Boxlight Cp-15t Users Guide

							USER’S GUIDE
BOXLIGHT CP-15t
BOXLIGHT® 
						

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INFORMATION TO THE USER
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of 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 communications.  Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
As the owner of the Boxlight CP-15t, you are probably eager to try out your new projector.  Before you do, we
suggest that your spend a little time reading this manual to familiarize yourself with the operating procedures,
so that you will receive maximum satisfaction from the many features included in your new projector.
This owners manual will acquaint you with your projectors features.  Reading it will help us too.  Through the
years, we have found that many service requests were not caused by problems with our projectors.  They
were caused by problems that could have been prevented, if the owner had followed the instructions in the
manual.
You can often correct operating problems yourself.  If your projector fails to work properly, see
TROUBLESHOOTING section on pages 44 ~ 45 and try the solution marked for each problem.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
This Boxlight CP-15t has a grounding-type AC line plug.  This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug
will fit into the power outlet.  Do not try to defeat this safety feature.
This projector produces intense light from the projection lens.  Do not stare directly into the lens as
possible eye damage could result.  Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam.
The Remote Control Unit, supplied to this projector, emits the laser beam as the Laser Pointer function
from the Laser Light Window while pressing the LASER button.  Do not look into the Laser Light Window
or shine the laser beam on yourself or other people.  Eye damage may result.
This projector should be set in the way indicated.  If not, It may result in fire hazard.
If the projector will not be used for an extended time, unplug the projector from the power outlet.
READ AND KEEP THIS OWNERS MANUAL FOR LATER USE.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT.  REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING
A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS
PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE
ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
OWNERS MANUAL WITH THIS UNIT
.
TO THE OWNER
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for
later use.  Unplug this projector from AC power supply before
cleaning.  Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.  Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or
table.  The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the projector.  Use only with
a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the projector.  Wall of shelf mounting should follow the
manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturers.
Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water... for
example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc...
Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are
provided for ventilation, to insure reliable operation of the
equipment and to protect it from overheating.
The openings should never be covered with cloth of other
materials, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by
placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.  This projector should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register.
This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a book case unless proper ventilation is provided.
This projector should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label.  If you are not sure of
the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or
local power company.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in fire or electric shock.  Do not allow anything to rest
on the power cord.  Do not locate this projector where the
cord may be damaged by persons walking on it.
Never push objects of any kind into this projector through
cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector.
Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards.  Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the projector.
c. If the projector has been exposed to rain or water.d. If the projector does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.  Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the projector to normal operation.
e. If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the projector exhibits a distinct change in
performance-this indicates a need for service.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the
original part.  Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector,
ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to
determine that the projector is in safe operating condition.
This projector is equipped with a
grounding type AC line plug.
Should you be unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician.  Do not defeat the
safety purpose of this grounding
type plug.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projectors.
For added protection to the projector during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet.  This will prevent damage
due to lightning and power line surges.
An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care.  Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
If the projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly
enclosed, the minimum distances must be maintained.  
Do not cover the ventilation slot on the projector.  
Heat build-up can reduce the service life of your projector,
and can also be dangerous.  
GROUND
20cm
50cm 50cm 50cm
PROJECTOR
(FRONT)PROJECTOR
(SIDE)WALL 
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES AND DESIGN 5
BEFORE OPERATION 16COMPUTER MODE 25
VIDEO MODE 31
SETTING 40
APPENDIX 41 PREPARATION 6
NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR 6
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 7
CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD 8
VENTILATION 8
MOVING THE PROJECTOR 9
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR10
TERMINALS OF THE PROJECTOR 10
CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT 11
CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER 12
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 16
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 18
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU 19SELECTING COMPUTER MODE 25
SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM 25
PC ADJUSTMENT 26
COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 27
PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 28
PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 30
PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 30
SELECTING VIDEO MODE 31
SELECTING COLOR SYSTEM 31
PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 32
PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 32
SETTING MENU 40
SETTING LANGUAGE 40
OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE 41
MAINTENANCE 42
TROUBLESHOOTING 44
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 46
BASIC OPERATION 22
TURNING ON / OFF THE PROJECTOR 22
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 23
PICTURE FREEZE / NO SHOW FUNCTION 23
CURSOR FUNCTION 23
SOUND ADJUSTMENT 24
TRADEMARKS
lApple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc.
lIBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc.
lWindows and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
lEach name of corporations or products in the owners manual is a trademark or a registered trademark of its
respective corporation.
MCI MODE 33
OPERATING THE PC CARD SLOT 33
SHOW THE DATA IN THE MEMORY CARD 34
PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 35
PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 36
PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 36
WRITE DATA INTO THE MEMORY CARD 37
SMART MEDIA AND PC CARD ADAPTER 38 
						

