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BenQ W7500 User Guide Manual

1. Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Control panel See Control panel on page 10 for details Lamp cover Front IR sensor Vent heated air exhaust Projection lens Lens shift lever 7 AC Power cable inlet 8 Rear IR sensor 9 HDMI ports 10 Composite Video input RCA I I S Video input mini 4 DIN 12 USB port 13 RS 232 control port Used to interface with a PC or home theater control automation system 14 12VDC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control etc Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices 15 Component Video inputs RCA support or video signal 16 RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack 17 Kensington lock slot 18 Adjustable feet 19 Ceiling mount holes Overview 9 10 Downloaded From projector manual com Controls and functions Control panel 1 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 21 2 Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected image Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 21 3 POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating CF Indicators on page 51 4 TEMPerature warning light Lights up or fla
2. 19 Using the projector 20 Turning the projector on 20 Selecting an input source 21 Fine tuning the image size and CLAN ICY 21 Using the 22 Securing the projector 22 Using a security cable lock 22 Utilizing the password function 23 Adjusting the projected image 25 Adjusting the projection angle 2 Table of contents Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Correcting picture distortion 25 Using the preset and user modes 26 Fine tuning the picture quality 28 Advanced picture quality controls 29 Selecting the aspect 33 Magnifying and searching for details 34 Operating in a high altitude an dude ce den 35 Displaying more than one image source simultaneously 36 Watching 3D content 37 Personalizing the projector menu yos teni ibd Ur D ee 38 Locking control keys 38 Turning the projector off 38 On Screen Display OSD menus 39 Additional information 46 Care of the projector 46 Lamp information 47 Getting to know the lam
3. 54 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals m Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Refresh rate H Frequency Resolution Clock MHz Hz KHz Pu VGA 60 59 940 31 469 25 175 72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640 480 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720 x 4005 720x400 70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 40 000 72 72 188 48 077 50 000 800 x 600 SVGA 75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA 85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 1024 x 768 XGA 75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA 85 84 997 68 667 94 500 1152 864 1152 864 75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1024 x 576 PS anes 60 00 35 820 46 996 Timing 1024 x 600 64 995 41 467 51 419 Timing 1 60 47 396 68 25 1280 7685 Reduce Blanking 1280 x 768_60 59 870 47 776 79 5 60 59 810 49 702 83 500 1280 8005 WXGA 75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA 85 84 880 71 554 122 500 SXGA 60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 1280 960 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 768 60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 Using the projector 55 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals 140
4. Write down the number and turn off your projector m Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number M You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Changing the password 7 8 Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted Press A to highlight Password and press ENTER The Password page displays Highlight Change Password and press ENTER The Input Current Password page displays Enter the old password If the password is correct the message Input New Password displays 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 either press MENU 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 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 Disabling the pa
5. Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press Menu Position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Menu Settings Selects an input source to be projected See Selecting an input source on input Source page 21 for details Renames the source to your desired name See Selecting an input source on Source Rename page 21 for details Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources If che source scan is On the projector will scan for input sources until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input source Auto Source Search Advanced Setup menu Function Description Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 See Resetting the lamp timer on page 50 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour Shows the lamp hour information See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 47 for details HDMI Format Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal You can also manually select the source type The different source types carry different standards for the brightness level Lamp Settings CF HDMI Format is only available when the HDMI signal is selected CEC Enables or disables the CEC function When you connect an HDMI CEC compatible device to your projector with an HDMI cable turning on the HDMI CEC compatible device automatically
6. W7000 W 7500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 6 Shipping 6 Remote control 7 Remote control operation 7 Projector features 8 Projector exterior view 9 Controls and functions 10 Control panel se 10 Remote 11 Positioning your projector 12 Choosing a location 12 Obtaining a preferred projected 5128 2525 tie nU Uis 13 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 13 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance 13 Projection dimensions 14 Shifting the projection lens 16 Connecting with video 17 5 17 Connecting HDMI devices 17 Connecting component video devices 18 Connecting S Video or video devices 18 Connecting
7. 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration 4 3 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 pictures like p computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 4 3 picture Letter Box LB Scales a picture to fit the projector s native O resolution in its horizontal width and resize the picture s height to the 10 Lise O 3 4 of the projection width This may produce a picture greater in A height than can be displayed so part of the picture is lost not 16 9 picture displayed along the top and bottom edges of the projection This is suitable for the display of movies which are presented letter box gt format with black bars on the top and bottom Letter format picture Wide Stretches the picture horizontally in a non linear manner that 5 5 is the edges of the picture are stretched more than the center of the gt picture to prevent distortion of the central part of the picture This is 0 suitable for occasions where you want to stretch the width of a 4 3 T3 picture aspect picture to the width of a 16 9 aspect screen It does not alter the height Some widescreen movies have been produced with their width squashed
8. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the OSD menu Press MENU and then press 4 gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Digital Zoom and press ENTER The Zoom bar displays 3 Press A repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size 4 To navigate the picture press ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directional arrows 4 gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 5 To reduce size of the picture press ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out function You can also press V repeatedly until it is restored to the original size The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details 34 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend that you activate High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 1500 meters around 4920 feet above sea level or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate High Altitude Mode Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight High Altitude Mode 3 Press lt p gt to select A confirmation message displays 4 Highlight Yes and press ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operatin
9. down to the width of a 4 3 aspect and are best viewed when restretched back to their original width using this setting Q O Using the projector 33 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals 5 Real This setting displays the image in a one to one pixel mapping without alteration or resize in the center of the projection This is most C p C suitable for use with PC source inputs 4 3 picture C7 The black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas e OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas Using Panamorph lenses optional Panamorph lenses allow you to convert 16 9 projectors to the full 2 35 aspect ratio of most motion pictures showing the best movies without letterbox bars at top and bottom of images while increasing resolution by 33 and brightness by 20 Cy Pressing LB on O O Using Panamorph O O the remote lens control pO ec 2 35 aspect ratio 2 35 aspect ratio image 2 35 aspect ratio image image using the entire resolution in a 2 35 1 display area of the 16 9 display You may need a 2 35 screen to display the 2 35 1 images For more information please go to www panamorph com or contact the place you purchased the projector Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture
10. gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2013 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 All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners 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 of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes 60 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals
11. gt c with max Average with min E mm mm mm zoom zoom mm 30 762 374 664 1077 1346 1616 47 40 1016 498 885 1436 1795 2154 62 50 1270 623 1107 1795 2244 2693 78 60 1524 747 1328 2154 2693 3232 93 70 1778 872 1549 2513 3142 3770 109 80 2032 996 1771 2873 3591 4309 125 90 2286 1121 1992 3232 4039 4847 140 100 2540 1245 2214 3591 4488 5386 156 110 2794 1370 2435 3950 4937 5925 171 120 3048 1494 2656 4309 5386 6463 187 130 3302 1619 2878 4668 5835 7002 202 140 3556 1743 3099 5027 6284 7540 218 150 3810 1868 3320 5386 6732 8079 233 160 4064 1992 3542 5745 7181 8618 249 170 4318 2117 3763 6104 7630 9156 265 180 4572 2241 3984 6463 8079 9695 280 190 4826 2366 4206 6822 8528 10233 296 200 5080 2490 4427 7181 8977 10772 311 250 6350 3113 5534 8977 11221 13465 389 300 7620 3735 6641 10772 13465 16158 467 The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Only the recommended screen sizes are listed If your screen size is not in the table above please contact your dealer for assistance 14 Positioning your projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4 3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4 3 aspect ratio screens to view 16 9 ratio projected images Floor Installation Ceil
