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1. Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 35 for details en This function is only available when User or User 2 is selected Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 35 for details cr This function is only available when User or User 2 is selected en This function is only available when a Video or S Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC or PAL Tint Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 35 for details cr This function is only available when User or User 2 is selected cr This function is only available when a Video or S Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC or PAL Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 35 for details cr This function is only available when User I or User 2 is selected 52 Operation FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ee Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation Brilliant See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 35 for details N Color cr This function is only available when User 1 2 is selected K 0 Color See Selecting a Color Temperature on page 35 for details S Temperatu re cr This function is only available when User 1 2 is selected a 3D Color
2. Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 3000 m 10000 feet Om 0 feet 14 15 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector SI If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp Important safety instructions 5 6 Safety Instructions Continued 16 Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the Projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector 17 Do not step on the projector or place
3. Press W to highlight Timer position and set the timer position by pressing lt P gt Top Left gt Bottom Left gt Top Right gt Bottom Right 5 Press W to highlight Timer counting direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing A IK Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decrease from the preset time to 0 6 Press W to highlight Sound reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing lt P gt If you select On a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down up and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up 7 To activate the presentation timer press W and press to select On and press MODE ENTER 8 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen The timer starts counting at the time the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Operation Press MODE ENTER A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen How to use the Timer On key Timer On is a multi functional key s Ifthe presentation timer is off pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide f 2 o
4. MX813ST Digital Projector User Manual din 4006 0000 0000000 C 2 Ze Ze ei 4 A 4 Table of contents Important safety instructions ecccceceee 3 INCroduction cc00 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior view 9 Controls and functions c cece 10 Positioning your projector cccccceeeee 14 Choosing a Jocatdon 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image Connection 18 Connecting a computer or monitor 19 Connecting Video source devices 2 Operation eessen 25 Starting up the projector ee 25 Adjusting the projected image 26 Using the menus 28 Securing the projector eee 29 Switching input signal ee H Magnifying and searching for details 32 Selecting the aspect ratio 32 Optimizing the image Creating your own startup screen 37 Setting the presentation timer 38 Remote paging operations 39 Hiding the image 39 Freezing the image 40 Operating in a high altitude ENV FONMENT EE A0 2 Table of contents Adjusting the sound EE 40 Personalizing the projector menu display Al Controlling the projector through a LAN ervlronment EE 42 Shutting down the projector 46 Direct power off 46 Menu operation En 47 Maintenance 59 Care of the projector esses 59 Lamp information Troubleshooting 66 S
5. Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER IN I and MONITOR OUT jacks are correctly connected to devices See Connecting a monitor on page 20 for how to make the connection Audio Pass Through The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the cor responding jacks are correctly connected to devices Press d gt to choose the source that you wish to use When you select Computer or Computer 2 audio signal can only be fed into the AUDIO IN or AUDIO IN 2 jack When you select Video S Video audio signal can only be fed into the AUDIO IN L R jacks There is no need to connect the audio cable when HDM is selected since the HDMI cable carries audio signal Network Selecting On enables the function and the projector can be moni tored or controlled over a network when it is in standby mode en Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption cr The Monitor Out only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the COMPUTER IN I jack Network Settings Wired LAN See Controlling the projector through a LAN environment on page 42 for details AMX Device Discovery Selecting On enables the function When AMX Device Discovery is On the projector can be detected by AMX controller Mac Address Displays the mac adress of this projector Reset All Settings Returns all settings to th
6. Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu Press lt 4 gt to select User I to User 2 Press W to highlight Reference Mode This function is only available when User I or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode co P sub menu item 5 Press lt q gt to select a picture mode that is closest to your need Press W to select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt gt See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press MODE ENTER to store the settings The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Operation Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY gt Wall Color menu and press lt P gt to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface There are several precalibrated colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User I or User 2 mode is selected Based on your needs you can make
7. whether to activate the timer or not by Page Timer following the on screen instruction s Ifthe timer is already on pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to restart continue or turn off the timer by following the on screen instruction Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing Page Up Down on the remote control If remote paging function doesn t work check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version Hiding the image Press the ECO BLANK button from projector or remote control to turn off the image for a period of f time with up to 70 lamp power saving Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image The word ECO BLANK appears at the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input con nected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen The length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments A e Do not block th
8. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Positioning your projector 17 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to I Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted C7 inthe connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores e For detailed connection methods see pages 19 24 H N li ar ann O o COSE 4 t f Get Py Y I t F uu LI 0 ee Ge USB cable 5 Audio cable 2 HDMI cable 6 S Video cable 3 VGA cable 7 Video cable 4 VGA to DVI A cable 8 Component Video to VGA DSub adapter cable 18 Connection Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector can connect to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer using VGA 2 Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket of the computer Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER IN I or COMPUTER IN 2 signal input jack on the projector
