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Cinema 12SF
USER’S
USER’S
GUIDE
GUIDE
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Copyright © 2001 by BOXLIGHT Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.
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FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee th
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer:BOXLIGHT 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the Studio Experience Cinema 12SF projector conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997 November, 2001 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and P
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions iii Introduction 1 Image Resolution 1 Compatibility 1 Unpacking the Projector 1 Usage Guidelines 4 If You Need Assistance 4 Warranty 4 Setting up the Projector 5 Connecting the Enhanced Connectivity Module 7 Connecting a Video Device 9 Displaying a TV signal 11 Displaying a DVD or VHS tape 15 Projecting HDTV 19 Projecting a video game 21 Connecting a camcorder 21 Connecting a Computer 23 Displaying your Computer Source 24 Turning Off the Projector 26 Using
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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Maintenance & Troubleshooting 49 Cleaning the Lens 49 Replacing the Projection Lamp 49 Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens 52 Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 53 Troubleshooting 54 Appendix 61 Specifications 61 Accessories 62 Audio/video inputs on the Enhanced Connectivity Module 63 Projected Image Size 64 Index 67 ii
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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
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S a f e ty In st ru ct ion s Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser- vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See below for the technical support contact information. Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings. Use of an unautho- rized ceiling mount may lead to ventilation blockage and/or personal injury. Caution: Don’t subject projector to prolonged exposure to smoke. Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may damage your project
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INTRODUCTION ® The Studio Experience Cinema 12SF™ multimedia projector is specifically designed for home theater applications. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) tech- nology and Faroudja™ video processing. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. Image Resolution NOTE: The projector automati- The projector has a Dual Mode DMD that provides two resolu- tions: 848x480 for 16:9 format and 800x600 for 4:3 format (see cally
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In tr o d uc ti on 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. 1 2 3 5 6 4 8 7 9 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. Projector + lens cap 6. Enhanced Connectivity module 2. Soft carry case 7. Computer cable 3. User’s Guide and quick start 8. Audio/Video (A/V) cable card 4. Power cord 9. S-video cable 5. Remote control 2 menu
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zoom ring power cord connector focus ring height adjustment button FIGURE 2 Front view of projector keypad connector panel FIGURE 3 Back view of projector FIGURE 4 3 Back view of projector with Enhanced Connectivity Module attached
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In tr o d uc ti on 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
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10.1 ft. 7.5 ft. 5 ft. SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR There are a number a factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector, including the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guidelines. 1 Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. NOTE: To ensure adequate cable The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power access
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r The image exits the projector at a given angle. This image offset is 125.5% when the projector is in 16:9 mode (the default mode). This means that if you have an image 10’ high, the bottom of the image will be 2.55’ above the center of the lens. The value is 113.7% for 4:3 mode. 10’ high image bottom of image 2.55’ above lens lens center FIGURE 6 Projection angle in 16:9 mode 3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. WARNING:
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Connecting the Enhanced Connectivity Module The connector panel on the back of the projector looks like this: NOTE: Before you continue, Audio in S-video computer composite make sure the projector is video unplugged and your equipment is turned off. FIGURE 7 Connector panel The projector ships with an enhanced connectivity module. When you attach it to the back of the projector, it looks like this: computer 1 component Control (RS-232) computer 1-M1 audio in not used video composite compute
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r The module connects to the projector via the projector’s com- puter connector. Slide the tabs in the module into the grooves on NOTE: If you have turned Auto the back of the projector, then press the computer connector into Source off (page 45), you may the projector. To remove the module, press down all the way on need to press the source button the textured lever on the top left of the module to release the more than once to display an latch, then slide th
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Connecting a Video Device You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cam- eras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projec- tor. There is an audio input. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the 3-watt onboard speaker, or you can connect it to your stereo’s receiver to get sound from your own speakers. Before connecting your projector, you should decide which screen aspect you want to project. Screen aspect is the ratio of the image
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r Basically, any device that can change channels is considered a tuner. The next step is to figure out what type of connectors/output the equipment you want to connect has. If there is more than one output, select the highest quality one. Component video has the best quality, followed by S-video, then composite video. Here is a list of possible input signals and the connectors they : should be connected to on the projector Connector Source name on Input Sig
