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Copyright © 2001 by BOXLIGHt
Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.
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 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
March, 2001
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.
Safety Instructions
Introduction
Image Resolution
Compatibility
Unpacking the Projector
Usage Guidelines
If You Need Assistance
Warranty
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Setting up the Projector
Connecting a Computer
Connecting a Video Player
Turning Off the Projector
Using the Projector
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Basic Image Adjustment
Adjusting the Projector
Using the Remote Control
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons
Using the On-Screen Menus
Display Menu
Image Menu for Computer Sources
Image Menu for Video Sources
Control Menu
Advanced Menu
Language Menu
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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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 projector is
turned on.
•Warning: To replace the lamp, turn the projector off
and unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 min-
utes before opening the lamp access grill. Follow all instruc-
tions provided in this User’s Guide.
•Warning: Please use the power cord provided.
• 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 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 37 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 in front of the projector and dis-
card any edible items placed in that area.
Do not place objects in
this area in front of 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-10m™ digital projector is specifically
designed for the mobile presenter. It generates crisp, clear images
using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology, and features
an M1-DA type DVI connector for easy, built-in digital/analog
and USB connectivity. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to
transport, and easy to maintain.
Image Resolution
The XGA resolution of the XD-10m’s projected image is 1024x768.
The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to
1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than
1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the
projector.
NOTE: The projector automati-
cally expands 640x480 and
800x600 images to 1024x768.
You can display these images at
their native resolutions using the
Resize option in the Image menu.
See page 19 for more information.
Compatibility
The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and
video devices, including:
• IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280x1024
resolution.
• Apple® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to
1280x1024 resolution.
• Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord-
ers and laser disc players.
NOTE: The projector is compati-
ble with 1080i and 720P HDTV
formats.
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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FIGURE 1
Shipping box contents
1. XD-10m digital projector +
lens cap
5. Remote control
2. Soft carry case
6. Analog computer cable
7. Composite video cable
3. User’s Guide and Quick Start
card
4. Power cord
8. S-video cable
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focus ring
zoom ring
keypad
computer and video
connectors
power
switch
power
cord
security lock
connector
FIGURE 2
Side view of projector
Usage Guidelines
• Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector
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 BOXLIGHT-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 32.
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
• 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
• If the image is too big or too small, use the zoom ring to
adjust the size or move the projector forward or backward.
Figure 3 shows three projected image sizes. For more infor-
mation about image size, see “Projected Image Size” on
page 44.
20 ft./6.1 m
12 ft./3.7 m
5 ft./1.5 m
FIGURE 3
Projected image size at minimum zoom
3 Make sure the projector and the computer are turned off.
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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 or less.
power switch
power cord
FIGURE 4
Connector panel
to computer video
to USB mouse
to projector
to computer
FIGURE 5
Computer cable
NOTE: If you are connecting an
older Macintosh computer that
does not have a 15-pin connector,
you must use a Mac adaptor
between the computer and the
projector. See “Optional
Accessories” on page 37.
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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 the highest quality
and brightest image possible. See “Optional Accessories” on
page 37.
1 Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the
connector on the projector.
2 Plug the blue end of the computer cable into the video connec-
tor 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 38 and in the
Service section of our website.
3 If you want to advance slides in a PowerPoint™ presentation
using the remote, plug the USB cable into the USB mouse con-
nector on your computer.
USB mouse
FIGURE 6
Connecting the projector to a computer
Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop.
Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on
page 9.
NOTE: The USB mouse is sup-
ported for use with Windows 98,
Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5
and higher only.
NOTE: You do not need to restart
your computer after connecting a
USB mouse to use it
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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 the S-video
cable. S-video generates a higher quality image.
1 Plug the composite video cable’s round yellow connector into
the “video-out” connector on your video player (Figure 7).
This connector may be labeled “To Monitor.”
NOTE: HDTV sources must be
connected to the projector using
• If you’re using an S-video cable, connect the round black
connector to the “S-video out” connector on the video
player.
the computer cable (not the video
cable). See the previous pages for
details on connecting this cable.
2 Plug the square yellow connector into the video connector on
the projector.
video cable
FIGURE 7
Connecting the projector to a video player
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.
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
recommended.
that shipped with the projector.
3 Press the Power switch on the back of the projector.
• The fans start to run, the LED on the top of the projector
(Figure 11 on page 14) lights green, and the startup screen
appears. It takes about one minute for the image to achieve
full brightness.
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).
4 If you connected a video player, turn it on.
• The video image should display on the projection screen. If
it doesn’t, press the source button on the keypad (page 14)
or the video button on the remote to display your video
image.
5 Turn on your computer.
screen. If it doesn’t, press the source button on the keypad
or the data button on the remote to display your computer’s
image.
• Make sure your laptop’s external video port is activated;
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/select button on the keypad or remote. For more
information about the menus, see page 16.
Turning Off the Projector
To turn off the projector, press the Power switch. If you want to
turn the lamp back on, you must allow 90 seconds for the lamp to
cool. The lamp won’t light if it’s too hot.
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USING THE PROJECTOR
buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus.
order (page 9).
2 If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image
(page 11), adjust the height of the projector (page 12) or center
the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position
(page 20). Be sure the projector lens is at a 90 degree angle to
the screen.
4 If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness, contrast,
tint, or color (pages 17-18).
Adjusting the Projector
To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 8) until the image
is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the
image size.
zoom ring
NOTE: To obtain the best overall
focus quality, open the menu and
focus on the text. This will ensure
that the best overall image quality
is achieved.
focus ring
FIGURE 8
Focus ring and zoom ring
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The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva-
tor foot and button.
To raise the projector:
1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 9).
2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the
button to lock the elevator foot into position.
elevator button
(under finger)
elevator foot
FIGURE 9
Adjusting the height of the projector
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