9. adjustments tothese functions by highlighting them and pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Adjusting Brightness The higher the value the brighter the image And the lower the setting the darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this ng _ m to set the peak white level after you have previously DEE a adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected Bis input and viewing environment mo 0 O o Adjusting Color Lower setting produces less saturated colors If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that qualit
10. any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury 18 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced 19 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation A Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed Important safety instructions Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use The projector offers the following features HDMI LAN control function 3D Ready supported Variable audio output Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Selectable password protected function 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display High brightness projection lamp Multi langua
11. menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 28 for details Smart Eco Displays the lamp mode selection bar Normal Economic Smart Eco Normal This is the default setting 100 Brightness Economic 70 lamp power consumption Smart Eco Lamp power consumption will be changed from 30 to 70 according to the content brightness level Introduction Eco Blank Press the Eco Blank button to turn off the image and sound for a period of time with up to 70 lamp power saving Press again to restore the image and sound See Hiding the image on page 39 for details Digital Zoom keys Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size See Magnifying and searching for details on page 32 for details Volume Adjusts the projector s sound level See Adjusting the sound on page 40 for details Page Up Down Page up down arrows when connected through USB to a PC See Remote paging operations on page 39 for details Keystone Arrow keys w A Up a Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 27 for details Auto Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 26 for details Mode Enter Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 34 for details Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See
12. 4 3 ratio which is the default for this projector and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 or 16 10 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is Press Menu Exit and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Aspect Ratio Press lt P gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Operation About the aspect ratio Cz In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio Real The image is projected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the pro
13. 500 WXGA_75 71 554 84 880 122 500 WXGA_85 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA_75 91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA_85 1280 x 960 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_ 60 85 938 85 002 148 500 1280 x 960_85 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 500 WXGA 60 1400 x 1050 65 317 59 978 121 750 SXGA _60 1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MACI3 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MACT6 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MACT9 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 680 75 060 100 000 MAC21 640 x 480 61 910 IT9 518 52 500 VGA 20 800 x 600 77 425 119 854 83 000 SVGA_120 1024 x 768 97 551 119 989 115 5 XGA_T20 1280 x 720 89 520 120 000 148 960 WXGA_T20 CF Supported timing for 3D function Specifications 71 Supported timing for HDMI input Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 i 720 x 400_70 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 677 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 800 49 702 59 810 8
14. Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon Main menu wall Color Highlight Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone m Position m Phase St ti Status Sub menu u 22 ee Press Sync Inver MENU Teaching Template EXIT to the previous Current input signal 7 no signal MENU Exit page or to exit The following example describes how to set the OSD language l Press MENU EXIT on the projectoror 3 Press W to highlight remote control to turn the OSD menu Language and press lt P gt to select a preferred language No signal Lat Exit 2 Use lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM 4 Press MENU EXIT twice on SETUP Basic menu the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu No Signal eat Exit 28 Operation Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft Otherwise purchase a lock such as the Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector See item 21 on page 9 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key s and the lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help preve
15. Color Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 35 for details Aspect Ratio There are several options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 32 for details Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 27 for details Position Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum ce This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion cr This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the image ce This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 32 for details 50 Operation FUNCTION DESCRIPTION nuswW AV1dSId 1 3D Sync This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images You need to wear a pair of 3D glasse
16. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Maintenance Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode Go to http lamp beng com for a replacement lamp hot See Indicators on page 65 for details A The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp instructions to prepare and replace the lamp CT The warning messages below are for reference only Please follow the actual on screen Status Message Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected see Getting to know the lamp hour on page 60 you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Notice Order Replacement Lamp Jer a new lamp at lamp beng com It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this stage The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is a normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the br
17. Off On Audio Settings Volume Power on off Ring Off On Tone Lamp Mode Normal Economic Smart Eco Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer Reset Cancel Equivalent lamp hour Change password Security Settings Change Security Settings Power on Lock Splash Screen Lock 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 paud Rate 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off 5 l Closed Caption Off On SYSTEM Closed Caption Enable SETUP Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Advanced Standby Settings Monitor Out On Off Audio Off Computer1 Computer2 Video S PassThrough video HDMI Network On Off Wired LAN Status DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Network Settings Default Gateway DNS Server Apply Bux eve ont Mac Address Reset All Settings Reset Cancel Source 6 Picture Mode INFORMA Current System Status TION Resolution e Color System e Equivalent Lamp Hour Firmware Version Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Operation 49 Description of each menu Cc The default values listed in this manual especially on pages 50 58 are for reference only They may vary between the projectors due to the continuous improvement to the products FUNCTION DESCRIPTION nuaw Aide Wall
