Lens  
Follow these steps to clean the projection lens:  
1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.  
Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner.  
Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might  
scratch the lens.  
2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular  
motion.  
3 If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace  
the lens cap.  
Replacing the Projection Lamp  
The lamp hour counter in the Status menu counts the number of  
hours the lamp has been in use. Replace the lamp when the  
brightness is no longer acceptable. You can order new lamp mod-  
ules from Boxlight. See “Accessories” on page 38 for information.  
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.  
Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp:  
1 Turn off the projector by unplugging the power cord.  
2 Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly.  
3 Invert the projector on a soft flat surface, then insert a small  
screwdriver or other flat object into the tab on the lamp mod-  
ule door (Figure 20).  
4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it.  
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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 fragments, but use caution  
when removing the lamp module.  
FIGURE 20  
Removing the lamp door  
5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the  
module.  
CAUTION: Never operate the  
projector with the lamp door open  
or removed. This disrupts the air  
flow and causes the projector to  
overheat.  
FIGURE 21  
Loosening the screws on the lamp module  
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6 Lift and grasp the pull tab and lift the module out (Figure 22).  
Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper  
manner.  
pull tab  
FIGURE 22  
Removing the lamp module  
7 Install the new lamp module, being sure to align the connec-  
tors properly.  
WARNING: Do not drop the  
lamp module or touch the glass  
bulb! The glass may shatter and  
cause injury.  
8 Push the module in until it is flush with the bottom case of the  
projector.  
9 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module.  
10 Replace the lamp door by inserting the hooks on the rear of  
the lamp door into the projector and pressing the lamp door  
into place. If the lamp door does not fit properly or bulges out,  
remove the door and re-seat the lamp module.  
11 Plug in the power cord to turn the projector back on.  
12 To reset the lamp hour counter in the Status window, press  
and hold the volume - button, then press the menu button  
(while still holding down the volume - button) for 5 seconds.  
Verify that the counter was reset by pressing the menu button  
and viewing the counter in the Status window.  
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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 remote face down in your hand.  
2 Slide the battery cover off the end of the remote.  
3 Remove the old batteries and dispose of them in an environ-  
mentally proper manner.  
4 Install two new AAA alkaline batteries. Make sure you install  
each in the correct direction.  
5 Slide the battery cover back on the remote.  
Using the Security Lock  
The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian  
Cable Lock System (Figure 23). See “Optional Accessories” on  
page 39 for ordering information. Refer to the information that  
came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the  
projector.  
FIGURE 23  
Installing the security lock  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem: Nothing on projection screen  
Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a fully  
functional 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 the  
power strip is turned on.  
Make sure the lamp is switched on.  
Check the projector’s lamp to ensure that it is securely con-  
nected in the lamp module. See “Replacing the Projection  
Lamp” on page 29.  
Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins.  
Problem: Color or text not being projected  
You might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the  
text is visible. Refer to “Brightness” on page 19 for more infor-  
mation.  
Problem: The screen resolution is not right  
Problem: Image isn’t centered on the screen  
Move the projector to reposition the image.  
Reposition the image using the software. Refer to “Horizontal  
position” on page 23 and “Vertical position” on page 23.  
Problem: Only the start-up screen displays  
Verify that the cables are connected correctly. See page 7  
through page 8 for connection procedures.  
Verify that the proper input source is connected. See “Source  
(keypad only) or Computer and Video (remote only)” on  
page 16.  
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You might need to turn everything off and power up the  
equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com-  
puters documentation to determine the correct order.  
Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See  
the “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 40 or  
your computer’s manual for details.  
Make sure your computer’s video board is installed and con-  
figured correctly.  
Make sure your computer has a compatible video board. The  
projector isn’t CGA, EGA or SXGA compatible.  
If you’re using Windows 98:  
1 Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and  
then the Display icon.  
2 Click the Settings tab.  
3 Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1024x768 or less.  
Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen  
Adjust the zoom or projector placement.  
Adjust the resolution of your video card if it’s greater than  
1024x768.  
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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 probably turned on. Turn Rear Projec-  
tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately  
return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on  
page 24.  
Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or  
spots  
Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 19.  
Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.  
Problem: no sound  
Adjust volume.  
Verify audio/input connections.  
Adjust audio source.  
