BOXLIGHT FP-97t manual

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2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This Boxlight FP-97t 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. Intense light source. Do not stare directly into the projection[...]

PROJECTOR (FRONT) PROJECTOR (SIDE) WALL 50cm 50cm 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 FEA TURES AND DESIGN 5 INTRODUCTION 5 COMPATIBILITY 5 IMAGE RESOLUTION 5 AUTOMATIC MULTISCANNING SYSTEM 5 SCREEN MODE 5 MULTILANGUAGE 5 UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR 5 TRADEMARKS 5 INST ALLA TION 6-9 NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR 6 SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR 7 MOVING THE PROJECTOR 8 POWER REQUIREMENTS 9 CONNECTING THE PR[...]

5 FEA TURES AND DESIGN This Bo xlight FP -97t that combines powerful and sophisticated f eatures with easy-to-use, intuitiv e controls. Built-in multimedia f eatures include audio, a palette of 16.77 million colors and activ e matr ix liquid cr ystal displa y (LCD) technology . The projector is ideal f or high-perf or mance business , training and [...]

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 hot air exhaust. Be careful[...]

200" 154" 26.9' (8.2 m) 600" 462" 80.7' (24.6 m) 7 40" 77" 115" 154" 231" 308" 462" 600" 100" 150" 200" 300" 400" 760 mm 760 mm 100" SCREEN POSITIONING: R OOM LIGHT ● This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface. ●[...]

8 Use the carry handle when moving the projector. Replace the lens cover and rotate the adjustable feet fully clockwise. This projector is equipped with a cooling fan to protect it from overheating. Pay attention to the following to ensure proper ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction. ● Do not cover the vents with papers o[...]

9 Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC. The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. The projector is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your author[...]

10 SIDE OF THE PR OJECT OR (COMPUTER CONNECTIONS) COMPUTER INPUT-1 TERMINAL (ANALOG HDB 15-PIN) Used to connect a computer to the projector. COMPUTER INPUT-1 TERMINAL (DIGITAL MDR 20-PIN) Used to connect a computer to the projector. COMPUTER INPUT-2 JACKS (BNC TYPE x 5) Used to connect a computer to the projector. MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG HD[...]

11 VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO RL (MONO) A UDIO VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO RL (MONO) A UDIO VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO RL A UDIO VIDEO IN-1 VIDEO IN-2 MONIT OR OUT 14 17 20 15 18 19 21 22 16 SIDE OF THE PR OJECT OR (VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS) VIDEO INPUT JACKS-1 (BNC TYPE x 3) Used to connect a video source to the projector. S[...]

12 CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR –––––––– ADB –––––––– –––––––– –––––––– –––––––– –––––––– –––––––– GND –––––––– –––––––– –––––––– Serial Port ADB Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PS/2 Port T x D[...]

13 CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR These jacks will contain the audio information of the selected program source being viewed on the screen (Computer 1, Computer 2, Video 1 or Video 2). If you have selected program source Computer 2 the audio signal connected to the Computer 2 audio input jack will be available at the audio monitor output jacks. Use RCA [...]

14 USB 1 AUDIO 1 R ANALOG ANALOG RGB COMPUTER OUT COMPUTER IN-2 COMPUTER IN-1 RG B H V L (MONO) (MONO) CONTROL PORT 1 USB 2 R/C JACK SERIAL PORT AUDIO 2 AUDIO OUT RL RL CONTROL PORT 2 DIGIT AL COMPUTER OUTPUT (HDB15-PIN TYPE) COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) COMPUTER OUTPUT (BNC TYPE x 5) SERIAL PORT INPUT AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO CABL[...]

15 CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR USB 1 AUDIO 1 R ANALOG ANALOG RGB COMPUTER OUT COMPUTER IN-2 COMPUTER IN-1 RG B H V L (MONO) (MONO) CONTROL PORT 1 USB 2 R/C JACK SERIAL PORT AUDIO 2 AUDIO OUT RL RL CONTROL PORT 2 DIGIT AL COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) SERIAL PORT INPUT AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT [...]

16 USB 1 AUDIO 1 R ANALOG ANALOG RGB COMPUTER OUT COMPUTER IN-2 COMPUTER IN-1 RG B H V L (MONO) (MONO) CONTROL PORT 1 USB 2 R/C JACK SERIAL PORT AUDIO 2 AUDIO OUT RL RL CONTROL PORT 2 DIGIT AL SERIAL PORT OUTPUT COMPUTER COMPUTER OUTPUT (DB15-PIN TYPE) SERIAL PORT INPUT PS/2 PORT INPUT AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) VGA CABLE[...]

