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BenQ MP730 User's Manual

1. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of start up a startup logo is projected L If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness To turn of the ring tone see Turning off the Power on off ring tone on page 46 for details CF Ifthe 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 29 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 No Signal message will continue displaying until an input 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 32 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 ch
2. control for 3 seconds The projector will display a CO O R D coded number on the screen Write down the l number and turn off your projector Seek help r O from the local BenQ service center to decode the Customer Center number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Recall Code 0212 Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Password menu 2 Press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays 3 Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message NPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is s
3. 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 Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 3000 m 10000 feet 0 m 0 feet 14 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 15 Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the proj
4. 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 4 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 5 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 3 above and offset by the value determined in step 4 above For example if you are using an 120 inch 4 3 aspect ratio screen and the projected picture is 16 10 please refer to Table B2 on page 20 The average projection distance is 4180 mm and with a vertical offset of 61 mm Positioning your projector 15 16 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Determine the aspect ratio of the screen you need 16 9 or 4 3 If you need a 16 9 screen refer to Table Al page 17 or Table A2 page 18 If you need a 4 3 screen refer to Table B1 page 19 or Table B2 page 20 depending on the projected picture aspect ratio you ve got Measure the distance between the pr
5. which is the default of this projector if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals You can also manually cycle through the available input sources 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays 2 Press A V until your desired signal is selected and press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control Once detected the selected source information will display at the corner of the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment m D Sub Comp connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal gomponent CT The brightness level of the projected image will HDMI change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are Video generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies v S Video The input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 37 for details The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4 3 aspect ratio For best display picture results you should select and use an input source which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture
6. Screen and press Mode enter 3 Repeat steps 2 5 in the Using the remote control section to capture and view the captured picture In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails change your target picture Operation 45 Adjusting the sound 46 The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connection on page 21 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Audio Settings and press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press lt gt to select On Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press W to highlight Volume and press lt gt to select a desired sound level Turning off the Power on off ring tone To turn off the ring tone 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press Y to highlight Power on off ring tone and press lt P gt to select Off CT The only way to change Power on off ring tone is setting On or Off here Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on off ring tone Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display OSD menus can be set according to your
7. Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable or Component cable S With a Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable With a Component Video cable 1 Take a Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable or Component Video 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 2 Connect the other end of the 2 Connect the other end with 3 RCA Component Video to VGA D Sub type connectors to the adaptor cable with a D Sub type COMPONENT sockets of the connector to the D SUB IN socket projector Match the color of the plugs on the projector to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 53 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AN device e The projector is only cr capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 22 for details e Ifthe s
8. Yes and press Mode enter to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen How to use the TIMER ON SHOW button The button is a multi functional key Ifthe presentation timer is off pressing this button displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to activate the timer or not by following the on screen instruction If the timer is already on pressing this button displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to restart continue or turn off the timer by following the on screen instruction Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function See Connecting a computer on page 21 for details You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing PAGE A F on the remote control If remote paging function doesn t work check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version cr The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Windows XP or higher operating systems are recommended 42 Operation Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image The word BLANK appears in the corner of
9. automatic shutdown feature See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 56 for details Lamp Reset Lamp Timer Settin Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 See gs Resetting the lamp timer on page 60 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 56 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new l one See Utilizing the password function on page 29 for details Security igen wet Settings ange Security Settings 9 Power On Lock Off Splash Screen Lock Off See Utilizing the password function on page 29 for details Returns all settings to the factory preset values Reset All p 9 Settings CG The following settings will still remain Position Phase H Size User 1 User 2 Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Operation 53 54 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 FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source Picture mode Shows the selected
10. degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensors to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Operating the projector from the Operating the projector from the front rear Replacing the 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 A 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 regulations for your region Never throw the batteries into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the batteri
11. mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color system Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Operation Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface A 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 47 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case 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 hu
12. of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on 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 environment Regulation statements