Try these steps in this order.  
2 Turn Auto Image off and then back on again. See “Auto  
Image” on page 21.  
3 Turn Auto Image off and adjust the synchronization and track-  
ing manually to find an optimal setting. See “Manual Sync”  
on page 22 and “Manual Tracking” on page 22.  
The problem could be with your computers video card. If  
possible, connect a different computer.  
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player’s colors  
Just as there are differences in the displays of different moni-  
tors, there are often differences between the computer image  
and the projected image. Adjust the brightness, tint and/or  
Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer  
The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for  
a long time. Replace the lamp as described in “Replacing the  
Projection Lamp” on page 29.  
Problem: Lamp shuts off  
A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Unplug  
the projector, wait at least a minute, then plug it back in.  
Make sure the vents are not blocked.  
Before calling Boxlight for assistance, please have the following  
information available:  
the projectors serial number (located on the bottom label)  
the resolution of your computer.  
Call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901.  
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Specifications  
The XD-9m must be operated and stored within the temperature  
and humidity ranges specified.  
Te m p e r a t u re  
Operating  
50 to 104° F (10 to 40° C)  
-4 to 158° F (-20 to 70° C)  
Non-operating  
Humidity  
Operating and non-oper.  
5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing  
Dimensions  
8.75 x 9.75 x 2.5 inches (22.2 x 24.8 x 6.4 cm)  
Weight  
4.8 lbs. (2.2 kg) unpacked  
Altitude  
Operating  
0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)  
Non-operating  
0 to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)  
Optics  
Focus Range  
4.9 - 16 feet (1.5-5 m)  
Lamp  
Type  
120-watt VHP lamp  
Input Power Requirements  
100-120VAC 6A;50/60Hz  
200-240VAC 3A; 50Hz  
Audio Input  
Input Impedance  
Maximum Input Voltage  
10K ohm nominal, AC coupled  
(L + R )  
< 4.5 V for THD 0.3%  
IN  
IN PEAK  
L
or R < 2.0 Vrms for THD 0.3%  
IN  
IN  
Sensitivity  
100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter  
3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo phone mini  
Connector Type  
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Accessories  
Standard Accessories  
(ship with the projector)  
Quick Start card  
User’s Guide  
Soft Case  
Shipping Box  
M1-DA Analog Computer Cable  
Composite Video Cable  
Computer Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)  
Audio Adapter (RCA to 3.5mm)  
Executive Plus Remote  
Projection Lamp Module  
Lens Cap  
Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country)  
NOTE: Use only Boxlight-  
approved accessories. Other  
North American Power Cord  
Australian Power Cord  
UK Power Cord  
products have not been tested with  
the projector.  
European Power Cord  
Danish Power Cord  
Swiss Power Cord  
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Optional Accessories  
XD-9m Deluxe Carry Case  
XD-9m Shipping Case (ATA approved)  
M1-DA Digital Computer Cable  
Macintosh Adaptor  
Full-Feature Laser Pro Remote Control  
GyroMouse RF Remote (US, Mexico, Canada, UK  
only)  
IR Remote Receiver  
PC Guardian Projector Cable Lock  
S-Video Cable  
40” Portable Projection Screen  
50” Portable Projection Screen  
60” Portable Projection Screen  
Programming Cable  
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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 does  
not work, refer to the computer’s documentation for the appro-  
priate command.) On many laptops, the activation function key  
is labeled with an icon, for example  
or the text CRT/LCD.  
NOTE: Usually, pressing the key  
commands once activates the  
external video port, pressing it  
again activates both the external  
Key command to  
Key command to  
de-activate port  
Computer  
Acer  
activate port  
Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup)  
FN-D or Ctrl-D  
Ctrl-FN-D  
Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup)  
FN-D or Ctrl-D  
Ctrl-FN-D  
AST* **  
and internal ports, and pressing it  
a third time activates the internal  
port. Refer to your computer’s  
documentation for details on your  
specific model.  
