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BenQ MP770 User's Manual

1. Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Color sub Horizontal Vertical A 2 carrier Video mode Frequency Frequency kHz Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 425 or 441 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 Specifications 65 Dimensions 291 mm W x 94 mm H x 238 mm D BEMQ Unit mm 66 Specifications Warranty Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 9096 temperature in between 0 C and 40 C altitude lower than 10000 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country
2. Replacing the lamp A 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 e 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 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 a proper manner 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Turn the projector over Then loosen the screw on the lamp cover 3 Remove the lamp cover from the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Maintenance 57 Cc Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water mi
3. FUNCTION default setting value Quick Cooling Off DESCRIPTION Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 30 seconds High Altitude Mode Off A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 40 for details Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Normal Toggles the projector lamp between Normal and Economic modes 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 images Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature See Calculation of lamp hour on page 56 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 Security Settings Password Off Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password When the function is activated for the first time you have to set a password for it See Utilizing the password function on page 32 for details 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 The password can be enter
4. The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The batteries are out of power Replace the batteries with new ones There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 6 meters 19 5 feet of the projector 62 Troubleshooting The computer projected image is too big for the screen or appeared to be cut off Cause The computer s resolution does not match the projector s resolution The computer s external monitor setting is locked in 640 x 480 Remedy 1 Make sure the H Position and V Position settings are correct in the Image menu 2 Configure the computer s external display resolution to the projector s native resolution 1024 x 768 for MP770 If this option is not available select one of the compatible listed in Supported timing for PC including DVI I input on page 65 3 Check if your presentation files are created for a different resolution My Window Media Player program works great on my computer but the movie window is dark on my projector while the Media Player tools display OK e TET The computer external display is set as a secondary display Remedy Change the Display settings Click Start gt Control Panel gt Display gt Settings gt Advanced gt
5. Soft carry case Remote control with batteries Quick start User s manual User s manual Replacement filter guide CD PC audio cable Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable Optional accessories 1 Macintosh adapter 4 RS232 connector 2 Spare lamp kit 5 Wireless module 3 Ceiling mount kit 10 Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Rear side See Connection on page 22 for details 1112 13 14 15 D 9 guam wb 16 External control panel See Projector on page 12 for details Vent heated air exhaust Projection lens Quick release button Lens cap Focus ring and Zoom ring Front IR remote sensor 17 18 19 20 8 Rear adjuster foot 15 9 AC power cord inlet 10 Filter case 16 11 Rear IR remote sensor 17 12 USB socket 18 13 RS232 control port 19 14 RGB signal output socket 20 21 Lower side view 22 23 RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input socket DVI I signal input socket Video input socket S Video input socket Audio input socket Audio output socket Speaker grill E 22 23 24 25 Quick release foot Lamp cover Rear adjuster foot Kensington anti theft lock slot Introduction 11 12 Controls and functions Projector 1 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image See
6. press once to turn the projector on 8 When the projector is on press twice to turn the projector to standby See Start up on page 31 and Shutting down the projector on page 43 for details 14 Introduction ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 37 for details WIRELESS Turns on or off the wireless connection menu See Wireless connection optional on page 22 for details Keystone Arrow buttons w AUp q lt Left n W Down d P Right Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Correcting keystone on page 35 and Using the menus on page 46 for details MENU BACK Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 46 for details BLANK Used to hide the screen image To restore the image press any button except LASER on the projector or remote control See Hiding the image on page 40 for details ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 46 for details CONTRAST Displays the Contrast adjustment bar To adjust the value press the directional arrow buttons on the projector or remote control 10 11 12 13 14 15
7. For other information please visit support DenQ com Warranty 67 Q Regulation statements 68 FCC statement CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment This equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose and can be used in any area including residential area WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on
8. Y Projector with the wireless module Cable connection Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA and DVI input sockets that allow you to connect it to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers A Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers Additionally you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook see Remote paging operations on page 42 22 Connection To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer either through a VGA cable or VGA to DVI A cable With a VGA cable With a VGA to DVI A cable 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and 1l Take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect one end to the D Sub connect the VGA end to the D Sub output socket of the computer output socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA 2 Connect the DVI end of the VGA to cable to the D SUB COMP IN DVI A cable to the DVI I signal signal input socket on the projector input socket on the projector 3 Ifyou wish to use the remote paging function see Remote paging operations on page 42 take the supplied USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB port of the computer and the smaller end to the USB socket on the projector 4 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your
9. BRIGHTNESS 16 Displays the Brightness adjustment bar To adjust the value press the directional arrow buttons on the projector or remote control CAPTURE Captures the projected image and save it as your startup screen See Creating your own startup screen on page 42 for details PIP Turns the Picture In Picture PIP window on or off See PIP Picture In Picture 17 operation on page 41 for details LED indicator light Lights red when any button on the remote control is pressed MODE 18 Depending upon which input signal is selected selects an available picture setup mode See Application Mode on page 48 for details When a wireless module is installed and the Wireless Connection menu is displayed press this button to change among LAN IEEE 802 11 a and IEEE 802 11 b g The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers FREEZE The image is frozen when FREEZE is pressed To release the function press any 19 button except LASER on the projector or remote control See Freezing the image on page 42 for details 20 MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 35 for details When a wireless module is installed the Wireless Connection menu is displayed and the IEEE 802 11 a is selected press this button to search for a reliable channel The wireless module is avai
10. Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values Positioning your projector Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Projection distance 4 3 Screen Diagonal Distance from Screen in mm Vertical Offset in mm Feet Inches mm Minlength Average Maxlength with max with min zoom zoom 48 1219 1652 1773 1893 121 1500 2033 2181 2329 149 2 60 1524 2065 2216 2367 151 6 72 1829 2479 2659 2840 181 2000 2710 2908 3106 198 7 84 2134 2892 3102 3313 211 8 96 2438 3305 3546 3787 241 2500 3389 3635 3882 248 9 108 2743 3718 3989 4260 272 3000 4066 4362 4659 297 10 120 3048 4131 4432 4733 302 3500 4743 5089 5435 347 12 144 3658 4957 5318 5680 362 4000 5421 5816 6212 396 15 180 4572 6196 6648 7100 453 5000 6776 7270 7765 495 18 216 5486 7436 7978 8520 543 6000 8132 8725 9317 594 25 300 7620 10327 11080 11833 754 Cz There is 3 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Positioning your projector 21 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure
11. Display See you computer documentation for details if you cannot find the Display settings by following the instructions above Set the Monitor to Primary and the Panel to Secondary You will see the movie window on the projector image while the Panel movie window will be dark 2 The remote mouse function does not work The USB cable is not correctly connected to the projector or computer Check the connection See Connecting a computer on page 22 for details If it still doesn t work check the mouse driver See the mouse documentation for details Troubleshooting 63 Specifications Projector specifications 64 Optical Resolution Display system Lens F Number Lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption Mechanical Weight Input terminals Computer input RGB input DVI I input Video signal input S VIDEO VIDEO SD HDTV signal input Audio signal input Audio in Output terminals RGB output Audio output Speaker Control USB mouse control RS 232 serial control All specifications are subject to change without notice 1024 x 768 XGA 1 CHIP DMD F 2 6 to 2 77 f 20 4 to 23 5 mm 220 W lamp ACI100 240V 1 5A 3 2A 50 60 Hz Automatic 320 W Max 15 W Standby 6 6 Ibs 2 99 Kg D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Using DVI A signal Mini DIN 4 pin port X 1 RCA jack x1 Analog D Sub to Component RCA jack x 3 using RGB input Digital DVI HDTV only Stereo mini ja
12. Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 35 for details 2 Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 35 for details 3 Power indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 60 for details 4 MENU BACK Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 46 for details Introduction 5 5 Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on When the projector is in standby mode press once to turn the projector on When the projector is on press twice to turn the projector to standby See Start up on page 31 and Shutting down the projector on page 43 for details Keystone Arrow buttons v A Up q lt Left A V Down gt Right Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Correcting keystone on page 35 and Using the menus on page 46 for details 10 MODE Depending upon which input signal is selected selects an available picture setup mode See Application Mode on page 48 for details When a wireless module is installed and the Wireless Connection menu is displayed press this button
13. See Choosing a location on page 17 for details This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Press lt Left Right on the projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is Auto Power ee f i Off Disable 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 select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on Disable page 40 for details Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start S up Four options are available BenQ logo My Screen Black screen or creen Blue screen BenQ logo My Screen Captures and stores the projected image as My Screen See Creating your own startup screen on page 42 for details Mute Off Audio Toggles the projector audio between on and off Settings Volume 5 Adjusts audio volume level Menu Display Time 15 sec M Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button S enu press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments ettings Menu Position Center Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Operation System setup Advanced menu
14. a VGA cable or VGA to DVI A cable With a VGA cable With a VGA to DVI A cable Note Your monitor must be equipped with a DVI input socket Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 22 The D SUB output only works when an appropriate D SUB input is made to the projector Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the D SUB IN socket not the DVI I socket Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input socket of the video monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the D SUB OUT socket on the projector Take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor Connect the VGA end of the cable to the D SUB OUT socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram notebook or desktop computer Connection Connecting Video source devices This section describes how to connect the projector to Video source devices using video cables Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations CT This projector also supports data graphic PC connection using wireless function Wireless connection is not recommended for Video presentations See Wireless connection optional on page 22 You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide
15. any one of the following output sockets e DVI Component Video S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Best video quality The best available video connection method is DVI If your source device is equipped with a DVI socket based on the type of DVI connector you have you can enjoy digital or high end analog video quality See Connecting a DVI source device on page 26 for how to connect the projector to a DVI source device and other details If no DVI source is available the next best video signal is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S Video or composite Video See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 27 for how to connect the projector to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option S
16. case See that there are small plastic pins along the edges to position and retain the sponge into place Lift the sponge up off these pins taking care to prevent them from breaking off 2 Attach the supplied new filter sponge to the filter case Make sure that the tiny holes securely fit onto the case s pins Plastic pins Maintenance 55 Lamp information 56 Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour 3 4 hours used in Economic mode 1 hours used in normal mode Cz See Lamp Mode Normal on page 51 for more information on Economic mode The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3 4 of that in normal mode That is using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1 3 Warning message 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 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 de
17. display the Keystone correction page Press Operation 35 36 the button whose keystone icon is similar to the shape of the projected image Continue pressing the same button or press the other buttons until you are satisfied with the shape Press MENU BACK on the projector or remote control Go to the DISPLAY gt Keystone menu and press ENTER to display the Keystone correction page Press one of the Keystone Arrow buttons ua A Q lt 4 A V Q gt on the projector or remote control whose Keystone icon is similar to the shape of the projected image Continue pressing the same button or press the other buttons until you are satisfied with the shape KEYSTONE The values on the lower portion of the page change while pressing When the values reach their maximum or minimum with repeated button presses the image s shape will stop changing You will not be able to change the image further in that direction side Two parallel sides left and right or top and bottom but is noticeably wider on either i al l Press y A or Press V or Go to the DISPLAY gt e Go to the Display gt Keystone menu Enter Keystone menu Enter the Keystone correction the Keystone correction page and press T A page and press WV repeatedly until the repeatedly until the image s shape becomes image s shape becomes square square No parallel sides C iaig 1 Press q I or 3 Press O A repeatedly 4 Press
18. for details 7 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press ENTER to store the settings 8 Theconfirmation 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 2 mode is selected You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs Adjusting brightness Adjust the values by pressing lt 4 Left gt Right on the projector or remote control The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the setting darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting contrast Adjust the values by pressing Left 9 Right on the projector or remote control 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 l Emm 1 0710 E 00 N 0070 Selecting a color temperature Adjust the values by pressing Left gt Right on the projector or remote control There are four color temperature settings available 1l TL With the highest color temperature T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings 2 T2 Makes images appear bluish white 3 T3 Maintains