18. See 3D Color Management on page 36 for details 3 Management ce This function is only available when User 1 2 is selected gt E Saves the settings made for User I or User 2 mode Save Settings This function is only available when User 1 2 is selected Eg 5 nusu w Quick Auto W Search O See Switching input signal on page 31 for details C Color Space m Conversion See Changing Color Space on page 31 for details Operation 53 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Presentation Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain Ti time frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 38 for Imer details Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Language Using the menus on page 28 for details Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with Positi one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 14 for osition details Menu display time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu Menu position Settings Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position A um Reminder Message a A Sets whether to display the reminder message Direct Power On 3 z Selecting On enables the function See Starting up the projector on a page 25 for details c a Auto Power Off y Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input
19. cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction e Do not over tighten the screws 8 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 9 Replace the lamp cover by sliding it into place 10 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover A e Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction e Do not over tighten the screw Il Restart the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 12 After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings Resat lomp timer menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Press W to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE ENTER A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 A Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Notice cancel 64 Maintenance Indicators Light Status amp Description POWER TEMP LAMP Power events Orange Off Off Stand by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or Orange 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the i Off Off Flashing power is t
20. distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location e The dimensions supplied are offered as a guide only and may differ depending on several factors relating to any specific installation The dimensions are based on the projector being configured with zero keystone correction e The dimensions assume that the wall mount arm is positioned 90 from the bottom case of projector and screen surface Specifications Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 720 x 400_70 640 x 480 37 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 677 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1024 x 576 35 820 60 0 46 996 Netbook _ 1024 x 600 375 60 0 45 000 Netbook_2 1024 x 600 41 467 64 995 51 419 Netbook_3 1280 x 800 49 702 59 810 83 500 WXGA_60 62 795 74 934 106
21. floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside TT o o down from the ceiling behind the screen Ss Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ 5 Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 14 Positioning your projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting if available and the video format each factors in the projected image size The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the horizontal center of the screen This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled surfaces If the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle You can see from the diagram on page 7 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected ima
22. higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Adjusting the sound 40 The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker s Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connection on page 18 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and select On Operation Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press Volumen Volume on the remote control or Repeat steps l 2 above 2 Highlight VOLUME and select a desired sound level Turning off the Power on off ring tone To turn off the ring tone Repeat steps l 2 in Muting the sound section 2 Highlight Power on off Ring Tone and select Off CS The only way to change Power on of
23. is 3 0 m 3000 mm the closest match in the Distance from screen mm column is 3090 mm Looking across this row shows that a 250 inch screen is required If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 27 on page for details Positioning your projector Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 68 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset sereenisize Vertical offset Diagonal WwW H Distance from screen mm mm Inch mm mm mmm 40 1020 810 610 500 39 60 1520 1220 910 740 85 80 2030 1630 1220 990 131 100 2540 2030 1520 1240 177 150 3810 3050 2290 1860 291 200 5080 4060 3050 2480 405 250 6350 5080 3810 3090 520 300 7620 6100 4570 3710 634 CT There is 3 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics
24. password e If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays e If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password Enter a new password IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 6 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Password Changed Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Power on Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system Select Off by pressing gt The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password Operation e If the password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off shown in the row of Power on Lock You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector e If the password is incorrect the password error message displa
25. recommended by the battery manufacturer e Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer s instructions e Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion e Ifthe battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction 13 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations Li Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common So way to position the projector for quick setup and Sy A portability 2 Front Ceiling U Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from ra your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed near the
26. signal is a detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 60 for details Eco Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once Operation elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image P g on page 39 for details Settings Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours Quick Cooling Selecting On enables the function and the projector cooling time will be shortened to a few seconds cr If you attempt to restart the projector right after the quick cooling process it may not be turned on successfully and will rerun its cooling fans When Quick Cooling is on Instant Restart is not available en id 54 Operation FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Instant Restart When Instant Restart is on users can restart projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning off projector en Instant Restart is off users need to wait lamp to cool down ce When I Ri is off d it lamp Id o ti to restart the projector peration Settings cr When Instant Restart is on Quick Cooling is not available gt Signal Power On Ka Selecting On enables the projector power to be turned on a a automatically when VGA signal is detected Selecting Off enables the D projector power to be turned on manually by keypad or remote a m S 7 Z Panel Key Disables or enables all panel key functions except Power on the 3 v Lock pro
27. the Video source device Connect the other end of the S Video Video cable to the S VIDEO VIDEO jack on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector speaker s in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device and the other end to the AUDIO L R jack of the projector If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly 24 Connection Operation Starting up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied Please use the original accessories e g power cable only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire If Direct power on function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings
28. the directional arrows A V 4 gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press Digital Zoom When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar displays Repeat steps 2 4 in the section of Using the remote control above Or if you are using the projector control panel continue to the following steps Press A on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows A V ad gt to navigate the picture Use the directional arrows A V a gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out functionality and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press W repeatedly until it is restored to the original size CF The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and computers are in
29. to control the projector 42 Operation I Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter For example http 10 60 7 3 s Internet Explore le A 0 60 7 31 Bencvinter html Die L t yew Fevomes Tools ue The Crestron remote network operation page opens The Crestron page is only available when you are on a Wired LAN network It also allows you to control the projector remotely The Crestron supports RoomView version 6 2 2 9 SourceList i These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control CS The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menu exit and save menu settings ii To switch input source click on your desired signal Operation 43 44 The tools page allows you to manage the projector configure the LAN control settings and secure access of remote network operation on this projector ProjectorName Location GO Port 41794 Name Send IpAddross SubnetMask DefauitGatewsy ONSServer Hostname Projector Bend BENQ Projector Less 192 168 0100 255 255 255 0 192 160 0 254 192 160 0 1 UserPass J Passwordenabied iv J AdminPasswordEnable AgminBassword onfirmadmanPas Send i You can name the projector keep track of its location and the person in charge of it ii You can adjust the Wired LAN settings iii Once set access to the remote network operation on this projector has
30. to yellow and red close to magenta SC 5 Press W to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt p gt Every adjustment made will reflect to Bee the image immediately Operation C7 7 8 9 For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic Press W to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo Black or Blue screen you can make your own startup screen that is an image projected from your computer or video source Project the image you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt MyScreen menu press MODE ENTER A confirmation message displays Press MODE ENTER again The message Screen Ca
31. 3 500 WXGA_60 62 795 74 934 106 500 WXGA_75 71 554 84 880 122 500 WXGA_85 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA_75 91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA_85 1280 x 960 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_60 85 938 85 002 148 500 1280 x 960_85 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 500 WXGA _60 1400 x 1050 65 317 59 978 121 750 SXGA _60 1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MACT3 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MACT6 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MACT9 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 680 75 060 100 000 MACH VIDEO 31 47 60 27 480p HDCP 37 25 50 27 576p 45 00 60 74 25 720p_60 37 50 50 74 25 720_50 33 75 60 74 25 1080i_60 28 13 50 74 25 1080i_50 67 5 60 148 5 1080p 56 25 50 148 5 1080p C Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz or 1080i 1125i 50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration 72 Specifications Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Signal Format Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Hz kHz 480i 525i 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 3147 59 94 5761 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 TOBOI TT25i 0Hz 33 75 60 00 TOBOi TT25i 50Hz 78 13 50 00 080p 60Hz 67 5 60 00 T080p 50Hz 56 25 50 00 Cz Displaying a 1080i 60Hz or 1080i 50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs
32. 47 Presentation Timer Timer period 1 240 minutes Timer display Always Last 1 Min Last 2 Min Last 3 Min Never Timer position Top Left Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Right Timer counting Count Down Count Up direction Sound reminder On Off On Off Yes No Language English Frangais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Pycckn SBS PC fai EE ET O1 Svenska Nederlands Tuirkge e tina Portugu s Ins Polski Magyar Bunrapceku Hrvatski Rom n Suomi Norsk Dansk indonesian EAAnviK Aan a Fer Projector Position Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling 4 S K 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec a Menu display time 30 sec POTEM Center Top Left Top Right A S enter Top Left Top Rig SETUP Menu Settings Menu position Bottom Right Bottom Left Basic Reminder On Off Message Direct Power On On Off Auto Power Off Disable S min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Eco Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min m es 25 min 30 min Peratlon Settings Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr Sleep Timer 12 hr Quick Cooling On Off Instant Restart On Off Signal Power On On Off Panel Key Lock On Off Yes No Background Color BenQ Black Blue Purple Splash Screen BenQ Black Blue MyScreen MyScreen Capture Yes No Remote Receiver Front Rear Front Rear 48 Operation High Altitude Mode On Off Yes No Mute
33. 60 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Security Settings Change password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one Change Security Settings Power on Lock See Securing the projector on page 29 for details Splash Screen Lock When Splash screen lock is activated My Screen cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time when you attempt to capture screen Baud Rate Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable This function is intended for qualified service personnel 56 Operation FUNCTION DESCRIPTION nus pesurApy ANL3S WALSAS S Test Pattern Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions e Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usually marked as CC in TV listings Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CCI CC2 CC3 or CC4 CCI displays captions in the primary language in your area Standby Settings
34. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker s in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the computer and the other end to the AUDIO IN I or AUDIO IN 2 jack of the projector When you connect audio output signal from a computer please balance out the volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer using HDMI l 2 Cc Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI jack of the computer Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI jack on the projector Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Transmission speed and image quality will vary according
35. Using the menus on page 28 for details Source Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 31 for details 14 Timer On 15 Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting See Setting the presentation timer on page 38 for details Timer Setup Enters presentation timer setting directly See Setting the presentation timer on page 38 for details Infra Red IR remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 15 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam e Operating the projector from the front Operating the projector from the rear Replacing the remote control battery F Please follow the illustrated instructions Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder A l Pull out the battery holder 2 Insert the new battery in the holder Note the positive polarity should face outward 3 Push the holder into the remote control e Avoid excessive heat and humidity e There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Replace only with the same or equivalent type
36. Video mode Horizontal Vertical Color sub carrier Frequency kHz Frequency Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSCA 43 15 73 60 4 43 GGF Supported timing for 3D function Specifications 73 Warranty and Copyright information 74 Patents This BenQ projector is covered by the following patents U S patents 6 837 608 7 275 834 7 181 318 TW patents 202690 205470 1228635 1259932 China Patents 4 8 nl Fl ZLO1 143 168 7 ZLO3119907 0 ZL2005 1005 1609 2 Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 35 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you spec
