Boxlight Xd-5m Users Guide

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Problem: Image is out of focus
•Turn the projection lens to focus the image.
•Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from 
the projector.
•Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right
•Rear projection mode is probably turned on. Turn Rear Projec-
tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately 
return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on 
page 24.
Problem: the projector displays vertical lines,...

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Problem: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video 
player’s colors
•Just as there are differences in the displays of different moni-
tors, there are often differences between the computer image 
and the projected image. Adjust the brightness, tint and/or 
contrast from the Display menu. See “Brightness” on page 19, 
“Contrast” on page 19 and “Contrast” on page 19. 
Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer
•The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in...

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APPENDIX
Specifications
The XD-5m must be operated and stored within the temperature 
and humidity ranges specified. 
Te m p e r a t u r e
Operating
50 to 104
° F (10 to 40° C)
Non-operating
-4 to 158
° F (-20 to 70° C)
Humidity
Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions
8.9 x 10 x 2.8 inches (22.6 x 25.4 x 7.1 cm)
We i g h t
4.8 lbs. (2.2 kg) unpacked
Altitude
Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
Non-operating 0 to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)
Optics
Focus...

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Appendix
Accessories
NOTE: Use only Boxlight-
approved accessories. Other
products have not been tested with
the projector.Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country)Standard Accessories 
(ship with the projector)
Quick Start
 card
User’s Guide
Soft Case
Shipping Box
VESA Computer Cable 
Composite Video Cable
Computer Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)
Audio Adapter (RCA to 3.5mm)
PS/2 Mouse Cable
USB Mouse Cable
Executive Remote Plus
Projection Lamp Module
Lens Cap
North American Power...

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Optional Accessories
Deluxe Carry Case
Shipping Case (ATA approved)
Deluxe Travel Case
Macintosh Adaptor
Full-Feature Laser Pro Remote Control
GyroPoint II Radio Frequency Remote
2-Button Executive Remote
Remote Receiver
Kensington MicroSaver Security System
S-Video Cable
3
rd Year Advantage Service Plan 
(1 year extension) 

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Appendix
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart
Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-
nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation com-
mands for some laptop computers are listed in the following 
table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does 
not work, refer to the computer ’s documentation for the appro-
priate command.) On many laptops, the activation function key 
is labeled with an icon, for example   or the text CRT/LCD.
NOTE: Usually,...

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Bondwell LCD or CRT options after 
bootupreboot for LCD or CRT 
options to appear
Chaplet** setup screen setup screen
FN-F6 FN-F6
FN-F4 FN-F4
Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6
Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5
Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
FN-F4 FN-F4
automatic automatic
mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option)
Compuadd* ** automatic automatic
Alt-F for screen setup 
optionAlt-F for screen setup 
option
Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Ctrl-Alt-Command
Data General 
Walkabout2 CRT/X at DOS prompt reboot...

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Appendix
Gateway FN-F3
FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul-
taneousFN-F3
FN-F1
Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or 
simultaneousFN-F2
Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab
Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7
Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10
Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option
IBM 970* automatic warm reboot
IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F2
FN-F7, select choice from 
setup menu
FN-F1, select choice
FN-F5, select choice
PS/2 SC select choice 
( C RT,  L C D,  e t c . )
Infotel FN-F12 FN-F12
Kaypro boot up, monitor plugged 
inunplug...

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Micro Express* automatic warm reboot
Micron FN-F2 FN-F2
Microslate* automatic warm reboot
Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off SW2 Off-On-On-On
NCR setup screen option setup screen option
NEC* ** setup screen option setup screen option
CRT at the DOS prompt LCD at the DOS prompt
FN-F3 FN-F3
Olivetti* automatic automatic
FN-O/* FN-O/*
Packard Bell* ** FN-F0 FN-F0
Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
Panasonic FN-F2 FN-F2
Prostar Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup
Samsung* setup screen option setup screen option
Sanyo...

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Appendix
* These manufacturers have models that automatically send video 
to the external CRT port when some type of display device is 
attached.
** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend-
ing on the computer model. Wyse software driven software driven
Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F10
FN-F2 FN-F2
FN-F1 FN-F1
Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D
FN-F1Ctrl-Shift-D
FN-F1 ComputerKey command to 
activate portKey command to
de-activate port