Boxlight Xd-5m Users Guide

BOXLIGHT
XD-5m
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....

Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Boxlight
19332 Powder Hill Place, Washington, USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-5m 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
July, 1999
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered...

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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 a Computer  7
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
Using the Remote Control  13
Adjusting the Projector  15
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons  16
Using the...

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
Appendix 35
Specifications 35
Accessories 36
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart  38
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer  43
Projected Image Size  44
Index 45 

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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:
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Wa r n i n g : Statements identify conditions or practices that 
could result in personal injury.
•Caution:  Statements identify conditions or practices that could 
result...

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Safety Instructions
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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 
an InFocus-approved case; see page 37 for a list of cases.
Important Operating Considerations
Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering 
that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur-
ing, thoroughly clean...

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INTRODUCTION
The Boxlight
® XD-5m is specifically designed for the mobile pre-
senter. It packs XGA 1024x768 graphics with 16.7 million colors 
into a small, 4.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images 
using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. The XD-5m is 
easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to main-
tain.
NOTE: The projector automati-
cally expands 640x480 and 
800x600 images to 1024x768. 
You can display these images at 
their native resolutions by turning 
off...

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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. XD-5m projector + lens cap 6. VESA computer cable
2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter
3. User’s Guide and quick start 
card8. Audio cable
4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable
5. Remote control  10. PS/2 mouse cable
11. USB mouse cable
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