Boxlight Cp-315t Users Guide

							S – VIDEO
R – AUDIO  IN – LVIDEOY    –    Pb / Cb  –   Pr / Cr
RESET
CONTROL PORT 
USB
AUDIO IN
COMPUTERR –                          – LAUDIO OUT
(MONO)COMPUTER INDVI - I
MCI / WI
MONITOR  OUT
11
CONNECTING PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR
When controlling the computer
with Remote Control Unit of
this projector, connect the
mouse port of your personal
computer to this connector.
(Refer to P12.)
Connect the S-VIDEO
output from video
equipment to this
jack.  (Refer to P13.)  
Connect the audio output
(stereo) from computer to
this jack.  (Refer to P12.)
Connect the audio output
from video equipment to
these jacks.
(Refer to P13.)
When the audio output
is monaural, connect it
to L (MONO) jack.
CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR
COMPUTER AUDIO
INPUT JACK
AUDIO INPUT JACKSVIDEO INPUT JACKSS-VIDEO INPUT JACK
Connect the composite video
output from video equipment
to VIDEO/Y jack or connect
the component video outputs
to VIDEO/Y, Pb/Cb and
Pr/Cr jacks.  (Refer to P13.)  
COMPUTER INPUT (DIGITAL/ANALOG)
Media Card Imager / Wireless Imager
TERMINAL
This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment.  Refer to figures on
pages 11 to 13 and connect properly.
Connect an external
audio amplifier to these
jacks.  
(Refer to P12, 13.)
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS
This projector uses a micro
processor to control this unit,
and occasionally, this micro
processor may malfunction
and need to be reset.  This
can be done by pressing
RESET button with a pen,
which will shut down and
restart the unit.  Do not use
RESET function excessively.
RESET BUTTON
When controlling the computer
with Remote Control Unit of this
projector, connect USB port of
your personal computer to this
connector.  (Refer to P12.)
USB CONNECTOR (Series B)
✽Do not press this button.  This button
is used for our optional accessories.
Connect a monitor to
this terminal.  This
terminal outputs a
computer input signal.
(Refer to P12.)
MONITOR OUTPUT
TERMINAL
Connect computer output (Digital /
Analog DVI-I type), Media Card
Imager*, or Wireless Imager* to this
terminal.
*optional accessories 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
ON
1DIPON
OFF
23456
13 MODE (640 x 480)
16 MODE (832 x 624)
19 MODE (1024 x 768)OFF ON ON
ON ON
ON ONOFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF1234 56
OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 21 MODE (1152 x 870)
R – AUDIO  IN – LVIDEOY    –    Pb / Cb  –   Pr / Cr
S – VIDEORESET
CONTROL PORT 
USB
AUDIO IN
COMPUTERR –                          – LAUDIO OUT
(MONO)COMPUTER INDVI - I
MCI / WI
MONITOR  OUT
CONNECTING TO COMPUTER
IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA)
VGA Cable Monitor Output
Desktop type Laptop type
Audio Speaker
(stereo) Audio Amplifier
Control Cable
for Serial Port ✽
Audio Cable
(stereo) ✽
Terminal
Serial port PS/2 port Audio Output
Audio Input
CONTROL PORT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN COMPUTER 
COMPUTER IN DVI-IUse one of these Control
Cables corresponding with
the terminal of your
computer.
ADB port
Cables used for connection(✽= Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.)
Control Cable
for PS/2 PortControl Cable
for ADB Port ✽
Audio 
Cable ✽(stereo)
NOTE :When connecting the cable, the power
cords of both the projector and the external
equipment should be disconnected from
AC outlet.  Turn the projector and
peripheral equipment on before the
computer is switched on.USB port
MAC Adapter ✽
Set slide switches
according to the
chart below.
• VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin)
• Control Cable for PS/2 Port 
• DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.) 
✽
• Control Cable for Serial Port ✽, or ADB Port ✽
• USB Cable ✽
• MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer)  ✽
• DVI/VGA Adapter
• Audio Cables (RCA x 2 and Mini Plug (stereo) x 1)
✽
External Audio Equipment
Terminals 
of the Projector
Terminal Terminal VGA 
Cable ✽
Monitor Input
USBMONITOR OUT
Set switches as shown in the table
below depending on RESOLU-
TION MODE that you want to use
before you turn on projector and
computer.
