Boxlight Pro4500dp Projector User Manual

							 
19462 Powder Hill Place 
 Poulsbo, WA 98370 
 800.762.5757 
 360.779.7901 
 www.boxlight.com 
Pro4500dp 
USER MANUAL  
						

							
Copyright  
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copy-
right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be 
reproduced without written consent of the author. 
© Copyright January, 2006 
Disclaimer 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied 
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to 
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of 
the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. 
Trademark Recognition 
Kensington is a U.S. registered trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations and pend-
ing applications in other countries throughout the world. 
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are ac-
knowledged. 
  
						

							
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Important Safety Information 
Congratulations on purchasing the DLP projector! 
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These 
safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. 
Keep this manual for future reference. 
Symbols Used 
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.  
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information. 
Note: 
Provides additional information on the topic at hand. 
 
Important: 
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked. 
 
Caution: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.  
 
Warning: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause per-
sonal injury.  
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this 
example:  
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.” 
Remote Control 
Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen.  
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently. 
General Safety Information 
¾ Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in 
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel. 
¾ Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case. 
¾ The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the 
lens when the lamp is on.  
¾ Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. 
¾ Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device. 
¾ Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit. 
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Power Safety 
¾ Only use the supplied power cord. 
¾ Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of 
foot traffic. 
¾ Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. 
Replacing the Lamp 
Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. Refer to “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on 
page 38 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: 
¾ Unplug the power cord. 
¾ Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. 
Spent Lamp Management   
¾ This product contains a metal halide lamp, which contains mercury. Dispose of it as required by lo-
cal ordinances and regulations. 
¾ The USA restricts or prohibits the disposal of some or all mercury containing lamps in the municipal 
waste stream. Please visit www.lamprecycle.org for more information on specific state disposal re-
quirements and recycling facilities. 
¾ The following states have laws that deal with information that wholesalers must provide to contrac-
tors for lamp disposal. 
Connecticut 
Maine 
Minnesota 
Rhode Island 
¾ For users in Connecticut, please call our toll free number1-888-657-5267 to place an order for the 
delivery of a kit for returning a used lamp. The kit includes a box for the lamp, tape, and a return 
shipping label. To return a lamp: 
1. Place the lamp in the box, complete the enclosed form, and seal the box with the pro-
vided tape.  
2. Affix the return shipping label to the box and call 1.800.463.3339 FedEx Ground Service 
for box pickup. 
Cleaning the Projector 
¾ Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning the Projector” on page 41. 
¾ Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. 
Regulatory Warnings 
Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the “Regulatory Compliance” sec-
tion on page 54. 
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Main Features 
• Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport 
• Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM 
• A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms 
• Supports resolutions up to UXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images  
• Flexible setup allows for front, rear, and ceiling projections 
• Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled 
projections 
• Input source automatically detected 
About this manual 
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher-
ever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on one 
page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper, thereby protecting 
the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs. 
 
