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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 prote...
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: BOXLIGHT 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-10m projector conforms to the following directiv...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions iii Introduction 1 Image Resolution 1 Compatibility 1 Unpacking the Projector 1 Usage Guidelines 3 If You Need Assistance 4 Warranty 4 Setting up the Projector 5 ...
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Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Accessories 36 Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 38 Using Video Mirroring with a Power Book Computer 43 Projected Image Size 44 Index 45
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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 perso...
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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. T...
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INTRODUCTION The BOXLIGHT® XD-10m™ digital projector is specifically designed for the mobile presenter. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology, and features ...
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menu/select forw ard data video backward keystone FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. XD-10m digital projector + 5. Remote control lens cap 2. Soft carry case 6. Analog computer cable 3. User’s Guide an...
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focus ring zoom ring computer and video connectors keypad power switch security lockpower cord connector FIGURE 2 Side view of projector Usage Guidelines Do not look directly into the projection lens ...
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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 32. If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call BOXLIGHT a...
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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 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 ...
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NOTE: Before you continue, video computer make sure the projector and all other equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet ...
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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. Using a digital source generates ...
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Connecting a Video Player If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the composite video cable. If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, use th...
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Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Remove the lens cap. NOTE: Always use the power cord Plug the power cord into the back of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A s...
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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 ...
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The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva- tor foot and button. To raise the projector: Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 9). Raise the projector to the height you wa...
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Using the Remote Control To use the forward and back buttons on the remote to advance slides in Power Point, you must connect the USB mouse connector on the computer cable to the computer. See page 7 ...
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Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the source and reset buttons on the keypad and the up and down arrow buttons on the remote act as menu navigation and adjustment butt...
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Reset (keypad only) Resets the options in the menus (except Language, Video Stan- dard, and Rear Projection) to their original settings. Keystone + - (remote only) Use this feature to adjust the image...
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Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust- ments and change a variety of settings. These adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad. To open the ...
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Display Menu To access the Display menu settings, press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Dis- play, then press menu/select again to access the Display...
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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. Use the up and...
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Image Menu for Computer Sources To access the Image menu settings, press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Image, then press menu/select again to acces...
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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. I...
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Image Menu for Video Sources FIGURE 16 Image menu for video sources Resize Resize allows you to select from among four different re-sizing options. The default is Standard, which resizes the image fro...
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Control Menu To access the Control menu settings, press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Control, then press menu/select again to access the Control m...
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Advanced Menu To access the Advanced menu settings, press the menu/select but- ton to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Advanced, then press menu/select again to access the Adva...
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Language Menu FIGURE 19 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. Press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the arr...
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Status Menu This is a read-only menu for informational purposes. To display the Status menu, highlight Status from the Main menu, then press menu/select. FIGURE 20 Status menu Lamp hours used Indicate...
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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 proj...
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Insert a small screwdriver or other flat object into the slot near the front of the projector. Slide the screwdriver toward the back of the projector to disengage the lamp access grill, then slide the...
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Loosen the captive screw on the lamp module. FIGURE 23 Loosening the screw on the lamp module Grasp the pull tab to pull the lamp module out. Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper ma...
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Install the new lamp module. Tighten the screw on the outside of the module. Press the yellow tab to reconnect the lamp module. Replace the lamp access grill by lining up the ribs on the grill with th...
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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 re...
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Troubleshooting Problem: The projector is not running •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 co...