Projector
Boxlight CP-324i
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and
these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading,
store them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.
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result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
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possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
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1
Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL
/ SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation
and gets a large image from short distance.
High Brightness
Newly developed 165W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean
enough for use in bright rooms.
Low Noise
WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more
important than brightness.
Rich Connectivity
This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many
signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you
more options to make your presentation impressive.
Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim,
which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.
Preparations
About contents of package
Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's manual - Quick guide". Your
projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your
dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special
caution for the lens part.
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Part names
Part names
Projector
(Slide door)
Front-Right side
Lamp cover
(Lamp unit is inside.)
(Air filter and intake vent
are inside.)
(
38)
Bottom side
Control buttons
(See the following page.)
(
5)
Ports
(See below.)
Rear-Left side
AUDIO IN1
Y
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN1
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
CB/PB
AUDIO IN2
VIDEO
CR/PR
S-VIDEO
Y
USB
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
Kensington lock slot
CB/PB
CR/PR
Ports
NOTE (*) About Restart switch: This Projector is controlled by an internal
microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not
operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case,
please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar and before
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without
operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
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Setting up
Setting up
WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or
a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using
damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock.
• Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a
wobbly or inclined stand.
• Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except care of the
air filter.
• For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory filter cover for bottom-
up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer
before installation.
►Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation.
The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or
malfunction to the projector.
• Don’t stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as
walls.
• Don’t place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
• Don’t place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
• Don’t place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater.
• Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.
• Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector
has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector
or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or
malfunction to the projector.
• Don’t place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
CAUTION ►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector
in such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the
projector.
• Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.
• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the
projector's remote sensor.
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Setting up
Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection
distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1280 x 720
(a) The screen size (diagonal)
(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(c) The height of the screen (±10%)
(b)
4:3
(a)
16:9
(a)
(c) up
(c) down
At 4:3 screen
(b) Projection distance [m (inch)]
(c) Screen height [cm (inch)]
(a) Screen size
[inch (m)]
min.
max.
down
up
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
(0.8)
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3.1
3.7
4.6
6.1
7.6
9.2
(35)
(47)
(59)
(72)
(84)
(96)
(108)
(120)
(144)
(181)
(242)
(303)
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.3
3.6
4.4
5.5
7.3
9.2
(42)
(56)
(71)
5
6
8
9
11
12
14
15
18
23
30
38
46
(2)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(4)
(5)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(9)
41
55
69
82
96
(16)
(22)
(27)
(32)
(38)
(43)
(49)
(54)
(65)
(81)
(1.0)
(1.3)
(1.5)
(1.8)
(2.0)
(2.3)
(85)
(100)
(114)
(129)
(143)
(172)
(216)
(288)
(361)
110
123
137
165
206
274 (108)
343 (135)
411
100 (2.5)
120 (3.0)
150 (3.8)
200 (5.1)
250 (6.4)
300 (7.6)
(12)
(15)
(18)
(363) 11.0 (433)
(162)
At 16:9 screen
(b) Projection distance [m (inch)]
(c) Screen height [cm (inch)]
down up
(a) Screen size
[inch (m)]
min.
max.
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
(0.8)
(1.0)
(1.3)
(1.5)
(1.8)
(2.0)
(2.3)
1.0
1.3
1.6
2.0
2.3
2.7
3.0
3.3
4.0
5.0
6.7
8.4
(38)
(52)
(65)
(78)
(91)
(105)
(118)
(131)
(158)
(197)
(264)
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.2
3.6
4.0
4.8
6.0
8.0
(46)
(62)
(77)
-1
-2
-2
-2
-3
-3
-4
-4
-5
-6
-8
-10
-12
(0)
39
51
64
77
90
(15)
(20)
(25)
(30)
(35)
(41)
(46)
(51)
(61)
(76)
(-1)
(-1)
(-1)
(-1)
(-1)
(-1)
(-2)
(-2)
(-2)
(-3)
(-4)
(-5)
(93)
(109)
(125)
(140)
(156)
(188)
(235)
(314)
103
116
129
154
193
257 (101)
322 (127)
386 (152)
100 (2.5)
120 (3.0)
150 (3.8)
200 (5.1)
250 (6.4)
(330) 10.0 (393)
300 (7.6) 10.1 (396) 12.0 (472)
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Setting up
Adjusting the projector's elevator
WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or
immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature
could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector,
the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly
result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself,
always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the
elevator feet.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector
horizontally.
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you
need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of
projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
Elevator feet
Elevator button
After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the
elevator buttons while holding the projector.
The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.
1.
2.
3.
Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and the release the elevator
buttons.
When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.
As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting
the elevator feet by hand.
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Setting up
About the filter cover for bottom-up use
WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover during use or immediately
after use. While the projector connects with a power supply, or the projector is
in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fire, a
burn and/or malfunction to the projector.Before handling, make sure the power
switch is off and the power cord is not plugged in, then wait at least 45 minutes.
When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory filter cover
for bottom-up use. It is higher than usual filter cover, to keep the space for intake
ventilation. Please change in the following procedure.
