Boxlight Sp-5t Users Guide

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CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF THE PROJECTOR
COMPUTER INPUT TERMINAL
Terminal : HDB15-PIN 
Connect the display output terminal of the computer to
COMPUTER INPUT terminal of this projector with the
VGA Cable (supplied).  When connecting the
Macintosh computer, the MAC Adapter (not supplied)
is required.
512341096781514131112
Red Input
Ground (Horiz.sync.)
Green Input
Sense 2Blue Input
Ground (Red)Ground (Green)Ground (Blue)
1
5
2
43
678
No Connect
Horiz. sync.
Ground (Vert.sync.)
Sense 1Sense 0
Vert. sync.Reserved
9
13
10
1211
1415
Pin Configuration
Terminal : DIN 8-PIN
Connect control port (PS/2, Serial or ADB port) on your
computer to this terminal with the Control Cable (the Control
Cable for PS/2 port is supplied).
12345876
Pin Configuration
CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR
-----CLKDATAGND----------GND-----
R X D----------GNDRTST X DGNDGND
-----ADB-----GND---------------GND
PS/2SerialADB
12345678
COMPUTER IN
S – VIDEO
COMPUTER
CONTROL   PORT RESET
AUDIO
INAV
Y  –  Pb/Cb – Pr/Cr
AUDIO   OUT
VIDEO
Connect the computer output to
this terminal.  
(Refer to P13.)
When controlling the computer with
the Remote Control of this projector,
connect the mouse port of your
personal computer to this terminal.  
(Refer to P13.)
Connect an external audio
amplifier to this terminal.  
(Refer to P12, 13.)
Connect the S-VIDEO output
from the video equipment to this
terminal.  (Refer to P12.)  
Connect the audio output from
the computer to this terminal.  
(Refer to P13.)
Connect the audio output from
the video equipment to this
terminal.  (Refer to P12.)
COMPUTER INPUT TERMINAL
CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR
COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT JACK
AUDIO INPUT JACK
VIDEO INPUT JACKS
(VIDEO/Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
AUDIO OUTPUT JACK (STEREO)
Connect the composite video
output from the video equipment
to the VIDEO/Y jack or connect
the component video outputs to
the Y/VIDEO, Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr
jacks.  (Refer to P12.)  
This projector uses a micro
processor to control the unit.
Occasionally, 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 and restart the unit.
Do not use the RESET function
excessively.
RESET BUTTON 
						

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CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT
COMPUTER IN
S – VIDEO
COMPUTER
CONTROL   PORT RESET
AUDIO
INAV
Y  –  Pb/Cb – Pr/Cr
AUDIO   OUT
VIDEO
Video Source (example)
Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player
Video Cables ✽
S-VIDEO 
Cable ✽
Audio Amplifier Audio Speaker (stereo)
Audio Cable 
(Stereo) 
✽
Terminals 
of the Projector
Use any of VIDEO jack Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr
jacks or S-VIDEO jack.
•When both VIDEO jack and S-
VIDEO jack are connected, the S-
VIDEO jack has priority over the
VIDEO jack.
•When both Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks and
S-VIDEO jack are connected, the Y-
Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks has priority over
the S-VIDEO jack.
S-VIDEO Output
Audio Input
Cables used for connection(✽= Cables are not supplied with this projector.)
• Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) 
✽
• S-VIDEO Cable ✽
• Audio Cable (RCA x 2- Mini Plug x 1 (stereo) or Mini Plug (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.
Audio Output
Audio
Cable ✽
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr R L
(stereo)
External Audio EquipmentAV AUDIO IN S-VIDEO
Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr
VIDEO
AUDIO OUTComponent video output equipment.
(such as DVD player or 
high-definition TV source.)
Composite
Video OutputComponent
Video Output 
						

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CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
COMPUTER IN
S – VIDEO
COMPUTER
CONTROL   PORT RESET
AUDIO
INAV
Y  –  Pb/Cb – Pr/Cr
AUDIO   OUT
VIDEO
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)
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OFF
CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER
IBM-compatible computers or Macintosh computers (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 InputCONTROL PORT AUDIO OUT
COMPUTER AUDIO IN
COMPUTER IN
Use one of these Control
Cables corresponding
with the terminal of your
computer.
MAC Adapter ✽Set the slide
switches following
the chart below.
ADB port
Set the switches as shown in the table below depending on the
RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before you turn-on the
projector and computer.
MAC ADAPTER (Not supplied)
Cables used for connection(✽= Cables are not supplied with this projector.)
• VGA CABLE (HDB 15 pin)
• CONTROL CABLE FOR PS/2 PORT 
• CONTROL CABLE FOR SERIAL PORT, or ADB PORT 
✽
• MAC ADAPTER (When connecting to Macintosh computer)  ✽
• AUDIO CABLE (Mini Plug (stereo))✽
Control Cable
for PS/2 PortControl Cable
for ADB Port 
✽
Terminal TerminalAudio 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.
Terminals of the Projector 
						

