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1. Resolution ak3 KHz MHz VGA_60 59 94 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 5 640 x 480 ii VGA 75 75 37 5 31 5 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 40 SVGA 72 72 188 48 077 50 A SVGA 75 75 46 875 49 5 SVGA 85 85 061 53 674 56 25 SVGA 120 Reduce Blanking 119 854 77 425 83 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 XGA_72 70 069 56 476 75 lease XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 75 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 5 XGA 120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 55 115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864 75 75 67 5 108 1024 x 5769 Notebook Timing 60 35 82 46 996 1024 x 6009 Notebook Timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 74 25 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 WXGA_60 59 81 49 702 83 5 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 5 1280 x 800 WXGA_85 84 88 71 554 122 5 WXGA 120 Reduce Blanking 119 909 101 563 146 25 SXGA_60 60 02 63 981 108 1280 x 1024 SXGA 75 75 025 79 976 135 SXGA 85 85 024 91 146 157 5 1280 x 960 60 60 60 108 1280 x 960 E 1280 x 960 85 85 002 85 938 148 5 1360 x 768 1360 x 768 60 60 015 47712 85 5 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 5 1400 x 1050 SXGA 60 59 978 65 317 121 75 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 75 162 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050 60 59 954 65 29 146 25 1920 x 1200 60 1920 x 1200 Reduce Blanking 59 95 74 038 154 640 x 480 67Hz MACI3
2. lt C gt lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens Ceiling Installation lt C gt lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens B The screen aspect ratio is 16 10 and the projected picture is 16 10 Screen dimensions Projection distance D cm Lowest Diagonal Height Width Min distance Max distance Highest lens A B c with max Average with min position lt E gt inch mm em cm zoom zoom cm 70 1778 85 151 255 318 382 12 7 80 2032 97 172 291 364 437 14 5 90 2286 109 194 328 409 491 16 4 100 2540 121 215 364 455 546 18 2 110 2794 133 237 401 500 600 20 0 120 3048 145 258 437 546 655 21 8 130 3302 158 280 473 591 709 23 6 140 3556 170 302 510 637 764 25 4 150 3810 182 323 546 682 818 27 3 160 4064 194 345 582 728 873 29 1 170 4318 206 366 619 773 928 30 9 180 4572 218 388 655 818 982 32 7 190 4826 230 409 692 864 1037 34 5 200 5080 242 431 728 909 1091 36 3 250 6350 303 538 910 1137 1364 45 4 300 7620 363 646 1092 1364 1637 54 5 CT The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Only the recommended screen sizes are listed If your screen size is not in the table above please contact your dealer for assistance 14 Positioning your projector Shifting the projection lens The lens shift
3. Using the projector 43 On Screen Display OSD menus On Screen Display OSD structure Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Picture Mode Sub menu Options Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D User User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema User User 2 Brightness 0 100 Contrast 0 100 Color 0 100 Tint 0 100 Sharpness 0 15 Black Level 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Noise Reduction 0 31 Color Temperature Cool Normal Warm Lamp Native Red Gain 0 200 Pict Green Gain 0 200 poe Color Temperature Blue Gain 0 200 Fine Tuning Red Offset 0 511 Advanced Green Offset 0 511 Blue Offset 0 511 Primary Color Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow 3D Color Hue 0 100 Management Saturation 0 100 Gain 0 100 Gamma Selection 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 8 BenQ Brilliant Color On Off Rename User Mode User l User 2 Reset Cancel Reset Picture Settings Current All Reset Cancel 44 Using the projector Main menu Wall Color Sub menu Options Off Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 16 10 Overscan Adjustment 0 1 2 3 2D Keystone Corner Fit Jop Lek sop Aight Bottom Left Display id 3D Mode Auto 3D OfflFrame Sequential Frame Packing Top Bottom Side by Side 3D Sync Invert Disable
4. CF Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption Network Settings Wired LAN See Controlling the projector through a Wired LAN environment on page 37 for details Expert Mode The Expert Mode menu is password protected and only accessible by authorized calibrators The ISF Imaging Science Foundation has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from BenQ video display devices Accordingly we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician CF For more information please go to www imagingscience com or contact the place you purchased the projector Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain names of user modes 2D Keystone Language Projector Installation High Altitude Password and Expert Mode 54 Using the projector Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector CT Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen Function Description Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture gt Picture M
