Boxlight Cd-40m Users Guide

BOXLIGHT CD-40m
USER’S GUIDE
Free phone within these areas:
United Kingdom:  0800-762-575
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USA and Canada:  800-762-5757 Direct Phone:
USA:  (360) 779-7901
Europe:  +44 (0) 1732-840-40419332 Powder Hill Place
Poulsbo, WA  98370-7407 USA
www.boxlight.com 

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-
cations....

Declaration of Conformity
Boxlight
19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, 98370-7407, USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-40m Projector conforms to 
the following directives and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995
February, 1999
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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
Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer  7
Connecting a Macintosh Computer  8
Connecting a Video Player  9
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image  11
Turning Off the Projector  12
Using the Projector  13
Basic Image Adjustment  13
Adjusting the Projector  13
Using the Keypad Buttons  15...

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
Appendix 37
Specifications 37
Accessories 39
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart  41
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer  46
Projected Image Size  47
Index 49 

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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:
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Wa r n i n g : Statements identify conditions or practices that 
could result in permanent personal injury.
•Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could...

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Safety Instructions
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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. Transport the projector in a 
Boxlight-approved case; see page 40 for a list of cases.
•Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling 
mount recommended in this User ’s Guide on page 40 and fol-
low all instructions provided with it.
Customer Service
If you need...

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INTRODUCTION
The Boxlight CD-40m™ is specifically designed for the mobile 
presenter. It packs SVGA graphics with 16.7 million colors into a 
small, 6.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images using 
Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. The projector is 
easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain.
NOTE: The projector automati-
cally expands 640x480 images to 
800x600. You can display these 
images at 640x480 by turning off 
the Auto Resize feature. See “Auto 
Resize” on page 21...

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Introduction
NOTE: The contents of your
shipping box may vary depending
on the projector configuration
you’ve ordered.
F
IGURE 1
Shipping box contents
1. CD-40m projector 5. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable
2. Soft carry case 6. Audio cable
3.CD-40m User’s Guide 7. CablePro Lite cable
4. Power cord 8. Lens cap
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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...