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FEATURES AND DESIGN
This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most
advanced technology for portability, durability, and
ease of use.  The projector utilizes built-in multimedia
features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix
liquid crystal display (LCD) technology.
uCompatibility
This projector is compatible with many different
types of personal computers and video devices,
including;
lIBM-compatible computers, including laptops,
up to 1280 x 1024 resolution.
lApple Macintosh and PowerBook computers
up to 1280 x 1024 resolution.
lVarious video equipment using any of the
world wide video standards, including NTSC,
NTSC4.43, SECAM, PAL, and PAL-M.
uImage Resolution
Picture Image is projected in the resolution of 1024
x 768.  The projector provides computer images just
as they appear on your computers monitor.  Screen
resolutions between 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 1024
are compressed to 1024 x 768.  The projector
cannot display screen resolutions above 1280 x
1024.  If your computers screen resolution is higher
than 1280 x 1024, reset it to a lower resolution
before you connect the projector.
uAutomatic Multiscanning System
This projector can detect output signals from most
personal computers currently distributed.  It is free
from complicated adjustments to project picture
images from PC.
uAccessories
This projector comes with the parts listed below.
Check to make sure all are included.  If any parts
are missing, contact to Boxlight.
lOwners Manual.
lAC Power Cord.
lWireless Remote Control Unit.
lBatteries for Remote Control Unit.
lVGA Cable.
lVGA/MAC Adapter.
lMouse Cable for PS/2 port.
lMouse Cable for serial port.
lMouse Cable for ADB port.
lMCI Cable (RS-232C Cable).
lMedia Card Imager for Windows 95 (CD-ROM)
and Owners Manual for this software.
lSmartMedia (Memory Card).
lPC Card Adapter for SmartMedia.
lLens Cover.
lCarrying Bag.
uOther Features
This projector has Picture Freeze, Mute functions,
and Digital Zoom.
uPortability
This projector is extremely compact in size and
weight.  Having a sophisticated shape like an
attaché case with a retractable carrying handle, the
projector will help you make powerful presentations
wherever you go.
uPC CARD SLOT
This projector has a PC CARD SLOT for easier
presentation.  Pictures can be projected just by
inserting a memory card including image data.  The
presentation data  can be edited by the software
Media Card Imager (supplied).  Refer to pages 33
~ 39 and the Owners Manual for Media Card
Imager for instructions.
uMultilanguage
MENU DISPLAY is displayed in; English, Deutsch,
Français, Italiano, Español, or Japanese
uLaser Pointer and Cursor Function
The Laser Pointer and Cursor functions are
provided with the Remote Control Unit.  Refer to the
pages 16 and 23 for operations. 
						

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PREPARATION
NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR
This Air Intake Vent
should not be blocked.
BOTTOM OF THE CABINET
BACK OF THE CABINET
CARRY HANDLE
PC CARD SLOT
HOT AIR EXHAUSTED !
Air blown from the exhaust vent is
hot.  When using or installing the
projector, following attention should
be taken.
lDo not put a flammable object near
this part.  
Keep heat-sensitive objects away
from the exhaust vent.
lDo not touch this part especially the
screws and metallic parts.  This part
will become hot while the projector is
used.
INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVERPOWER CORD CONNECTOR
EXHAUST VENT
FRONT OF THE CABINET
AIR INTAKE VENT
LAMP COVER
ADJUSTABLE FEET
PROJECTION LENS
SPEAKER (Monaural)
INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER
LENS COVER 
						

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PREPARATION
SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR
Positioning the Projector
lThis projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface.
lThe projector can be focused from 4.6(1.4m) ~ 35.4(10.8m).
lRefer to the figure below to adjust the screen size.
Screen Size
(W x H) mm
Height (H1)30”
Height (H2)
609 x 457
17.1”(435mm)
0.9”(22mm)
60”
1219 x 914
34.3”(870mm)
1.7”(44mm)
100”
2032 x 1524
57.1”(1451mm)
2.9”(73mm)
150”
3048 x 2286
85.7”(2177mm)
4.3”(109mm)
200”
4064 x 3048
114.3”(2903mm)
5.7”(145mm)
300”
6096 x 4572
171.4”(4354mm)
8.6”(218mm)
ROOM LIGHT
The brightness in the room greatly influences the quality of the image.  Darkening the lights in a room will
enhance the projected image.
Adjustable Feet
Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by
twisting ADJUSTABLE FEET.  Projection angle can be
adjusted 0 to 2 degrees by rotating Adjustable Feet.
UP
UP DOWN
DOWN
ADJUSTABLE FEET
H1
H2
300
(762cm)
230
(584.2cm)200
(508cm)
154
(391.2cm)150
(381cm)
115
(292.1cm)100
(254cm)
77
(195.6cm)40
(101.6cm)
35.4 (10.8m)
24.0 (7.3m)
18.0 (5.5m)
11.8 (3.6m)
4.6 (1.4m)
30
(76.2cm) 
						