13. of switching picture modes signals are listed below PC Signal Input 1 Dynamic mode Default Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms Presentation mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment User 1 User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 38 for details Operation 37 YPbPr S Video Video HDMI Signal Input 1 Dynamic mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment 2 Standard mode Default Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs 3 Cinema mode Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment 4 User 1
14. on page 53 for details 3 Once the cooling process finishes a Power Off Ring Tone will be heard The Power indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket CT To turn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power on off ring tone on page 46 for details Ifthe projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange Operation 47 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Sub menu Options Wall Color Aspect Ratio 1 Keystone DISPLAY Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Off Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard 4 3 16 9 Auto Real PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Picture Mode User 1 User 2 Video source Dynamic Standard Cinema User 1 User 2 Reference Mode PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Video source Dynamic Standard Cinema Brightness Contrast 2 Color PICTURE Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature T1 T2 T3 T4 Primary Color R G B Y C M 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search On Off 3 SOURCE Color Space Conversion RGB YUV FAQ Image and I
15. preferences The following settings do not affect the projection settings operation or performance Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced 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 lt gt to select a suitable time Menu Position in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt gt to select a preferred position Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar language for the On Screen OSD Menus Use lt gt 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 lt gt to select a screen Operation Shutting down the projector 1 Press 4 Power and a confirmation message will display prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear 2 Press D 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 A To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process To shorten the cooling time you can also activate the Quick cooling function See Quick Cooling
16. purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 35 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2007 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
17. trapezoidal To Be careful when you press the correct this situation see Correcting keystone on adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air 34 for details page Or aas comes from Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds CF The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating that you need using the zoom ring the focus ring Operation 33 Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps Press _ Z on the control panel of the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press _ to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press LX to c
18. white portions are active areas 1 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 5 5 e O center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is O p most suitable for 4 3 images like computer O O O O monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect 4 3 picture DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 2 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 O O O 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays o o o o them without aspect alteration 16 9 picture Operation 35 3 Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the 5 5 O O projector s native resolution in its horizontal or O gt C vertical width This is suitable for the incoming O Lol image which is in 4 3 16 9 or 16 10 and you 4 3 picture want to make most use of the screen without c i f O O O altering the image s aspect ratio O gt C o oO Q 16 9 picture G O O O O O 16 10 picture 4 Real The image is projected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display O area For input signals with lower resolutions O i Baies oe O the projected image will display smaller than if O B resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom 19 Q O setting or move the projector towards the screen 4 3 picture C to increase the image
19. 10 Screen Dimensions Projected Distance from Screenin mm Vertical picture size Offset E Diagonal Height Width Height Width Min Average Max C A Max Min Feet Inches mm zoom zoom 4 2 50 1270 623 1107 623 996 1581 1708 1834 49 6 7 80 2032 996 1771 996 1594 2530 2732 2934 78 8 3 100 2540 1245 2214 1245 1992 3162 3415 3668 98 10 0 120 3048 1494 2656 1494 2391 3794 4098 4402 117 12 5 150 3810 1868 3320 1868 2988 4743 5123 5502 147 15 0 180 4572 2241 3984 2241 3586 5692 6147 6602 176 16 7 200 5080 2490 4427 2490 3984 6324 6830 7336 195 18 3 220 5588 2739 4870 2739 4383 6957 7513 8070 215 20 0 240 6096 2988 5312 2988 4781 7589 8196 8803 235 22 5 270 6858 3362 5976 3362 5379 8538 9221 9904 264 25 0 300 7620 3735 6641 3735 5976 9486 10245 11004 293 18 Positioning your projector When the screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 4 3 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical Offset Te Ceiling Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Center of lens Screen Screen Dimensions Projected Distance from Screeninmm Vertical picture size Offset Diagonal Height Width Height Width Min Average Max Feet Inches mm mm mm Max Min zoom zoom 42 50 1270 762 1016 762 1016 1935 2090 2245 30 6 7 80 2032 1219 1626 1219 1626 3097 3344 3592 49 8 3 100 2540 1524 2032 1524 2032 3871 4180 4490 6l 10 0 120 3048 1829 2438 1
20. 2 20 0 240 6096 3658 4877 3048 4877 7741 8360 8979 122 22 5 270 6858 4115 5486 3429 5486 8708 9405 10102 137 25 0 300 7620 4572 6096 3810 6096 9676 10450 11224 152 gt There is 3 tolerance among these numbers in Table A1 Table A2 Table B1 and Table B2 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 20 Positioning your projector Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted Cz In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA socket 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 projec
21. 3 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Supported timing for HDMI HDCP input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Mode kHz Hz MHz 720x 400 31 469 70 087 28 3221 720 x 400_70 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 pee 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 300x 690 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 1924 X 763 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 X 768 47 77 60 09 79 500 WXGA_I 1280 x 800 49 65 59 96 83 500 WXGA_2 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 1289x 1023 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA_75 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MACI3 832 x 624 75 49 722 74 546 57 280 MACI6 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MACI9 1152 X 870 75Hz 68 587 74 959 T00 000 MACZ21 55 935 59 887 106 50 WXGA _60 reece 70 635 74 984 136 75 WXGA _75 1400 x 1050 65 317 59 978 121 75 SXGA _60 31 47 60 27 480p 31 25 50 27 000 576p 37 50 50 74 25 720p_50 45 00 60 74 25 720P_60 Video HDCP 33 75 60 74 25 10351 67 5 60 148 5 1035p 28 13 50 74 25 T080i_50 33 75 60 74 25 1080i_60 67 5 60 148 5 1080p Specifications Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of