FN-F5  
FN-F5  
type from A:/IVGA/CRT  
FN-F12  
type from A:/IVGA/CRT  
FN-F12  
AMS  
FN-F2  
FN-F2  
AMT  
AT&T  
setup screen  
setup screen  
FN-F3  
FN-F6  
FN-F3  
FN-F6  
Advanced Logic  
Research  
Ctrl-Alt-V  
Ctrl-Alt-V  
Altima  
Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C  
Shift-Ctrl-Alt-L  
setup VGA/  
setup VGA/  
Conf.Simulscan  
Conf.Simulscan  
Ambra**  
FN-F12  
FN-F12  
FN-F5  
FN-F5  
F2/Choose Option/F5  
setup menu  
Shift-Ctrl-D  
F2/Choose Option/F5  
setup menu  
Shift-Ctrl-D  
Amrel* **  
Apple  
Aspen  
Award  
BCC*  
see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook  
automatic  
FN-F6  
automatic  
FN-F6  
automatic  
reboot computer  
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activate port  
Key command to  
de-activate port  
Computer  
Bondwell  
LCD or CRT options after  
bootup  
reboot for LCD or CRT  
options to appear  
Chaplet**  
setup screen  
FN-F6  
setup screen  
FN-F6  
FN-F4  
FN-F4  
Chembook  
Commax  
FN-F6  
FN-F6  
Ctrl-Alt-#6  
Ctrl-Alt-<  
FN-F4  
Ctrl-Alt-#5  
Ctrl-Alt->  
FN-F4  
Compaq* **  
automatic  
mode/? (for setup option)  
automatic  
automatic  
mode/? (for setup option)  
automatic  
Compuadd* **  
Data General  
Alt-F for screen setup  
option  
Alt-F for screen setup  
option  
Ctrl-Alt-Command  
Ctrl-Alt-Command  
reboot  
Data General  
Walkabout  
2 CRT/X at DOS prompt  
Datavue  
DEC**  
Ctrl-Shift-M  
FN-F5  
Ctrl-Shift-M  
FN-F5  
FN-F4  
FN-F4  
Dell**  
Ctrl-Alt-<  
Ctrl-Alt->  
Ctrl-Alt-F10  
FN-F8  
Ctrl-Alt-F10  
FN-F8 (CRT/LCD)  
FN-D  
FN-D  
FN-F12  
FN-F12  
Digital*  
automatic  
reboot  
FN-F2  
FN-F2  
Dolch  
Epson  
Everex*  
For-A  
dip switch to CRT  
dip switch to CRT  
setup screen option  
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C  
FN-F10  
dip switch to LCD  
dip switch to LCD  
setup screen option  
Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L  
Fujitsu  
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Key command to  
activate port  
Key command to  
de-activate port  
Computer  
Gateway  
FN-F3  
FN-F3  
FN-F1  
FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul-  
taneous  
Grid* **  
FN-F2, choose auto or  
simultaneous  
FN-F2  
Ctrl-Alt-Tab  
Ctrl-Alt-Tab  
FN-F7  
Hitachi  
FN-F7  
Honeywell  
Hyundai  
FN-F10  
FN-F10  
setup screen option  
automatic  
setup screen option  
warm reboot  
FN-F2  
IBM 970*  
IBM ThinkPad**  
reboot, enter setup menu  
FN-F7, select choice from  
setup menu  
FN-F1, select choice  
FN-F5, select choice  
PS/2 SC select choice  
(CRT, LCD, etc.)  