12. highlight Language and press to turn the OSD menu on lt gt to select a preferred language 7 5 exper 5 A Preset Mode Cinema Brightness Contrast Color Language El Splash Screen Projector Position Auto Off Disable Sleep Timer Disable Menu Settings Input Source ni Source Rename Auto Source Search harpness Flesh Tone olor Temperature Lamp Native rame Interpolation e Lamp Power Economic 5 Reset Picture Settings S Video _ aT Back _ 4 Press MENU once or EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to leave ed and save the settings fi Projector Position Front anor niis The first press leads you back to the main Sleep Timer Disable Menu Settings menu and the second press closes the OSD Input Source mi Source Rename menu Auto Source Search Back 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 projector See item 17 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 22 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Utilizing the password function For security p
13. image distortion is produced see Adjusting the projected image on page 25 for details 16 Positioning your projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Connecting with video equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment such as a VCR DVD player Blu ray player digital tuner cable or satellite decoder video game console or digital camera You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system You need only connect the projector to a source device using just one of the 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 described below Terminal name Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality Connecting HDMI devices on HDMI page 17 Component Connecting component video Video devices on page 18 Better 5 Connecting S Video or video devices S Video ous Hi Good x Connecting S Video or video devices Video on page 18 C Normal 0 50 Connecting a computer page 19 e Better Preparations When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to Turn off all equipment before making any connections 2 Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs 3 Ensure that all cable plugs are fi
14. manner e To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a qualified projector lamp for lamp replacement 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 Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps We recommend that you use respirators safety glasses goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves 48 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Turn the power off and disconnect the Notes projector from the power outlet Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other glass in the cables See Turning the projector off on To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and page 38 for details damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered 2 Slightly lift the projector up Loosen the screws on the lamp cover located on the left side Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it near or above heat sources or near flammable materials Do not insert your hand into the projector when the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause blurred images 6 Insert the replacement lamp Make sure it is pushed fu
15. picture distortion Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected picture displays visible as a trapezoid shape like either of the following Two parallel sides left and right or top and bottom but is noticeably wider on either side No parallel sides To correct the picture s shape you can perform the following steps l Adjust the projection angle Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the center of the lens level with the screen 2 If the picture is stilled distorted or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above you will need to manually correct the picture Using the remote control or projector i Press one of the Arrow Keystone keys on the remote control or projector Up A v Down v to display the Keystone page ii See step iii below for further operation Using the OSD menu i Press MENU and then press lt p gt until the Display menu is highlighted ii Press V to highlight Keystone and press ENTER The keystone correction page displays iii Press the key whose keystone icon is opposite to the shape of the projected picture Continue pressing the same key or press the other keys until you are satisfied with the shape The values on the lower portion of the page change while pressing When the values reach their maximum or minimum with repeated key presses the picture s shape will stop changing You will not be able
16. power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment 1 Front Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector on a To set the projector position I Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press lt P gt until the System Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Projector Position and press lt gt until the correct position is selected Positioning your projector rojector manual com BenQ Manuals Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projec
17. 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 to favorite colors When you select each color you can independently adjust its color range and saturation according to your preference To adjust and store the settings l In the Picture Advanced menu highlight Color Management and press ENTER The Color Management page displays 2 Highlight Primary Color and press lt P gt to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow 3 Press V to highlight Hue and press 4 gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two Magenta adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate Blue to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red is selected Increasing its range will include both the red color close to yellow and red color close to magenta 4 Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt P gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately 5 Press V to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt p gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red
18. there is a small amount of ambient light 3D It is optimized to bring up 3D effects when watching 3D contents This mode is only available when 3D function is enabled User 1 2 User 3 Recalls the customized settings See Setting the User User 2 User 3 mode on page 27 for details Fine tuning the selected picture mode The pre defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus To fine tune the picture mode 1 Press MENU and then press lt p gt until the Picture Basic or Picture Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight the item you want to adjust and press lt p gt to set your desired value Your selection is automatically stored in the projector and associated with that input source See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 28 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 29 for details Each time you change the picture mode the projector also changes the setting to the one which was last set for that particular picture mode on that particular input If you change the input source the most recently used picture mode and settings for that input and resolution will be restored 26 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Setting the User 1 2 User 3 mode There are three user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need Y
19. 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 ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Overview 7 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Projector features 8 Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV SDTV 480i 480p 576i 576p and High Definition TV HDTV 720p 10801 and 1080 formats with the 1080 format providing a true 1 1 image reproduction High picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution excellent home theater brightness super high contrast ratio vivid color and rich gray scale reproduction High brightness The projector features super high brightness to achieve excellent picture quality in ambient light conditions outperforming ordinary projectors High contrast ratio The projector features a dynamic black control to achieve a high contrast ratio Vivid color reproduction The projector features a 6 segment color wheel to produce realistic color depth and range unattainable with lesser segment color wheels Rich gray scale When viewed in a darkened environment the automatic gamma control provides excellent gray scale display which reveals details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes Intuitiv
20. 0 60P 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 Supported timing for non 3D and 30 signal with 2D 3D Conversion format Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Viadeo mode Sub carrier Freq H Freq KHz V Freq Hz 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 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Supported timing for non 3D and signal with 2D 3D Conversion format Using the projector 59 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Warranty and Copyright information 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 3000 meters and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty
21. 0 x 1050 5 60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1050 Mens 59 883 64 674 119 000 66 667 35 000 30 240 aus MACI6 74 546 49 722 57 280 l pe MACI9 74 93 60 241 80 000 l Bd MAC2I 75 06 68 68 100 00 1920x1080 60 1920 1080 CEA 861 59 939 60 67 432 67 5 148 35 148 5 Supported timing for non 3D and signal with 2D 3D Conversion format 56 Downloaded From Using the projector rojector manual com Ben Manuals Supported timing for HDMI HDCP input Refresh rate H Frequency Resolution Clock MHz Hz KHz piro 605 59 940 31 469 25 175 72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640 x 480 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720 x 400 720x400 70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 800 x 600 SVGA 75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA 85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA 60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA 70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA 75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA 85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA 12085 Mm 119 989 97 551 115 500 1152 864 1152 864 75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1024 x 576 60 00 35 820 46 996 Timing 1024 x 600 64 995 41 467 51 419 Timing 1280 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 720 1280x720 120 120 90 000 148 500 1280 x 768 1280 768 60 59 870 47 776 79 5
