Boxlight Cd-40m Users Guide

							BOXLIGHT CD-40m
USER’S GUIDE
Free phone within these areas:
United Kingdom:  0800-762-575
Germany:  0800-180-8381
France:  0800-9132-88
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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-
ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference 
at his own expense.
DOC (Canada)
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations. 
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement 
sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM
EN 55022 Warning
This product is intended for use in a commercial, industrial, or educational envi-
ronment. It is not intended for residential use.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer-
ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typ-
ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.
Wenn das Produkt CD-40m in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es Umwelt ges-
chuetzt sein.  (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt fuer Post und 
Telekommunikation registriert sein. (BAPT) 
						

							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
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. MicroSaver and Kensington are trademarks 
or registered trademarks of Kensington Microware Limited. Microsoft, Power-
Point, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo-
ration. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas 
Instruments. CablePro is a trademark or registered trademark of Boxlight. 
						

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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
Using the On-Screen Menus  17
Display Menu 18
Audio Menu  20
Image Menu  21
Controls Menu  23
Language Menu
 25
Status Menu  26
Maintenance & Troubleshooting  29
Cleaning the Lens  29
Replacing the Projection Lamp  29
Using the Kensington Lock  32
Troubleshooting 33 
						

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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:
•
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 
result in damage to your equipment.
Safety Symbols:
Attention:
 For information about usage of a feature, please 
refer to the User ’s Guide.
Wa r n i n g : Hot surface. Do not touch.
An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.
Safety Terms:
•
Wa r n i n g : Don’t look directly into the lens when the projector is 
turned on.
•Wa r n i n g : Don’t block ventilation openings.
•Wa r n i n g : To replace the lamp, turn the power off and 
unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 minutes 
before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions provided 
in this User ’s Guide.
•Wa r n i n g : Please use the power cord provided. Connect 
the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety 
(earth) ground terminal.
•Wa r n i n g : 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. 
						

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Safety Instructions
•
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 assistance, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 
360-779-7901. 
						

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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 for more infor-
mation.
Image Resolution
The SVGA resolution of the CD-40m’s projected image is 
800x600. Screen resolutions between 800x600 and 1024x768 are 
compressed to 800x600. The projector cannot compress screen 
resolutions above 1024x768. If your computer ’s screen resolution 
is higher than 1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you 
connect the projector
.
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, camcorders and laser disc 
players.
Unpacking the Projector
NOTE: The projector ships stan-
dard with computer and audio 
cables. If you want to control your 
computer’s mouse from the projec-
tor, you must order the optional 
CablePro and remote.
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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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
12
3
4 5
6
7 8 
						

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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 sunlight or extreme cold 
for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach 
room temperature before use.
• This projector is not intended for use in mainframe computer 
rooms as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Elec-
tronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
• Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case. 
Call Boxlight to order. 
connector panel
speaker
focus ring
elevator button
power
cord
connectorkeyp ad
power switch