22. 5 061 56 250 SVGA_85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 1924768 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 768 47 77 60 09 80 768 WXGA_I 1280 x 800 49 65 59 96 83 458 WXGA_2 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA3_60 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA_75 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_60 aal 85 938 85 002 148 50 1280 x 960_85 640 X 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MACI3 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MACI6 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MACI9 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 587 74 959 100 00 MACZ21 55 935 59 887 106 50 WXGA _60 1240209 70 635 74 984 136 75 WXGA _75 1400 x 1050 65 317 59 978 121 75 SXGA _60 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Signal Format Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency kHz Hz 480i 5251 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 5761 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 1080i 1125i 60Hz 33 75 60 00 T080i 11251 50Hz 28 13 50 00 Specifications 65 66 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Color sub Horizontal Vertical carrier Video mode Frequency kHz Frequency Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 441 PAL M 15 7
23. 829 2438 4645 5017 5388 73 12 5 150 3810 2286 3048 2286 3048 5806 6271 6735 91 15 0 180 4572 2743 3658 2743 3658 6967 7525 8082 110 16 7 200 5080 3048 4064 3048 4064 7742 8361 8980 122 18 3 220 5588 3353 4470 3353 4470 8516 9197 9878 134 20 0 240 6096 3658 4877 3658 4877 9290 10033 10776 146 22 5 270 6858 4115 5486 4115 5486 10451 11287 12123 165 25 0 300 7620 4572 6096 4572 6096 11612 12541 13470 183 Positioning your projector 19 When the screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 10 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens E Ceiling Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom 7 Center of lens Screen Table B2 The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 10 Screen Dimensions Projected Distance from Screenin mm Vertical picture size Offset E Diagonal Height Width Height Width Min Average Max B Max Min Feet Inches mm mm mm zoom zoom 2 5 30 762 457 381 610 968 1045 1122 15 4 2 50 1270 762 1016 635 1016 1613 1742 1871 25 6 7 80 2032 1219 1626 1016 1626 2580 2787 2993 41 8 3 100 2540 1524 2032 1270 2032 3225 3483 3741 51 10 0 120 3048 1829 2438 1524 2438 3870 4180 4490 6l 12 5 150 3810 2286 3048 1905 3048 4838 5225 5612 76 15 0 180 4572 2743 3658 2286 3658 5806 6270 6734 91 16 7 200 5080 3048 4064 2540 4064 6451 6967 7483 102 18 3 220 5588 3353 4470 2794 4470 7096 7663 8231 11
24. BenQ MP730 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions esse sees eee eee 3 Introduction eee 7 Projector features wees 7 Shipping CONtENtS 0 8 Projector exterior View esse eee ee eee 9 Controls and functions eee 10 Positioning your projector14 Choosing a location 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image SIZ Ge eT Easy 15 Connection sss sees eers eee 21 Connecting a computer or monitor 21 Connecting Video source devices 22 Operation sss sss sss ee seene 27 Starting up the projector esse ee 27 Using the menus sss eee eee 28 Securing the projector wees 29 Switching input signal 32 Adjusting the projected image 33 Magnifying and searching for details on the projected picture oo esse essen 34 Selecting the aspect ratio 35 Optimizing the image eee 37 Setting the presentation timer 41 Remote paging operations esse esse 42 Hiding the image eee 43 Freezing the image 43 Utilizing FAQ function ww 44 Locking control keys wo 44 Operating in a high altitude ENVIFONMEN esssssssesessesessesessesessesessesees 45 2 Table of contents Creating your own startup screen 45 Adjusting the sound 46 Personalizing the projector menu Cisplaycsesesesvscesessesbsososrsvsosnsnsvsesesvsvsesognss 46 Shutting down the projector sese 47 Menu Operation esse eee ee eee essen 48 Maintenance 55 Care of the projector s
25. 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 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 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 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 downwar
26. 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 24 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 See Connecting an S Video source device on page 25 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 26 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device 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 theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker Connection Connecting an HDMI device Yo
27. Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Warranty and Copyright information 67 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 WEEE directive Disposal
28. T You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000 4000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press lt P gt Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt P 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 Maintenance Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the project
29. User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture 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 picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User 1 2 as a starting point and customize the settings Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu 2 In the PICTURE menu highlight Picture Mode and press lt gt to select User 1 or User 2 3 Press W to highlight Reference Mode CF This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item Press lt q K to select an picture mode that is closest to your need Press Y to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt gt See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details 6 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control to store the settings 7 The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is selected You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs Adjusting Brightness Press BRIGHTNESS on the remote control or highlight Brightness
30. afety manual UK us EU AU KOREA CHINA 3 2 power adaptor Power cord VGA cable Optional accessories 1 Spare lamp kit 3 Presentation Plus 2 Ceiling mount kit 4 RS232 cable Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side gip R E 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Lamp cover Vent heated air exhaust Lens sliding door Quick release button External control panel See Projector on page 10 for details Focus ring and Zoom ring Vent cool air intake Front IR remote sensor Projection lens AC power cord inlet Kensington anti theft lock slot Rear adjuster foot Ceiling mounting holes Rear IR remote sensor Video input socket S Video input socket RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input socket HDMI input socket Component Video signal input sockets Audio socket 12VDC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control etc Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices USB socket RS232 control port Speaker grill Introduction 9 Controls and functions 10 Projector T S HI 8 9 10 9a E sRGB e e Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image See Fine tuning the image size and clarity 11 on page 33 for details Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image See Fine tuning the im
31. age size and clarity on page 12 33 for details TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 61 for details POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 61 for details 13 Power Toggles the projector on or off See Starting up the projector on page 27 and Shutting down the projector on page 47 for details MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 28 for details Introduction 14 Left Starts the FAQ function See Utilizing FAQ function on page 44 for details BLANK Used to hide the screen image See Hiding the image on page 43 for details LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 61 for details Keystone Arrow buttons w A Up A Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 34 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 33 for details gt Right Activates panel key lock See Panel Key Lock on page 52 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 7 10 and 12 but
