BOXLIGHT MP-37t manual

USER’S GUIDE BO XLIGHT MP-37t[...]

2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This Boxlight MP-37t has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature. This projector produces intense light from the projection lens.[...]

PROJECTOR (FRONT) PROJECTOR (SIDE) WALL 50cm 20cm 50cm 50cm Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the projector. c. If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the [...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE MENU OPERATION 30-31 MODE SELECT 30 SOUND ADJUSTMENT 31 LANGUAGE ADJUSTMENT 31 VIDEO MODE 32-35 COLOR SYSTEM SELECT 32 VIDEO SOURCE SELECT 33 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 34 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 35 COMPUTER MODE 36-48 COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECT 36 COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 37 AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION 38 PICTURE IMAGE[...]

5 FEA TURES AND DESIGN This Bo xlight MP -37t that combines powerful and sophisticated f eatures with easy-to-use, intuitive controls . Built-in multimedia f eatures include audio , a palette of 16.77 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology . The projector is ideal for high-perf or mance business, tr aining and imag[...]

INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER 6 EXHAUST VENT CAUTION HOT AIR! Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot. Observe the following when handling your projector or choosing a location to install it. ● Keep heat-sensitive objects away from the exhaust port. ● If you set the projector on top of a metallic surface, the surface will become hot because of the ho[...]

100" 60" 40" 150" 200" 250" 77" 46" 31" 115" 154" 192" H1 H2 231" 300" 400" 308" 7 POSITIONING: R OOM LIGHT ● This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface. ● This projector can be focused from 4.6' (1.4 m) ~ 47.3' (14.4 m). [...]

DOWN CA UTION IN CARR YING OR TRANSPORTING THE PR OJECT OR ● Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. ● When transporting the projector, use a Boxlight recommended Carrying Case. ● Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause dama[...]

9 INST ALLA TION PO WER REQUIREMENTS Connect the AC power supply cord (supplied) to the projector. The socket-outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible. Projector side (Female) A C outlet side (Male) Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC. The projector automatically selects the correct input[...]

10 REAR OF THE PR OJECT OR AUDIO INPUT JACKS Used to connect an audio input to the projector. VIDEO INPUT JACK Used to connect a video source to the projector. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK Used to connect a S-VHS video source to the projector. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT JACKS Used to connect a component video source to the projector. EXT. SP. JACK (3.5 mm mini st[...]

11 CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR CONNECTING THE COMPUTER Personal computers can be connected to the HDB15-pin (VGA) terminal on the projector. ● Connect the computer to these terminals using the VGA cable and VGA/Macintosh adapter (provided). CAUTION: For projectors, the VGA cable provided is designed to reduce RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) emis[...]

12 CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 A UDIO 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO 1 (STEREO) (8 Ω) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) R L A V IN COMPUTER COMPUTER OUTPUT COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) SERIAL PORT INPUT MONITOR OUTPUT COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FO[...]

13 CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 A UDIO 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO 1 (STEREO) (8 Ω) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) R L A V IN COMPUTER COMPUTER SERIAL PORT INPUT PS/2 PORT INPUT AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) MOUSE CABLE FOR PS/2 PORT (PROVIDED) M[...]

123456 ON Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 A UDIO 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO 1 (STEREO) (8 Ω) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) R L A V IN COMPUTER 14 CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) COMPUTER OUTPUT VGA/MAC ADAPTER (PROVIDED) CONNECTING A MA CINT OSH DESKT OP COMP[...]

15 123456 ON Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 A UDIO 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO 1 (STEREO) (8 Ω) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) R L A V IN COMPUTER COMPUTER AUDIO OUTPUT ADB PORT INPUT VGA/MAC ADAPTER (PROVIDED) VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT (PROVIDED) COMPUTER INPUT 1 or 2 CO[...]