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Table of contents 
GETTING STARTED........................................................................\
..................................................................................1 
PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................\
...................................................................................1 
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS........................................................................\
.......................................................................2 
Front-right View........................................................................\
.....................................................................................2 
Top View—On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons and LEDs........................................................................\
......................3 
Side View Connectors........................................................................\
.............................................................................4 
Projector LED Descriptions........................................................................\
...................................................................5 
Rear View........................................................................\
................................................................................................6 
Bottom View........................................................................\
............................................................................................7 
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS........................................................................\
...........................................................................8 
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE........................................................................\
.....................................................10 
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS........................................................................\
..........................................10 
SETUP AND OPERATION........................................................................\
.......................................................................11 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES........................................................................\
.........................................11 
CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES........................................................................\
....................................................................12 
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
.....................................14 
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL........................................................................\
...........................................................16 
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONE........................................................................\
........................................17 
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME........................................................................\
..........................................................................18 
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS........................................................................\
...............................19 
OSD MENU CONTROLS........................................................................\
.............................................................................19 
Navigating the OSD........................................................................\
..............................................................................19 
SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE........................................................................\
..................................................................20 
PICTURE MENU........................................................................\
..........................................................................................21 
Picture Menu Functions Available for Connected Source........................................................................\
....................22 
ADVANCE MENU........................................................................\
.......................................................................................24 
Advance Menu Functions Available for Connected Source........................................................................\
..................25 
SETUP MENU........................................................................\
.............................................................................................27 
Setup Menu Functions Available for Connected Source........................................................................\
.......................29 
AUDIO MENU........................................................................\
.............................................................................................31 
Audio Menu Functions Available for Connected Source........................................................................\
......................31 
WINDOW MENU........................................................................\
.........................................................................................32 
COLORMGR MENU........................................................................\
....................................................................................34 
SERVICE MENU........................................................................\
..........................................................................................35 
NETWORK MENU........................................................................\
.......................................................................................37 
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY........................................................................\
.........................................................38 
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP........................................................................\
...........................................................38 
Resetting the Lamp........................................................................\
................................................................................40 
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
........................................................................41 
Cleaning the Lens........................................................................\
.................................................................................41 
Cleaning the Case........................................................................\
.................................................................................41 
USING THE KENSINGTON® LOCK........................................................................\
..............................................................41 
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
.............................................................................43 
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS........................................................................\
.......................................................43 
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
....................................................................43 
LED ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................\
.............................................................................44 
IMAGE PROBLEMS........................................................................\
......................................................................................44 
LAMP PROBLEMS........................................................................\
.......................................................................................45 
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS........................................................................\
..................................................................45 
AUDIO PROBLEMS........................................................................\
.....................................................................................45 
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED........................................................................\
..........................................................46 
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
.....................................................................................47 
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
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Input Connectors........................................................................\
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Output Connectors........................................................................\
................................................................................48 
Control Connectors........................................................................\
...............................................................................48 
PROJECTION DISTANCE V.S. PROJECTION SIZE (FOR STANDARD LENS)........................................................................\
.....49 
TIMING MODE TABLE........................................................................\
................................................................................50 
PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS........................................................................\
...........................................................................53 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE........................................................................\
.............................................................54 
FCC WARNING........................................................................\
..........................................................................................54 
CANADA........................................................................\
....................................................................................................54 
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS........................................................................\
...........................................................................54 
EN 55022 WARNING........................................................................\
.................................................................................54 
 
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GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: 
 
 
 
DLP PROJECTOR WITH  LENS CAP REMOTE CONTROL  
(WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) 
 
    
POWER CORD COMPUTER CABLE  
(VGA -15pin) 
CD-ROM (THIS USER’S MANUAL) QUICK START GUIDE  
 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. 
Caution: 
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.  
						

							
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Views of Projector Parts  
Front-right View 
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  See “Top View—On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons and LEDs” on page 3. 
2.  Focus  Focuses the projected image 
3.  Lens zoom Enlarges the projected image 
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4.  See “Side View Connectors” on page 4. 
5.  Height-adjusters Turn to adjust level of projector 16 
6.  Lens Remove lens cap before use 14 
7.  Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 10 
Important: 
Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp 
cool. Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings. 
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Top View—On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons and LEDs 
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Poweron/off
AutoSourceData
SourceVideo
UserMode
Power
Temp
Lamp 1
Lamp 2
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Power of/off Turns the projector on or off 14 
2.  Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution  
3.  Menu Opens and exits the OSD 19 
4.  Source Data Detects the data (PC) input device 14 
5.  Source Video Detects the video input device  
6.  Volume Adjust the volume with LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons  
7.  User Mode Open the User mode menu  
8.  Power 
9.  Temp 
10.  Lamp 1 
11.  Lamp 2 
See “Projector LED Descriptions” on page 5. 
12.  Enter Confirm settings in OSD menus  
13.  Lens Shift Adjust the vertical shift of the lens  
14.  Arrow buttonsNavigate and changes settings in the OSD 
Volume/keystone adjust when OSD off 
 
15.  Keystone Adjust the keystone with UP/DOWN arrow buttons  
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