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APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the matters below once again.

1. Make sure you have connected a projector to your computer or video equipment as described in the section

"CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR"  on pages 11 ~ 13.

2. Check cable connection.  Verify that all computer, video and power cord are properly connected.
3. Verify that all power is switched on.
4. If a projector still does not produce an image, re-start your computer.
5. If an image still does not appear, unplug a projector from your computer and check your computer monitor's display.  The

problem may be with your graphics controller rather than with a projector.  (When you reconnect a projector, be sure to
turn the computer and monitor off before you power up the projector.  Power the equipment back on in order of : Projector
and computer.)

6. If the problem still exists, check following chart.

No power.

Plug a projector into your AC outlet.

Make sure READY Indicator lights.

Wait 90 seconds after a projector is turned OFF when turning the projector back on.

NOTE : After pressing Power ON-OFF button to OFF, make sure a projector works as

follows:

1.  LAMP indicator lights bright and READY indicator turns off.
2. After 90 seconds, READY indicator lights green again and a projector may be

turned on by pressing Power ON-OFF button.

Check WARNING TEMP. indicator.  If the indicator flashes red, the projector cannot be

turned on.
(See "TURNING ON/OFF PROJECTOR" section on page 19.)

Check Projection Lamp.  (Refer to page 38.)

Image is out of
focus.

Adjust focus of a projector.

Make sure a projection screen is at least 5.3’ (1.6m) from the projector.

Check Projection Lens to see if it needs cleaning.

NOTE : Moving a projector from a cool temperature location to a warm temperature location

may result in moisture condensation on Projection Lens.  In such an event, leave a
projector OFF and wait until condensation disappears.

Picture is Left/Right
reversed.

Check Ceiling / Rear feature.  (See “SETTING” section on page 35.)

Problem:

Try these Solutions

Picture is
Top/Bottom
reversed.

Check Ceiling feature.  (See “SETTING” section on page 35.)

Some displays are
not seen during the
Operation.

Check Display feature.(See “SETTING” section on page 35.)

No image.

Check the connection between your computer or video equipment and a projector.

Check NO SHOW function.  (Refer to page 21.)

When turning a projector on, it takes about 30 seconds to display an image.

Check the system that you select is corresponding with your computer or video

equipment.

Make sure the temperature is not out of the Operating Temperature (5°C ~ 35°C).

No sound.

Check audio cable connection from audio input source.

Adjust the audio source.

Press VOLUME (+) button.

Press MUTE button.

Summary of Contents for XP-8t

Page 1: ...BOXLIGHT XP 8t USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...let If the problem still persists contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center TO THE OWNER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK...

Page 3: ...abinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector This projector should be operat...

Page 4: ...te radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will...

Page 5: ...EVEL ADJUSTMENT 28 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 29 SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 30 SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 31 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 32 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 32 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 33 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMEN...

Page 6: ...mputer output signals quickly There is no need for troublesome manual adjustment of frequency and other settings Keystone Correction Positioning height of a projector may result in distorted image bei...

Page 7: ...ernal temperature and automatically controls operating power of Cooling Fans FRONT This projector is equipped with Cooling Fans for protection from overheating Pay attention to the following to ensure...

Page 8: ...fety unplug AC Power Cord when an appliance is not used When this projector is connected to the outlet with AC Power Cord an appliance is in Stand by Mode and consumes a little electric power CONNECTI...

Page 9: ...ull FEET LOCK LATCHES on the both sides of a projector 1 ADJUSTABLE FEET FEET LOCK LATCHES 40 100 150 200 166 123 83 34 H1 H2 26 6 8 1m 20 0 6 1m 13 1 4 0m 5 3 1 6m Release FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock A...

Page 10: ...ROJECTOR CAUTION Carrying Bag supplied is intended for protection from dust and scratches on the surface of a cabinet and it is not designed to protect an appliance from external forces Do not transpo...

Page 11: ...VIDEO Y jack or connect the component video outputs to VIDEO Y Pb Cb and Pr Cr jacks Refer to P13 Connect the computer output to this jack Refer to P12 COMPUTER INPUT TERMINAL ANALOG This projector ha...

Page 12: ...rresponding with the terminal of your computer ADB port Cables used for connection Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector Control Cable for PS 2 Port Control Cable for ADB Port Audio Cab...

Page 13: ...en both Y Pb Cb Pr Cr jacks and S VIDEO jack are connected Y Pb Cb Pr Cr jacks has priority over S VIDEO jack S VIDEO Output Audio Input Cables used for connection Cable is not supplied with this proj...

Page 14: ...21 AUTO PC ADJ BUTTON Use to operate Auto PC Adjustment function P24 VOLUME BUTTONS Used to adjust volume P21 D ZOOM BUTTONS Used to select DIGITAL ZOOM mode and resize the image P29 KEYSTONE BUTTONS...

Page 15: ...battery may cause malfunction of Remote Control or improper battery s installation may cause explosion Be sure to install battery with correct polarity Do not expose a battery to moisture or heat Do n...

Page 16: ...mode P36 Becomes dim when the projector is turned on And bright when the projector is in stand by mode Turns to yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end P38 Flashes red when interna...

Page 17: ...each adjustment on ON SCREEN MENU 2 MOVING POINTER 3 SELECT ITEM Move the pointer see below or adjust the value of item by pressing POINT button s on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit Select the i...