16 CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR Connect the S-VIDEO output from the video equipment to this jack using the S-video cable. The S-VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO (composite) jack. CONNECTING T O THE VIDEO INPUT JA CK CONNECTING S-VHS VIDEO INPUT J A CK Connect to the video and audio outputs of a VCR, video disc play[...]

17 Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 A UDIO 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO 1 (STEREO) (8 Ω) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) R L A V IN COMPUTER VIDEO EQUIPMENT Video Cassette Recorder DVD Player Video Disc Player Satellite TV Tuner DVD Player S-VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT Video Camera VI[...]

18 CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 A UDIO 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO 1 (STEREO) (8 Ω) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) R L A V IN COMPUTER This jack outputs stereo speaker sound which viewing on screen. If you use external speaker system, connect stereo type external [...]

19 BEFORE OPERA TION BEFORE OPERA TION MODE SELECT A UT O IMA GE NORMAL MENU ZOOM FOCUS V OLUME ON-OFF 9 10 8 7 5 6 11 14 12 13 TOP CONTROLS FRONT INDICATORS FR ONT INDICA T ORS T OP CONTROLS CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS LAMP REPLACE LAMP READY WARNING TEMP. 1 2 3 4[...]

20 BEFORE OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 LAMP REPLACEMENT INDICATOR Light is orange when the Lamp life draws to an end. TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. READY INDICATOR Light is green when projector lamp is ready to be turned on. LAMP POWER INDICATOR Light is dim when the projec[...]

21 BEFORE OPERA TION V OLUME ON-OFF FOCUS ZOOM VIDEO COMPUTER D.ZOOM MENU MUTE LASER KEY STONE NO SHO W FREEZE AU TO I M AG E NORMAL P-TIMER 5 3 2 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 OPERA TION OF THE REMO TE CONTROL ON ALL OFF 20 FR ONT SIDE LASER POINTER button This remote control unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usab[...]

22 BEFORE OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 COMPUTER SELECT BUTTON Used to select computer mode. (Computer 1 or Computer 2 Input) VIDEO SELECT BUTTON Used to select video mode. POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projector on or off. ZOOM BUTTONS Used to operate power zoom lens. FOCUS BUTTONS Used to operate power focus system. VOLUME[...]

3 Replace the compartment lid. 23 BEFORE OPERA TION Remote Control Battery Installation Using the Remote Control Unit 16.4' (5 m) 60 ° 60 ° 1 Remove the battery compartment lid. 2 Slide the batteries into the compartment. N o t e : For correct polarity (+ and - terminal), be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the comp[...]

ADJUST ITEM 24 DIRECT OPERA TION REMOTE CONTROL LAMP POWER ON/OFF POWER ON-OFF MODE VOLUME (+) and ( – ) VOLUME (+) and ( – ) MUTE ZOOM ( ▲ ) and ( ▼ ) FOCUS ( ▲ ) and ( ▼ ) FOCUS ( ▲ ) and ( ▼ ) FREEZE NORMAL NO SHOW AUTO IMAGE AUTO IMAGE MODE SELECT SOUND VOLUME SOUND MUTE ZOOM FOCUS DIGITAL ZOOM NO SHOW FREEZE PICTURE AUTO IMAGE [...]

25 BEFORE OPERA TION COLOR SYSTEM ADJUST ITEM MODE SELECT REMOTE CONTROL SOUND SOUND VOLUME SOUND MUTE MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR 1. COMPUTER/VIDEO MODE 2. VIDEO MODE MENU OPERA TION ADJUST ITEM LANGUAGE SETTING BLUE BACK DISPLAY CEILING REAR SPLIT WIPE POWER MANAGEMENT REMOTE CONTROL LAMP AGE TOP[...]

26 BEFORE OPERA TION COMPUTER SYSTEM ADJUST ITEM 3. COMPUTER MODE NOTES : 1. If you switch to DIRECT operation by pressing a DIRECT operation button while in MENU mode, the menus will disappear and the MENU operation will end. 2. You can use the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT or the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR to operate the MENU operation. AUTO IMAGE FINE S[...]