USB 1 AUDIO 1 R ANALOG ANALOG RGB COMPUTER OUT COMPUTER IN-2 COMPUTER IN-1 RG B H V L (MONO) (MONO) CONTROL PORT 1 USB 2 R/C JACK SERIAL PORT AUDIO 2 AUDIO OUT RL RL CONTROL PORT 2 DIGIT AL Before using with digital connection, install (Plug in) Graphic Accelerator PC card into card bus slot of the computer and set up the computer following instruc[...]

USB 1 A UDIO 1 R ANALOG ANALOG RGB COMPUTER OUT COMPUTER IN-2 COMPUTER IN-1 RG B H V L (MONO) (MONO) CONTROL PORT 1 USB 2 R/C JACK SERIAL PORT AUDIO 2 AUDIO OUT RL RL CONTROL PORT 2 DIGIT AL 123456 ON 18 CONNECTING THE PROJECT OR CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2 COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) COMPUTER OUTPUT (BNC TYPE x 5) BNC CABLE x 5 (NOT PROVI[...]

19 USB 1 AUDIO 1 R ANALOG ANALOG RGB COMPUTER OUT COMPUTER IN-2 COMPUTER IN-1 RG B H V L (MONO) (MONO) CONTROL PORT 1 USB 2 R/C JACK SERIAL PORT AUDIO 2 AUDIO OUT RL RL CONTROL PORT 2 DIGIT AL 123456 ON COMPUTER ADB PORT INPUT ADB PORT INPUT VGA/MAC ADAPTER (PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) MOUSE [...]

20 Connect to the video outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment. Connect video output from AV equipment to these jacks using the BNC cables. The video input can be connected 3 types of signals; “ COMPOSITE VIDEO", "Y/C SEPARATE VIDEO" and COMPONENT VIDEO {Y, Cb (B-Y), [...]

21 VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO RL (MONO) A UDIO VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO RL (MONO) A UDIO VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO RL (MONO) A UDIO VIDEO IN-1 VIDEO IN-2 MONIT OR OUT VIDEO EQUIPMENT Video Cassette Recorder DVD Player Video Disc Player Satellite TV Tuner MONITOR AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO INPUT SPEAKERS [...]

22 MENU MODE A UT O IMA GE NORMAL SELECT V OLUME ZOOM FOCUS LENS SHIFT ON-OFF 5 6 9 7 12 11 10 13 14 8 15 TOP CONTROLS FRONT INDICATORS FR ONT INDICA T ORS T OP CONTROLS READ Y LAMP LAMP REPLA CE W ARNING TEMP . 1 2 3 4 BEFORE OPERA TION CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS[...]

23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 projector is on. Ligh[...]

24 OPERA TION OF THE REMO TE CONTR OL BEFORE OPERA TION LASER POINTER button This remote control emits a laser beam light as the Laser Pointer from the Laser Light Window. When the LASER POINTER button is pressed, laser light goes on: when the button is released, light goes off. Laser light is emitted with the RED light indicating that the laser be[...]

25 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. (Video 1 or Video 2 Input) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projector on or off. VOLUME BUTTONS Used to adjust volume. ZOOM BUTTON Used to select power zoom lens adjustment. [...]

26 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. 3 Replace the compartment lid. N o t e : For correct polarity (+ and - terminal), be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the compartment. Point the[...]

WIRED REMOTE JACK When using the wired remote control, connect the remote cable to this jack. COMPUTER SELECT BUTTON Used to select computer mode. (Computer 1 or Computer 2 Input) VIDEO SELECT BUTTON Used to select video mode. (Video 1 or Video 2 Input) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Used to turn projector on or off. VOLUME BUTTONS Used to adjust volume. ZOOM[...]

28 60 ° R/C JACK SERIAL PORT OPEN OPEN Connect a remote control cable to R/C jacks located on the wireless/wired remote control unit and the side of the projector. 60 ° The remote control unit can be used as wireless or wired remote control. WIRED REMOTE CABLE 1 Remove the battery compartment lid. 2 Slide the batteries into the compartment. 3 Rep[...]

ADJUST ITEM 29 The projector has two types of operation: DIRECT OPERATION and MENU OPERATION. DIRECT OPERATION allows you to operate the projector by using one button without showing the MENU. In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector's settings. Follow the instruction for each control. DIRECT OPERA TION WIRE[...]

COLOR SYSTEM WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ADJUST ITEM MODE SELECT WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SOUND SOUND VOLUME TREBLE BASS BUILT-IN SP. SOUND MUTE WIRELESS/WIRED REMOTE CONTROL MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT MENU POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) SELECT (REAR CLICK) POINT (UP/DO[...]