MAC ADAPTER (Not supplied)
USB 
Cable ✽
COMPUTER IN DVI-I
DVI Cable ✽
DVI/VGA
Adapter 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT
S – VIDEO
R – AUDIO  IN – LVIDEOY    –    Pb / Cb  –   Pr / Cr
RESET
CONTROL PORT 
USB
AUDIO IN
COMPUTERR –                          – LAUDIO OUT
(MONO)COMPUTER INDVI - I
MCI / WI
MONITOR  OUT
Video Source (example)
Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player
Video Cable
(RCA x 1) ✽S-VIDEO
Cable ✽
Audio AmplifierAudio Speaker 
(stereo)
Audio Cable 
(Stereo) 
✽
Terminals 
of the Projector
Use any of VIDEO jack, S-VIDEO
jack, or Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks.
•When both VIDEO jack and S-
VIDEO jack are connected, S-
VIDEO jack has priority over
VIDEO jack.
•When both Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks
and S-VIDEO jack are connected,
Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks has priority
over S-VIDEO jack.
S-VIDEO Output
Audio Input
Cables used for connection(✽= Cable is not supplied with this projector.)
• Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) 
✽
• S-VIDEO Cable ✽
• Audio Cable (RCA x 2) ✽
NOTE :
When connecting the cable, the power
cords of both the projector and the external
equipment should be disconnected from
AC outlet. 
Audio Output
(R, L)
Audio Cable
(RCA x 2) ✽
External Audio EquipmentAUDIO IN S-VIDEO
Y - Pb/Cb - Pr/CrVIDEO
AUDIO OUTComponent video output equipment.
(such as DVD player or high-definition TV source.)
Composite
Video OutputComponent Video Output
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
Video Cable
(RCA x 3) ✽ 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOM
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
NO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO PC ADJ.IMAGE
P-TIMER
LOCK
INPUT
KEYSTONE
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
ON
ALL OFF
ALL-OFF SWITCH
Left Side
When using Remote Control Unit,
turn this switch to “ON.”  And turn it
to “ALL OFF” when it is not used.
This Remote Control Unit emits a laser beam as the laser pointer function from Laser Light Window.  When LASER button is
pressed, the laser light goes on.  And when LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or LASER button is
released, light goes off.  LASER POINTER INDICATOR lights RED and Laser is emitted with RED light to indicate laser
beam is being emitted.
The laser emitted is a class IIlaser; therefore, do not look into Laser Light Window or shine the laser beam on yourself or
other people.  The three marks below are the caution labels for the laser beam.
CAUTION:  Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser Light Window
These caution labels are put on the Remote Control Unit.
LASER POINTER FUNCTION
Used to select input source.
(P22, 30)
Used to execute the item
selected, or to expand or
compress the image in
DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode.
(P29)
It is also used as a PC
mouse in Wireless Mouse
Operation. (P39)
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn projector on or
off.  (P19)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select MENU
operation.  (P17, 18)
INPUT BUTTON
LASER BUTTON
Used to operate Laser Pointer
Function.  Laser beam is
emitted while pressing this
button within 1 minute.
When using this Laser Pointer
for more than 1 minute, release
LASER button and press it
again.
Used to move a pointer on
ON-SCREEN MENU, adjust
each item, or pan image in
DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode.
(P29)
It is also used as a PC mouse
in Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P39)
✽When pressing the center of this
button, it works as SELECT
button.
POINT BUTTON
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P39)
RIGHT CLICK BUTTON
Used to operate P-TIMER
function.  (P21)
Lights red while laser beam
is emitted from Laser Light
Window.
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
P-TIMER BUTTON
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :
Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries.
Replace two batteries at the same time.
Do not use a new battery with an used battery.
Avoid contact with water or liquid.
Do not expose Remote Control Unit to moisture, or heat.
Do not drop Remote Control Unit.
If a battery has leaked on Remote Control Unit, carefully wipe the case clean and load new batteries.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 
Dispose of used batteries according to battery manufacturers instructions and local rules.
Press the lid down-
ward and slide it.
Remove the battery
compartment lid.Slide the batteries into
the compartment.Replace the compartment
lid.
Two AA size batteries
For correct polarity (+
and –), be sure the
battery terminals are in
contact with the pins in
the compartment.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES INSTALLATION
123
Operating Range 
Point Remote Control Unit toward
projector (Receiver Window)
whenever pressing any button.