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VOLUME
ON-OFF
D.ZOOM
KEYSTONE
VIDEO
MENUMUTE
P-TIMER
NO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO IMAGENORMAL
COMPUTER
LOCK
BEFORE OPERATION
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
Used to select COMPUTER
input source.  (P22)
Used to select VIDEO
source.  (P29)
Used to execute the item
selected or to expand the
image in DIGITAL ZOOM
mode. (P28)
It is also used as a PC
mouse in Wireless Mouse
Operation. (P34)
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn the projector on
or off.  (P19)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select MENU
operation.  (P17, 18)
SELECT BUTTON
ON
ALL OFF
ALL-OFF SWITCH
VIDEO BUTTON
COMPUTER BUTTON
P-TIMER BUTTON
Used to operate P-TIMER
function.  (P21)
Point the remote control toward the projector (the Remote
Receiver) whenever pressing the buttons.  Maximum operating
range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60°in front
of the projector.
16.4’
(5 m) 60°
Left Side
When using the Remote Control
Unit, turn this switch to “ON.”  And
turn it to “ALL OFF” when it is not
used.
Used to move the pointer on
the MENU, to adjust the item,
or to pan the image in DIGITAL
ZOOM mode.  (P28)
It is also used as a PC mouse
in Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P34)
✽When pressing the center of this
button, it works as the SELECT
button.
POINT BUTTON
Used to compress the image
in DIGITAL ZOOM mode.
(P28)
It is also used as a PC mouse
in Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P34)
RIGHT CLICK BUTTON
Operating Range 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
VOLUME
ON-OFF
D.ZOOM
KEYSTONE
VIDEO
MENUMUTE
P-TIMER
NO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO IMAGENORMAL
COMPUTER
LOCK
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound.(P21)
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn the picture
into black image.  (P21)
AUTO IMAGE BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO
IMAGE function.  (P27)
VOLUME BUTTON
Used to adjust volume.
(P21)
D.ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM mode and resize
the image. (P28)
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct the
keystone distortion.
(P20, 28, 30)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze the picture.
(P21)
NORMAL BUTTON
Used to reset to normal
picture adjustments preset
by the factory. (P26, 31)
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 a used battery.
Avoid contact with water or liquid.
Do not expose the Remote Control Unit to moisture, or heat.
Do not drop the remote control unit.
If batteries have leaked on the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean and load new batteries.
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 
						

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ON – OFFMENU
MODENORMAL
LAMP
REPLACEWARNING
TEMP.READYLAMP
WIDETELE
BEFORE OPERATION
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to open or close
the MENU operation.
(P17, 18)
MENU BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
READY INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTON
NORMAL BUTTON
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR
LAMP INDICATOR
POINT BUTTONS
LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
Used to select input source
either Computer or Video.
(P22, 29)
This indicator lights
green when the projector
is ready to be turned on.
And it flashes green in
Power Management
mode.  (P33)
This indicator is dim
when the projector is
turned on.  And bright
when the projector is in
stand-by mode.This indicator turns to
yellow when the life of the
projection lamp draws to
an end.  (P36)
This indicator flashes red
when internal projector
temperature is too high.
(P35)
Used to reset to normal
picture adjustment preset
by factory.  (P26, 31)
Used to select an item or
adjust the value in the MENU.
It is also used to pan the
image in DIGITAL ZOOM
mode. (P28)
Used to execute the item
selected.  It is also used
to expand the image in
DIGITAL ZOOM mode.
(P28)
Used to turn the projector
on or off.  (P19) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU button to display the ON-SCREEN MENU
(MENU BAR).  The red frame is the POINTER.
Select the ITEM by pressing SELECT button.  The dialog
box of the ITEM appears.
Move the POINTER (red frame) to the ITEM ICON that
you want to select by pressing POINT RIGHT/ LEFT
buttons.
Move the POINTER to the ITEM that you want to adjust
and adjust the ITEM by pressing SELECT button.
Refer to the following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Move the POINTER downward by pressing POINT
DOWN button.  (The shape of the POINTER becomes an
arrow.)  
Select the Item
Control and adjust through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
3
5
4
You can control and adjust this projector through the ON-
SCREEN MENU.  Refer to the following pages to
operate each adjustment in the ON-SCREEN MENU.
1  MOVING THE POINTER
2  SELECT THE ITEM
Move the pointer (see the NOTE below) by pressing POINT
button(s) on the TOP CONTROL or the REMOTE CONTROL.
Select the item by pressing SELECT button.
Used to select the item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.POINT BUTTON
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
NOTE : Pointer is the icon on the ON-SCREEN Menu to select
the item.  See the figures on the section FLOW OF
ON-SCREEN MENU below.Used to select the item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.POINT BUTTONS
TOP CONTROL
SELECT
BUTTON
POINT
DOWN
BUTTON
MENU BAR
POINTER
(red frame) ITEM ICON
POINTER
(red frame)
MENU
POINTER 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
MENU BAR
SYSTEM MENU
Used to select a
computer
system.
(Refer to P22)
IMAGE MENU
Used to adjust the
computer image. [Fine sync
/ Total dots / White Balance /
Contrast / Brightness /
Gamma]
(Refer to P26)
PC ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust the
parameters to
match with the input
signal format.
(Refer to P24, 25)
SETTING MENU
Used to adjust Volume,
set the Display Menu and
reset Lamp Replacement
Monitor Timer. 
(Refer to P32, 33)
MODE MENU
Used to select
the Computer
input mode.
(Refer to P22)
POSITION MENU
Used to adjust
the position of
the image.
(Refer to P27)
SCREEN MENU
Used to adjust the
size of the image or
to correct the
Keystone distortion.
(Refer to P28)
AUTO IMAGE MENU
Used to adjust Fine
sync, Total dots,
and Picture Position
automatically.
(Refer to P27)
MENU BAR IN COMPUTER MODEPress MENU BUTTON while in Computer mode.
SYSTEM MENU
Used to select a
color system of the
selected video
source.
(Refer to P30)
IMAGE MENU
Used to adjust the
picture image.  [Color /
Tint / White Balance /
Contrast / Brightness/
Sharpness / Gamma
]
(Refer to P31)
SCREEN MENU
Used to set the size
of the image either
Regular or  Wide,
or to correct the
Keystone distortion.
(Refer to P30)
MENU BAR IN VIDEO MODEPress MENU BUTTON while in Video mode.
Same function as the
Computer Mode.
MODE MENU
Used to select
the Video input.
(Refer to P29)
VIDEO SOURCE MENU
Used to select a
video source among
[
Video, S-Video, and Y,
Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr
].  
(Refer to P29)
LANGUAGE MENU
Used to select
the language
used in the
Menu.  
(Refer to P33) 
						