Filter cover’s knob
Filter cover’s knob
To remove
Filter cover for bottom-up use
To set
Filter cover
After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, slowly turn the
projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be careful for a projector
not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.
1.
Putting a finger on the filter cover’s knob, slide the filter cover in the direction
of the arrow to remove it.
2.
3. Replace the filter cover for bottom-up use and snap it back into place.
4. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
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Setting up
Connecting your devices
CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely
loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage
to the device and/or projector.
►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection.
Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a
certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For
cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection
may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
NOTE • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure
to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to
simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the
instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.
• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these
modes will not be possible with this projector.
• For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input,
automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case,
you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on
Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to
use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution.
About Plug-and-Play capability
Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and
peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC
2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are
VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.
• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the
RGB IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other
type of connection is attempted.
• Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play
monitor.
10
Setting up
Examples of connection with a computer
* AUDIO IN1
is linked to
RGB IN1.
RGB cable
Stereo mini
audio cable
AUDIO IN1
Y
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN1
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
C
C
B/PB
R/PR
AUDIO IN2
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Audio out
USB(A)
USB
RGB out RS-232C
COMPONENT VIDEO
USB
cable
RS-232C
cable
AUDIO IN1
Y
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN1
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
C
C
B/PB
R/PR
AUDIO IN2
RGB out
Audio out
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
USB
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
Stereo mini
audio cable
RGB cable
Connecting to a monitor (output)
AUDIO IN1
Y
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN1
RGB IN2
C
B/PB
R/PR
AUDIO IN2
VIDEO
RGB in
C
S-VIDEO
USB
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
RGB cable
Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output)
AUDIO IN1
Y
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN1
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
C
B/PB
R/PR
Audio in
AUDIO IN2
VIDEO
C
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
Stereo mini
audio cable
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Setting up
Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player
AUDIO IN1
Y
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN1
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
Audio out
Video out
C
B/PB
R/PR
AUDIO IN2
V
C
S-VIDEO
USB
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
Video cable
Stereo mini audio cable
AUDIO IN1
Y
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN1
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
Audio out
S-Video out
C
C
B/PB
R/PR
AUDIO IN2
S-VIDEO
USB
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
S-Video cable
Stereo mini audio cable
Component video out
Y
AUDIO IN1
Y
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN1
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
Audio out
C
B/PB
R/PR
CB/PB
AUDIIN2
VIDEO
C
S-VIDEO
USB
CR/PR
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
Component video cable
Stereo mini audio cable
Component video out
Y
AUDIO IN1
Y
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN1
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
Audio out
C
C
B/PB
R/PR
CB/PB
AUDIIN2
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
USB
CR/PR
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
Component video cable
Stereo mini audio cable
12
Setting up
Connecting power supply
WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact
your dealer to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's
specified voltage range.
• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection
of the three-pronged plug.
AC inlet
Connector
of the power cord
Connect the connector of the power cord to the
AC inlet of the projector.
1.
2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet.
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Remote control
Remote control
Putting batteries
WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage,
which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a
battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry
play.
• If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace
a battery. If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water
immediately.
Remove the battery cover.
Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
1.
Insert the batteries.
Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus
terminals as indicated in the remote control.
2.
Close the battery cover.
Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into
place.
3.
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Remote control
Using the remote control
CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control.
• Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact.
• Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so may
result in malfunction.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if
you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period.
• Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction.
• When strong lights, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close
range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hit the projector’s remote
sensor, the remote control may cause to function. Adjust the direction of the
projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.
The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor.
approx. 3 meters
30º
30º
• The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60- degree range (30 degrees
to the left and right of the remote sensor).
• Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is difficult
to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try.
• Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector
(Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles
that could block the remote control’s output signal to the projector.
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Power on/off
Power on/off
WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look
into the lens or vents of the projector.
NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector
before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices.
LAMP
STANDBY/ON
BLANK
TEMP
VIDEO
RGB
SEARCH
POWER
ASPECT
AUTO
POWER
indicator
MAGNIFY
ON
HOME
END
PAGE UP
VOLUME
MUTE
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
STANDBY/ON
button
PAGE DOWN
OFF
MENU
FREEZE
KEYSTONE
POSITION
MENU
ENTER
Power switch
ESC
RESET
POWER
Turning on the power
(Solid orange)
POWER
Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly
connected to the projector and outlet.
1.
2.
Open the lens cover, and set the power switch to the
ON position.
The power indicator will light to solid orange. Then wait
several seconds because buttons may not function for
these several seconds.
(Blinking green)
POWER
(Solid green)
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control.
The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking
green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking light
green.
3.
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "Selecting an
(
17)
.
input signal"
Turning off the power
Power off?
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or
1.
remote control.
The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for
approximately 5 seconds.
POWER
(Blinking orange)
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or
2.
remote control again while the message is visible.
POWER
The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator
will begin blinking orange.
(Solid orange)
Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light to
solid orange when the lamp cooling is complete.
Make sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange, set the power switch
to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Close the lens cover.
3.
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