19. normal colorings for white 4 T4 Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A Operation 39 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 4 Other adjustments You can find other image quality fine tune selections in the PICTURE menu as well See Picture menu on page 48 for details Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 3200 feet above sea level or is hotter than 40 C or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate the High Altitude Mode go to SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt High MM Altitude Mode select On by pressing lt Left High Altitude Mode is used when the gt Right on the projector or remote control A SS EE NU UE SC NUNCA bs confirmation message displays Highlight Yes Do you want to turn the High Altitude and press ENTER Mode on WARNING m Operation under High Altitude Mode may p K cause a higher decibel operating noise level Cc No because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under
20. 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 Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention tothe presenter you can use BLANK on the projector and remote control to hide the screen image Press any button except LASER on the projector and remote control to restore the image The word BLANK appears at the lower right 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 a time length in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic 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 projector or remote control The length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments BEN If the preset time spans are not suitable for your personation select Disable No matter Blank Timer is activated or disabled you can press any button except LASER anytime you want to restore the image Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire 40 Operati
21. the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and a environment Regulation statements
22. to change among LAN IEEE 802 11 a and IEEE 802 11 b g The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers BLANK Used to hide the screen image To restore the image press any button except LASER on the projector or remote control See Hiding the image on page 40 for details ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 46 for details Temperature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 60 for details 11 12 13 Lamp indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 60 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 35 for details When a wireless module is installed the Wireless Connection menu is displayed and the IEEE 802 11 a is selected press this button to search for a reliable channel The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers SOURCE Sequentially selects the input signal D Sub Analog RGB Comp YPbPr DVI A DVI D Video or S Video See Switching input signal on page 34 for details Introduction 13 Remote control 2 3 4 OOQ OO 9 11 6 1 Power 7 Toggles the projector between standby mode and on When the projector is in standby mode
23. BenQ MP770 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User s Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2006 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations i Table of contents Important safety instructions eere 5 Ert OQ Ge UO TL ssiri ireanii eraik a ananass 9 Projectot features ananananannnandnanahAnnnnanweanis 9 Shipping Contents arris QNSE SERRE RIMMIDI KMRUI tte NU 10 Projector exterior VIEW asiste taire it R a RAE RR ERE RR EAREAREAR 11 Controls and DIDCEDES essaie ivi sensit venei en ES REESE IR UH UR 12 Positioning your projector iucsesriise
24. Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 0 35 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image Position use the directional arrow buttons The values shown on the lower 0 position of the page change with every button press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image depends on the selected input Source distortion H Size depends on the selected input Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Source Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Searching for details on 100 the projected image on page 35 for details Displays the Pan page for searching the details of the projected image by Pan using the directional arrow buttons on the projector or remote control after the image is magnified PIP Settings PIP Off Turns the PIP window on or off Source Video Selects the source for the PIP Position Top Left Selects a desired position for the PIP Size Large Selects a suitable size for the PIP Saturation 0 Adjusts the color saturation level Hue 0 Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Saturation on page 48 Hue on page 48 PIP Picture In Picture operation on page 41 for details Operation 47 48 Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable
25. Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are 17 different OSD menu languages See System setup Basic menu on page 50 for details Below is the overview of the English OSD menu Main menu icon Highlight Main menu Press MENU BACK to the previous page or to exit The following example describes the adjustment of Keystone with the English OSD menus The adjustment methods mentioned below can also be applied when using different OSD language other than English l 2 3 Press MENU BACK on the projector or 4 Press ENTER to display the remote control to turn the OSD menu keystone correction page KEYSTONE Use 4 Left Right to select the 5 Based on the image shape DISPLAY menu displayed on the screen press Press A Up V Down to select Keystone the keystone buttons w A Up 1 4 Left A V Down q gt Right to adjust the image to a rectangular or square one 6 Press MENU BANCK on the projector or remote control twice to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu 46 Operation Display menu FUNCTION default setting value Aspect Ratio Auto DESCRIPTION default setting value There are four options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 37 for details Keystone
26. MENU BACK to exit until the image is square and save the settings 2 Go to the Display gt Keystone menu Enter the keystone correction page and press gt Operation Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio which is the default for this projector 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 source You can change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is by pressing ASPECT on the remote control or in the DISPLAY gt Aspect Ratio menu Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements There are four aspect ratios available Cz In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas l Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal width This is suitable for the incoming image which is either in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio Actual Size The image is projected as its original resolution with no pixel conversion For input signals with lower resolutions the projected im
27. adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting value Application DESCRIPTION Pre defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting an fii application mode on page 38 for details PC Presentation YPbPr S Video Video Movie Selects an application mode that most suits your need for the image Reference quality and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image 50 See Adjusting brightness on page 39 for details Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image 0 See Adjusting contrast on page 39 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video i image Lower setting produces less saturated colors setting to the Saturation minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too 0 high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Hue Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image The higher the value 0 the more greenish the image becomes The lower the value the more reddish the image becomes Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer 16 White Peak 10 Adjusts white peaking Color There are four color temperature settings are available Temperature Se
28. age 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 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration C3 16 9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input when being fed an appropriate 16 9 aspect signal See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 27 and Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 19 for details Oo O O O O O Os O 95 e Jo O O Opera tion 37 Optimizing the image Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type To select a operation mode that suits your need press MODE repeatedly until your desired mode is selected The picture mode