27 B ASIC OPERA TION MODE SELECT Connect the projector to a source (Computer, VCR, Video Camera, Video Disc Player, etc.) using the appropriate terminals on the rear of the projector. (See "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR" section on pages 11-18). Connect the projector's AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch (loca[...]

28 Press the VOLUME buttons on the remote control unit or on the projector to adjust the volume. The volume display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds. Pressing volume (+) will increase volume and increase the number on the screen. Pressing volume (-) will decrease volume and decrease the number on the screen. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT ZOOM A[...]

29 B ASIC OPERA TION Press the FREEZE button on the remote control unit to freeze the picture on screen. This function is cancelled when the FREEZE button is pressed again or any other button is pressed. NOTE: Your computer or video equipment is not affected by this function, and will continue to run. NO SHO W FUNCTION NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION FREEZ[...]

30 MENU OPERA TION B ASIC OPERA TION MODE SELECT A UTO IMA GE NORMAL MENU SELECT BUTTON You can select a mode from MAIN MENU display among computer 1, computer 2 and video. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select Computer or Video and press the SELECT BUTTON. Anoth[...]

31 B ASIC OPERA TION SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY You can adjust the sound volume and sound mute ON/OFF switch in the MENU display. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SOUND and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY will app[...]

32 This projector is compatible with the six major broadcast video standards: PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M and PAL-N (COLOR SYSTEMs). When the color system is set to "Auto position", this projector can detect one of 4 systems (PAL, SECAM, NTSC or NTSC 4.43) automatically. However, if the video signal is not strong enough to detect t[...]

33 VIDEO MODE VIDEO SOURCE DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY 1. Connect the video equipment to the PROJECTOR and turn the projector on first. 2. Set MODE SELECT to "VIDEO MODE". 3. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 4. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select VIDEO SOURCE and press the SELECT BUTTON. Ano[...]

34 TABLE OF PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT COLOR TINT WHITE BALANCE (R/G/B) CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS 0 63 0 63 63 63 31 0 63 0 0 0 DECREASES INCREASES DECREASES INCREASES MORE PURPLE MORE GREEN LIGHTER DEEPER DARKER BRIGHTER SOFTER SHARPER Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector a[...]

35 SCREEN ADJUST DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY VIDEO MODE PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the image in desirable size. WIDE function This projector is able to project not only a normal video image (with 4 x 3 aspect ratio), but also a wider video image by compressing 4 x 3 imag[...]

36 XGA 1 X X X X X X X X X X X COMPUTER SYSTEM DISPLAY CURRENT MODE DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY This projector is adjustable to different types of computer display signals based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (See "COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS" on the next page). If you set MODE SELECT to "COMPUTER", the projector will automatica[...]

37 COMPUTER MODE Specifications are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the above mentioned V, H-Frequency and less than 165 MHz of Dot Clock. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (kHz) V-Freq. (Hz) COMP A TIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICA TIONS 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 [...]

38 AUTO IMAGE SETTING DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY COMPUTER MODE A UT O IMA GE FUNCTION The Auto image function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync., Total dots and Screen position for most computers. NOTE: This AUTO IMAGE function cannot be operated when "RGB", "HDTV1035i" or "HDTV1080i" is selected on the COMP[...]

39 COMPUTER MODE IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY TABLE OF PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT MAIN MENU DISPLAY NOTE: The projector may not reproduce a proper image for some SXGA signals. Since SXGA (1280 x 1024) image is converted to 960 x 768 image by partial scan, some lines and dots of the image do not appear. Some video noise of flicker on this compressed SXGA imag[...]

40 POSITION SETTING DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY COMPUTER MODE PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select POSITION and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red a[...]

41 MAIN MENU DISPLAY COMPUTER MODE PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically detect display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ a special signal format which is different from the standard one and the projector cannot detect it. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper imag[...]