32. ailable when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Operation 49 BU DISPLAY menu FUNCTION default setting Value Wall Color Off DESCRIPTION Correct the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 37 for details Aspect Ratio There are four options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 35 for Auto details Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 34 for details 0 B 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 source Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Digital Zoom 100 Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on the projected picture on page 34 for details SOURCE menu FUNCTION default setting value Quick Auto Search On DESCRIPTION See Switching inpu
33. art on page 65 for details Operation 27 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon Main menu DISPLA m Wall Color im _ __m Aspect Ratio L P H GE Highlight E Position Status Sub menu a m E m Digital Zoom Press MENU EXIT to the previous page or to exit Current input signal 5 Analog RGB MENU Exit To use the OSD menus please set the OSD menu to your familiar language first 1 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or 3 Press W to highlight Language remote control to turn the OSD menu on and press lt gt to select a gt Ie Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position m Phase H Size x Digital Zoom preferred language ens 4 E Presentation Timer Language English 7 Projector Position Front Table Auto Power Off Disable x Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock Off Timer Controller Disable J Splash Screen My Screen 2 Use lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM 4 Press MENU EXIT twice on SETUP Basic menu the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to Presentation Timer the main menu and the second A Language Jie press closes the OSD menu 7 Projector Position Front Table P Auto Power Off Disable Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock off Timer Co
34. bination Notebook or desktop computer i VGA cable ii Audio cable iii USB cable C09 VIDEO S VIDEO Cy HDMI ou AUDIO 12V COMPONENT D SUBIN Connection 21 Connecting Video source devices 22 This section describes how to connect the projector to Video source devices using video cables Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets HDMI 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 HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players and displays over a single cable It provides pure digital viewing experience See Connecting an HDMI device on page 23 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI device If no HDMI source is available the next best video signal is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuners and
35. clarity See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 35 for details Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV To do this 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the SOURCE menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt P gt to select YUV C This function is only available when the HDMI input socket is in use 32 Operation Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector 1 Press the quick release button and lift the front of the projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the quick release button to lock the foot in position 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse Do not look into A the lens while the lamp is on direction The strong light from the lamp If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the aa balai your screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes
36. coin to turn the screw counterclockwise until the lamp cover loosens 3 Remove the lamp cover from the projector LN Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries 4 Loosen the screw that secures the lamp 58 Maintenance 5 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector A Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 6 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp first into the connector on the projector and align the two holes on the projector 7 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp A e Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 8 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 9 Replace the lamp cover on the projector Maintenance 59 60 10 Usea coin to turn the screw clockwise until the lamp cover is secured LN e Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could res
37. consumption 285 W Max 5 W Standby Mechanical Weight 7 7 lbs 3 5 Kg Output terminals Speaker Stereo 2 watt x 1 12VDC Max 1A Control USB serial control Type mini B RS 232 serial control Mini Din 8 pin x 1 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 Digital HDMI V1 2 x 1 Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Specifications 63 Dimensions 274 87 mm W x 131 30 mm H x 304 99 mm D 304 99 131 30 AL E 48 57 74 30 64 Specifications Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Mode kHz Hz MHz 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 anna 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 3221 720 x 400_70 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 300X600 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 8
38. d angle You can see from the diagrams on pages 17 20 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 tables of 16 9 aspect ratio and 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 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size aks Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 If you have a 16 9 screen refer to page 17 or 18 If you have a 4 3 screen refer to page 19 or 20 depending on the projected picture aspect ratio you ve got 2 Select your screen size 3 Reter to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen Dimensions Using this value
39. d buttons on the remote control See Locking control keys on page 44 Po for details Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 Controller minutes and 12 hours Disable Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Four options are available BenQ logo Black screen Blue screen or My Screen Screen BenQ logo My Screen Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen See Creating your own startup screen on page 45 for details Operation SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu FUNCTION default setting Value DESCRIPTION Quick Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the Cooli function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 oorng second duration to approximately 30 seconds On High Altitude A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high Mode altitude environment on page 45 for details Off Mute Off Audio Volume 5 Settings Power on off ring tone On See Adjusting the sound on page 46 for details Menu Display Time 5 sec M Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button enu press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Settings i Menu Position Center Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Lamp Mode Normal Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp timer
40. d hold gt on the remote control or projector for 3 seconds You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and press lt gt to select Off 3 Buttons on the remote control are still in use when panel key lock is enabled Ifyou press Power to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on 44 Operation Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and temperature is between 0 C 35 C A Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 0 C and 35 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such condition To activate the High Altitude Mode go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt High Altitude Mode select On We recommend you use the High by pressing lt 4 gt on the projector or remote control EDU 250 lt lt whenever your environment is A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and higher than 1500 m press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the aan remote control Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector unde