29. aler See Indicators on page 60 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Message Status The lamp has been in operation for 2800 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the WARNING Replace the Lamp projector is normally run with Economic Mode OSes selected See Lamp Mode Normal on page 51 If the projected image gets you may continue to operate the projector until the darker please replace the lamp 2950 hour lamp warning appears The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience of shutdown when the projector runs out of lamp time Replace the Lamp Immediately The lamp life is over 2950 hours Doe Ie Lt is strongly recommended that you replace the the lamp timer lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item ok g 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 If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after 2950 hours usage Maintenance Out of Lamp Usage Time The projector will be shut down automatically for safety issue Please replace the lamp as soon as possible If this warning message displays the projector will shut down in 40 seconds The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally
30. aming Video Video source Cinema Movie Gaming Photo PICTURE Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Sharpness White Peak cate TURSA Gamma 1 Gamma 2 Gamma 3 Gamma Gamma 4 Gamma 5 Gamma 6 Save Settings Gamma 7 Gamma 8 Gamma 9 Operation SOURCE Auto Source Detection On Off Network English French German Italian Spanish Russian Traditional Language Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Swedish Dutch Turkish Czech Portuguese Thai Polish Projector Position Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling SYSTEM Auto Power Off UR min 20 SETUP ES Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 Basic min 25 min 30 min Splash Screen BenQ My Screen Black Blue My Screen Mute On Off Audio Settings Volume Menu Display Time 2 m sec 15 sec 20 sec 30 Menu Settings r Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom L eft Quick Cooling On Off High Altitude Mode On Off Lamp Mode Normal Economic SYSTEM Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Reset Cancel SETUP Lamp Timer Advanced Password On Off Security Settings Change Password Reset All Settings Source Application Mode Information Resolution Color System Lamp Timer Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Operation 45 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen
31. area 4 3 aspect image in a 4 3 aspect display area Thus a 16 9 aspect image will not utilize 25 of the height of a 4 3 aspect image displayed by this projector This will be seen as darkened unlit bars along the top and bottom vertical 12 5 height respectively of the 4 3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16 9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4 3 projection display area When determining the position of your projector you should consider its intended use and input signal aspect ratios All inputs other than composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal will display in a 4 3 aspect ratio and will require an additional 33 display height than that of the scaled 16 9 aspect image projection area C7 IMPORTANT Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16 9 projection if you will ever need to select an input other than composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the horizontal center of the screen This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled surfaces The modern digital projector does not project directly forward like older style reel to reel film projectors did Instead digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of
32. bleshootUfipocie rrr Ir EAR PEPREEEREUU 62 SDOGIEICAEODS co eoe o REM NS M E 64 Projector specifications merrier Enere 64 Timing chatt i NNN NN NN NNN 65 Pimen MM mM E Raiana aai 66 Warranty assener nis NER MR 67 Limited Warranty saa eiae iinne dta i ar 67 Regulation statements oo ro E NO I LR 68 PCC SEECEFIE PIE naese ir niii aE eaa 68 Insee cirsu aii 68 INTC SEATENIOTIE uiaosiakitud tiii eati a Xa I FERRE RR CH Rl KE XR Rad 68 WEEE directive ooi cou opto resorte oeste ptum 68 Table of contents Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions 1 Please read this manual before you 4 Always open the lens shutter or operate your projector Save it for remove the lens cap when the future reference projector lamp is on 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 Cx 2 Do not look straight at the projector lens du
33. ck x 1 D sub 15 pin female x 1 Stereo mini jack mixed mono mixed mono 2 watt x 1 A B series X 1 Mini Din 9 pin X 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature Operating relative humidity Operating altitude Specifications 0 C 40 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation 0 3000 feet at 0 C 40 C 3000 6000 feet at 0 C 30 C 6000 10000 feet at 0 C 23 C Timing chart Supported timing for PC including DVI I input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Mode kHz Hz MHz 640 x 400 31 47 70 089 25 176 640 x 400_70 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA 72 940 2480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA 85 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 dup 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA 60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA 70 1024x769 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA 85 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA 60 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Horizontal Vertical Frequenc Signal Format q y Frequency kHz Hz 480i 5251 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 TO80i 11251 60Hz 33 75 60 00 T080i 11251 50Hz 28 13 50 00
34. creen As pictured to the right the four arrow buttons A Up gt Right V Down lt Left respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow buttons to enter six digits for the password INPUT PASSWORD _ Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 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 To leave the OSD menu press MENU BACK twice If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the Password Error password error message as pictured to the right displays Please try again lasting for three 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 33 for details If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Operation Entering the pass
35. e Selecting a color temperature on page 39 for details T3 Gamma Sets how gray shades are displayed between minimum input black and Gamma 2 maximum input white for all signals Save Saves the settings made for User 1 or 2 mode Settings Operation Source menu FUNCTION default setting value Auto Source DESCRIPTION Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals If the Detecti source scan is On the projector will scan for input signals until it acquires glecuon a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used On input signal The default value is RGB Network Displays the wireless connection menu Operation 49 System setup Basic menu FUNCTION default setting value DESCRIPTION Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus Use lt Left Right on the projector or remote control to select your Language desired language There are 17 languages for your choice English English default French German Italian Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Swedish Dutch Turkish Czech Portuguese Thai and Polish Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one Positi or more mirrors Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket osition optional accessory if you need to install the projector on your ceiling Front Table
36. e 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 Positioning your projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size The maximum native resolution of the projector is 1024 x 768 pixels which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio expressed as 4 3 To be able to project a complete 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio image the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector s native aspect width This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75 of the projector s native aspect height px oo O O 2 16 9 aspect image scaled to a 4 3 aspect display
37. e wait 5 Ifthe action is successful you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen The captured image is saved as My Screen 6 To view the captured image displayed as the startup screen set My Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Splash Screen menu and restart the projector In the unlikely event the capturing action failed If so change your target image 42 Operation Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display OSD menus can be set according to your preferences The following settings do not affect the projection settings operation or performance Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Use Left gt Right to select a suitable time Menu Position in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt Left gt Right to select a preferred position Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar language for the On Screen OSD Menus Use lt Left Right to select your language Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use Left 9 Right to select a screen Shutting down the projector 1 Press 4 Power and a confirmation message will display prompting you If you do
