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3FIGURE 2Side view of projectorUsage Guidelines• Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may h

4IntroductionIf You Need AssistanceThe first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 33

5SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR1Place the projector on a flat surface.•The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.

6Setting up the ProjectorNOTE: Before you continue,make sure the projector and yourequipment are turned off. If you’reconnecting a computer, make sure

7Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer1Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into the video connector on your computer.NOTE: Many laptop

8Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Macintosh ComputerNOTE: Some PowerBooks requirethe Apple-supplied video-out cableor monitor adapter for external

9Connecting a Video Player1If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with th

10Setting up the ProjectorFIGURE 8Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con-nectors on the standard A/V cabl

11Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the ImageNOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector.1Remove the lens cap.2Plug the powe

12Setting up the ProjectorTurning Off the ProjectorIf you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the standby button on the k

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

13USING THE PROJECTORThis section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad buttons and t

14Using the ProjectorThe projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva-tor foot and button (Figure 10).To raise the projector:1Press

15Using the Keypad ButtonsThe keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed. While the menus are displayed

16Using the ProjectorStandby When you press standby, the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change th

17Using the On-Screen MenusThe projector has six drop-down menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of th

18Using the ProjectorDisplay Menu FIGURE 13Display menuBrightnessAdjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image.•Press the left mouse bu

19ColorThe color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.•Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of co

20Using the ProjectorAudio Menu FIGURE 14Audio menuVolumeNOTE: Changing the volumefrom the menu is the same aschanging it using the keypad.•Press the

21Image Menu FIGURE 15Image menuAuto ImageNOTE: Some screen savers inter-fere with the operation of Auto Image. If you’re experiencing prob-lems, try

22Using the ProjectorManual TrackingThe projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display

Declaration of ConformityBoxlight19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, 98370-7407, USAWe declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-40m

23Controls Menu FIGURE 16Controls menuVideo StandardNOTE: If you already know the video standard used in your geo-graphical area, it’s often best to

24Using the ProjectorRear ProjectionWhen you turn Rear Projection on, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent sc

25Display Startup ScreenThis setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and

26Using the ProjectorStatus MenuThis is a read-only window for informational purposes. To dis-play the status window, select Show status from the menu

27Mute statusIndicates if the audio is muted.Software versionIndicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Te

29MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section describes how to:•clean the lens•replace the projection lamp •use the Kensington lock feature•troubles

30Maintenance & Troubleshooting4Pull the lamp door up and remove it.FIGURE 19Removing the lamp doorCAUTION: Never operate theprojector with the la

316Slide the lamp connector to the right to disconnect it from the projector (Figure 21).FIGURE 21Sliding the lamp connector7Remove the module (Figure

32Maintenance & Troubleshooting8Align the new lamp module in the correct direction.9Gently push the module in as far as it goes.10Tighten the scre

iTABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Instructions iiiIntroduction 1Image Resolution 1Compatibility 1Unpacking the Projector 1Usage Guidelines 3If You Need Ass

33TroubleshootingProblem: Nothing on projection screen•Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func-tional AC electrical outlet. Make

34Maintenance & Troubleshooting•You might need to turn everything off and power up the equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com-pute

35Problem: 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 proj

36Maintenance & TroubleshootingProblem: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video player’s colors•Just as there are differences in the di

37APPENDIXSpecificationsThe projector must be operated and stored within the tempera-ture and humidity ranges specified. Tem p e r a t ureOperating50

38AppendixVideo 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

39AccessoriesNOTE: Use only Boxlight-approved accessories. Other prod-ucts have not been tested with the projector.Power Cords (one ships with project

40AppendixOptional AccessoriesDeluxe Soft CaseATA Travel CaseExecutive Leather CaseDeluxe Travel CaseMacintosh adaptorCablePro 3CablePro 2CablePro Ext

41Portable and Laptop Activation ChartMany laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-nal video port when a secondary display device su

42AppendixAustin Ctrl-Alt-comma Ctrl-Alt-commaAward FN-F6 FN-F6BCC* automatic reboot computerBondwell LCD or CRT options after bootupreboot for LCD or

iiTable of ContentsAppendix 37Specifications 37Accessories 39Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 41Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer

43Everex* 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

44AppendixMagitronic FN-F4 FN-F4Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1Micro Express* automatic warm rebootMicron FN-F2 FN-F2Microslate* automatic warm rebootMitsubis

45* These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.** These manuf

46AppendixUsing Video Mirroring with a PowerBook ComputerWhen you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow-erBooks-see below) on, the proje

47Projected Image SizeUse the chart and table to help you determine projected image sizes.FIGURE 24Projected image sizeTable 1: Image Size, Width and

48AppendixTable 2: Image Size, Width and Height-metricDistance to Screen (m) Diagonal(m)Width(m)Height(m)1.5 1.3 1.0 .793.1 2.6 2.1 1.64.6 3.9 3.1 2.4

49INDEXAaccessories, ordering 39, 40activation commands for laptop com-puters 41adjustingbass 20brightness 18color 19contrast 18tint 18treble 20volume

50IndexControls menu 23Controls menu optionsAuto Source Select 24Ceiling 23Default Source 24Display Messages 24Display Startup Screen 25Plug and Play

51Llampordering 39replacing 29turns off unexpectedly 36lamp hour counter 26Language menu 25language, selecting for menus 25laptop computersactivation

52IndexSsafety guidelines iiiSECAM video 18, 23security feature 32SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 46Source button 15specifications 37Standby button 1

iiiSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPlease read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-t

LIMITED WARRANTYBoxlight warrants that each CD-40m (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specific

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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-40m™ is specifically designed for the mobile presenter. It packs SVGA graphics with 16.7 million colors into a small, 6.8

2IntroductionNOTE: The contents of yourshipping box may vary dependingon the projector configurationyou’ve ordered.FIGURE 1Shipping box contents1. CD-