22. 605 59 810 49 702 83 500 75 74 934 62 795 106 500 12805800 858 84 880 71 554 122 500 12095 119 909 101 563 146 25 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA 75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA 85 85 024 91 146 157 500 Using the projector 57 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 900 60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 640 x 480 67Hz MACI3 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 Q75Hz MACI6 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MACI 9 74 93 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 Q75Hz MAC2I 75 06 68 68 100 00 1920 1080 60 1920 x 1080 CEA 861 59 939 60 67 432 67 5 148 35 148 5 C Supported timing for non 3D and 3D signal with 2D 3D Conversion format e Supported timing for non 3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format e The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen Timing Resolution Freq KHz V Freq Hz 54 C TM 480i 720 1440 x 480 15 73 59 94 27 HDMI only 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 HDMI only 576i 720 1440 x 576 15 63 50 27 HDM
23. 9887 12359 14831 429 3429 The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Only the recommended screen sizes are listed If your screen size is not in the table above please contact your dealer for assistance Positioning your projector 15 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Shifting the projection lens The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector It allows the projector to be positioned off the center of the screen The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width It is measured as an offset from the projected image s vertical or horizontal center You can use the lever to shift the projection lens in any direction within the allowable range depending on your desired image position To use the lens shift lever Release the lever by turning it counterclockwise 2 Move the lever to adjust the projected image position 3 Lock the lever by turning it clockwise When the screen position is fixed Range of placement Screen Center of lens gt When the projector position is fixed 1 120 120 d i Y i 40 4096 C3 Please do not over tighten the lever e Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality In the unlikely event that the
24. Black Blue Projector Position Front Front Ceiling Rear Rear Ceiling Auto Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer Disable 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 150 min 180 min Menu Settings Menu Display Time 5 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 30 sec Always On Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left Input Source HDMI 2 Video S Video Component I Component 2 PC Source Rename Auto Source Search On Off 40 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Auto HDMI Format PC Signal HDMI Settings Video Signal CEC On Off Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 1 15200 Advanced Test Pattern Setup Closed Caption Enable On Off Closed Caption Caption Version CCI CC2 CC3 CC4 High Altitude Mode On Off Change Password Password Power On Lock On Off inputs current password Key Lock On Off Reset All Settings ISF inputs password Source Preset Mode Resolution Information Color System Equivalent Lamp Hour 3D Format 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 Downloaded From rojector man
25. Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals See page 17 The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring See page 21 Picture is blurred The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of this projector if necessary See page 25 The batteries are out of power Replace both of the batteries with new ones See page 7 Remote control does not work correctly There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle See page 7 You are too far away from the projector Stand within 8 meters 26 2 feet of the projector See page 7 The 3D glasses are out of battery Recharge the 3D glasses The settings in the 3D menu are not set correctly Correctly set the settings in the 3D menu See page 37 3D content does not not display correctly Your Blu ray Disc is not in 3D format Use a 3D Blu ray Disc and try again The input source has not been correctly selected Select HDMI I HDMI 2 with the Source keys on the remote control or SOURCE on the projector See page 21 52 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com Ben Manuals Specifications m Optical Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection screen size Lamp m Electrical Compatibility Color S
26. I DVI 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 HDMI DVI 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 HDMI DVI 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 24 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 HDMI DVI 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 HDMI DVI CF Supported timing for non 3D and signal with 2D 3D Conversion format Supported timing for non 3D and 3D signal with 2D 3D Conversion and Side by Side half format e Supported timing for non 3D and 3D signal with Frame Packing Top Bottom and 2D 3D Conversion format 58 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Supported timing for EDTV and HDTV via Component 1 Component 2 inputs Dot Clock Freq MHz Timing Resolution H Freq KHz V Freq Hz 480i 720 x 480 15 73 59 94 13 5 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 576i 720 x 576 15 63 50 13 5 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 108
27. NU Toggles the On Screen Display OSD menu on and off Using the menus on page 22 Remote control For details see the info provided behind the hand sign 7 Arrow Keystone keys Left 4 Up Right gt Down Moves the current On Screen Display OSD menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection Using the menus on page 22 Correcting picture distortion on page 25 8 MENU Toggles the On Screen Display OSD menu on and off CP Using the menus on page 22 9 EXIT Goes back to previous OSD menus exits and saves any changes made using the On Screen Display OSD menu BenQ Using the menus on page 22 10 Picture quality adjustment keys POWER ON OFF BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR Toggles the projector between standby and on TINT C Turning the projector on page 20 Turning Displays the setting bars for adjustment of the the projector off on page 38 appropriate picture quality values 2 Source selection keys COMP VIDEO S Fine tuning the picture quality on page 28 VIDEO HDMII HDMI2 PC l Il Picture window control keys PIP SIZE Selects an input source for display POSITION ACTIVE gt Selecting an input source on page 21 Displays the Picture In Picture PIP windows toggles between the main window and su
28. T 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 5 Highlight Power On Lock and then press lt gt to select On 6 Confirm the current password 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU 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 Password Error wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the Input New Password page follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not 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 24 for details Please try again If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Using the projector 23 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Entering the password recall procedure Make sure the Input New Password page displays on screen Press RECALL passworD and hold EXIT on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display coded number the screen
29. Using the OSD menu I Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight PIP and press ENTER The PIP page displays 3 Highlight PIP and press lt P gt to select On The projector will select two currently active signals to display and the last viewed picture will be displayed on the big screen as a main source The PIP function is effective at below source combinations Source 1 2 HDMI 1 2 PC V Video V S Video V Component 1 2 V 4 To change the Main Source or PIP Source press V to highlight Main Source or PIP Source and press ENTER The source selection bar displays 5 Use A Y to highlight the source you want to display for the main bigger or second smaller window and press ENTER to save the setting and go back to the PIP page 6 To make OSD settings to one of the two sources main or second highlight Active Window and press 4 gt to select the source you want to make adjustments The settings made on the OSD menus will only take effect on the active window The following OSD menu function cannot work on the active windows for the PIP Auto Source Search 7 To change the position of the smaller picture highlight Position and press 4 gt repeatedly until a suitable position is selected 8 To resize the small picture highlight Size and press 4 gt to set the PIP size among Small or Large 9 To save the settings and l
30. a key combination 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 laptop Press Fn and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your laptop s documentation to discover your laptop s key combination Connecting with video equipment 19 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Using the projector Preparations 2 Please use the original accessories e g power cable only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on If not already in plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch on Turning the projector on Follow the steps below 2 3 20 Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied Press and hold POWER ON 5 on the projector or remote control to turn the projector on The fans will start operating and a start up image displays on the screen for a few seconds while it warms up CT The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 23 for details Source Searching will be displayed on the screen before the projector identi
31. alues Adjusting Sharpness Highlight Sharpness in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P gt on the projector The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes 28 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Adjusting Flesh Tone This function adjusts accurate color primaries resulting in natural looking flesh tones with excellent color saturation Highlight Flesh Tone in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the flesh tones in the picture become The lower the value the more greenish the flesh tones in the picture become Selecting a color temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the Picture Basic menu and select a preferred setting by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control There are several color temperature settings available Lamp Native With the lamp s original color temperature and higher brightness This setting is suitable for environments where high brightness is required such as projecting pictures in well lit rooms 2 Warm Makes pictures appear reddish white 3 Normal Maintains normal colorings for white 4 Cool Makes pictures appear bluish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various
32. and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected C 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 6 To leave and save the settings press MENU once or EXIT twice Using the projector 31 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Setting Film Mode Highlight Film Mode the Display menu and select On by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control This feature helps improve picture quality when projecting video image from a film sourced DVD or Blu ray Disc Setting 3D Comb Filter Highlight 3D Comb Filter in the Display menu and select On by pressing lt b gt on the projector or remote control This feature separates composite signal to Y brightness signal and C color signal and can help produce clearer and sharper images with correct colors in place This function is only available when a Video signal is selected 32 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Digital TV is usually in 16 9 ratio which is the default for this projector and most analog TV signals and DVDs are in 4 3 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital displa
33. anuals Overview Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase Please check with your place of purchase Some of the accessories may vary from region to region The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Projector Remote control Batteries Warranty card User manual CD Quick start guide Power cable cable 6 Overview Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Remote control batteries To open the battery cover turn the remote control over to view its back push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it down in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off 2 Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two new AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative 3 Refit the cover by aligning it with the case and sliding it back up into position Stop when it clicks into place Notes on handling batteries Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive hot or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car e Dispose of used b
34. atteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region Ifthe remote control will not be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the control from possible battery leakage Remote control operation Make sure that there is nothing positioned between the remote control and the infrared IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the IR beam from the remote control reaching the projector The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 7 meters at angle within 45 degrees of the IR beam Always aim straight at the projector however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector Ceiling 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 damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that
35. b window with ACTIVE and adjusts the size and position of the currently active window with 3 Aspect keys ANA 4 3 LB WIDE REAL Selects the display aspect ratio CF Selecting the aspect ratio on page 33 SIZE and POSITION 4 PRESET MODE CF Displaying more than one image source Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting simultaneously on page 36 available for each input 12 INVERT Selecting a preset mode on page 26 Toggles the invert function between on and off 5 MEMORY keys USER USER 2 ISF on page 43 NIGHT USER 3 ISF DAY and 13 3D DEFAUET Displays the 3D menu Restores picture settings for the current input ae 3D on page 43 Setting the User 1 2 User 3 mode on 14 LIGHT page 27 Turns on the remote control backlight for about 10 seconds Pressing any other key while the dian lected On S Display OSD backlight is on keeps the backlight on for a selected On Screen Display further 10 seconds Press the key again to turn the backlight off Overview 11 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Positioning your projector 12 Downloaded From Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 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
36. ctor off press POWER OFF on the remote control to turn the projector off directly Or you can press 5 on the projector and a warning message appears Press again The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete Then the Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop Ifthe projector will not be used for an extended period unplug the power cable from the power outlet To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process Actual lamp life may vary due to different environmental conditions and usage 38 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals On Screen Display OSD menus On Screen Display OSD structure Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Sub menu Options Preset Mode Cinema Dynamic Standard User User 2 User 3 3D ISF Day ISF Night User Mode Management Brightness 0 100 Contrast 0 100 Color 0 100 Pictur Tint 0 100 Basic Sharpness 0 2 Flesh Tone 0 5 Color Temperature Normal Cool Lamp Native Warm Frame Interpolation Off Low Middle High Lamp Power Normal Economic Reset Picture Settings Black Level 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Cla
37. e closest match in the Average column is 4488 mm Looking across this row shows that a 100 inch screen is required Checking the min and max projection distance values in the columns of Projection distance D mm on page 14 indicates that the 4500 mm measured projection distance will also fit the 90 and 10 inch size screens The projector can be adjusted using the zoom control to display on these different screen sizes at the projection distance Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values Positioning your projector 13 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals 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 picture distortion on page 25 for details Projection dimensions Installation for a 16 9 ratio screen Floor Installation Ceiling Installation lt A gt lt B gt lt F gt lt G gt lt C gt lt C gt lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens The screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 9 Screen dimensions Projection distance D mm 2 Height Width Min distance Max distance inch lt B
38. e comfortable 3D viewing experience See Watching 3D content on page 37 for details 3D Mode 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 3D depth of the images You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images When the 3D Mode function is enabled The brightness level of the projected image will decrease The Preset Mode cannot be adjusted The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees When the 2D 3D Conversion function is enabled the Aspect Ratio function cannot be adjusted Using the projector 43 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals System Setup menu Function Description Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the Language menus on page 22 for details Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up You can choose BenQ logo screen Blue screen or Black screen Splash Screen The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or Projector Position f more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 12 for details Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal is detected for a long time See Auto Off Setting Auto Off on page 47 for details Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 Sleep Timer minutes and 3 hours
39. e indicators which show the status of the projector Check the following for information about the indicator lights If there is anything wrong turn the projector off and contact your dealer m When the projector is a normal state Power Temp Lamp Status amp Description 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 Orange Off Off process Flashing The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off Red Off Off The projector is downloading the firmware Off Off Scaler shutdown failed Flashing Red Off Red Scaler reset failed When the projector is in an abnormal state Power Temp Lamp Status amp Description The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local Ben off off Red y 9 customer center for purchasing a new lamp The lamp is not properly attached Red Off Off Flashing The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp Red Red Off The projector has shut down Red Ded Off i e Flashing automatically If you try to re The fans are not working start the projector it will shut Red Green on down again Please contact your Red Green off dealer for assistance Flashing Green Red off The internal temperature is
40. e lens shift The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting up your projector Wide variety of inputs and video formats The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment including component video S Video and composite video as well as dual HDMI PC and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems ISF certified calibration control To reach a higher standard of performance the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY mode settings in its OSD menus which requires professional calibration service from authorized ISF installers Panamorph lenses compatible The projector is compatible with Panamorph lenses that allow you to convert 16 9 projectors to 2 35 1 aspect ratio 3D function To enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images through HDMI 2D 3D conversion With the 2D 3D Conversion function you can convert 2D content into 3D images for 3D effect Frame Interpolation The projector enhances picture smoothness and clarity using motion estimation motion compensation technology Overview Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Projector exterior view Front and upper side view Rear view See Connecting with video equipment on page 7 for connection details 1011 12 13 14 11112 16 Under view
41. e liquids such as insecticide or technician certain types of cleaner near the projector Do not have rubber or plastic products touching the 2 projector for long time They will leave marks on m the finish cleaning with chemically treated J cloth be sure to follow the cleaning product s YO safety instructions IR y Disposal This product contains the following materials which are harmful to human bodies and environment 15 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 partis e Lead which is contained in solder the lamp which has its own removable cover See page 48 e Mercury which is used in the lamp To dispose of the product or used lamps consult Under no circumstances should you ever s your local environment authorities for regulations undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel Notice Please keep the original packing for possible future shipment If you need to pack your projector after use adjust the projection lens to an appropriate position put the lens cushion around the lens and fit the lens cushion and projector cushion together to prevent damage during transportation Important safety instructions 5 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ M
42. e period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments 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 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 BenQ com for a replacement lamp The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 51 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status Message Install a new lamp for optimal performance the projector is Visi WARNING normally run with Economic selected see Getting to know the lamp hour on page 47 you may continue to operate the projector NOTICE Order replacement lamp until the next hour lamp warning appears Lamp gt XXXX hrs Order a new lamp at Press ENTER to dismiss the message lamp beng com Using the projector 47 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals It is strongly recommended that you replace
43. e wet disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired 4 Important safety instructions Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals 10 9 Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation It may harm your sight Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break on rare occasions The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement pvp es 12 This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting 13 Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until Moisture condensation the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from a cold location to a hot location TY 2 When the projector is exposed to such a change A in temperature moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts To prevent the projector Sef 2 2 from possible damage do not use the projector 407 82 for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden change y in temperature 14 When you think service or repair is required Avoid volatile liquids take the projector only to a suitably qualified M Do not use volatil
44. eave the OSD menu press MENU once or EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears 36 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Watching 3D content Your BenQ projector supports playing three dimensional 3D content transferred through HDMI Connecting 3D video devices PlayStation games i Make sure you have updated your console to the latest software version in PlayStation 3 ii Insert the 3D game disc Or you can download games via the PlayStation network iii Launch the game and select Play in 3D in the in game menu Blu ray 3D player i Make sure your player supports 3D Blu ray Disc and that 3D output is activated ii Play the 3D Blu ray Disc 3D TV e g SKY 3D DirecTV i Contact your TV service provider to enable 3D channels on your channel package ii Switch to the 3D channel 3D Devices e g 3D DV DC Turn on the 3D device and project the 3D content C view the 3D video correctly make sure Auto is selected in the Display gt 3D gt 3D Mode menu If 3D content still cannot be shown correctly select On in the Display 3D 3D Mode menu and then go to the Display gt 3D gt 3D Format menu and select the supported format After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector using the HDMI cable make sure the power of BenQ 3D glasses is on Wear the BenQ 3D glasses and then enjoy your 3D experience Using the 3D menus Press the MENU and go to the Display gt 3D m
45. ee Utilizing the password function on page 23 for details Password Power On Lock Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password See Utilizing the password function on page 23 for details Key Lock See Locking control keys on page 38 for details Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain Keystone Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Password Key Lock and ISF ISF The ISF calibration menu is password protected and only accessible by authorized ISF calibrators The ISF Imaging Science Foundation has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from BenQ video display devices Accordingly we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician For more information please go to www imagingscience com or contact the place you purchased the projector Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen Function Description Source Shows the current signal source Preset Mode Shows the selected mode i
46. enu and press ENTER Or you can press the 3D button on the remote control Press A F to highlight 3D Sync Invert and press lt gt to select Invert to switch between the image for the left eye and the right eye for the more natural viewing You can also toggle this function between Invert and Disable by pressing INVERT on the remote control Highlight 3D Mode and press lt p gt to select Auto or On The projector automatically detects the format of the video when selecting Auto When selecting On you need to base on the 3D format of the video to make an appropriate setting in the 3D Mode menu Use corrective glasses or other such methods to correct your eyesight if you suffer from myopia hyperopia astigmatism or have eyesight differences between the left and right eyes before putting on the 3D Glasses to watch the 3D content When the projector starts to project the 3D images the image may seem misplaced however this is not a product malfunction Take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content Stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort Keep a distance from the screen of about three times the effective height of the screen when watching 3D content Children and people with a history of oversensitivity to light heart problems or have any other existing medical condition should be refrained from watching 3D content Using the projector 37 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Personalizing the pr
47. et factory values 2 3 4 In the Picture Basic menu highlight Preset Mode and press lt gt to select the picture mode including User 1 User 2 or User 3 you want to reset Press V to highlight Reset Picture Settings and press ENTER The confirmation message displays Press lt P gt to highlight Reset and press ENTER The picture mode will return to the factory preset settings Repeat steps 3 if you want to reset other picture modes Do not to be confused with the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the Advanced Setup menu The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset values system wide See Reset All Settings on page 45 for details Using the projector 27 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Fine tuning the picture quality No matter what picture mode you have selected you are able to fine tune those settings to fit every presentation purpose Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the OSD menu Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control oes are mE 1 30 050 170 The higher the value the brighter the picture And the lower the setting the darker the picture Adjust this control so the black areas of the picture appear just as black and that detail
48. fies the input source This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected See Selecting an input source on page 21 for details If the horizontal frequency of the input source exceeds the range of the projector the message No Signal will be displayed on the screen This message will remain on screen until you change the input source to an appropriate one Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Selecting an input source The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time When the projector is first turned on it will attempt to reconnect with the input source which was in use when the projector was last shut down To select the video source Using the remote control or projector Press one of the Source keys on the remote control or press SOURCE on the projector repeatedly until your desired signal is selected Fine tuning the image size and clarity Using the OSD menu Press MENU and then press lt gt until the System Setup menu is highlighted HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video w S Video Component 1 Component 2 NOTE When automatically searching for a valid input source the projector cycles through the available signals following the sequence from top to bottom as the source selection bar shows Press to highlight Input Source and press ENTER The source selection bar displays Press repeatedly until your desired si
49. g 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 Using the projector 35 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Displaying more than one image source simultaneously Your projector is capable of displaying pictures simultaneously from two input sources which can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly connected to the projector To display the PIP window Using the remote control Press PIP to display the PIP page and make adjustments by following the steps starting from step 3 in the section Using the OSD menu below be Ry When the PIP window is on to change the PIP window size press SIZE KS repeatedly until a desired size is selected 1 When the PIP window is to change the PIP window position press POSITION repeatedly until a desired position is selected When the PIP window is on to highlight one of the sources to make adjustments press ACTIVE repeatedly until the source is selected
50. gnal is selected and press ENTER Once detected the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds If there are multiple pieces of equipment connected to the projector you can go back to the source selection bar again to search for other signals If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals select On in the System Setup gt Auto Source Search menu If you want to use the PIP function see Displaying more than one image source simultaneously on page 36 for details Adjust the projected picture to the size 2 that you need using the zoom ring ring Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Sharpen the picture by rotating the focus Using the projector 21 Using the menus The projector is equipped with multilingual On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon menu Picture Basic Highlight Cinema Sub menu 2 Status Sharpness Flesh Tone 14 Color Temperature Lamp Native E Frame Interpolation Off lt Em 2 Press EXIT to go back t Reset Picture Settings to the previous page to exit To use the OSD menus please set the OSD menu to your familiar language 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control 3 Press W to
51. in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast Highlight Contrast in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control eo ak 130 50 170 The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 9 on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes This function is not available when the Preset Mode is ISF Night or ISF Day or when some certain input sources are in use such as Video S Video PC timing or VGA The Brightness Color Contrast Tint functions can also be accessible by pressing BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST TINT on the remote control to display the adjustment bar and then you can press lt P gt to adjust the v
52. ing Installation lt A gt lt H gt lt B gt lt A gt lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 9 Projection distance lt D gt mm Screen dimensions Lowest Min Diagonal Height Width distance ae poten height lt H gt lt A gt lt B gt c with Average ionge lt gt mm inch mm mm mm max with min z dmi zoom mm 30 762 457 610 989 1236 1483 43 343 40 1016 610 813 1318 1648 1977 57 457 50 1270 762 1016 1648 2060 2472 71 572 60 1524 914 1219 1977 2472 2966 86 686 70 1778 1067 1422 2307 2884 3461 100 800 80 2032 1219 1626 2637 3296 3955 114 914 90 2286 1372 1829 2966 3708 4449 129 1029 100 2540 1524 2032 3296 4120 4944 143 1143 IIO 2794 1676 2235 3625 4532 5438 157 1257 120 3048 1829 2438 3955 4944 5932 171 1372 130 3302 1981 2642 4285 5356 6427 186 1486 140 3556 2134 2845 4614 5768 6921 200 1600 150 3810 2286 3048 4944 6180 7416 214 1715 160 4064 2438 3251 5273 6592 7910 229 1829 170 4318 2591 3454 5603 7004 8404 243 1943 180 4572 274 3658 5932 7416 8899 257 2057 190 4826 2896 3861 6262 7828 9393 271 2172 200 5080 3048 4064 6592 8239 9887 286 2286 250 6350 3810 5080 8239 10299 12359 357 2858 300 7620 4572 6096
53. is is the projection distance 3 Decide the exact position of your projector according to the position of your screen and the adjustable lens shift range For example if you are using a 120 4 3 aspect ratio screen please refer to The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 9 The average projection distance is 4944 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 l Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 2 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 3 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 4 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance For example if you have a 16 9 aspect ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4500 mm please refer to The screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 9 Th
54. lly and firmly in place Tighten the screws securing the lamp box 8 Ensure the handle is fully locked in place 3 Remove the lamp cover d E Ax A HIE C Notes Please be careful to not over tighten the screws 4 Loosen the screws that hold the lamp to the L ose screws may cause a bad connection which projector If the screws are not loosened could result in malfunction completely they could injure your fingers 9 Re install the lamp cover 5 Lift the handle so that it is perpendicular to the lamp Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector 10 Tighten the screws the lamp cover Reapply power and turn the projector back on Using the projector 49 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Resetting the lamp timer Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage After the start up logo press MENU and then press 4 9 until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 3 Highlight Reset Lamp Timer and press ENTER A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press ENTER The lamp time will be reset to O 50 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Indicators There are thre
55. n the Picture Basic gt Preset Mode menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input source Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM YUV or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Shows the total lamp time used 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode 3D Format is only available when 3D Mode is enabled Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector Using the projector 45 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Additional information Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer or local customer service center if the projector fails to operate as expected Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Before you attempt to clean the lens turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely 1 Use canister of compressed air to remove dust Available from building hardware or photographic suppliers 2 If there is stubborn dirt or smudge marks use a proper photographic lens brush or moisten a clean soft lens cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface 3 Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinne
56. nal packing or equivalent 46 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Lamp information 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 See Setting Lamp Power as Economic below for more information on Economic mode To obtain the lamp hour information Press MENU and then press lt p gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 2 3 The lamp hour information is shown in the row of Equivalent Lamp Hour 4 To leave the menu press 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 Setting Lamp Power as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption 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 life To set Economic mode go to the Picture Basic gt Lamp Power menu and press lt gt Setting Auto Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time To set Auto Off go to the System Setup gt Auto Off menu and press lt gt to select a time period The tim
57. o manually press 4 9 to decide its degree Lamp Power Selects the projector lamp power between Normal and Economic modes Returns all settings in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus Reset Picture Settings to the factory preset values See Resetting the picture mode on page 27 for details Picture Advanced menu Function Description Sets the picture grayscale as 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE See Setting Black Level on Slack Tevel page 29 for details Adjusts the picture clarity See Controlling image clarity on page 29 for Clarity Control details Color Temperature Fine Tuning See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 30 for details Gamma Selection See Selecting a Gamma setting on page 30 for details Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 30 for details Color Management See Color Management on page 31 for details Automatically changes the black level of the projected pictures to enhance the effect of contrast ratio Dynamic Black 42 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Display menu Function Description There are several options to set the picture s aspect ratio depending on your Aspect Ratio input source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 33 for details Corrects any keystoning of the picture See Correcting picture distortion on Keystone page 25 for details Displays the
58. ojector 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 Menu Display Time in the System Setup gt Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press Use 4 gt to select a suitable time length Menu Position in the System Setup Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt p to select a preferred position Language in the System Setup menu sets your familiar language for the On Screen OSD Menus See Using the menus on page 22 for details Splash Screen in the System Setup menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Locking control keys With the control keys on the remote control and projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When Key Lock is on no control keys on the remote control and projector will operate except POWER ON OFF and To lock the keys Press MENU and then press lt p gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Key Lock and press lt gt to select On A warning message appears Select Yes and press ENTER The control keys lock To unlock the keys press and hold gt on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds Turning the projector off To turn the proje
59. onment Gamma 2 6 2 8 Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes High Brightness Low Brightness Low Contrast High Contrast 1 6 1 8 2 0 22 24 25 2 6 2 8 Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the Picture Advanced menu and select On by pressing 4 9 on the projector or remote control This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture When set to Off Brilliant Color is disabled 30 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals 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 conditions 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
60. ou can use one of the picture modes except the selected User mode as a starting point and customize the settings gt 9 N In the Picture Basic menu highlight Preset Mode and press lt gt to select User I User 2 User 3 mode Press V to highlight User Mode Management C This function is only available when User User 2 or User 3 mode is selected up in the Preset Mode sub menu item Press ENTER to display the User Mode Management page Press V to highlight Reference Mode and press ENTER Press V to highlight a picture mode that is closest to your need and press ENTER and EXIT to go back to the User Mode Management page Here you can rename the User I User 2 or User 3 mode by pressing W to highlight Rename User Mode and press ENTER The Rename User Mode page displays Press A W lt p until your desired character is selected and press ENTER Press EXIT to go back to the main menu once you are done Press Wto select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt p gt See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 28 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 29 for details 10 When all settings have been done press MENU to save and leave the settings Resetting the picture mode All of the adjustments you ve done in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus can be returned to the factory preset values with a key press on the highlight of Reset To reset the picture mode to the pres