38. ed by using either the buttons on the projector or the remote control C 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 The password will display as asterisks on screen when being input Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 32 for details Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values CT The following settings will still remain Keystone Position Phase Projector Position High Altitude Mode Lamp Settings and Security Settings Operation 51 52 Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector C Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source Application Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Mode Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Lamp Timer Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Operation Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs
39. ee Connecting an S Video source device on page 29 for how to connect the projector to an S Video device Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting a composite Video source device on page 30 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device Connection 25 26 Connecting Audio The projector has a 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 theatre or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker If you wish you can make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your presentations and also connect separate amplified speakers to the Audio Out socket of the projector The audio output is a mixed mono signal and controlled by the projector Volume and Mute settings If you have a separate sound system you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system instead of to the mono audio projector The audio connections illustrated in the following sections are provided for informational purposes only You need n
40. ent Video source device through a Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable T Take the Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the D SUB COMP IN socket on the projector Connection 27 3 If you wish to make use the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device an the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector 4 Ifyou wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the Audio OUT socket of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied The audio output is a mixed mono signal Once connected the audio can be controlled by the remote control MUTE or projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 50 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable If you connect the projector to a Digital TV DTV tuner the following standards are supported 480i 480p lt 576i 576p 720p 50 60 Hz 10801 50 60 H
41. fety Instructions Continued 12 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 shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image Cs Jy J Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet 13 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector 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 14 Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over caus
42. ght 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 As shown in the figure hold the new lamp and align the two locators on the lamp with the holes on the projector and then insert the lamp all the way into the projector Connect the lamp connector to the projector 58 Maintenance 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp C3 Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Donotover tighten the screw 10 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 11 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 12 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover C Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Donotover tighten the screw 13 Restart the projector Cz Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 14 After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings menu Reset Lamp Timer Press ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A d warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 WARNING Cz Do not reset if the lamp is not new o
43. gulations for your region e Never throw the batteries into a fire There may be danger of an explosion Ifthe batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage 16 Introduction Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations Table in front of screen Ceiling in front of screen Table at rear of screen Ceiling at rear of screen pepe ho a 1 Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the 5x floor in front of the screen This is the most common ES way to position the projector for quick setup and E portability 2 FrontCeiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen ME Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling in the System Setup Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table c Select this location with the projector placed near the S Set Rear Table in the System Setup Basic gt Projector i Position menu after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling behind the screen floor behind
44. he Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector If you wish to make use the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device an the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the Audio OUT socket of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied The audio output is a mixed mono signal Once connected the audio can be controlled by the remote control MUTE or projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 50 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device Video cable Audio cables The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 26 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S Video inputs are unava
45. ilable for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 25 for details Connection GG Operation Start up 1 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied 2 Remove the lens cap If it is left on it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp 3 Press and hold for 2 seconds 5 Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing P Power In the later stage of BENG start up a default BenQ logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness CF If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 4 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow buttons to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 32 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input source being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the searching message will continue displaying until an i
46. ing injury or resulting in damage to the projector Important safety instructions 7 8 Safety Instructions Continued 16 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 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced 18 A This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions 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 Selectable password protected function Off and Go function allowing presenters to unplug the projector right after the projector is turned off Up to 11 sets of application modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes Optional wireless module al
47. isplay software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing Page Up and Page Down on the remote control See Connecting a computer on page 22 for details 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 Freezing the image Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze the image An icon J will display in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press any button except LASER on the projector or remote control Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo Black or Blue screen you can make your own startup screen that is an image projected from your computer or video source 1 Project the image you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source 2 Press CAPTURE on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt My Screen menu press ENTER 3 Aconfirmation message displays Press CAPTURE or ENTER again 4 The message Screen Capturing displays while the projector is processing the image Pleas