5. ie O O 4 3 picture O gt Q O O Q Setting a 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 There are several precalibrated colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard To select wall color Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Wall Color 3 Press lt P gt to select a wall color to suit the color of the surface which you are projecting on e e e Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use ECO BLANK to hide the screen image When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the System Setup Basic gt Operation Settings gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen The length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time spans are not suitable for your personation select Disable No matter Blank Timer is activated or not you can press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the picture
6. sse 19 Using the projector 20 Turning the projector on 20 Selecting an input source 21 Using the menus sss 22 Securing the projector 23 Using a security cable lock 23 Utilizing the password function 23 Adjusting the projected image 26 Adjusting the projection angle 26 2 Table of contents Auto adjusting the image 26 Fine tuning the image size and clarity 26 Correcting picture distortion 27 Using the preset and user modes 28 Fine tuning the picture quality 30 Advanced picture quality controls 3 I Selecting the aspect ratio 34 Setting a wall color 35 Hiding the image 35 Locking control keys 35 Freezing the image 35 Adjusting the sound 36 Setting the lamp mode 37 Controlling the projector through a Wired LAN environment 37 Operating in a high altitude envIFODEPelt ooo donde de eoo iU 42 Turning the projector off 43 On Screen Display OSD menus 44 Additional information 56 Care of the projector
7. 38 If you are in a non DHCP environment Repeat steps 4 above Press V to highlight DHCP and press lt p gt to select Off Contact your ITS administrator for information on the Projector IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Server settings Press W to select the item you want to modify and press ENTER Press lt gt to move the cursor and then press A W to enter the value To save the setting press ENTER If you do not want to save the setting press MENU EXIT Press MENU EXIT to return to Network Settings page press W to highlight AMX Device Discovery and press lt p gt to select On or Off Press MENU EXIT to exit the menu Using the projector Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby mode you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and click Go F Crestron_TI Microsoft Internet Explorer Sle Edt yew Favorites Tools Heb Seach w Favortes CBHstory BO 2 The remote network operation page opens This page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the remote control or control panel on the projector Menu A AutoPC Cc Contrast Brightness em o Menu e Auto PC Blank Input See Remote control on page fo
8. Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usually marked as CC in TV listings Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CCl CC2 CC3 or CC4 CCI displays captions in the primary language in your area Cr These functions are only available when the Video signal is selected Standby Settings Network Selecting On enables the function The projector is able to provide the network function when it is in standby mode CF When serial port setting is set to HDBaseT or RS232 this function appears gray and is not available HDBaseT Selecting On enables the function The projector s remote control can be used to control input sources connected to the projector via HDBaseT when it is in standby mode CF When serial port setting is set to RS232 or Wired LAN this function appears gray and is not available Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the PC jack is correctly connected to devices See Connecting a monitor on page 18 for how to make the connection Audio Pass Through The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices
9. On Off 46 Using the projector Main menu System Setup Advanced Sub menu Options High Altitude On Off Normal Dual Economic Dual Lamp Mode Normal Single Alternative Lamp Settings Economic Single Alternative Reset Lamp Timer Reset Cancel Reset Lamp 2 Timer Reset Cancel Lamp Information Lamp Usage Time Normal Mode Economic Mode Lamp 2 Usage Time Normal Mode Economic Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Equivalent Lamp 2 Hour Power On Lock On Off Security Settings Change Password RS232 Channel HDBaseT Serial Port Setting Wired LAN 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 Baud Rate 57600 115200 Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable On Off Caption Version CCI CC2 CC3 CC4 Standby Settings Enable Network Standby Mode On Off Network Auto Disable Network Standby Never 20 min l hr 3 hr 6 hr Mode HDBaseT On Off Monitor Out On Off Audio Pass Through Off Audio In HDMI I HDMI 2 Network Settings Status DHCP IP Address Subnet Wired LAN Mask Default Gateway DNS server Apply AMX Device On off Recovery MAC Address Using the projector 47 Expert Mode On Off Mode Selection Expert Mode I Expert Mode 2 Picture Adjustment Brightness 0 100 Contrast 0 100 Color 0 100 Tint 0 100 Sharpness 0 15 Color Temperature Ex
10. SU964 Digital Projector ws see User Manual eo enata ecc e 9 P otc o gt e 9 o s P PP e e o 3 p A Fee 2 DOCOOD 6 ge OOO wo T 239 9 9 09 0 0 0 0 y IPPs OAO i PEE P gt e iJ 9 606 Table of contents Important safety instructions eere J Overview eere eee eee eee eee es Shipping contents ess 6 Remote control batteries 7 Remote control operation 7 Projector features sss 8 Projector exterior view 9 Controls and functions 10 Control panel sse 10 Remote control onesie II Positioning your projector nessscscssosssscccsssvsscsene 12 Choosing a location 12 Obtaining a preferred projected IASG S ZE ss oio otto atento deii 13 Projection dimensions 14 Shifting the projection lens 15 Connecting to video equipment 16 Preparations sse l6 Connecting HDMI devices 16 Connecting component video devices 7 Connecting video devices 17 Connecting a computer sss 18 Connecting a monitor 00e 00000000000000 18 Connecting multiple sources through HDBaseT