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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR
Connect the projectors AC Power Cord into a wall outlet.  The
LAMP indicator lights RED, and the READY indicator lights
GREEN.
Press the power ON-OFF button on the Remote Control Unit or
on the Top Control to ON.  The LAMP indicator dims, and the
Cooling Fans start to operate.  The Preparation Display appears
on the screen and the count-down starts.  The signal from the
source appears after 30 seconds.
2
3
TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR
Press the power ON-OFF button on the Remote Control Unit or
on the Top Control, and the message Power off? appears on
the screen.  
Press the power ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector.
The LAMP indicator lights bright and the READY indicator turns
off.  The Cooling Fans operate for 90 seconds after the projector
is turned off.  (During this Cooling Down period, this appliance
cannot be turned on.) 
1
2
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE LAMP, ONCE YOU
TURN THE PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST 5
MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT OFF.
TURNING ON / OFF THE PROJECTOR 
When the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator flashes red, the projector is automatically turned off.  Wait at least 5
minutes before turning the projector on again.
When the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator continues to flash, follow procedures below:
1. Press the power ON-OFF button to turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
2. Check the air filters for dust accumulation.
3. Clean the Air Filter.  (See AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING section on page 35.)
4. Press the power ON-OFF button to turn it on.
If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator still continues to flash, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901.
1Complete the peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.)
before turning on the projector.  (Refer to CONNECTING TO
THE PROJECTOR on Pages 11~13 for connecting that
equipment.)
3When the projector has cooled down, the READY indicator turns
to green again and you can turn the projector on.  After cooling
down completely, disconnect the AC power cord.
30
The Preparation Display disappears after 30 seconds.
NOTE : The Cooling Fan may work for cooling while the projector is turned off.  When the Cooling Fan
is working, TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR flashes red.
Power off?
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
When the Power Management function is ON, the Projector detects the signal interruption and turns the Projection Lamp
off automatically.  Refer to “Power Management” on page 33. 
						

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BASIC OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE IMAGE
KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT
1Press the  KEYSTONE /button on the Remote Control Unit
or select the Keystone on the SCREEN menu.  (Refer to page
28, 30.)  The message “Keystone” is displayed.
2Correct the Keystone distortion by pressing the KEYSTONE
/button or the POINT UP/DOWN button(s).  Press the
KEYSTONE button or the POINT UP button to reduce the
upper part or the image, and press the KEYSTONE button or
the POINT DOWN button to reduce the lower part.  
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
Reduce the upper width with the KEY STONE 
button or the POINT UP button.  Reduce the lower width with the KEY STONE 
button or the POINT DOWN button.  
Keystone
If the picture has keystone distortion, correct image with KEYSTONE adjustment.
ZOOM ADJUSTMENT
Turn the ZOOM RING to adjust the projected picture size.  Turn
the ring to “WIDE” direction to make the image larger, and turn
to “TELE” direction to make the image smaller.
Turn the FOCUS RING to adjust the projected picture focus.  
MAX.
MIN.
FOCUS ADJUSTMENT
ZOOM RING
FOCUS RING