37. been password protected iv Once set access to the tools page has been password protected CF After making the adjustments press the Send button and the data will be saved in the projector v Press exit to go back to the Crestron remote network operation page Operation The info page displays the information and status of this projector i Press exit to go back to the Crestron remote network operation page Operation 45 Shutting down the projector A To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process 3 cm Press on the projector A confirmation message displays prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear If you use the remote control press to shut down the projector Press CO on the projector a second time The POWER indicator light flashes orange the projection lamp shuts down and the fans will continue to run to cool down the projector Once the cooling process finishes the POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the power putlet if the projector will not be used in an extended period of time If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicato
38. d FX 77 Image Diagonal inches 64 77 64 78 78 63 77 Image Height mm 975 1173 975 1189 1181 960 1173 Image Width mm 1300 1565 1300 1585 1575 12800 1565 Distance from floor to bottom of image mm 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 Distance from screen surface to projector front case mm 790 950 790 970 970 780 950 Distance from top case to the top of image mm 94 124 94 126 126 92 124 Distance from top of wall mount to ceiling mm 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Minimum Ceiling Height mm 2347 2575 2347 2593 2585 2330 2575 Specifications 69 70 Minimum Ceiling Height mm f H b 60 268 16 c c Ceiling 4 sell D 60 bes 268 16 LE 4 I e b A Ibs Ach 1 Lg 10 12 H ON H l Projection 1 j area Wall plate BE E KEE Y 1 A Leg t w Distance from floor f to bottom of image Floor CF The dimensions are based on the BenQ wall mount P N 5J J4R 10 001 e There is 3 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and
39. dby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 25 for details Lights up or flashes when the projector is details ng D 9 AUTO under operation See Indicators on page 65 for detail Automatically determines the best 2 MENU EXIT picture timings for the displayed image See Fine tuning the image clarity on page 27 for details 10 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 31 for details Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings 3 Volume Arrow keys 16 4 Left gt Right Adjusts the sound level When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 and 6 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 28 for details 4 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 34 for details 5 ECO BLANK Press the Eco Blank button to turn off the image for a period of time with up to 70 lamp power saving Press again to restore the image and sound See Hiding the image on page 39 for details IO Introduction AP Mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling or wall we strongl
40. e audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device and the other end to the AUDIO IN I or AUDIO IN 2 jack of the projector 4 Ifyou wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected 7 If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection 23 Connecting an S Video composite source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video composite output jack available To l Eg If it has both jacks use the S Video output jack for connection as the S Video terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal If it has either of the output jack you can also continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device connect the projector to an S Video Video source device Take an S Video Video cable and connect one end to the S Video Video output jack of
41. e correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The battery is out of power Replace the battery with new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 8 meters 26 feet of the projector The password is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 35 for details 66 Troubleshooting Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice Optical VIDEO Resolution RCA jack x 1024 x 768 XGA SD HDTV signal input Display system Analog Component RCA jack x 3 I CHIP DMD through RGB input Lens F Number Digital HDMI V1 3 x F 2 89 Audio signal input f 7 78 mm Audio in Lamp PC audio jack x 2 230 W lamp RCA audio jack L R x 2 Electrical Environmental Requirements Power sup
42. e factory preset values CF The following settings will still remain Position Phase H Size User I User 2 Projector Position Color Space Conversion High Altitude Mode Security Settings Baud Rate and Network Settings Operation 57 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION nuaw NOLLVWYOHNI 9 Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Shows firmware version 58 Operation Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber
43. e projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated e No matter Blank Timer is activated or not you can press any key except the Page Up Down key on the projector or remote control to restore the picture Operation 39 Freezing the image Press WK on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the screen To release the function press any key except the Page Up Down key on the projector or remote control Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on screen Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and ambient temperature is between 0 C 35 C Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0 C and 35 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode l Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight High Altitude Mode and press to select On A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a
44. er end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the projector C Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly e In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV See Changing Color Space on page 31 for details 22 Connection Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks available e If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device Take a Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the jacks green to green blue to blue and red to red 2 Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the COMPUTER IN I or COMPUTER IN 2 jack on the projector 3 If you wish to make use of the projector speaker s in your presentations take a suitabl
45. er of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above and offset by the value determined in step 3 above For example if you are using this projector and a 150 inch screen the average projection distance is 1860 mm and with a vertical offset of 291 mm How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 2 Refer to the table on page 7 and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Distance from screen mm Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 3 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding Screen size listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that Projection distance 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical offset mm value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if you are using this projector and your measured projection distance
46. er side 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 External control panel See Projector on page 10 for details Lamp cover Focus ring Projection lens Lens cover Top IR remote sensor Vent heated air exhaust Speaker Front IR remote sensor Quick release button USB B type jack HDMI input jack S Video input jack RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack RS 232 control port Audio input jack Audio output jack Audio L R input jack RJ45 LAN input jack Rear adjuster foot Kensington anti theft lock slot Ceiling mount holes RGB signal output jack Video input jack AC power cord inlet Introduction 9 Controls and functions Projector PSS _ 7 6 Keystone Arrow keys w AUp a e Vv Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Eh Correcting keystone on page 27 for details Ree Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 28 for details 7 TEMP indicator light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 65 for details 1 Power POWER indicator light P LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 65 for r Toggles the projector between stan