48. lable through BenQ retailers SOURCE Sequentially selects the input signal D Sub Analog RGB Comp YPbPr DVI A DVI D Video or S Video See Switching input signal on page 34 for details LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals It emits red colored light when you press it and the LED indicator lights up red A WARNING Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others See the warning messages on the back of the remote control and the attached User Information prior to using it DIGITAL ZOOM buttons Magnifies or reduces the projected image size PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN Operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint See Remote paging operations on page 42 for details Warning messages on the back of the remote control The laser beam is visible It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output Avoid Exposure Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture The laser pointer is not a toy Parents should be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of children Refer to the warning labels on the back of your remote control for safe operation on the laser pointer Introduction 15 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remo
49. little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean and to clean the dust filter to prevent overheating See Cleaning the lens and Cleaning and replacing the dust filter below for details Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and dust filter 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 Ce Never rub the lens with abrasive materials 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 43 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with the supplied cleaning cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case C Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 64 or consult your dealer abou
50. lowing more computers to share one projector through cable or wireless connection High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Two way digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display Ultra high brightness projection lamp Ability to display 16 7 million colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr Replaceable dust filter The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input source contrast brightness settings and is directly proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 9 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment 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 CF The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated I
51. mal events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 61 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input source device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the Source key on the projector or remote control The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary
52. method you can use to connect to the device Connection To connect the projector to a DVI source device or a computer C For information on connecting a DVI source device to a computer through a VGA to DVI A cable see Connecting a computer on page 22 l Take the DVI DVI D or DVI I cable and connect one end to the DVI output socket of the DVI source device Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI I signal input socket on the projector If you wish to make use the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device and the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied The audio output is a mixed mono signal Once connected the audio can be controlled by the remote control MUTE or projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 50 for details AV device DVI D or DVI I cable Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Compon
53. n t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear 2 Press b 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 To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process 3 The Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop 4 Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket C To save your time you can unplug the projector as Soon as it is turned off without waiting for the cooling time The projector will continue cooling down even if it is unplugged so that you can pack up the projector and go During the projector s off line cooling you cannot restart it Operation 43 Menu operation 44 Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Sub menu Options Aspect Ratio Auto Actual Size 4 3 16 9 Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom DISPLAY PIP On Off Source S Video Video Position Bottom Right Bottom Left Top PIP Settings Left Top Right Size Small Large Saturation Hue PC source Brightest Presentation sRGB Photo Application Mode Gaming Video User 1 User 2 Memory Video source Cinema Movie Gaming Photo User 1 User 2 PC source Brightest Presentation sRGB Photo Reference G
54. n your room 1 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 2 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 3 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 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if your measured projection distance was 4 8m 4800mm the closest match in the Average column is 5089 mm Looking across this row shows that a 3500 mm 3 5 m screen is required If you can only obtain imperial sized screens the listed screen sizes on either side of the 3 5 m screen are the 10 and 12 screens Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen sizes indicates that the 4 8 m measured projection distance will need to be reduced to fit the 10 size screen or increased to fit the 12 size screen The projector can be adjusted using the zoom control to display on these different screen sizes at those projection distances
55. nput source signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 34 for details Cz If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector s resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting See Timing chart on page 65 for details Operation 31 32 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 For details of the OSD menu operation please refer to Using the menus on page 46 C WARNING 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 C3 Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 4 Open the OSD menu and go to SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings Press ENTER Highlight Password and select On by pressing lt Left or Right A prompt will display on the s
56. o clean the filter sponge Or use a soft brush such as a clean artist s paintbrush to gently sweep the dust on the filter away If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken replace it with the supplied spare filter sponge See Replacing the filter sponge next page 54 Maintenance 6 Refit the filter case by aligning and inserting it into the projector slot Press the case back until it clicks into place 8 Turn the projector back on If the case is not correctly seated in place the projector will display an on screen message as pictured to the right every three minutes ARNING Check the Air Filter The air filter is not installed well The message will display 3 times for a 10 second Please reinstall again duration each if no further action is taken LOK d Then a second message as pictured to the right displays to warn of shutdown in 1 minute Jey The air filter is not installed well You can re attach the case correctly anytime before Please reinstall again the projector shuts down That means you have 10 Cheats te prego ctor allie 11 minutes to get the re attachment done from the turned off in 60 seconds time the first warning message was displayed The projector will return to normal operation Replacing the filter sponge If you find the dirt is hard to remove from the filter sponge or the sponge is broken replace it 1 Carefully peel the filter sponge away from the filter
57. on PIP Picture In Picture operation Your projector is capable of displaying images simultaneously from two input sources which can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way The PIP functions are available only when the input source is PC and the PIP source is Video or S Video 1 Ensure both the PC and Video or S Video signals are correctly connected to the projector 2 Display the PC image Analog RGB on the screen 3 To display the PIP window press PIP on the remote control or go to the DISPLAY gt PIP settings gt PIP menu select On by pressing lt Left gt Right 4 To select a PIP Source to be displayed in the DISPLAY gt PIP settings gt Source menu press lt q Left gt Right 5 To change the position of the PIP image press lt q Left gt Right repeatedly in the DISPLAY gt PIP settings gt Position menu until a suitable position is selected Ed ES 2 bg Bg 6 To resize the PIP image press lt q Left 9 Right once or twice in the DISPLAY gt PIP settings gt Size menu to set the PIP size as small or large 7 To adjust the PIP image quality you can press lt q Left gt Right in the DISPLAY gt PIP settings gt Saturation or Hue menu 8 To leave the OSD menu press MENU BACK twice Operation 41 Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function You can operate your d
