Boxlight Xd-9m Users Guide

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Using the Projector
For video sources, Resize allows you to select from among four 
different re-sizing options. The default is 
Standard, which resizes 
the image from its original version to fit a standard 4x3 aspect 
ratio screen. 
Widescreen Letterbox preserves the 16x9 aspect ratio 
of the original theater version, but the image is placed in a 4x3 
space, so black bars appear at the top and bottom of the image. 
Enhanced Widescreen also preserves the aspect ratio of the origi-
nal theater version...

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Horizontal position
Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position:
1Tu r n  A u t o  I m a g e  o f f .
2Highlight Horizontal position, then press the left navigation 
button to move the image right or press the right navigation 
button to move the image left.
Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro-
jector.
Ve r t i c a l  p o s i t i o n
Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position.
1Tu r n  A u t o  I m a g e  o f f .
2Highlight Vertical position,...

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Using the Projector
Controls Menu 
 
FIGURE 17
Controls menu
Video Standard
NOTE: If you already know the
video standard used in your
geographical area, it’s often best to
manually select it.
When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to 
pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, 
PAL-60, or SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it 
receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on 
your region of the world.) The input signal for SECAM video is...

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Default Source
Default Source toggles among Computer analog, Computer digi-
tal, and Video. This determines which source the projector checks 
first for active video during power-up. Highlight Default Source 
and click the left or right navigation button to toggle among the 
options.
Auto Source Select
This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off, 
the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source. To 
display another source, you must manually select one by press-...

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Using the Projector
Language Menu
FIGURE 18
Language menu
You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, 
Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. 
Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the left or 
right navigation button. The menus redraw immediately.
Status Menu
This is a read-only window for informational purposes. To dis-
play the status window, select Show status from the menu, then 
click the left or right navigation button. To remove the window, 
click the left or right...

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Lamp hours used
Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use. The 
counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in 
use. Change the bulb when the brightness is no longer accept-
able. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 29 for details.
Computer resolution 
Shows your computer ’s resolution setting. To change this, go to 
your computer ’s Control Panel and adjust the resolution in the 
Display tab. See your computer ’s user ’s guide for details.
Horizontal refresh...

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Using the Projector 

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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
This section describes how to:
clean the lens
replace the projection lamp 
replace the batteries in the remote
use the security lock feature
troubleshoot the projector
Cleaning the Lens
Follow these steps to clean the projection lens:
1Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.
Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner.
Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might 
scratch the lens.
2Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens...

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
WARNING: Be extremely careful
when removing the lamp module.
In the unlikely event that the bulb
ruptures, small glass fragments
may be generated. The lamp
module is designed to contain
these fragments, but use caution
when removing the lamp module.
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IGURE 20
Removing the lamp door
CAUTION: Never operate the
projector with the lamp door open
or removed. This disrupts the air
flow and causes the projector to
overheat.
5Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of...

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6Lift and grasp the pull tab and lift the module out (Figure 22). 
Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper 
manner.
FIGURE 22
Removing the lamp module
WARNING: Do not drop the 
lamp module or touch the glass 
bulb! The glass may shatter and 
cause injury.
7Install the new lamp module, being sure to align the connec-
tors properly.
8Push the module in until it is flush with the bottom case of the 
projector.
9Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. 
10Replace the lamp door by...