Page 18: ...E ADJUST MENU Used to adjust picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Refer to P33 34 FOR VIDEO SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connecting to VIDEO input source...

Page 19: ...MP Indicator flashes red projector is automatically turned off Wait at least 5 minutes before turning on projector again When WARNING TEMP Indicator continues to flash follow procedures below 1 Press...

Page 20: ...s KEYSTONE button or POINT UP button to reduce the upper part of image and press KEYSTONE button or POINT DOWN button to reduce the lower part Reduce the upper width with KEY STONE button or POINT UP...

Page 21: ...s on the screen for a few seconds VOLUME or POINT RIGHT button to increase volume and VOLUME or POINT LEFT button for decreasing Mute Press MUTE button on Remote Control Unit to cut off sound To resto...

Page 22: ...ually Note Projector may display one of the following messages When projector cannot recognize connected signal as PC system provided in this projector Auto PC Adjustment function operates to adjust p...

Page 23: ...XGA 12 1024 x 768 XGA 13 1024 x 768 62 04 77 07 XGA 14 1024 x 768 61 00 75 70 XGA 15 1024 x 768 35 522 86 96 Interlace 46 90 58 20 XGA 8 1024 x 768 47 00 58 30 XGA 9 1024 x 768 58 03 72 00 SXGA 1 1152...

Page 24: ...Remote Control Unit Move a red frame pointer to AUTO PC Adj icon and press SELECT button PC ADJUST MENU Auto PC Adj PC ADJUST Menu icon Store adjustment parameters Adjustment parameters from Auto PC A...

Page 25: ...on 1 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button Adjustment dialog box will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button to adjust va...

Page 26: ...with 4 x 3 aspect ratio to fit the screen Full screen Reset Store Closes PC ADJUST MENU Quit Other icons operate as follows 3 To store adjustment parameters move a red frame pointer to Store icon and...

Page 27: ...nt improved in reproduction of halftones This adjustment is suitable for providing better image in brighter place Real User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P28 29 IMAGE 1 4 IMAGE SELECT...

Page 28: ...From 0 to 63 Press POINT LEFT button to adjust image darker and POINT RIGHT button to adjust brighter From 0 to 63 Contrast Brightness Press either POINT LEFT button or POINT RIGHT button to obtain b...

Page 29: ...s screen resolution is higher than 1280 X 1024 reset the resolution to the lower before connecting projector Digital zoom cannot be fully operated when the image resolution is higher than XGA 1024 x 7...

Page 30: ...IDEO Move a pointer to the source and press SELECT button Source Select Menu VIDEO INPUT MENU INPUT button Video Computer Move a pointer to the source that you want to select and then press SELECT but...

Page 31: ...ess SELECT button PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N Projector automatically detects incoming Video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance If projector cannot reproduce proper video im...

Page 32: ...l picture adjustment preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone Cinema User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P33 34 IMAGE 1 4 IMAGE SELECT Me...

Page 33: ...obtain better balance of contrast From 0 to 15 Gamma Press SELECT button at this icon to display other items IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon Press POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to adjust value Press POINT LEFT but...

Page 34: ...1080i is selected on AV SYSTEM Menu P31 Move the red frame to the function and press SELECT button SCREEN MENU SCREEN Menu icon Provides image at a wide screen ratio of 16 9 Wide Provides image at a n...

Page 35: ...NU is selectable from among English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Chinese Korean and Japanese Display This function decides whether to display On Screen Displays On shows all...

Page 36: ...Unit again Power management This function is used to reset Lamp Replace Counter When replacing Projection Lamp reset Lamp Replace Counter by using this function Refer to page 38 for operation Lamp cou...

Page 37: ...e Turn off the projector and disconnect AC power cord from the AC outlet Turn the projector upside down and remove two Air Filters Large and Small by pulling the latches upward 1 2 Removable Air Filte...

Page 38: ...can be ordered through Boxlight at 1 800 762 5757 or 360 779 7901 Model No of your projector BOXLIGHT XP 8t Replacement Lamp Type No POA LMP36 Service Parts No 610 293 8210 LAMP REPLACE COUNTER Be sur...

Page 39: ...hts green again and a projector may be turned on by pressing Power ON OFF button Check WARNING TEMP indicator If the indicator flashes red the projector cannot be turned on See TURNING ON OFF PROJECTO...

Page 40: ...and Remote Control Unit Make sure you are not too far from a projector when using Remote Control Unit Maximum operating range is 16 4 5m Make sure the code of Remote Control is set to conform to proj...

Page 41: ...Cr and Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 S Video Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp Video Input Jacks Mini Jack stereo x 1 Audio Input Jacks VGA HDB 15 Terminal x 1 Mini Jack stereo x 1 Mini DIN 8 pin x...

Page 42: ...2 4 3 6 7 8 No Connect Horiz sync Ground Vert sync Sense 1 Sense 0 Vert sync Reserved 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 Pin Configuration Terminal Mini DIN 8 PIN Connect control port PS 2 Serial or ADB port on you...

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Page 44: ...T CORPORATION shall have no further obligation under the foregoing limited warranty if the Product has been damaged due to abuse misuse neglect accident unusual physical or electrical stress unauthori...

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