58. ot connect audio to the projector if there is an alternate sound system available or if audio is not required Connecting a DVI source device The projector provides a DVI I input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI source device like a DVD player or a VGA output device like a notebook or desktop computer There are three types of DVI connectors DVI A DVI D and DVI I The DVI I socket is an integrated connector which supports both formats DVI A and DVI D DVI A format is used to carry a DVI signal to an analog VGA display or vice versa Although some signal quality is lost from the signal conversion it still transmits higher picture quality than a standard VGA connection DVI D format is used to directly carry a digital signal to a digital display without signal conversion The pure digital connection provides faster and higher image quality than an analog connection due to the nature of the digital format DVI A and DVI D formats are non interchangeable You cannot connect a DVI A format connector to DVI D equipment and visa versa Make sure you know which kind of format your equipment is fitted with before you purchase any cables Or you can purchase a DVI I cable which will be more useful in any type of DVI connection situation Examine your source device to determine if it has an unused DVI or VGA D Sub output socket available Ifso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which
59. presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer and the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector 5 If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied The audio output is a mixed mono signal Once connected the audio can be controlled by the remote control MUTE or projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 50 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram notebook or desktop computer C7 Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connection 23 24 Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the D SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA or VGA to DVI A cable by following the instructions below To connect the projector to a monitor either through
60. r automatically search for the available signal Once detected the selected source information will display at the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector you can press the button again to search for another signal Be sure the Auto Source Detection function in the SOURCE menu is activated if you want the projector to automatically search the signals See Auto Source Detection on page 49 for details The projector features PIP function which allows 2 different signals to be displayed at the same time See PIP Picture In Picture operation on page 41 for details The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies The input signal type effects the options available for the Application Mode See Selecting an application mode on page 38 for details Adjusting the projected image 34 LN Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 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
61. r replaced as this could cause damage Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on it is warning you of the following possible problems 1 The internal temperature is too high 2 The fans are not working Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help For more detailed information please refer to Indicators on page 60 Maintenance 59 60 Indicators Illustration Blank Light OFF 7 2 Light flashing Light ON Light Power Temp Lamp Power events O Orange light R Red light G Green light Status amp Description The projector has just been connected to a power outlet Stand by mode Powering up Normal operation 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off Lamp events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Ther
62. rd to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started Password Changed To leave the OSD menu press MENU BACK twice Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Password menu after opening the OSD menu system Select Off by pressing lt Left or gt Right The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off shown in the row of Password You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector ii If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can either press MENU BACK 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 Operation 33 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 To cycle through the available input sources press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays You can manually press SOURCE repeatedly until your desired signal is selected or let the projecto
63. ring the focus ring Searching for details on the projected image If you need to find the details on the projected image press D ZOOM on the remote control the center of the image will be magnified When the button is pressed again the image is further magnified Use the directional arrows A V lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the image Pressing D ZOOM reduces the size of the image When the button is pressed again the image is further reduced until it is restored to the original size DIGITAL ZOOM The Digital Zoom and Pan functions are also accessible in the DISPLAY menu Correcting keystone Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected image 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 image 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 base of the lens level with the top or bottom edge of the screen 2 Ifthe image is stilled distorted or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above you will need to manually correct the image following ONE of these steps Press one of the Keystone Arrow buttons w A 4 A V d gt on the projector or remote control to
64. ring operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes 3 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 6 Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control Important safety instructions 5 6 Safety Instructions Continued 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 8 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions 9 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 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 Important safety instructions Sa
65. s available for different types of signals are listed below PC DVI A Signal Input 1 gt 6 Presentation Mode Default Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring Brightest 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 sRGB Photo 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 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing PC based games in a bright living room Video Mode Is appropriate for playing movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment User 1 User 2 Mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available application modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 38 for details Memory Mode Recalls settings made through the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST buttons on the remote control Any adjustments made by the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST buttons will change the current application mode to Memory mode DVI D YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input 1 2 3 4 5 Cinema Mode Default Is s
66. t the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the batteries 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 Cleaning and replacing the dust filter It is necessary to clean the dust filter periodically If the filter is not cleaned it can become clogged with dust and prevent proper ventilation This can cause overheating and a malfunction of the projector Maintenance 53 A warning message like the one pictured to the right will be displayed for 10 seconds every 500 Clean the Air Filter hours of use to remind you to clean the filter To leave the message press ENTER on the projector or The air filter should be cleaned remote control every 500 hours of use If you have not done so please clean or replace the filter To clean the filter 1 Turn the projector off and wait until the fans stop running 2 Locate the filter case on the back of the projector pup 9 7 Filter case lt UL LC 3 Release the filter case from the projector by pressing the filter case into the slot slightly The filter case springs out of the slot 4 Pull out the filter case 5 Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment t