41. dealer asning for assistance Lamp events Orange The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start Flashi Off Red the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer asning for assistance off off Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or Thermal events Off Red Off Off Red Red Off Red Green Off Red Orange Red Red Red Red Red Green Red Red Orange Green Red Red Green Red Green Green Red Orange Orange Red Red Orange Red Green Orange Red Orange Off Green Red Off Green Green 2 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 Maintenance 61 Troubleshooting 62 LD 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 t
42. e lamp MUST be replaced before the projector Z Notice will operate normally Lamp usage time exceeded Replace lamp refer to User manual Then reset lamp timer Maintenance 5 7 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 e To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Use a
43. ector Important safety instructions 5 6 Safety Instructions Continued 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 17 18 19 A 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 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 A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommend
44. een Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 28 for details TIMER ON SHOW Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting See Setting the presentation timer on page 41 for details BRIGHTNESS Adjusts brightness See Adjusting Brightness on page 38 for details CONTRAST Adjusts contrast See Adjusting Contrast on page 38 for details TIMER SETUP Enters presentation timer setting directly See Setting the presentation timer on page 41 for details Introduction 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 Indicator light Flashes or lights red when any key on the remote control is pressed MODE Depending upon which input signal is selected selects an available picture mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 37 for details FREEZE Freezes the projected image See Freezing the image on page 43 for details 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 33 for details gt Right Locks the buttons on the projector See Locking control keys on page 44 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 4 6 and 18 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 28 for details SOURCE Displays the source select
45. ees 55 Lamp information 56 Troubleshooting 62 Specifications sese 63 Projector specifications 63 DImensiOnS sese esse eee eee 64 Timing chattarna 65 Warranty and Copyright Information 67 Regulation statements 68 Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions 1 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference 2 Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes 3 Reter servicing to qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the 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 Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the ob
46. elected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source S has been selected Audio check that the Video source device is turned on and operating p correctly Also check OO oB that the signal cables VIDEO S VIDEO D SUBIN npn COMPONENT AUDIO 12V RS 232 have been connected correctly Component Video to VGA D Sub PS adaptor cable Component Video cable Connection Connecting an S Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available Ifso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot 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 an S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the projector 3 Ifyou wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 53 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram A V device The pr
47. eration 8 9 Press Y to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt P gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations Follow these steps to utilize this function 1 Press TIMER SETUP on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press Mode enter to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing lt gt The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments Always CF If the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever eia oe the Timer Period is reset Timer Audible Reminder Off Lon Of 3 Press Y to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt gt Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 1 min 2 min 3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1 2 3 minute s Never Hides the t
48. es 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 Introduction 13 Positioning your projector Choosing a location 14 Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 1 Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the a floor in front of the screen This is the most common N way to position the projector for quick setup and lt lt portability s Ss 2 Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended ll upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Gna p 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 Select this location with the projector placed near the 7 floor behind the screen fo Note that a special rear projection screen is required a ee Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt LI Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended cdl upside down from the ceiling behind the screen NY SS Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear
49. fore calculating the appropriate position When the screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 9 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Pe Center of lens Ceiling Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Vertical Offset Center of lens Screen Screen Dimensions Projected Distance from Screeninmm Vertical Picture size Offset Diagonal Height Width Height Width Min Average Max Feet Inches mm mm mm Max Min zoom zoom 4 2 50 1270 623 1107 623 1107 1757 1897 2038 62 6 7 80 2032 996 1771 996 1771 2811 3036 3261 100 8 3 100 2540 1245 2214 1245 2214 3514 3795 4076 125 10 0 120 3048 1494 2656 1494 2656 4217 4554 4891 149 12 5 150 3810 1868 3320 1868 3320 5271 5692 6114 187 15 0 180 4572 2241 3984 2241 3984 6325 6831 7337 224 16 7 200 5080 2490 4427 2490 4427 7028 7590 8152 249 18 3 220 5588 2739 4870 2739 4870 7730 8349 8967 274 20 0 240 6096 2988 5312 2988 5312 8433 9108 9783 299 22 5 270 6858 3362 5976 3362 5976 9487 10246 11005 336 25 0 300 7620 3735 6641 3735 6641 10542 11385 12228 374 Positioning your projector 17 When the screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 10 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen T e Center of lens Ceiling Installation Minimum zoom Maximum zoom C hter of lens Screen Table A2 The screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16
50. ht Power On Lock and press lt P gt to select On 6 To activate the Splash Screen Lock function press A V to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press lt P to select On When the Splash Screen Lock is activated the My Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu will be password protected A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays pease tyagain 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 31 for details Password Error If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time 30 Operation Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote
51. igh 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 HDCP compatibility CT s 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 7 8 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 gt The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card and safety manual are only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information ll Projector Soft carry case Remote control with batteries m Quick start guide User manual CD Softcover Warranty card S