47. escribed below Terminal Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality name HDMI Connecting an HDMI HDMI source device Best on page 22 COMPUTER Connecting a Component Video Somponent vieo Better P OCA source device on page 23 S VIDEO Connecting an S S Video Video composite Good source device on page 24 Video Normal Connection 21 Connecting an HDMI source device The projector provides an HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI source device like a DVD player a DTV tuner a display or a notebook computer HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players and displays over a single cable It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output jacks available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an HDMI source device Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI source device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details 2 Connect the oth
48. f ring tone is setting On or Off here Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on off ring tone Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display OSD menus can be set according to your preferences The following settings do not affect the projection settings operation or performance e Menu display time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Use lt P gt to select a suitable time frame Menu position in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt to select a preferred position e Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar language for the OSD menus Use lt gt to select your language e Reminder Message in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets whether to display reminder messages on screen Use lt gt to select your desired setting Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use lt P gt to select a screen Operation 4l Controlling the projector through a LAN environment Network Settings allow you to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network Confi
49. ge If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are proportional to the projection distance BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset Positioning your projector 15 16 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size Select your screen size 2 Refer to the table on page 7 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen size Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Distance from screen mm This is the projection distance 3 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical offset mm value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 4 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal cent
50. ge On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr Less than W power consumption in standby mode Short throw lens to create larger images with less distance between the projector and the screen The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input signal contrast brightness settings and is proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 7 8 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories CT The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Power cord VGA cable Ki 3 Ra Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Pull the tab before using the remote control Er Remote control with battery Optional accessories l Spare lamp kit 5 Wall mount kit 2 Ceiling mount kit 6 Dust filter 3 Soft carry case 4 RS232 cable Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Rear low
51. guring the Wired LAN Settings Internet IR Router If you are ina DHCP environment l Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port 2 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 3 Press W to highlight Network Settings and press MODE ENTER The Network Settings page displays Press W to highlight Wired LAN and press MODE ENTER Press Y to highlight DHCP and press to select On Press W to highlight Apply and press MODE ENTER Re enter the Wired LAN page The IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Server settings will be displayed Note down the IP address eo A EF If the IP Address still does not display contact your ITS administrator If you are in a non DHCP environment Repeat steps l 4 above 2 Press W to highlight DHCP and press to select Off 3 Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Server settings 4 Press W to select the item you want to modify and enter the value 5 Press W to highlight Apply and pres MODE ENTER Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser Once you have configured the LAN settings you can find the IP address for the projector in the bottom of the network screen You can use any computer that is on the same local area network
52. hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled Loosen the screw on the lamp cover Maintenance 3 6 Remove the lamp cover by a sliding the cover toward the side of the projector and b lifting it off Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries Loosen the screws that secure the lamp Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Maintenance 63 7 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp A e Loose screw may
53. he OSD menu press MENU EXIT If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the Password Error password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD follows You can retry by Please entering another six digit password or if you did not Operation 29 30 record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 30 for details If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold AUTO on the projector or WEE remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen Write down the number and turn off your projector Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector 123456123456 erw Exit Changing the password DA 2 3 4 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change password menu Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays Enter the old
54. ific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2011 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Warranty and Copyright information
55. ightness level has significantly diminished Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Replace Lamp soon ew lamp at lamp beng com Replace Lamp Now XX Hours je time exceeded new lamp at lamp beng com The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Out of Lamp Usage Time CF XXXX shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models Maintenance 6l 62 Rep we lacing the lamp Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in accordance with local disposal laws See www lamprecycle org If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local
56. jector after making these adjustments 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration 16 10 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 10 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 10 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them with out aspect alteration ie O O 16 10 picture ee O O 16 9 picture BEN O Q 4 3 picture ie O O 16 9 picture e O O 4 3 picture m V Y o o o og gt iS O 16 9 picture Een O O 16 10 picture gt gt ay 2 O O A el Fee O O Ke O oO EE we EE ER ETN S TE Operation 33 Optimizing the image 34 Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type To select an operation mode that suits your need yo