OK ? Ye s No 630 1056 47 4 1 42 ITEM T O T AL LINES T O T AL DO TS HORIZONT AL VERTICAL FUNCTION The number of the total vertical lines. Adjust the number to match your PC image. The number of the total dots in one horizontal period. Adjust the number to match your PC image. Adjustment of the horizontal picture position. When the image is not cente[...]

43 COMPUTER MODE 1 630 1056 47 4 300 0 ITEM CLAMP DISPLA Y AREA HORIZ. SCALE FUNCTION Adjustment of the clamp level. When the image has a dark bar, try this adjustment. Expanding or compressing level for the vertical direction. Expanding or compressing level for the horizontal direction. PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 2 MAIN MENU DISPLAY 17. Another dialog [...]

OK ? Ye s No 630 1056 47 4 Stored 1 Stored 44 MAIN MENU DISPLAY PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY MODE FREE The Mode free function is provided to confirm or clear the parameter data produced by PC ADJUST. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select PC ADJUST and press the SELECT B[...]

45 COMPUTER MODE This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the image in desirable size. 1. Press MENU BUTTON and MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SCREEN and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box SCREEN ADJUST DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press POINT DOWN[...]

46 This projector has other functions settings: Blue back, Display, Ceiling, Rear, Split wipe, Power management, Remote control and Lamp age. See the next page menus figure and settings. TB TB LR LR O THER FUNCTION SETTING BLUE B A CK (On or Off) SPLIT WIPE (On or Off) REAR (On or Off) CEILING (On or Off) DISPLA Y (On or Off) PO WER MANA GEMENT (On[...]

47 SETTING DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear. 4. Move the arrow to an item you want to se[...]

48 MAIN MENU DISPLAY The Lamp age function is designed to reset the lamp replacement monitor timer. When replacing the lamp, reset the lamp replacement monitor timer by using this function. NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp is replaced. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will app[...]

49 The removable air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the projection lens and projection mirror. Should the air filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce the cooling fan's effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and reduce the life of the projector. To clean the air filter, follow the clea[...]

50 Follow these steps to replace the lamp assembly. 1. Turn off the projector and allow the projector to cool thoroughly. 2. Disconnect the AC cord from the projector. 3. Remove screw with a screwdriver and remove the lamp cover. 4. Remove 2 screws with a screwdriver and pull out the lamp assembly by grasping the handle. 5. Replace the lamp assembl[...]

Pr oblem: No power . Image is out of focus. T r y these Solutions: ● Plug the projector into an AC outlet. ● Turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch to ON. ● Press the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON. ● Be sure the READY INDICATOR light is ON. ● Wait approximate 2 minutes after the projector is turned OFF before turning the projector back on. NOTE: After p[...]

No sound. 52 Pr oblem: Check Ceiling feature. (See "OTHER FUNCTION SETTING" section on pages 46 ~ 47). Picture is L/R Rever sed. Check Ceiling/Rear feature. (See "OTHER FUNCTION SETTING" section on pages 46 ~ 47). Picture is T/B in ver ted. Check Display feature. (See "OTHER FUNCTION SETTING" section on pages 46 ~ 47).[...]

53 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Multi-media Projector APPENDIX 100 ~ 120V, 200 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz 3.6/1.8A (Max. Ampere) 41 ° F ~ 95 ° F ( 5 ° C ~ 35 ° C) 14 ° F ~ 140 ° F (-10 ° C ~ 60 ° C) Projector T ype Dimensions (W x H x D) Net W eight LCD P anel System Number of Pixels Color System Scanning Frequency Projection Ima g e Size (Diagonal) [...]

Printed in Japan Part No. 610 282 2021 (1AA6P1P2054-- MF6E) LIMITED W ARRANTY BOXLIGHT CORPORATION ("BOXLIGHT") warrants that each Boxlight MP-37t ("the Product") sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of BOXLIGHT. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or en[...]