52. illiant See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 39 for details Color On Color There are four color temperature settings are available See Selecting a Temperature color temperature on page 39 for details T3 3D Color See 3D Color Management on page 40 for details Management Save Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode Settings Operation 51 SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu FUNCTION default setting value DESCRIPTION Presentation Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time Timer frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 41 for details Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the Language menus on page 28 for details Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one Position or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 14 for details Front Table Auto Power This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off gnal is detected aft t doft See Setting Auto P off on page 56 for details Disable 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 43 for details Panel Key Disables or enables all panel key functions except Power on the projector Lock an
53. imer throughout the presentation time 4 Press Y to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing lt P gt EZ Ba Top Left gt Bottom Left gt Top Right gt Bottom Right a 5 Press Y to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select a your desired counting direction by pressing lt 4 gt Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count down Decreases from the preset time to 0 6 Press Y to highlight Timer Audible Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing lt gt If you select On a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down up and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up Operation 41 7 To activate the presentation timer press Y and press lt gt to highlight On and press Mode enter 8 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes iania and press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen The timer start counting at the time the timer is on Are you sure to turn on the To cancel the timer perform the following steps Using the remote control Press TIMER ON SHOW and press lt P gt to highlight Off and press ENTER Using the OSD menu 1 Enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Press Mode enter A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight
54. in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values A Ge l by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control jeso 70 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 Press CONTRAST on the remote control or highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P on the projector or remote control 0 M J 50 _ 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 38 Operation Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on
55. ion bar See Switching input signal on page 32 for details LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes See Operating the LASER pointer on the right for details PAGE A V Operates 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 Introduction 22 D ZOOM Magnifies or reduces the projected image size See Magnifying and searching for details on the projected picture on page 34 for details Operating the LASER pointer The LASER Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals It emits red colored light when you press it and the indicator lights up red Avoid Exposure Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture A The laser beam is visible It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output A 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 enclosed User Information prior to using it 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 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30
56. jects 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 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 8 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions 9 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 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 12 When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 13 Do not place this projector in any of the
57. midity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 63 or consult your dealer about 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 Maintenance 55 56 Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour 1 hours used in Economic mode 4 3 hours used in normal mode C See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic below 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 To obtain the lamp hour information 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode enter The Lamp Settings page displays 4 You will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu 5 To leave the menu press MENU EXI
58. n in the following diagram A V device ce The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 22 for details e Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check Audio that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Video cable cable LE AUDIO 12V RS 232 gt IG HDMI COMPONENT OSG VIDEO S VIDEO Ss e You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S Video inputs are unavailable for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 22 for details Connection Operation Starting up the projector 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 Slide the lens cover open If it is closed it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp 3 Press N Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector As soon as the lamp H lights up a Power On Tone will be heard The A x A M ur D Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on
59. nstallation FAQ Features and Service 6 e Source i e Picture Mode INFORMATION Current System Status e Resolution e Color System e Equivalent Lamp Hour 48 Operation Timer Period Timer Display Presentation Timer Position 1 240 minutes Always 1 min 2 min 3 min Never Bottom Right Top Right Bottom Left Top Left Timer Timer Counting Count Down Count Up Direction Timer Audible On Off Reminder On Off English Frangais Deutsch L SR T ET anguage Shae G 5a 8t SYSTEM eve Svenska Nedenands T rk e SETUP e tina Portugu s Inu Polski Basic c tat Front Table Rear Table Rear Projector Position Ceiling Front Ceiling Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 Auto Power Off min 25 min 30 min Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Panel Key Lock On Off Timer Controller Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr Splash Screen BenQ Black Blue My Screen My Screen Quick Cooling On Off High Altitude Mode On Off Mute On Off Audio Settings Cate ring On Off tone Menu Display 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 5 z Time sec 30 sec SYSTEM Menu Settings Menu Posit Center Top Left Top Right SETUP enu Position a ttom Right Bottom Left Advanced Lamp Mode Normal Economic Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password Security Settings Change Security Settings gt Power On Lock e Splash Screen Lock Reset All Settings Note that the menu items are av
60. ntroller Disable m Splash Screen BenQ m My Screen 28 Operation Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent stealing If not purchase a lock like Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector See item 11 on page 9 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually the combination of key s and lock Refer to the lock s documentation about how to use it Removing the control keypad on the projector The control key pad on the projector is detachable Once the key pad is removed from the projector it is not possible to operate the projector without the control keypad or remote control We would suggest that you keep the control key pad and remote control away from the projector in case they are taken together with the projector To remove the control keypad 1 Locate the screw locations on the lower corner of the control keypad 2 Completely loosen the screws 3 Lift the control key pad by pulling the screws 4 Remove the control key pad from the projector 5 After removing the control keypad from the projector you can use the soft cover supplied to cover the keypad socket if necessary 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