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PREPARATION
lDo not cover the vent slot.
lKeep the rear grill at least one meter away from any object.
lMake sure that there is no object under the projector.  An
object under the projector may prevent the projector from
taking the cooling air through the bottom vent slot.
This projector is equipped with cooling fans for protection from overheating.  Pay attention to the following to
ensure proper ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction.
Ventilation
This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V
AC 200-240 V AC.  The projector automatically selects
the correct input voltage.  It is designed to work with
single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral
conductor.  To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
plug into any other type of power system.
Consult your authorized dealer or service station if your
are not sure of the type of power supply being in use.
Connect the projector with the peripheral equipment
before turning the projector on.  (Refer to pages 10 ~15
for connection.)
Connect the AC power supply cord (provided) to the
projector.
The socket-outlet must be near this equipment and
must be easily accessible.
CAUTION
For the safety, unplug the AC Power Cord when the
appliance is not in use.
When this projector is connected to the outlet with
the AC Power Cord, the appliance is in Stand-by
Mode and consumes a little electric power.Projector side (Female)AC outlet side (Male)
CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD
AIR INTAKE VENT 
(BOTTOM SIDE)EXHAUST VENT
(REAR SIDE) 
						

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PREPARATION
Moving the Projector
Use the Carry Handle when moving the Projector.
lReplace the lens cover and rotate the feet fully
clockwise (to shorten the feet) when moving the
projector to prevent damage to the cabinet.
NOTE
The carrying bag (supplied) is intended for protection
from dust and scratches on the surface of the cabinet,
and it is not designed to protect the LCD projector from
external shock.
Do not drop the projector, subject it to strong forces, or
put other things on the cabinet when carrying the pro-
jector with this bag. Do not transport the projector
through a courier or transport services with this bag.
The projector can be damaged. 
CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR       
lDo not drop or give a shock to the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result.
lWhen carrying the projector, use a carrying case recommended by Boxlight.
lDo not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This
may cause damage to the projector. To transport the projector through a courier or transport service, use
a case recommended by Boxlight.
lFor carrying or transportation cases, contact a Boxlight authorized dealer. 
						

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CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF THE PROJECTOR
Ý
COMPUTER INMONITOR OUT
CONTROL PORT
AUDIO INMCI SERIAL
AUDIO OUT
(MONO)VIDEO R-AUDIO-LS-VIDEO
Connect the computer output
to this terminal.  
(Refer to P12 ~15.)
When controlling the computer
with the Remote Control of this
projector, connect the mouse
port to this terminal.  
(Refer to P12 ~15.)
Connect the monitor to this
terminal to view the image on
the monitor.
(Refer to P12 ~15.)
This terminal is used to
connect a computer to edit
(write and read) the data of PC
card with Media Card Imager.
(Refer to P12 ~15, 37.)
Connect the audio amplifier to
this terminal.
(Refer to P12 ~15.)
Connect the S-VIDEO
output from the video
equipment to this terminal.
(Refer to P11.)  
Connect the audio output from
the computer to this terminal.  
(Refer to P12 ~15.)
Connect the audio outputs
from the video equipment
to these terminals.
(Refer to P11.)
lWhen the audio output is
monaural, connect it to
the Left Audio jack.
Connect the composite
(RCA) video output from
the video equipment to
this terminal.
(Refer to P11.)  
This projector uses a micro
processor to control the unit.
Occationally, the micro
processor may malfunction and
need to be reset.  This can be
done by pressing the RESET
button with a pen, which will
shut down the unit.  Turn the
projector off and restart the unit.
Do not use the RESET function
excessively.
COMPUTER INPUT TERMINALMONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL
CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR
COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT JACK
AUDIO INPUT JACKS
VIDEO INPUT JACK
MCI SERIAL TERMINAL
AUDIO OUTPUT JACK
S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
RESET BUTTON
COMPUTER INPUT / MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL
Terminal : HDB15-PIN 
Connect the display output terminal of the
computer to COMPUTER INPUT with the
VGA Cable (supplied).  And connect the
monitor to MONITOR OUTPUT with the
monitor cable (not supplied).  When
connecting the Macintosh computer, the
MAC/VGA Adapter is required.
Terminal : MULTI-POLE 12-PIN 
When controlling the computer with the
projectors Wireless Remote Control Unit,
connect control port (PS/2, Serial or ADB
port) on your computer to this terminal.
(Three types of cables are supplied.)
512341096781514131112
123456
789101112
Red Input
Ground (Horiz.sync.)
Green Input
Sense 2
Blue Input
Ground (Red)
Ground (Green)
Ground (Blue)
1
5
2
4
3
6
7
8
Non Connect
Horiz. sync.
Ground (Vert.sync.)
Sense 1
Sense 0
Vert. sync.
Reserved
9
13
10
12
11
14
15
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CLKDATA-------------------------
GND---------------
T X D---------------
R X D-----
READY-----
GND---------------
-----
ADB------------------------------
GND---------------
PS/2SerialADB123456789101112
Pin Configuration
Pin Configuration
CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR