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2. 27 Optimizing the image 29 Setting the presentation timer 32 Remote paging operations 33 Freezing the image 33 Hiding the 101826 33 Locking control keys 33 Operating in a high altitude ENVITONMEN senina 34 Creating your own startup screen 34 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 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS Do not block the projection lens with any objects as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control eee ey 1 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference 2 Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense
3. See Connection on page 16 for how to make the connection EN Wired LAN See Controlling the projector through a LAN environment on page 34 for details AMX Device Discovery Selecting On enables the function When AMX Device Discovery is On the projector can be detected by AMX controller Mac Address Displays the mac address of this projector Returns all settings to the factory preset values cr Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM YUV or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile
4. 11 12 13 14 Controls and functions Projector POWER A AUTO o 0 a OUR Y SOURCE 1 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image 2 Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image 3 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem 4 MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings 5 Left 4 Decreases the projector volume 6 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 7 ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture Keystone Arrow keys W Up a Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection Auto Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image gt Right When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 8 and 10 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments SOURCE Displays the source selection bar MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item Timer On Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting Timer Set up Enters presentation timer setting directly PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Operate your display software program on a connec
5. The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously rei adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected ee cr input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Lower setting produces less saturated colors If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting a color temperature The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected 1 Cool Makes images appear bluish white 2 Normal Maintains normal colorings for white 3 Warm Makes images appear reddish white About c
6. 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm To release panel key lock use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and press lt gt to select Off 6 Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and ambient temperature is between 0 C 35 C A To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight High Altitude Mode and press select On A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because ofincreased 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 Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo Black or Blue screen you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or
7. for details Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 28 for details Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 29 for details Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 29 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 29 for details cr Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 29 for details E Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 29 for details E See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 29 for details See Selecting a color temperature on page 29 for details See 3D Color Management on page 30 for details Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode See Switching input signal on page 25 for details See Changing Color Space on page 25 for details Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 31 for details Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 21 for details The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a sc
8. gt to highlight the SYSTEM 4 Press MENU EXIT twice on the SETUP Basic menu projector or remote control to J SEE Al leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft Otherwise purchase a lock such as the Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector See item 25 on page 9 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key s and the lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help 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 A Setting a password Cr l Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE ENTER de As pictured to the right the four arrow keys A gt Y lt respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password On
9. pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion 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 CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area Network Selecting On enables the function The projector is able to provide the network function when it is in standby mode Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to devices See Connection on page 16 for how to make the connection Audio Pass Through The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices Press lt P gt to choose the source that you wish to use When you select Computer 1 or Computer 2 audio signal can only be fed into the AUDIO IN 1 or AUDIO IN 2 jack When you select Video S Video audio signal can only be fed into the AUDIO IN L R jacks There is no need to connect the audio cable when HDMI is selected since the HDMI cable carries audio signal
10. to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc you can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Goto the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary Color and press P to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press Y to highlight Hue and press lt gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in the projected picture will be selected Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta 5 Press Y to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected 6 Press Y to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing gt The contrast level of the primary color you selec
11. BenQ MX701 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome Adjusting the sound eee 35 Controlling the projector through a LAN environment 35 Shutting down the projector 39 Direct power off 39 Menu operation 40 Maintenance 50 Care of the proJector 50 Lamp information 51 Troubleshooting 57 Specifications o momom o 58 Projector 0 58 Dimensions 59 Ceiling mount installation 59 Timing chat 60 Warranty and Copyright information 63 Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior vlew 9 Controls and functions Positioning your projector AAA 13 Choosing a location 13 Obtaining a preferred projected IIMA BE SIZE su Tuan a upaya uqi 14 Connection 17 Connecting video source devices 18 Operation 19 Starting up the projector 19 Adjusting the projected image 20 Using the 16 22 Securing the 21010600 23 Switching input signal 26 Magnifying and searching for detalla awayu 27 Selecting the aspect ratio
12. Gateway DNS and Mac Address settings will be displayed Note down the IP address displayed in the IP Address row DSS If you are in a non DHCP environment 1 Repeat steps 1 4 above 2 Press Y to highlight DHCP and press lt P gt to select Off 3 Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS settings Press Y to select the item you want to modify and press MODE ENTER Press d P to move the cursor and the press A Y to enter the value 6 To save the settings press MODE ENTER If you do not want to save the settings press MENU EXIT 7 Press Y to highlight Apply and press MODE ENTER Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby mode you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector cr 1 Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter 2 The remote network operation page opens This page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the remote control or control panel on the projector i These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control See 1 DISPLAY menu on page 42 and Remote control on page 11 for details ii To switch input source click on your desired signal cr The tools page allows you to manage the proje
13. ant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling 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 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 17 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury 18 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced 19 This product is capable of displayi
14. ce the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 5 To activate the Power On Lock function press A V to highlight Power On Lock and press lt P to select On 6 To activate the Splash Screen Lock function press A V to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press lt P gt to select On When the Splash Screen Lock is activated the MyScreen function in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu will be password protected 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for 3 seconds and the INPUT PASSWORD message 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 23 for details If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Entering the password recall procedure 1 Press and hold Auto on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen 2 Write down the number and turn off your projector 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service center to deco
15. colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type To select an operation mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and press P to select a desired mode 1 Dynamic mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms 2 Presentation mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD 4 Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment 5 User 1 User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on pa
16. ctor configure the Network settings and secure access of remote network operation on this projector Admin Password Lute o e i You can name the projector keep track of its location and the person in charge of it ii You can adjust the Network Settings iii Once set access to the remote network operation on this projector has been password protected iv Once set access to the tools page has been password protected cr v Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page The info page displays the information and status of this projector 6 For more information visit http www crestron com If you are an IT administrator and would like to manage multiple devices through one interface you can download Crestron Roomview at www crestron com getroomview Shutting down the projector 1 Press POWER and a confirmation message will display prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear 2 Press POWER a second time The POWER indicator light flashes orange the projection lamp shuts down and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector 3 Once the cooling process finishes a Power Off Ring Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet cr Direct power off The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is
17. de the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector anne the password Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Password menu Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD appears Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password Enter a new password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Z Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page Press Y to highlight Power On Lock and press 6 p gt to select Off You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector Pre
18. elect 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 A The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 50 you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Cr Replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool f
19. en the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image The word BLANK appears in the corner of the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen The length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time spans are not suitable for your presentation select Disable No matter Blank Timer is activated or not you can press most of the keys on the projector or remote control to restore the picture Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the Panel Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and select On by pressing 4 on the projector or remote control A confirmation message displays
20. ge 28 for details Setting the User 1 User 2 mode There are two user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User 1 2 as a starting point and customize the settings Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu Press lt q gt gt to select User 1 or User 2 Press W to highlight Reference Mode Po cr Press lt gt to select a picture mode that is closest to your need Press Y to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt gt See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details 7 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press MODE ENTER to store the settings 8 The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is selected Based on your needs you can make adjustments to these functions by highlighting them and pressing on the projector or remote control Adjusting Brightness The higher the value the brighter the image And the lower the setting the darker the image Adjust this a P control so the black areas of the image appear just as ML black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast
21. hrough the projector speaker The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected Operation Starting up the projector 1 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet Turn on the power outlet switch where fitted Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied 2 Press POWER to start the projector As soon as the lamp lights up a Power On Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of start up a startup logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 34 for details 3 Ifthe projector is activated for the first time select your OSD language following the on screen instructions 4 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 22 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input agar N signals The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found You can also
22. ils Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 20 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum cr Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion cr Adjusts the horizontal width of the image cr Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 26 for details This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images Video timing 480i PC timing up to 1280x800 120Hz for Frame Sequential PC timing up to 1280x800 60Hz for Frame Sequential PC timing up to SXGA 60Hz for Top Bottom Cr When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this function to correct the problem Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing A Y and press lt gt to choose the pattern you need Press MODE ENTER to activate the pattern Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 28
23. information 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu 2 Press Y to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 3 You will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu 4 To leave the menu press MENU EXIT You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000 4000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press lt P gt Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation s
24. l size You can also press Y repeatedly until it is restored to the original size IS cr Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and some computers are in 4 3 ratio and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Aspect Ratio Press lt gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration O O 16 10 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 10 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 10 aspect as it displays them without aspect alteration O O 0 0 O 4 About the aspect ratio Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width This is
25. light beam may damage your eyes 3 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter if any or remove the lens cap if any when the projector lamp is on Z 0 Do not place this product an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect 11 12 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft su
26. ng inverted images for ceiling mount installation A 20 This apparatus must be earthed Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use The projector offers the following features ECO BLANK With Philips ImageCare technology the Eco Blank function will save up to 70 of your lamp power at the same time your image is hiding Network Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser 3D function to enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images Brilliant color VIDI to provide truer more vibrant colors in picture Closed captioning to display the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos Variable audio output Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Selectable password protected function 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking Selectable quick cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance cont
27. o activate the presentation timer press Y and press to highlight On and press MODE ENTER 8 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen The timer starts counting when the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Press MODE ENTER A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function See Connection on page 16 for details You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing PAGE UP PAGE DOWN on the remote control If remote paging function doesn t work check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version cr Freezing the image Press gt Freeze on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control 7 Even if an image is frozen on the scre
28. olor temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it 3D Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing 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 should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according
29. or at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a qualified projector lamp for lamp replacement If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Loosen the screw that secures the lamp cover on the side of the projector until the lamp cover loosens 3 Remove the lamp cover from the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries 4 Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector 5 Loosen the screw that secu
30. possible installation locations 1 Front Table 3 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector placed Select this location with the projector on the table in front of the screen This isthe suspended upside down from the ceiling most common way to position the projector behind the screen for quick setup and portability q P P Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you ES turn the projector on Ss 2 Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your 4 Rear Table projector on the ceiling Select this location with the projector placed Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP the table behind the screen Basic gt Projector Position menu after you Note that a special rear projection screen is turn the projector on required Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic p gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and
31. press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 25 for details cr Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector 1 Press the quick release button and lift the front of the projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the quick release button to lock the foot in position 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction A If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Switching input signal on page 25 for details Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press Auto on the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds c
32. r Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image tothe size 2 Sharpen the image by rotating the that you need using the zoom ring focus ring Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps Using the remote control Press _ on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press V to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER The Keystone correction page displays 3 Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press _ to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu The following example describes how to set the OSD language 1 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or 3 Press Y to highlight Language remote Panne to turn the OSD menu on and press 4 p gt to select a preferred language SEE ER 2 Use lt
33. reen or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 13 for details Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu Position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Reminder Message Sets the reminder messages on or off A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 33 for details Mute Volume Power On Off Ring Tone See Adjusting the sound on page 34 for details Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 50 for details Reset Lamp Timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 54 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 50 for details on how the totallamp hour is calculated Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 22 for details Change Security Settings Power On Lock Splash Screen Lock See Utilizing the password function on page 22 for details 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 Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test
34. res the lamp 6 Lift the handle so that it stands up 52 Maintenance 7 Usethe handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector A Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 8 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp 9 Reconnect the lamp connector to the projector 10 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp 11 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Loose screw may cause 3 bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 12 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 13 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover A Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 14 Connect the power and restart the projector Maintenance 53 Do not turn the power with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 15 After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Highligh
35. rface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector so 7 If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector 5 16 Do not place this projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shorten the projector s life span and darken the image Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 13 A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleas
36. rol for data video display Ability to display 1 07 billion colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built in speaker providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr cr Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories Power cord VGA cable 3 Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Optional accessories 1 Spare lamp kit 3 RS232 cable 2 Wall mount kit 4 Soft carry case TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation Auto Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image Keystone Arrow keys z Up O Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on gt Right sdi Increases the projector volume When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 5 11 and 13 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments SOURCE Displays the source selection bar 10
37. s 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the SOURCE menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt P gt to select a suitable color space cr Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control 1 Press Digital Zoom to display the Zoom bar Press Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need 2 Use the directional arrows A V lt p gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 3 To restore the picture to its original size press Auto You can also press Digital Zoom When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt q until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar displays Press A repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directional arrows A Y p gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 5 To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out function and press Auto to restore the picture to its origina
38. solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner 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 Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 38 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case A Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 57 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent When you carry the projector yourself please use the original box or provided soft carry case 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 cr To obtain the lamp hour
39. ss Y to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press lt P gt to select Off You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector The Splash Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu will be available for your ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password cr Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time When starting up the proJector automatically searches for the available signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals To select the source 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control source selection bar displays 2 Press W until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source information will display at the corner of the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal 7 Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV To do thi
40. suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio 6 OFO O Real The image is projected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments O 0 O O B 0 O O 0 0 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like some computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration O F O oo O O Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture s colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY gt Wall Color menu and press to select a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface There are several precalibrated
41. t Reset Lamp Timer A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 AN Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage 54 Maintenance Specifications Projector specifications HF All specifications are subject to change without notice Control RS 232 serial control 9pinxl IR receiver 2 USB port Mini B x 1 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port X 1 VIDEO RCA jackx 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack X 3 through RGB input Digital HDMI V1 3 x 1 Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x 2 RCA audio jack L R x 2 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Specifications 7 Optical Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 54 2 73 Lamp 190 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 3 0 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 315 W Max lt 1 W Standby Mechanical Weight 2 5 Kg 5 5 lbs Output terminals RGB output D Sub 15 pin female 1 Speaker Stereo 10 watt 1 Audio signal output PC audio jack x 1
42. t will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments 8 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations Follow these steps to utilize this function 1 Goto the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODE ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing gt The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments cr 3 Press Y to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt gt 4 Press Y to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing Top Left gt Bottom Left gt Top Right gt Bottom Right 5 Press W to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing lt P gt 6 Press Y to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing lt 4 gt If you select On a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down up and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up 7 T
43. ted PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint 10 11 12 13 14 Remote control Eco Blank POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on I Freeze Freezes the projected image lt Left ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size Volume Adjusts the sound level MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and back of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensors to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Operating the projector from the front Operating the projector from the rear Replacing the remote control battery 1 Pull out the battery holder Cr 2 Insert the new battery in the holder Note the positive polarity should face outward 3 Push the holder into the remote control A Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four
44. the rest of your equipment Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted cr Rs232 LAN MINIB I i 55 OMPUTER IN 2 1 VGA cable 6 Audio L R cable 2 VGA to DVI A cable 7 S Video cable 3 USB cable 8 Video cable 4 HDMI cable 9 Audio cable 5 Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter cable Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video 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 gt my O O O O 6 Connecting audio The projector has one built in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only It is not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output t
45. turned off To protect the lamp wait about 10 minutes before re starting the projector When you attempt to re start the projector the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down In such cases press D POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Pycckvu AA H 5 r 0l Svenska Nederlands T rk e e tina Portugu s Inu Polski Magyar Benrapcku Hrvatski Rom n Suomi Norsk Dansk IIndonesian EMnvkd x x feet 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 Description of each menu Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 28 for details There are several options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 26 for deta
46. video source To create your own startup screen project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source The rest steps are as follows 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight MyScreen and press MODE ENTER A confirmation message displays Press CAPTURE or MODE ENTER again 4 The message Screen Capturing displays while the projector is processing the picture Please wait 5 Ifthe action is successful you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen The captured picture is saved as My Screen 6 To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen set My Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Splash Screen menu and restart the projector In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails change your target picture Large sized pictures may cause the capturing action to fail If so please choose a smaller one and try again 6 Q 2 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted Press Y to highlight Network Settings and press MODE ENTER The Network Settings page is displayed Highlight Wired LAN and press MODE ENTER Make sure the Status is Connect Press Y to highlight DHCP and press lt P gt to select On Press Y to highlight Apply and press MODE ENTER Re enter the Network Settings page The IP Address Subnet Mask Default
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