Infotel  
FN-F12  
FN-F12  
Kaypro  
boot up, monitor plugged  
in  
unplug monitor  
Kris Tech  
FN-F8  
FN-F8  
FN-T  
Leading Edge  
FN-T  
Mac Portable  
100  
no video port: not compatible  
Mac PowerBook  
140, 145, 150,  
170  
no video port: requires a 3rd-party interface  
160, 165, 180,  
520, 540, 5300  
Control Panel folder, Pow- warm reboot  
erBook Display folder;  
Activate Video Mirroring  
210, 230, 250,  
270, 280, 2300  
requires Apple Docking Station or Mini Dock  
Magitronic  
FN-F4  
FN-F2  
FN-F4  
FN-F1  
Mastersport  
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Key command to  
activate port  
Key command to  
de-activate port  
Computer  
Micro Express*  
Micron  
automatic  
warm reboot  
FN-F2  
FN-F2  
Microslate*  
Mitsubishi  
NCR  
automatic  
warm reboot  
SW2 Off-On-On-On  
setup screen option  
setup screen option  
LCD at the DOS prompt  
FN-F3  
SW2 On-Off-Off-Off  
setup screen option  
setup screen option  
CRT at the DOS prompt  
FN-F3  
NEC* **  
Olivetti*  
automatic  
automatic  
FN-O/*  
FN-O/*  
Packard Bell* **  
FN-F0  
FN-F0  
Ctrl-Alt-<  
Ctrl-Alt->  
Panasonic  
Prostar  
Samsung*  
Sanyo  
FN-F2  
FN-F2  
Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup  
setup screen option  
setup screen option  
dip switch to CRT  
Ctrl-Shift-M  
Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup  
setup screen option  
setup screen option  
dip switch to LCD  
Ctrl-Shift-M  
Sharp  
Sun SPARC-  
Dataview  
Tandy**  
Ctrl-Alt-Insert  
setup screen option  
FN-F5  
Ctrl-Alt-Insert  
setup screen option  
FN-F5  
Tangent  
Texas Instru-  
ments*  
setup screen option  
setup screen option  
Top-Link* **  
setup screen option  
FN-F6  
setup screen option  
FN-F6  
Toshiba* **  
Ctrl-Alt-End  
FN-End  
Ctrl-Alt-Home  
FN-Home  
FN-F5  
FN-F5  
setup screen option  
FN-F7  
setup screen option  
FN-F7  
Twinhead*  
WinBook  
FN-F5  
FN-F5  
Automatic  
Ctrl-Alt-F10  
Automatic  
Ctrl-Alt-F10  
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Key command to  
activate port  
Key command to  
de-activate port  
Computer  
Wyse  
software driven  
FN-F10  
software driven  
FN-F10  
Zenith**  
FN-F2  
FN-F2  
FN-F1  
FN-F1  
Zeos**  
Ctrl-Shift-D  
FN-F1  
Ctrl-Shift-D  
FN-F1  
*
These manufacturers have models that automatically send video  
to the external CRT port when some type of display device is  
attached.  
** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend-  
ing on the computer model.  
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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 display.  
To turn on video mirroring for the first time:  
1 Open the Monitors control panel; click on Monitor 2.  
2 Set the number of colors you want.  
3 Open the Control Strip, then click on the monitor icon.  
4 Select “Turn Video Mirroring On.”  
Now you can turn video mirroring on and off from the Control  
Strip without having to open the Monitors control panel again.  
When using video mirroring and high color graphics such as  
slide shows, the projected image occasionally might turn black  
and white. If this happens, perform the following steps:  
1 Turn off video mirroring.  
2 Open the Monitors control panel.  
3 Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as  
the primary monitor.  
4 Restart the PowerBook.  
Using SimulScan  
Some newer PowerBooks display images on an external monitor  
or projector differently than previous ones. When using  
SimulScan, the projector displays the same information that  
appears on your PowerBook  
To select SimulScan:  
1 Open the Control Panel, then double-click Monitors and  
Sound.  
2 In the Resolution list, choose the SimulScan mode, then click  
OK.  
3 If this changes your display settings, a dialog box appears.  
Click OK to confirm the change.  
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Projected Image Size  
NOTE: Use the graph and tables  
to help you determine projected  
image sizes.  