11. signal input jack Component Video inputs BNC RGBHV 5 BNCs for connecting either RGB or component YPbPr SD or HD video signals Video input jack Adjustable feet Ceiling mount holes Overview 9 Controls and functions Control panel 7 Arrow Keystone keys Left lt gt Up A vu Right d DownY 1 Moves the current On Screen Display OSD menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated D Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection 8 MENU EXIT Toggles the On Screen Display OSD menu on and off Goes back to previous OSD menus exits and saves any changes made using the On Screen Display OSD menu 9 ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 10 ECO BLANK Focus ring Used to hide the screen image Adjusts the focus of the projected image I LAMP indicator light I 2 2 Zoom ring Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp Adjusts the size of the projected image has developed a problem 3 TEMPerature warning light I2 ASPECT Lights up or flashes if the projector s Selects the display aspect ratio temperature becomes too high 13 AUTO 4 POWER indicator light Automatically determines the best picture Lights up or flashes when the projector is timings for the displayed image operating 14 SOURCE 5 MODE Performs the same action as the source Sequentially selects a predefined picture se
12. 56 Lamp information 57 Getting to know the lamp hour 57 Extending lamp life 57 Timing of replacing the lamp 58 Replacing the lamp sss 59 Iridic tors iee reci oet eno 62 Troubleshooting 63 Specifications odere absent 64 Warranty and Copyright information 69 Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ projector It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience For the best results please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Please read this user manual before you operate your 4 Do not place the projector in any of the projector Keep this manual in a safe place for future following environments reference space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows cl
13. CT Once ECO BLANK is pressed the projector lamp enters Economic Dual mode automatically 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 To lock or unlock the control panel keys Press MENU EXIT to open the OSD menu and press lt gt to highlight the System Setup Basic menu 2 Press V to highlight Panel Key Lock and press lt P gt to toggle the function On A confirmation message is displayed 3 Press lt p gt to select Yes and press ENTER Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen Using the projector 35 Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made such as functions shown below will have an effect on the projector speaker s Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connecting to video equipment on page 16 for how the audio input is connected CT Ea
14. Resetting the lamp timer on page 61 for details Lamp Information Shows the lamp hour information See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 57 for details Security Settings Password Power On Lock Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password See Utilizing the password function on page 23 for details Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Changing the password on page 25 for details Serial Port Setting Baud Rate Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel HDBaseT Allows users to connect and control various input sources with a CAT5e CAT 6 cable for up to 100 meters in length HDBaseT transmits uncompressed ultra high definition video up to 4K audio power over HDBaseT Ethernet and a series of controls such as RS and IR CF This function is only available when the projector is connected to a HDBaseT switching matrix and the baud rate is fixed at 9600 Wired LAN Allows users to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network Cr Does not include HDBaseT control functions Using the projector 538 Closed Caption
15. damage to the control from possible battery leakage Remote control operation Make sure that there is nothing positioned between the remote control and the infrared IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the IR beam from the remote control reaching the projector up to 8 m The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters and at an angle within 30 degrees from the center of the IR beam Always aim straight at the projector however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector 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 damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform th