Maximum operating range for
Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’
(5m) and 60°in front and rear of the
projector.
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
16.4’
(5 m)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P20)
VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOM
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
NO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO PC ADJ.IMAGE
P-TIMER
LOCK
INPUT
KEYSTONE
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound.(P21)
ZOOM BUTTON
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P20)
VOLUME BUTTON
Used to adjust volume.
(P21)
D.ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM +/– mode and
resize image. (P29)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze the picture.
(P20)
IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select image
level.  (P27, 32)
60°
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn the picture
into black image.  (P21)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Used to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function.  (P24)
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct
keystone distortion.
(P20, 35) 
						

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ON -- OFF
LAMP
REPLACE
WARNINGTEMP.READY
LAMP
INPUT
IMAGE
MENUVOLUME –VOLUME +
SELECTZOOMFOCUS
BEFORE OPERATION
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to open or close
MENU operation. (P17,
18)
MENU BUTTON
IMAGE BUTTON
READY INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTON
INPUT BUTTON
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR
LAMP INDICATOR
POINT (VOLUME + / – ) BUTTONS 
LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
Used to select image
level.  (P27, 32)
Lights  green when the
projector is ready to be
turned on.  And it
flashes green in Power
Management mode.
(P36)
Becomes dim when the
projector is turned on.
And it is bright when
the projector is in
stand-by mode.
Turns yellow when the
life of the projection
lamp draws to an end.
(P37)
Flashes red when
internal projector
temperature is too
high.  (P40)
Used to select input
source.  (P22, 30)
Used to select an item or adjust
value in ON-SCREEN MENU.  They
are also used to pan the image in
DIGITAL ZOOM 
+/– mode. (P29)
POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons are
also used as VOLUME +/– buttons.
Used to execute the item
selected.  It is also used
to expand / compress
the image in DIGITAL
ZOOM mode. (P29)
Used to turn the projector
on or off.  (P19)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P20)
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P20)
ZOOM BUTTON
This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. 
						

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HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU (MENU
BAR).  A red frame is POINTER.
Move POINTER (red frame) to MENU ICON that you want to
select by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT buttons.
Adjust ITEM DATA by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT
buttons.
Refer to the following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Press POINT DOWN button and move POINTER (red frame
or red arrow) to ITEM that you want to adjust, and then press
SELECT button to show ITEM DATA.
Select Menu to be adjusted
Control or adjust item through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
4
3
You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN
MENU.  Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment
on ON-SCREEN MENU.
2  MOVING POINTER
3  SELECT ITEM
Move the pointer (✽see below) or adjust the value of item by
pressing POINT button(s) on Top Control or on Remote Control
Unit.
Select the item or set selected function by pressing SELECT
button.
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
✽Pointer is the icon on ON-SCREEN MENU to select the item.
See the figures on the section FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU
OPERATION below.
ON -- OFF
WARNINGTEMP.READY
MENUVOLUME –VOLUME +
SELECT
Used to select the item.
SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.
POINT BUTTONS
TOP CONTROL
MENU BAR
POINTER
(red frame) MENU ICON
ITEM DATA
Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to adjust value or
set function.
SELECT
BUTTON
POINTER (red frame)
Press POINT DOWN button to
move POINTER.
1  DISPLAY MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU.
ITEM
Used to select the item.
SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.
POINT BUTTON
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
MENU BAR
PC SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
computer system.
(Refer to P22, 23)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust
computer image. 
[Contrast / Brightness
/ White Balance
(R/G/B) / Gamma]
(Refer to P28)
SETTING MENU
Used to change
settings of projector
or reset Lamp
Replace Counter. 
(Refer to P35, 36)
SOUND MENU
Used to adjust
volume or mute
sound.
(Refer to P21)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select
image level among
Standard, Real
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P27)
FOR PC SOURCEPress MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source.
AV SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
system of selected
video source.
(Refer to P31)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust picture image.  [Contrast / Brightness / Color /
Tint / White balance (R/G/B) /
Sharpness / Gamma] 
(Refer to P33, 34)
FOR VIDEO SOURCEPress MENU BUTTON while connecting to VIDEO input source.
Same function as
Menu for PC source.
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source
either Video or
Computer.
