Boxlight Xd-9m Users Guide

							BOXLIGHT
XD-9m
USER’S GUIDE
USA and Canada:  800-762-5757
Direct Phone:
Outside the US:  (360) 779-7901
19332 Powder Hill Place
Poulsbo, WA  98370-7407 USA
www.boxlight.com 
						

							Copyright © 2000 by Boxlight
Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved. 
						

							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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-
ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference 
at his own expense.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can-
ada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM
EN 55022 Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer-
ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typ-
ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium. 
						

							Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Boxlight
19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-9m 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 + A4: 1997
May, 2000
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Pro-
cessing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. 
						

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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 On-Screen Menus  18
Display Menu  19
Audio Menu  20
Image Menu  21
Controls Menu  24
Language Menu
 26
Status Menu  26
Maintenance & Troubleshooting  29
Cleaning the Lens  29
Replacing the Projection Lamp  29
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control  32
Using the Security Lock  32
Troubleshooting 33 
						

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
Appendix 37
Specifications 37
Accessories 38
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart  40
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer  45
Projected Image Size  46
Index 47 
						

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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:

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 in damage to your equipment.
Safety Symbols:
Attention:
 For information about usage of a feature, please 
refer to the User ’s Guide.
Wa r n i n g : Hot surface. Do not touch.
An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.
Safety Terms:

Wa r n i n g : Don’t look directly into the lens when the lamp is 
turned on.
Wa r n i n g : To replace the lamp, turn the projector off by 
unplugging the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 
minutes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions 
provided in this User ’s Guide.
Wa r n i n g : Please use the power cord provided. Connect 
the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety 
(earth) ground terminal.
Wa r n i n g : Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser-
vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol-
lowing page for the customer service contact information.
Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings. 
						

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Safety Instructions

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 a 
Boxlight-approved case; see page 39 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 the area behind the projector and discard 
any edible items placed in that area.
Customer Service
If you need assistance, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 
360-779-7901. 
Do not place objects in
this area behind the projector
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INTRODUCTION
The Boxlight
® XD-9m 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, and features 
an M1-DA connector for easy, built-in digital/analog and USB 
connectivity. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to 
transport, and easy to maintain.
NOTE: The XD-9m automatically 
expands 640x480 and 800x600 
images to 1024x768. You can dis-
play these images at their native 
resolutions by turning off the Auto 
Resize feature. See “Resize” on 
page 21 for more information.
Image Resolution
The XGA resolution of the XD-9m’s projected image is 1024x768. 
The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 
1024x768. If your computer ’s screen resolution is higher than 
1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the 
projector
.
Compatibility
The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and 
video devices, including:
IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768 
resolution.
Apple® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to 
1024x768 resolution.
NOTE: The projector is compati-
ble with 1080i HDTV format. 
Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord-
ers and laser disc players.
Unpacking the Projector
The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to 
make sure all are included. 
Contact Boxlight immediately if 
anything is missing.
If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the 
Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. For com-
plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to 
this User ’s Guide.