57. jector and keys on the remote control s m E j C Background Allows you to select which background color will display when no Y Colo signal is input into the projector Four options are available BenQ ee r logo Black Blue or Purple Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Four options are available BenQ logo MyScreen Black or Blue Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen See Creating your own startup screen on page 37 for details MyScreen cS In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails change your target picture Remote Sets which IR remote sensor of the projector will receive the signal 8 from the remote control Receiver Operation 55 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION nusw PSSUEAPY dNLIS WALSAS S High Altitude Mode A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 40 for details Audio Settings Allows you to enter the audio setting menu See Adjusting the sound on page 40 for details Mute Sets the mute function Volume Adjusts the audio volume level Power on off Ring Tone Sets the power on off ring tone Lamp Settings Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 60 for details Reset lamp timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 64 for details Equivalent lamp hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page
58. menu the projector will turn on automatically after the power cord has been connected and power has been applied See Direct Power On on page 48 for details Remove the lens cap If it is closed it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp Press Power on the projector or ON on the remote control to start the projector The POWER indicator light flashes and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 10 20 seconds In the later stage of start up a startup logo is projected If necessary Use the focus ring focus slide lever to adjust the image clearness Ifthe projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 4 If the projector is activated for the first time select your OSD language following the on guage screen instructions As If you are prompted for a password press the esos Roming arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Ee Utilizing the password function on page 29 Ee Dansk for details Espafiol e tina Bbnrapckn Switch all of the connected equipment on Pycckn Portugu s suomi The projector will start to search for input G lng Indonesia signals The current input signal being scanned ET Polski ExAnv rd displays in the screen If the projector doesn t Magyar feed detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue dis
59. mp Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 3 You will see the Equivalent lamp hour information displaying on the menu 4 To leave the menu press MENU EXIT You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Lamp Mode Description Normal Mode This is the default setting 100 Brightness Economic Mode 70 lamp power consumption Smart Eco Mode Lamp power consumption will be changed from 30 to 70 according to the content brightness level Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press lt P gt Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt P gt The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments
60. n the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality e This function is only available when PC signal analog RGB is selected 26 Operation Fine tuning the image clarity Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps e Using the remote control Press W AR on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press A to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press Wy to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image e Using the OSD menu l Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER The Keystone correction page displays 3 Press A to correct keystoning at the top Press V Press w A of the image or press Wy to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Operation 27 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings
61. nt unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu N WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password CT Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays Highlight Power on Lock and select On by pressing lt gt As pictured to the right the four arrow keys INPUT NEW PASSWORD A gt V lt respectively represent 4 digits k k I 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password ces Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 To leave t
62. or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material A Never rub the lens with abrasive materials Cleaning the projector case To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 67 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent Maintenance 59 Lamp information 60 Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer C See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode To obtain the lamp hour information l Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight La
63. pecifications 67 Dimensions en Ceiling mount installation Wall mount installation Timing chart Warranty and Copyright information 74 Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions Please read this manual before 4 Always open the lens shutter or you operate your projector Save remove the lens cap when the it for future reference projector lamp is on 5 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS 2 Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes 3 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 6 Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Im
64. playing until an input signal is Enter Confirm Exit found Operation 25 You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 31 for details Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with quick release adjuster foot and rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector l Press the quick release button and lift the front of the projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the quick release button to lock the foot in position 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 27 for details fy Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes e Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO o
65. ply Operating temperature AC100 240V 3 20 A 0 C 40 C at sea level 50 60 Hz Automatic Operating relative humidity Power consumption 10 90 without condensation 300 W Max lt W Standby Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C Mechanical 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Alti Weight tude Mode on 3 6 kg 7 9 Ibs Output terminals RGB output D Sub 15 pin female x Speaker Stereo 10 watt x Audio signal output PC audio jack x Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x LAN control RJ45 x wired USB B type x Supports firmware upgrade page up page down Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x Specifications 67 Dimensions 301 7 mm W x 123 4 mm H x 240 3 mm D Ceiling mount installation Ceiling mount screws M4 x 8 Max L 8 mm 149 5 4 Unit mm O H 0 Si 712 te Wg e 115 8 117 0 68 Specifications Wall mount installation Minimum installation requirements Computer Resolution XGA Image Resolution XGA Diagram Reference SMART Board 660 SMART Board 680 Promethean ActivBoard 164 Promethean ActivBoard 178 RM CkassBiard2 71 5 Hitachi StarBoard FX 63 StarBoar
66. portant safety instructions 4 Safety Instructions Continued 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 8 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions 9 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 13 Do not place this projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector
67. pturing displays while the projector is processing the image Please wait If the action is successful you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen The captured image is saved as MyScreen To view the captured image displayed as the startup screen set MyScreen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Splash Screen menu and restart the projector In the unlikely event the capturing action failed If so change your target image Operation 37 Setting the presentation timer The presentation timer can indicate the presentation 38 time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations Follow these steps to utilize this function Press Timer Set up on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODE ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer period and decide the timer period by pressing lt gt The length of time can be set from to 5 minutes in l minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments 3 Press W to highlight Timer display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt gt Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time Last Min Last 2 Min Last 3 Min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1 2 3 minute s Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time