(Refer to P30)
PC ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust
parameters to
match with input
signal format.
(Refer to P24-26)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select image
level among
Standard, Cinema
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P32)SCREEN MENU
Used to set size of
image to Normal
or Wide.
(Refer to P34)
GUIDE WINDOW
Shows selected
item of ON-
SCREEN MENU.
Same function as
Menu for PC source.
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source either
Computer or
Video.
(Refer to P22)
SCREEN MENU
Used to adjust size
of image.  [Normal
/ True / Wide /
Digital zoom +/–]
(Refer to P29) 
						

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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON PROJECTOR
Connect the projectors AC Power Cord into an AC outlet.  LAMP
Indicator lights RED, and READY Indicator lights GREEN.
Press POWER ON-OFF button on Top Control or on Remote
Control Unit to ON.  LAMP Indicator dims, and Cooling Fans
start to operate.  Preparation Display appears on a screen and
the count-down starts.  The signal from PC or Video source
appears after 30 seconds.
2
3
TURNING OFF PROJECTOR
Press POWER ON-OFF button on Top Control or on Remote
Control Unit, and a message Power off? appears on a screen.  
Press POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector.
LAMP Indicator lights bright and READY Indicator turns off.
After the projector is turned off, Cooling Fans operate (for 90
seconds).  During this Cooling Down period, this appliance
cannot be turned on.
1
2
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF LAMP, ONCE YOU TURN
PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE
TURNING IT OFF.
TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR 
When WARNING TEMP. Indicator flashes red, the projector is automatically turned off.  Wait at least 5 minutes before
turning on the projector again.
When WARNING TEMP. Indicator continues to flash, follow procedures below:
1. Press POWER ON-OFF button to turn a projector off and disconnect AC Power Cord from an AC outlet.
2. Check Air Filters for dust accumulation.
3. Clean Air Filters.  (See AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING section on page 40.)
4. Turn the projector on again.
If WARNING TEMP. Indicator should still continue to flash,  call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901.
1Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.)
before turning on projector.  (Refer to CONNECTING
PROJECTOR on pages 11~13 for connecting the equipment.)
3When projector has cooled down, READY Indicator lights
GREEN again and you can turn the projector on.  After cooling
down completely, disconnect AC Power Cord.
30
Preparation Display disappears after 30 seconds.
Power off?
Message disappears after 4 seconds.
When “Power Management” function is ON, projector detects signal interruption and turns off Projection Lamp automatically.
Refer to “Power management” on pages 36.
NOTE : When “On start” function is ON, this projector is turned
on automatically by connecting AC Power Cord to an
AC outlet.  (Refer to pages 35, 36.) 
						

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Press FREEZE button on Remote Control Unit to freeze the picture
on-screen.  To cancel FREEZE function, press FREEZE button again
or press any other button.
PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION
BASIC OPERATION
ADJUSTING SCREEN
Message disappears after 4 seconds.
Message disappears after 4 seconds.
Zoom
Focus
ZOOM ADJUSTMENT
FOCUS ADJUSTMENT
1Press ZOOM button on Top Control or ZOOM /button on
Remote Control Unit.  The message “Zoom” is displayed.
2Press ZOOM button or POINT UP button to make image
larger, and press ZOOM button or POINT DOWN button to
make image smaller.
1Press FOCUS button on Top Control or FOCUS /button on
Remote Control Unit.  The message “Focus” is displayed.
2Adjust focus of image by pressing FOCUS /button or
POINT UP/DOWN button(s) .
KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT
1Press KEYSTONE button on Remote Control Unit or select
Keystone on SETTING menu.  (Refer to page 35.)  Keystone
dialog box appears.
2Correct keystone distortion by pressing POINT
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button(s).  Press POINT UP button to
reduce the upper part of the image, and press POINT DOWN
button to reduce the lower part.  Press POINT LEFT button to
reduce the left part, and press POINT RIGHT button to reduce
the right part.  
Reduce the upper width
with POINT UP button. Reduce the lower width
with POINT DOWN button.  
If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment.
Reduce the left part with
POINT LEFT button.  Reduce the right part with
POINT RIGHT button.  
•Arrows are white in no correction.
•Arrow(s) of direction being corrected turn(s) red.
•Arrow(s) disappear(s) at the maximum
correction.