FIGURE 24  
Projected image size  
Table 1:  
Image Size, Width and Height for XD-9m-maximum image size  
Distance to  
Screen (ft/m)  
Diagonal  
(ft/m)  
Width  
(ft/m)  
Height  
(ft/m)  
4.9/1,5  
8/2,4  
3.2/1  
5.2/1.6  
7.8/2.4  
10.4/3.2  
13.0/4  
2.6/.8  
4.2/1.3  
6.3/1.9  
8.3/2.5  
10.4/3.2  
15.6/4.8  
1.9/.6  
3.1/.9  
12/3,7  
16/4,9  
20/6,1  
30/9,1  
4.7/1.4  
6.3/1.9  
7.8/2.4  
11.7/3.6  
19.5/5.9  
Table 2:  
Image Size, Width and Height for XD-9m-minimum image size  
Distance to  
Screen (ft/m)  
Diagonal  
(ft/m)  
Width  
(ft/m)  
Height  
(ft/m)  
4.9/1,5  
8/2,4  
2.5/.8  
4.1/1.3  
6.2/1.9  
8.2/2.5  
10.3/3.1  
15.44.7  
2.0/.6  
3.3/1  
1.5/.5  
2.5/.8  
12/3,7  
16/4,9  
20/6,1  
30/9,1  
4.9/1.5  
6.6/2  
3.7/1.1  
4.9/1.5  
6.2/1.9  
9.2/2.8  
8.2/2.5  
12.3/3.8  
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cables  
INDEX  
audio 8  
A
accessories, ordering 38, 39  
puters 40  
ordering 38  
adjusting  
power 38  
brightness 19  
color 20  
cases, ordering 38  
contrast 19  
colors  
tint 19  
volume 17, 20  
altitude limits 37  
assistance. See Technical Support  
audio cable, connecting 8  
Audio menu 20  
compatibility  
Audio menu options  
Volume 20  
connecting 9  
Auto Source Select 25  
B
audio cable 8  
Blank Screen 20  
brightness, adjusting 19  
buttons on keypad  
Lamp on/off 16  
Menu 16  
contrast, adjusting 19  
Controls menu 24  
Controls menu options  
Display Messages 25  
Display Startup Screen 25  
Plug and Play 25  
Source 16  
Standby 17  
Volume 17  
Rear Projection 24  
Standby Time 24  
Video Standard 24  
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Default Source 25  
Display menu 19  
Display menu options  
Blank Screen 20  
Brightness 19  
centering 23  
Color 20  
Contrast 19  
focusing 15  
Reset All 20  
Tint 19  
Display Messages 25  
Display Startup Screen 25  
displaying  
has lines or spots 35  
not centered 33  
out of focus 35  
on-screen menus 16  
startup screen 25  
status messages 25  
reversed 24, 35  
size 5, 46  
E
elevator button/foot 15  
streaked 35  
zooming 15  
F
fuzzy lines 22  
Image menu 21  
Image menu options  
Auto Image 21  
Horiz. Position 23  
Keystone 21  
H
HDTV 1, 9, 21  
Manual Sync 22  
Resize 21  
Vert. Position 23  
K
keypad 16  
keystone correction 21  
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lamp  
ordering 38  
Plug and Play 25  
replacing 29  
power cord  
lamp hour counter 27  
Lamp on/off button 16  
Language menu 26  
language, selecting for menus 26  
laptop computers  
secondary display 40  
compatibility 7  
ordering 38  
remote control  
lens  
replacing projection lamp module 29  
re-positioning the image on the screen  
23  
cap 38  
cleaning 29  
M
Macintosh computers  
compatibility 1  
safety guidelines iii  
connecting 7  
SECAM video 19, 24  
Source button 16  
specifications 37  
Standby Time 24  
startup screen 25  
Status menu 26  
Menu button 18  
menus. See on-screen menus  
monitor, projected colors don’t match  
36  
mouse, connecting 8  
N
NTSC video 24  
O
on-screen menus  
connecting 9  
ordering cable 39  
Controls menu 24  
Display menu 19  
displaying 18  
Image menu 21  
Language menu 26  
making changes to menu  
functions 18  
Status menu 26  
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Technical Support  
temperature limits 37  
cases 38  
test pattern 33  
project from behind the screen 24  
text not visible 33  
tint, adjusting 19  
specifications 37  
turning off 12  
troubleshooting 33  
turning off the projector 12  
turning on the projector 11  
turning on 11  
U
zooming the image 15  
USB mouse 8  
V
vertical lines displayed 22, 35  
video 19  
video mirroring on a PowerBook 45  
video resizing 21  
video standards 24  
Volume buttons 17  
volume, adjusting 17, 20  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
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dance with the written specifications of Boxlight. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that  
purchases the Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale. Said warranty shall  
continue for a period of two (2) years from the date of such purchase. The standard limited warranty excludes the lamps in  
projectors after 120 days and the accessories after one year. Boxlight does not warrant that the Product will meet the spe-  
cific requirements of the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use. Boxlight’s liability  
for the breach of the foregoing limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the Product or refund of the pur-  
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the Purchaser’s sole cost and expense, to Boxlight or to any authorized Boxlight service center provided, and the Product  
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unit in its original packing material or a Boxlight approved ATA Shipping Case, or have a professional packaging company  
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