67. t your screen size 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled 4 3 Screen Diagonal Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance 3 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 4 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above and offset by the value determined in step 3 above For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 4432 mm and with a vertical offset of 302 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 35 for details 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 i
68. te control sensors are located on the front and the 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 6 meters 20 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 Operating the projector from the rear Remote control batteries 1 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 up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off 2 Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two 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 base and sliding it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place LN e Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and local environment re
69. ter vitet erede 17 Choosing a location esiste ro resrnin re sbYa ka rela ra Era RE Vibe a haa 17 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector 18 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 19 OTITIBCPIOB s eedev Diod adea dea ep pud tea dan 22 Wireless connection optional eee 22 Cable COMME CLOT atacenttendeseietendvaftenirdoniententendn 22 ADS aL IGM AE EE qute dede SEES 31 Start UP PRENNENT 31 Utilizing the password function asseverat aer iar Ferial 32 Switching input signal eere 34 Adjusting the projected image vosseeeaessceskvexitisk verti vann 34 Selecting the aspect PADO esmdrinrtutri istas deputat 37 Optimizing The TEHABE nncaancnranenqonnmencnneid 38 Operating in a high altitude environment 40 Hiding the image snemdpancars naa RE RENIADERIEMNM NU OM 40 PIP Picture In Picture operation esses 41 Remote paging operations sesenta RO 42 Freezing the image uus merear ra EPOR eee 42 Creating your own startup screen esee 42 Personalizing the projector menu display 43 Shutting down the projector REDE 43 Menu operation essit ER AREE TEE 44 Maintenance eeeeeee eere enero tinto onsso cos si ER 53 Care of the projector eee RDEETTEEEEE 53 Table of contents 3 4 Lamp informations neneton ene nerin es erine enee 56 Trou
70. the projector This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table and everyone in the room can see the screen If the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle You can see from the diagram on page 21 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected image If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance BenQ has provided a table of 4 3 aspect ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset Positioning your projector 19 20 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 Selec
71. the quick release button to lock the foot in position on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation adjust the value of Keystone in the DISPLAY menu on the projector control panel or remote control See Correcting keystone on page 35 for details Operation 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 upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds C3 The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning Fine tuning the image size and clarity l Adjust the projected image to the size 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating that you need using the zoom
72. the screen J Note that a special rear projection screen is required foes Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling in the System Setup Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment Positioning your projector 17 18 If you use the projector with wireless function there s no need to worry about data cable connections This gives you the flexibility to site the projector anywhere in the room up to a range of 20m away from your notebook and switch between presentations on different notebooks instantly without fiddling with cables To use the wireless function you need to install a BenQ wireless module to the projector and enable your notebook desktop PC with wireless connection For more information refer to Wireless connection optional on page 22 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of 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 th
73. 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 CF In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 10 They are commercially available from electronics stores Wireless connection optional The Wireless module allows for simultaneous wireless connectivity to multiple computers which are wireless enabled This saves you from having to swap data cables between the projector and different computers during a presentation Wireless connectivity is most suitable for situations where multiple presenters with separate notebooks are required to seamlessly present individual presentations like in meetings conferences lectures and classrooms The Wireless module connects and attaches to the rear of the projector through the DVI I socket CZ While the Wireless module is attached to the projector you cannot use the DVI I socket for DVI cable connections Even though the projector may be using a wireless data connection it still requires physical connection to a power outlet using its power cable You can purchase a BenQ wireless module from BenQ retailers You should attach the wireless Q module to the projector before you connect any other cables Refer to the user s manual enclosed with the wireless module for connection and operation details
74. udio output is a mixed mono signal Once connected the audio can be controlled by the remote control MUTE or projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 50 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device Audio cables The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 26 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S Video source device using Component Video connections you need not connect to this device using an S Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 25 for details Connection 29 30 Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an composite Video source device l Take t
75. uitable for enjoying DVD movies best viewed in a blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment Movie Mode Is suitable for enjoying colorful movies and TV in a home darkened not bright lounge room lighting level environment Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment Photo Mode Is perfect for viewing digital photos taken in daylight with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing Photo CDs The color saturation and brightness are well balanced User 1 User 2 Mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available application modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 38 for details Setting the User 1 User 2 mode There are two user definable modes if the current available application modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the application modes except the User 1 2 as a starting point and customize the settings IE 2 Press MENU BACK to open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the PICTURE gt Application Mode menu 38 Operation Press lt Left Right to select User 1 Mode to User 2 Mode Press W Down to highlight Reference Press lt d Left gt Right to select an application mode that is closest to your need 9v gt ec Press W Down to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt Left gt Right See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below
76. word recall procedure Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a RECALL PASSWORD coded number on the screen Write down the number Please write down the recall cod and turn off your projector Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector and contact with the BenQ Customer Center Recall code 0212 Changing the password l Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Password menu Press ENTER the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays ii 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 BACK 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 passwo
77. z C3 The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 26 for details Component Video is the only video input that delivers native 16 9 aspect ratio picture e Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly 28 Connection Connecting an S Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an S Video source device 1 Take a S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the projector If you wish to make use the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device an the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the Audio OUT socket of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied The a

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