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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, “bleeding” or 
spots
•Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 19.
•Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
Problem: no sound
•Adjust volume.
•Verify audio/input connections.
•Adjust audio source.
Problem: Image is “noisy” or streaked
Try these steps in this order.
1Deactivate the screen saver on your computer.
2Tu r n  
Auto Image off and then back on again. See “Auto 
Image” on page 21. 
3Tu r n  
Auto Image off and adjust the synchronization and track-
ing manually to find an optimal setting. See “Manual Sync” 
on page 21 and “Manual Tracking” on page 22.
•The problem could be with your computer ’s video card. If 
possible, connect a different computer. 
						

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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 use for 
a long time. Replace the lamp as described in “Replacing the 
Projection Lamp” on page 27.
Problem: Lamp shuts off
•A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Unplug 
the projector, wait at least a minute, then plug it back in.
•Make sure the vents are not blocked.
Before calling Boxlight for assistance, please have the following 
information available:
•the projector ’s serial number (located on the bottom label)
•the resolution of your computer.
Call Boxlight at 
1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901. 
						

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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 Range 4.9 - 16 feet (1.5-5 m)
Lamp
Type 120-watt VIP lamp
Input Power Requirements
100-120VAC 6A;50/60Hz 
200-240VAC 3A; 50Hz
Audio Input
Input Impedance 10K ohm nominal, AC coupled
Maximum Input Voltage (L
IN + RIN)PEAK < 4.5 V for THD £
 0.3%
L
IN or RIN < 2.0 Vrms for THD £
 0.3%
Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter
Connector Type 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo phone mini 
						

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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 Cord
Australian Power Cord
UK Power Cord
European Power Cord
Danish Power Cord
Swiss Power Cord 
						

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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, pressing the key
commands once activates the
external video port, pressing it
again activates both the external
and internal ports, and pressing it
a third time activates the internal
port. Refer to your computer’s
documentation for details on your
specific model.
ComputerKey command to 
activate portKey command to
de-activate port
Acer Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup) Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup)
AST* ** FN-D or Ctrl-D FN-D or Ctrl-D
Ctrl-FN-D Ctrl-FN-D
FN-F5 FN-F5
type from A:/IVGA/CRT type from A:/IVGA/CRT
FN-F12 FN-F12
AMS FN-F2 FN-F2
AMT setup screen setup screen
AT & T F N - F 3
FN-F6FN-F3
FN-F6
Advanced Logic 
ResearchCtrl-Alt-V Ctrl-Alt-V
Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C Shift-Ctrl-Alt-L
setup VGA/
Conf.Simulscansetup VGA/
Conf.Simulscan
Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F12
FN-F5 FN-F5
F2/Choose Option/F5 F2/Choose Option/F5
Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu
Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D
Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook
Aspen automatic automatic
Award FN-F6 FN-F6
BCC* automatic reboot computer 
						

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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
Datavue Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M
DEC** FN-F5 FN-F5
FN-F4 FN-F4
Dell** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10
FN-F8 (CRT/LCD) FN-F8
FN-D FN-D
FN-F12 FN-F12
Digital* automatic reboot
FN-F2 FN-F2
Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD
Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD
Everex* setup screen option setup screen option
For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L
Fujitsu FN-F10 ComputerKey command to 
activate portKey command to
de-activate port 
						

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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 monitor
Kris Tech FN-F8 FN-F8
Leading Edge FN-T FN-T
Mac Portable 
100no video port: not compatible 
Mac PowerBook
140, 145, 150, 
170no video port: requires a 3rd-party interface
160, 165, 180, 
520, 540, 5300Control Panel folder, Pow-
erBook Display folder; 
Activate Video Mirroringwarm reboot
210, 230, 250, 
270, 280, 2300requires Apple Docking Station or Mini Dock
Magitronic FN-F4 FN-F4
Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1 ComputerKey command to 
activate portKey command to
de-activate port 
						

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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 setup screen option setup screen option
Sharp dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD
Sun SPARC-
DataviewCtrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M
Tandy** Ctrl-Alt-Insert Ctrl-Alt-Insert
setup screen option setup screen option
Tangent FN-F5 FN-F5
Texas Instru-
ments*setup screen option setup screen option
Top-Link* ** setup screen option setup screen option
FN-F6 FN-F6
Toshiba* ** Ctrl-Alt-End Ctrl-Alt-Home
FN-End FN-Home
FN-F5 FN-F5
setup screen option setup screen option
Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F7
FN-F5 FN-F5
Automatic Automatic
WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10 ComputerKey command to 
activate portKey command to
de-activate port 
						

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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