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 and is designed to be used with content that is 
Enhanced for Widescreen TVs. This option yields more detail 
than Widescreen Letterbox. 
Native reduces the Standard size to 
match the height of Enhanced Widescreen.
Manual Sync
The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for 
most computers. But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy 
or streaked, try turning 
Auto Image off then back on again. If the 
image still looks bad, try adjusting the signal synchronization 
manually:
1Tu r n  A u t o  I m a g e  o f f .
2Highlight Manual sync, then press the left or right navigation 
button repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks.
Manual Tracking
The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video 
signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly 
spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide 
or too narrow for the screen, try turning 
Auto Image off then back 
on again. If the image is still bad, try adjusting the tracking man-
ually:
NOTE: The Manual Sync,
Manual Tracking, Horiz.
Position and Ve r t .  P o s i t i o n
options are available only for
computer sources. The projector
sets these options automatically
for video sources.
1Tu r n  A u t o  I m a g e  o f f .
2Highlight Manual tracking, then press the left or right naviga-
tion button repeatedly until the fuzzy vertical bars are gone. 
						

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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, then press the left navigation but-
ton to move the image down or press the right navigation but-
ton to move the image up.
Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro-
jector. 
						

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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 
similar to other video signals and cannot be automatically 
detected, therefore SECAM must be chosen manually. If the pro-
jector is unable to detect the correct standard, the colors might 
not look right or the image might appear “torn.” If this happens, 
manually select a standard by clicking the left or right navigation 
button and cycling through the standards.
Standby Time
This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the 
blank screen is displayed when the projector enters standby 
mode before the projector turns off. Select among instant, 1, 5, 10, 
15 and 30 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking the left or right 
navigation button and cycling through the options.
Rear Projection
When you turn Rear Projection on, the projector reverses the 
image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. High-
light Rear Projection, then click the left or right navigation button 
to turn this feature on and off. 
						

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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-
ing the 
source button on the keypad or the computer or video but-
ton on the remote. When this feature is On, the projector 
automatically finds the active source, checking the default source 
first. Highlight Auto Source Select and click the left or right navi-
gation button to turn this feature on and off.
Plug and Play
This setting toggles between On and Off. When it is On, most 
new computers will automatically recognize the projector, then 
set the monitor resolution and refresh rate accordingly. You need 
to set the Plug and Play setting to Off for the projector to display 
properly on some older computers. The Plug and Play setting 
does not affect video images. 
If the projector ’s display constantly changes between the com-
puter image and the message, “Perfecting the image”, you may 
need to turn Plug and Play Off.
Display Messages
This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, 
status messages such as “No signal detected” or “Standby 
Active” appear in the lower-right corner of the screen. Click the 
left or right navigation button to turn this feature off and not see 
status messages.
Display Startup Screen
This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, 
the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and 
remains until an active source is detected. The startup screen con-
tains information on contacting Boxlight. Click the left or right 
navigation button to turn this feature off and display a plain 
black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.  
						

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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 navigation button. 
FIGURE 19
Status menu
Display Audio Image Controls Language Status
Show status
Lamp hours used
Computer resolution
Horizontal refresh rate
Vertical refresh rate
Mute status
Source
Software version
Startup screen version
Boot version0039
1024x768
60.03 KHz
75.04 Hz
off
computer
1.0
1.0
1.0
> 
						

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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 rate
The time period that one horizontal line is displayed.
Ve r t i c a l  r e f r e s h  r a t e
The time period that one video frame is displayed.
Mute status
Indicates if the audio is muted.
Source
Indicates the active source, Computer analog, Computer digital, 
or Video.
Software version
Indicates the projector ’s software version. This information is 
useful when contacting Technical Support.
Startup screen version
Indicates the projector ’s startup screen version. This information 
is useful when contacting Technical Support.
Boot version
Indicates the projector ’s boot software version. This information 
is useful when contacting Technical Support. 
						

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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 in a circular 
motion.
3If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace 
the lens cap.
Replacing the Projection Lamp
WARNING: To avoid burns, 
allow the projector to cool for at 
least 30 minutes before you open 
the lamp module door. Never 
extract the lamp module while the 
lamp is operating.
The lamp hour counter in the Status menu counts the number of 
hours the lamp has been in use. Replace the lamp when the 
brightness is no longer acceptable. You can order new lamp mod-
ules from Boxlight. See “Accessories” on page 38 for information.
Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp:
1Turn off the projector by unplugging the power cord. 
2Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly.
3Invert the projector on a soft flat surface, then insert a small 
screwdriver or other flat object into the tab on the lamp mod-
ule door (Figure 20).
4Pull the lamp door up and remove it. 
						

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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.
F
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 the 
module.
FIGURE 21
Loosening the screws on the lamp module 
						

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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 inserting the hooks on the rear of 
the lamp door into the projector and pressing the lamp door 
into place. If the lamp door does not fit properly or bulges out, 
remove the door and re-seat the lamp module.
11Plug in the power cord to turn the projector back on.
12To reset the lamp hour counter in the Status window, press 
and hold the 
volume - button, then press the menu button 
(while still holding down the 
volume - button) for 5 seconds. 
Verify that the counter was reset by pressing the 
menu button 
and viewing the counter in the Status window.
pull tab