68. r light turns orange Actual lamp lives may vary due to different environmental conditions and usage Direct power off The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off To protect the lamp wait about 10 minutes before re starting the projector When you attempt to re start the projector the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down In such cases 46 press again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Sub menu Options Wall Cotor Light Green Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 16 10 Keystone Position Phase H Size 1 Digital Zoom DISPLAY wan E 3D Sync Invert On Off Off Letter Formation Blackboard Musical Staff Worksheet Teaching Coordinate Chart Template Off Letter Formation Whiteboard Musical Staff Worksheet Coordinate Chart Picture Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema User 1 User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Brightness Contrast Color Tint 2 Sharpness PICTURE Brilliant Color On Off SEHEN Cool Normal Warm Primary Color R G B C MIY 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search On Off 3 SOURCE Color Space Conversion Auto RGB YUV Operation
69. s to view the 3D images Video timing 480i PC timing up to 1280x800 120Hz for Frame Sequential PC timing up to 1280x800 60Hz for Frame Sequential PC timing up to SXGA 60Hz for Top Bottom ce When the 3D Sync function is on e The brightness level of the projected image will decrease e The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted e The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees 3D Sync Invert When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this function to correct the problem cr This function is only enabled when the input signal is PC I20Hz Video and S video Teaching Template Provides some templates as teaching aids Teachers can use them for teaching Operation 5I FUNCTION DESCRIPTION nuswW AYN LIId Picture Mode Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 34 for details Reference Mode Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below See Setting the User I User 2 mode on page 34 for details er This function is only available when User or User 2 is selected Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 35 for details cr This function is only available when User or User 2 is selected
70. tions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings l Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press MODE ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary Color and press lt gt to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press W to highlight Hue and press lt P gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in the projected picture will be selected Increasing its range will include red close
71. to the bandwidth of local area network and the status of network usage Connection 19 Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external monitor following the instructions below To connect the projector to a monitor Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 19 2 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input jack of the video monitor Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT jack on the projector CT The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from COMPUTER IN I or COMPUTER IN 2 jack When the projector is powered on the output signal from MONITOR OUT jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER IN I or COMPUTER IN 2 jack 20 Connection Connecting Video source devices You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as d
72. u can follow one of the following steps Press MODE ENTER on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and press lt gt to select a desired mode The picture modes are listed below Dynamic mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms Presentation mode Default Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment User I User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User User 2 mode on page 34 for details Setting the User I User 2 mode There are two user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User I User 2 as a starting point and customize the settings l 2 3 4
73. urned off Or 3 The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Lamp events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re Off Off Red start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance off off Red l The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off Off Red Off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact Off Red Off your dealer for assistance Off Red Off Maintenance 65 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select th
74. y select On If you don t need it select Off On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting a Color Temperature The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected Cool Makes images appear bluish white Operation 35 36 2 Normal Maintains normal colorings for white 3 Warm Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it 3D Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing condi
75. y moving images movies e The input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 34 for details e The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4 3 aspect ratio For best display picture results you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 32 for details Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV Press MENU EXIT and then press lt b gt until the SOURCE menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Color Space Conversion and press to select a suitable color space CF This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use Operation H Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture 32 2 Using the remote control Press Digital Zoom Digital Zoom to display the Zoom bar Press Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need Use
76. y recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit or wall mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector mounting kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling or wall due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount or wall mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the mounting bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Introduction II Remote control 6 7 8 Ch Power Toggles the projector between standby 9 mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 25 and Shutting down the projector on page 46 for details l gt Freeze Freezes the projected image See Freezing up the image on page 40 for details Menu Exit Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 28 for details lt Left gt Right When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 5 and 10 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired
77. ys lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password CF Though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time When starting up the projector automatically searches for the available signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On which is the default of this projector if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals You can also manually cycle through the available input signals Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays 2 Press A W until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source _ Computerl YPbPri information will display on the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps l 2 n HDMI to search for another signal Computer2 YPbPr2 Video CF7 The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between S video different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostl

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