31 BEFORE OPERA TION COMPUTER SYSTEM ADJUST ITEM WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL 3. COMPUTER MODE NOTES : 1. The MENU, once activated, will not disappear unless you choose MENU QUIT. 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[...]

32 Connect the projector to a source (Computer, VCR, Video Camera, Video Disc Player, etc.) using the appropriate terminals on the side of the projector (See "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR" section on pages 10-21). Connect the projector's AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch (located on the side of the projecto[...]

33 Press the MODE button on the projector or the COMPUTER and VIDEO button on the remote control unit to select Computer 1, Computer 2, Video 1 or Video 2 Input. The "Computer 1", "Computer 2", "Video 1" or "Video 2" display will appear on the screen for a few seconds. DIRECT OPERA TION B ASIC OPERA TION MODE[...]

Press the D. ZOOM button on the wireless remote control unit. The "D.zoom" and the magnifying-glass icon is displayed to indicate Digital zoom mode. Digital zoom mode can adjust the image size or pan the image. To expand the image size, press SELECT (REAR CLICK) button. The image is magnified by degrees (Expand function). To compress the [...]

MENU NORMAL SELECT SELECT BUTTON 35 MENU FREEZE/ NO SHOW NORMAL SELECT D.ZOOM In MENU OPERATION mode, you can adjust the projector. You can use the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. You can select a mode from MAIN MENU display among computer 1, computer 2, video 1, video 2. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY d[...]

36 SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY LANGUAGE SETTING DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY You can adjust the sound volume, treble, bass levels and Built-in Speaker., 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 th[...]

37 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 (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. A[...]

38 IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY 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 MAIN MENU DISPLAY Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to chan[...]

39 SCREEN ADJUST DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY This projector has the Wide function, which enables you to view a wider video image. 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 image. This feature enables you to enjoy watching pictures like cin[...]

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

41 COMPUTER MODE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (kHz) V-Freq. (Hz) 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 200 MHz of Dot Clock. COMP A TIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICA TIONS SXGA1 SXGA2 SXGA3 SXGA4 SXGA5 SXGA6 SX[...]

42 AUTO IMAGE SETTING DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY The Auto image function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync., Total dots and Screen position for most computers. NOTE : This auto image function will be skipped when the incoming signal is digital. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT [...]

43 COMPUTER MODE IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY TABLE OF PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT WHITE BALANCE (R/G/B) CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS 0 127 63 63 0 63 0 0 TOTAL DOTS FINE SYNC SHARPNESS 31 0 The number of the total dots in one horizontal period. Adjust the number to match your PC image. Adjust the picture as necessary to eliminate flicker from the display. LIGHTER DEE[...]

44 POSITION 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 POSITION and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear. 4. Move the[...]

45 MAIN MENU DISPLAY This projector can automatically detect most display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers adopt 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 image. And a flickering pict[...]

OK ? Ye s No 630 1056 47 4 1 46 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[...]

47 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 48 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 ([...]

49 COMPUTER MODE This projector can adjust the image size and pan the image with PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT. 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 (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SCREEN ADJUST DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press POINT DOWN BUTTON[...]

This Projector is designed for connecting with USB Port of the computer or peripheral equipment that is to be standard. When this function is in the " " (Mouse) position, you control the pointer of the computer used the projector's wireless remote control unit. When this function is in the " " (Control) position, you contro[...]

51 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 (REAR CLICK) 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 y[...]

52 MAIN MENU DISPLAY SETTING 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 dia[...]

53 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[...]

54 APPENDIX 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 2 screws 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 [...]

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 90 seconds after the projector is turned OFF before turning the projector back on. NOTE: After pressing the[...]

No sound. 56 Pr oblem: Check Reverse L/R feature. (See "OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS" section on pages 50 ~ 51). Picture is L/R Rever sed. Check Reverse T/B feature. (See "OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS" section on pages 50 ~ 51). Picture is T/B in ver ted. Check Display feature. (See "OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS" section on pages 50 [...]

57 APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 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 ge Size (Diagonal) Horizontal Resolution Projection Lens Motorized Lens Shift Thro w Distance Projection Lamp A V Input Jacks Computer A udio Input Jack Video Monitor Output Jack [...]

Printed in Japan Part No. 610 282 5510 (1AA6P1P2139-- M6VEA) LIMITED W ARRANTY BOXLIGHT CORPORATION ("BOXLIGHT") warrants that each Boxlight FP-97t ("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 e[...]