61. p hour 47 Extending lamp life Timing of replacing the lamp M Replacing the lamp Indic EO ionic ee sed Troubleshooting 6 Warranty and Copyright 60 Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience For the best results please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation 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 Please read this user manual before you operate your 4 Do not place the projector in any of the projector Keep this manual in a safe place for future following environments reference space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows closed locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical 2 Always place the projector on a level horizontal com
62. pace m Terminals Input Output Control m General characteristics Projector weight Power Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage temperature Storage humidity Downloaded From projector manual com Ben All specifications are subject to change without notice Single chip DLP system 0 65 DLP 1920 x 1080 F 2 48 to 2 81 f 24 1 to 36 15 mm 28 to 300 300W PC 640 x 480 to 1920 x 1200 Video NTSC PAL SECAM YPbPr 480i 480p 576i 576p HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p Typ 70 NTSC Target Color Gamut HDTV Rec 709 Analog RGB D Sub 15 pin female x 1 HDMI V 1 4 x 2 Component Video Y CB CR Y PB PR x 1 Component Video Y CB CR Y PB PR 1 shared with RGB input Composite Video x 1 S Video x 1 12VDC Max 0 5 A Serial Connector RS232 9 pin male Mini B type USB x 1 IR receiver x 2 6 7 kg 14 8 Ibs VAC 100 240V 5 0A 50 60Hz Automatic Max 466W Standby lt 0 5 W 0 C to 35 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 23 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on 20 C 60 C 4 F to 140 F 10 90 Using the projector 53 Manuals m Dimensions 428 mm x 317 mm x 145 mm W x D x H m Ceiling mount installation Ceiling mount screws M6 x 8 L 8
63. ponents shorten the projector s surface during operation lifespan and darken the screen Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table as it may fall and be damaged Do not place inflammables near the projector 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 locations near fire alarms locations with an ambient temperature above 35 C 95 F locations where altitude is higher than 1500 meters 4920 feet above sea level 3 Do not store the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage i 2 Important safety instructions 3 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals 5 Do not block the vents holes while the projector is on even in standby mode Do not cover the projector with any item Do not place the projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface 6 In areas where the mains power supply voltage may fluctuate by 10 volts it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS as appropriate to your situation 7 Do not step on the projector or place any objects 11 upon it 8 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty If the projector does becom
64. position adjustment page To move the projected picture use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page Position change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum This function is only available when the PC signal is selected Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges You can also manually press lt gt to decide how much to be concealed Setting 0 means the picture is 100 displayed The greater the value the more portion of the picture is concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate Overscan Adjustment Turns the PIP window on or off and makes related adjustments See Displaying PIP more than one image source simultaneously on page 36 for details H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture Phase PC amp Component Adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion YPbPr Tuning Auto Adjusts the phase and frequency automatically These functions are only available when the Component 1 Component 2 or PC signal is selected Digital Zoom See Magnifying and searching for details on page 34 for details Film Mode See Using Panamorph lenses optional on page 34 for details 3D Comb Filter See Setting 3D Comb Filter on page 32 for details 3D Sync Invert When you 3D image is distorted you can enable this function to switch between the image for the left eye and the right eye for the mor
65. 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 Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Picture Advanced menu to be adjusted to your preference To save the settings just press MENU to leave the OSD menu Setting Black Level Highlight Black Level the Picture Advanced menu and press lt P on the projector or remote control to select 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE The grayscale video signal is measured IRE units some areas which use NTSC TV standard the grayscale is measured from 7 5 IRE black to 100 IRE white however in other areas where PAL equipment or Japanese NTSC standards are used the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE black to 100 IRE white We suggest that you check the input source to see if it is with 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE then select accordingly Controlling image clarity You may have static or noisy projected pictures To achieve better picture clarity Highlight Clarity Control in the Picture Advanced menu and press ENTER on the projector or remote control to display the Clarity Control page 2 Press to select the item you want to adjust and press 4 9 to set the desired value Noise Reduction Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media pla
66. r or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials Even paper towels can damage the lens coating Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush cloth and cleaning solution Do not attempt to clean the lens while the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use Cleaning the projector case Before you attempt to clean the case turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely l To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth 2 To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral 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 Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to the Spec page in this manual or consult your dealer about the range 2 Retract the adjuster feet 3 Remove the batteries from the remote control 4 Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its origi
67. rity Control Noise Reduction 0 31 Detail Enhancement 0 4 Red Gain 0 100 Green Gain 0 100 Color Temperature Blue Gain 0 100 Fine Tuning Red Offset 0 511 Picture Green Offset 0 511 Advanced Blue Offset 0 511 Gamma Selection 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 8 BenQ Brilliant Color On Off Primary Color Red Green Blue Cyan Magental Yellow Hue 0 100 Color Management Gain 0 100 Saturation 0 100 Dynamic Black On Off Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Using the projector 39 Display Aspect Ratio Anamorphic 4 3 Letter Box Wide Real Keystone Position Overscan Adjustment 0 1 2 3 PIP On Off PIP Main Source PIP Source HDMI 2 Video S Video Component I Component 2 Active Window Main PIP Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Top Position Left Size Large Small H Size Te Auto Digital Zoom Film Mode On Off 3D Comb Filter On Off 3D 3D Sync Invert Disable Invert 3D Mode Auto Off Frame Sequential Frame Packing Top Bottom Side by Side 2D 3D Conversion System Setup Language English Frangais Deutsch Skis ANZ Sc B 8 01 Svenska Nederlands T rkce Ce amp tina Portugu s Inv Polski Magyar Hrvatski Romana Norsk Dansk Suomi Indonesian EMnvK amp 21 eet Splash Screen BenQ
68. rmly fitted to the equipment jacks Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector See Shipping contents on page 6 for details Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting HDMI devices HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players Blu ray players and displays over a single cable It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices HDMI device DVD player digital tuner etc To make sure you select a correct input source type for the HDMI signal see HDMI Settings on page 44 for details Connecting with video equipment 17 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Connecting component video devices Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals The RCA type component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier AV equipment DVD player digital tuner etc From audio output To audio input terminals terminals 013 Zor q Component video cable Connecting S Video or video devices You need only connect S Video or composite Video cable from the
69. same device never both at the same time You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier AV equipment From audio output To audio input terminals terminals lt Op mo e e ae 89937 LS S Video cable or Video cable Ifyou have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device you need not connect to this device again using an S Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and S Video are not supplied on the video source device for example with some analog video cameras e Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly 18 Connecting with video equipment Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable Laptop or desktop computer To audio input terminals From audio output terminal Ooooo oo O of VGA cable Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually
70. shes if the projector s temperature becomes too high Indicators on page 51 5 LAMP indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp has developed a problem Indicators on page 51 Overview Manuals For details see the info provided behind the hand sign 6 Arrow Keystone keys Left 4 Up Right gt Down Y r1 Moves the current On Screen Display OSD menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection Using the menus on page 22 Correcting picture distortion on page 25 7 b POWER Performs the same action as POWER ON OFF on the remote control Toggles the projector between standby and on CF Turning the projector on on page 20 Turning the projector off on page 38 8 PRESET MODE Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting available for each input CF Selecting a preset mode on page 26 9 SOURCE Performs the same action as the source selection keys COMP VIDEO S VIDEO HDMII HDMI2 PC on the remote control Switches sequentially through input sources CP Selecting an input source on page 21 I0 EXIT Goes back to previous OSD menus exits and saves any changes made using the On Screen Display OSD menu Using the menus on page 22 Il ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 12 ME