61. o 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 cover is still closed Open the lens cover Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The 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 8 meters 26 feet of the projector The password is incorrect You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall pro cedure on page 31 for details Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specifications C All specifications are subject to change without notice Optical Resolution 1280 x 800 WSGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 4 to 2 58 f 22 3 to 26 06 mm Lamp 200 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 3 2A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power
62. ojector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 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 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding Screen Dimensions listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance 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 you need a 16 9 screen to project a 16 9 picture and your measured projection distance was 4 8 m 4800 mm please refer to Table Al on page 17 The closest match in the Average column is 4554 mm Looking across this row shows that a 120 about 3 0 m screen is required If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 34 for details Positioning your projector Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 64 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector be
63. ojector is only co capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 22 for details 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 VIDEO SVIDEO D SUBIN HDMI COMPONENT AUDIO 12V Ifyou 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 22 for details Connection 25 26 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 N If so you can continue with this procedure N If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a composite Video source device 1 Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that show
64. or and in some instances the lamp may explode A The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 61 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status NMessade The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic Mode selected See Lamp Mode Normal on page 53 pele e NCES anp Tan you may continue to operate the projector until Lamp gt 3000 Hours the 3950 hour lamp warning appears Notice The lamp has been in operation for 3950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Replace Lamp Soon Lamp gt 3950 Hours The lamp has been in operation for 4000 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item Replace Lamp Now The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is Peep coon Hours normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp Lamp usage time exceeded whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after I 3000 hours usage Th
65. orrect keystoning at the bottom of the image Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control Go to the DISPLAY gt Keystone and adjust the values by pressing WW or Z on the projector or remote control Keystone Press OA i Press O V v MENU Back Magnifying and searching for details on the projected picture If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control 1 Press D ZOOM to display the Zoom bar Press D ZOOM to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need 2 Use the directional arrows A V 4 gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 3 To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press D ZOOM When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size The picture can only be C aE y Using the OSD menu navigated after the picture is i magnified You can further 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press 4 K until magnify the picture while the DISPLAY menu is highlighted searching for details 2 Press Y to highlight Digital Zoom and press Mode enter The Zoom bar displays 34 Operation Press A repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size To navigate the
66. picture press Mode enter to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows A V lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To reduce size of the picture press Mode enter to switch back to the zoom in out function and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press Y repeatedly until it is restored to the original size 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 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 To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is Using the remote control 1 Press ASPECT to show the current setting 2 Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to ASPECT FREEZE suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt q until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Aspect Ratio 3 Press lt P gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio CZ In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the
67. r other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo Black or Blue screen you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source To create your own startup screen project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source The rest steps are as follows Using the remote control 1 Press CAPTURE on the remote control 2 A confirmation message displays Press CAPTURE or ENTER again CAPTURE ASPECT 3 The message Screen Capturing displays while the projector is processing the picture Please wait 4 If the action is successful you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen The captured picture is saved as My Screen 5 To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen set My Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Splash Screen menu and restart the projector Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight My
68. r presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary Color and press lt P gt to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press Y to highlight Hue and press lt gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in the projected picture will be selected Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta 5 Press Y to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected CF Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic 40 Op
69. representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Operation 39 3D Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the colo
70. s 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 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 Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Selectable password protected function Up to 11 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking Detachable keypad on the projector to prevent stealing Splash Screen lock to prevent unauthorized use Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick button press Presentation timer for a better control of time during presentations High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display H
71. set through the On Screen Display OSD menu 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 Operation 29 Setting a password C Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started Once a password has been set and the splash screen lock is activated you cannot change the splash screen that displays at projector startup unless the correct password is entered 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings menu Press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control The Security Settings page displays 2 Highlight Change Security Settings and press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control 3 AS pictured to the right the four arrow buttons INPUT NEW PASSWORD A gt Y 4 respectively represent 4 digits 1 Parra oe eee S 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow buttons to enter six digits for the password 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 5 To activate the Power On Lock function press A V to highlig
