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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 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- cation
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: BOXLIGHT 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-454m/455m/555m projec- tors conform to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997 April, 2001 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or re
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions iii Introduction 1 Image Resolution 1 Compatibility 2 Unpacking the Projector 2 Usage Guidelines 4 If You Need Assistance 5 Warranty 5 Setting up the Projector 7 Connecting a Computer 9 Connecting a Video Player 11 Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 13 Turning Off the Projector 14 Using the Projector 15 Basic Image Adjustment 15 Using the Remote Control 15 Adjusting the Projector 17 Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 18 Using the On-Screen Me
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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Appendix 41 Specifications 41 Accessories 42 Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 44 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 49 Projected Image Size 50 Index 51 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 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 43 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, th
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INTRODUCTION ® The BOXLIGHT CD-454m™, CD-455m™ and CD-555m™ multi- media projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use. They generate crisp, clear images using Digital Light Process- ing™ (DLP) technology. They are easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The CD-454m and CD-455m have native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the CD-555m has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the products are identical except where noted; information in this user’
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In tr o d uc ti on 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 compatible with 1080i and 720P Unpacking the Projector HDTV formats. The projector comes with the items shown in Fi
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2 1 3 4 5 9 6 8 7 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. Projector + lens cap 6. Computer cable 2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter 3. User’s Guide and quick start 8. Audio cable card 4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable 5. Remote control 3
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In tr o d uc ti on speaker keypad zoom ring Security lock connector panel power button 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
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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 37. 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. 5
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10 ft. 3,05 m 6 ft. 1,8 m 2.5 ft. 0,76 m 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 28 to reverse the image. If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and all other equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, in in make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. composite S-video M1 CablePro video Audio in data interface data interface FIGURE 4 Connector panel NOTE: The CablePro connector is used with the optional CablePro, a to computer video to USB mouse connection hub containing mouse, audio, monitor and computer connec
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Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your com- puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com- puter cable for use with the CD-455m and CD-555m only. 1 Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the connector on the projector. Plug the blue end of the computer cable into the video connec- 2 tor on your computer. NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a sec- ondary display d
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? Plug the USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your 1 computer. If your computer has a PS/2 mouse connector and NOTE: The USB mouse is not a USB mouse connector, you can purchase the optional supported for use with CablePro III which has a PS/2 mouse connector or the Execu- Windows 98, Windows 2000, and tive Remote IR Receiver. See “Optional Accessories” on Apple OS 8.5 a
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Connecting a Video Player 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the audio cable, audio adapter, 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 NOTE: HDTV sources must be cable and audio adapter. The S-video cable is sold sepa- connected to the projector using rately. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 43
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r in in audio S-video adapter cable audio cable FIGURE 8 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable and adapter Plug the audio adapter’s white connector into the left “audio 4 out” connector on your video player. Plug the adapter’s red NOTE: The audio adapter is connector into the right “audio out” connector on the video provided so that the same audio player (Figure 7 and Figure 8). cable used to connect a computer