71. ssword function To disable password protection go back to the Advanced Setup Password menu Highlight Power On Lock and then press lt gt to select Off The message Input Current Password displays Enter the current password If the password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Password page with Off shown in the row of Power On Lock You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector 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 either press MENU to cancel the change or try another password Note that 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 24 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle 1 _ There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector These canbe EET used if necessary to change the projection angle Screw the feet or out S as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle w u CT If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the gt projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal To correct this problem see Correcting picture distortion on page 25 for details Correcting
72. the lamp at this stage The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp NOTICE Replace lamp soon whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly Lamp gt XXXX hrs diminished Order a new lamp at lamp benq com WARNING Press ENTER to dismiss the message The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally NOTICE Replace lamp now Lamp gt XXXX hrs Press ENTER to dismiss the message Lamp usage time exceeded Replace lamp refer to User s Manual then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp benq com XXXX shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models Replacing the lamp e To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp e To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp Toreduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces e 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 e This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in proper
73. to change the picture further in that direction 88 vio o e Using the projector 25 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is preset with several pre defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type To select a picture mode that suits your need Using the remote control Press PRESET MODE repeatedly or USER I USER 2 ISF NIGHT USER 3 ISF DAY DEFAULT on the remote control or PRESET MODE on the projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Using the OSD menu Press MENU and then press lt p gt until the Picture Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Preset Mode 3 Press lt p gt until your desired mode is selected These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection situations as described below e Cinema With well balanced color saturation and contrast with a low brightness level this is most suitable for enjoying movies in a totally dark environment as you would find in a commercial cinema Dynamic 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 Standard It is slightly brighter than Cinema mode and suitable for use in rooms where
74. too high intake ventilation or the exhaust ventilation is blocked Green 1 Flashing Red Off projector may be in a poorly ventilated location The ambient temperature may be too high Using the projector 51 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Troubleshooting Problem The projector does Cause There is no power from the power cable Remedy Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector and plug the power cable into to the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on See page 20 connected to the input source device not turn on Attempting to turn the projector Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed The lamp cover is not securely Correctly attach the lamp cover See page attached 48 Turn the video source on and check that the The video source is not turned or signal cable is connected correctly See page connected correctly 17 The projector is not correctl No picture y Check the connection See page 17 The input source has not been correctly selected Select the correct input source with the Source keys on the remote control or SOURCE on the projector See page 21 Image is unstable The connection cables are not securely connected to the projector or the signal source
75. tor lens to the screen the zoom setting 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 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 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 positions of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance This projector is equipped with a movable lens See Shifting the projection lens on page 16 for details You can see the diagrams on pages 14 and 15 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables that are measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size l Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen dimensions Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average Th
76. turns on the projector while turning off the projector automatically turns off the HDMI CEC compatible device HDMI Settings Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Baud Rate Press ENTER to display the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size Test Pattern and focus and check that the projected image is free of distortion cP function is only available when the projector detects no input signal 44 Using the projector Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions 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 or 4 CCI displays captions in the primary language in your area High Altitude Mode A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 35 for details Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one S
77. ual com BenQ Manuals Using the projector 41 Picture Basic menu Function Description Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector Preset Mode picture set up to suit your program type See Selecting a preset mode on page 26 for details Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and ig t further fine tune the picture based on the selections listed below See Setting the User 1 2 User 3 mode on page 27 for details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture See Adjusting Brightness on page 28 for details Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture See Contrast Ra s Adjusting Contrast on page 28 for details Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video picture See Adjusting Color on page 28 for details x Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture See Adjusting Tint on Tint 4 page 28 for details Sharpness Adjusts the picture to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 28 for details Flesh Tone See Adjusting Flesh Tone on page 29 for details There are several color temperature settings available See Selecting a color Golar Temperature temperature on page 29 for details Enhances picture smoothness and clarity using motion estimation motion Frame Interpolation compensation technology You can als
78. urposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu Once the password is set and this function is selected the projector is password protected Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector A You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password 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 Once a password has been set and activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Password and press ENTER The Password page displays 3 Highlight Change Password and press ENTER The Input New Password page displays 4 As the picture indicates the four arrow keys gt 4 respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys on the remote control or projector to enter six digits for the password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Password page Input New Password _ IMPORTAN
79. y devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input source Images can be stretched a linear manner so the whole of the image is stretched equally or non linearly which distorts the image To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is Using the remote control Press one of the aspect ratio keys to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements l 2 3 Using the OSD menu Press MENU and then press lt p gt until the Display menu is highlighted Press to highlight Aspect Ratio Press lt gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements The function is not available when the 3D Mode is set to 2D 3D Conversion About the aspect ratio Anamorphic ANA Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 5 5 center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This setting stretches and gt resizes linearly except that it treats the vertical and horizontal 9 9 dimensions independently It stretches the height of the source image 16 7 picture until it reaches the full projected height and stretches the width of the source image until it reaches the full projected width This may alter the projected aspect depending upon the original aspect of the source image Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are already in a 16
80. yers The higher the setting the less the noise Detail Enhancement Sharpens the image The higher the setting the more details the image reveals Using the projector 29 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature 1 Highlight Color Temperature the Picture Basic menu and select Lamp Native Warm Normal or Cool by pressing lt p gt on the projector or remote control 2 Highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning in the Picture Advanced menu and press ENTER The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page displays 3 Press A Y to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing lt gt Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue 4 To save and leave the settings press MENU once or EXIT twice Selecting a Gamma setting Highlight Gamma Selection in the Picture Advanced menu and select a preferred setting by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness Gamma 6 1 8 2 0 Select these values according to your preference Gamma 2 2 Increases the average brightness of the picture Best for a lit environment meeting room or family room Gamma 2 4 2 5 Best for viewing movies in a darkened envir

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