72. sible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality installation special feature operation and service information To get the FAQ information 1 Press lt on the projector or remote control or press MENU EXIT to open the OSD menu and press lt gt to highlight the INFORMATION menu 2 Press Y to select FAQ Image and Installation or FAQ Features and Service based on the information you want to know 3 Press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on QO the remote control 4 Press A W to select the a problem and press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control for possible solutions To exit the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the Panel Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except Power and LASER 7 1 Press on the projector or remote control or S as go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock A menu and select On by pressing lt on the L projector or remote control A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight Yes and press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control to confirm To release panel key lock press an
73. size if necessary You may a also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments Q O O OSD menus can be cr displayed on those unused black areas 36 Operation Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY gt Wall Color menu and press lt gt to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface There are several precalibrated colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type To select a operation mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps MODE Press Mode enter on the projector or MODE on the remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and NOTE A slight variation in the press lt P to select a desired mode picture brightness and colors may be observed during the very short The picture modes available for different types of time
74. t signal on page 32 for details Color Space Conversion RGB See Changing Color Space on page 32 for details Operation PICTURE menu Cz Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting value Picture Mode PC Dynamic YPbPr S Video DESCRIPTION Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 37 for details Video HDMI Standard Reference Selects an picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality Mod and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the same ode page below See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 38 for details Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 38 Brightness for details Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 38 for details Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video 0 image See Adjusting Color on page 39 for details Tint Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint 0 on page 39 for details Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting 15 Sharpness on page 39 for details Br
75. tarted Password Changed 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system Press Mode enter The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page Press Y to highlight Power On Lock and press lt P gt to select Off You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector Press Y to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press lt P gt to select Off The Splash Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu will be available for your change ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password Operation 31 CT Though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time When starting up the projector automatically search for the available signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On
76. the projector or remote control The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting a color temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt K on the projector or remote control There are four color temperature settings available 1 T1 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 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
77. the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen The length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time spans are not suitable for your personation select Disable No matter Blank Timer is activated or disabled you can press any key except PAGE A V and LASER on the remote control to restore the picture Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any button 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 Once BLANK is pressed the Cc projector lamp enters Economic mode automatically 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 FREEZE MUTE Operation 43 Utilizing FAQ function The INFORMATION menu contains pos
78. tons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 28 for details SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 32 for details Mode enter Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 37 for details Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 28 for details Remote control 00 0000060 06 88096690 6606 Power Toggles the projector on or off See Starting up the projector on page 27 and Shutting down the projector on page 47 for details ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 35 for details CAPTURE Captures the projected picture and save it as your startup screen See Creating your own startup screen on page 45 for details 10 11 12 Keystone Arrow buttons L w A Up A Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 34 for details MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 28 for details aL Starts the FAQ function See Utilizing FAQ function on page 44 for details BLANK Used to hide the screen image See Hiding the image on page 43 for details ENTER Enacts the selected On Scr
79. tor to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D SUB IN signal input socket on the projector 3 Ifyou wish to use the remote paging function take a 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 See Remote paging operations on page 42 for details 4 Ifyou wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your 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 socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 53 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram 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 com
80. u should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices To connect the projector to an HDMI device 1 Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the video device 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input socket on the projector 3 Ifyou 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 socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 53 for details A V device In the unlikely event that co you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and S the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV See Changing Color Space on page 32 for details Audio cable HDMI cable O00 VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT D SUB IN L T9 Connection 23 24 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 Ifso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device either through a Component
81. ult in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 11 Restart the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 12 After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings menu Reset Lamp Timer Press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control The Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press Mode enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control The lamp time will be reset to 0 Notice Cancel LN Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Maintenance Indicators Light Power Temp Power events Lamp Status amp Description The projector has just been connected to a power outlet or the Orange Orange Orange lamp door is opeti Orange Off Off Stand by mode Green E Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down Orange Flashin Off Off process Or g 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off Orange The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start Flashi Off Off the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your

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