16. 640 x 480 67Hz 66 667 35 30 24 832 x 624 075Hz MACI6 832 x 624 75Hz 74 546 49 722 57 28 1024 x 768 75Hz MACI9 1024 x 768 75Hz 74 93 60 241 80 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC2I 1152 x 870 75Hz 75 06 68 68 100 gt Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential Top Bottom and Side by Side format Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format Supported timing for 3D signal with Top Bottom and Side by Side format 66 Additional information Only for the PC analog RGB inputs The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations It is g g y PP grap possible that some timings cannot be chosen Supported timing for HDMI HDCP input Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Pixel Freq MHz 480i 720 1440 x 480 59 94 15 73 27 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 1440 x 576 50 15 63 27 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 60 45 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 25 28 13 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 30 33 75 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 60 67 5 148 5 CT Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Packing Top Bottom and Side
17. Invert 3D P 3D settings 1 3D settings 2 Save 3D Settings 3D settings 3 3D settings 1 3D settings 2 Apply 3D Settings 3D settings 3 Off Quick Search On Off HDMI Format Auto Full Limit HDMI Setting CEC On Off SRS On Off Mute On Off Volume 0 10 Source Audio Settings Treble 0 5 Bass 0 5 Power On Off Ring On off Tone Position H 10 0 10 V 10 0 10 Phase 0 Auto 31 H Size 15 0 15 Using the projector 45 System Language English Francais Deutsch Italiano Espafiol Pycckun SRE ANC If rh SC A AGE StS O1 Svenska Nederlands T rkce e tina Portugu s Inu Polski Magyar Hrvatski Rom n Norsk Dansk benrapcku Suomi Indonesian EMnvika pad Reet Projector Installation Front Rear Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Menu Settings Menu Display Time 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec Always Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left Setup Basic Operation Settings Reminder Message On Off Direct Power On On Off Signal Power On On Off Auto Power Off Disable 3 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer Disable 30 min l hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr I2 hr Remote Receiver Front Rear Front Rear Off Panel Key Lock On Off Background Color BenQ Black Blue Purple Splash Screen BenQ Black Blue Test Pattern
18. Timer and press ENTER A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Additional information 61 62 Indicators Light POWER TEMP LAMPI LAMP2 Status Power events Orange Off Off Off Stand by mode Green Flashing Off Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Off Normal operation Orange Off Off Off Normal power down cooling Flashing Red Off Off Off Download Red Off Off Off Scaler shutdown fail data abort Flashing Red Off Red Off Scaler reset fail video projector only Off Red Off Off LAN download fail Off Green Off Off LAN download OK Green Off Orange Off Lamp Life exhausted Green Off Lamp 2 Life exhausted Green Off Burn in ON Green Green Green Off Burn in OFF Off Off Lamp error in normal operation Off Off Off Red Lamp 2 error in normal operation Off Off Red Red Both lamps fail Orange Off Off Flashing Off Lamp is not lit up Red Red Off Fan error Fan speed is 2576 outside the desired speed Red sid Off Off Fan 2 error Fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Red Green Off Off Fan 3 error Fan speed is 2576 outside the desired speed Red iura Off Off Fan 4 error Fan speed is 2576 outside the desired speed Ks Red Off Off Fan 5 error Fan speed is 2676 outside the desired speed Red Red ie 4979 f Flashing Flashing Of
19. between 30 minutes and 3 hours Allows you to choose to activate the Front Rear or Front Rear remote Remote Receiver control IR sensors Disable or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on remote control See Locking control keys on page 35 for details Panel Key Lock Allows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed Background Color when there is no input source detected Allows you to select which logo screen will be displayed during projector start up You can choose BenQ logo screen Blue screen or Black screen Splash Screen Press ENTER to display the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image Test Pattern size and focus and check that the projected image is free of distortion C The function is only available when the projector detects no input signal 52 Using the projector System Setup Advanced menu Function Description High Altitude A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 42 for details Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Selects the projector lamp power among Normal Dual Economic Dual Normal Single Alternative and Economic Single Alternative modes See Setting the lamp mode on page 37 for details Reset Lamp Timer Reset Lamp 2 Timer Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 See
20. cable and various control signals These signals are transmitted with one CAT5e or above cable up to 100 meters in length With the use of HDBaseT switching matrix commercially available you may connect multiple sources to your projector with HDBaseT connection CT The illustration below is for reference only actual layout may vary Notebook PC Control PC Projector Remote Control Blu ray Player IR Blaster IR Extender HD Connect t Blu ray Player Remote Control Projector Cr When using the IR Extender on the HDBaseT Matrix in rooms with limited space such as small meeting rooms turn off the projector s IR sensors to prevent interference When connecting the RJ45 cable avoid coiling and intertwining the cable as it may cause signal noise or interruption Connecting to video equipment 19 Using the projector Preparations Il Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on 2 If not already in plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet f on the rear of the projector gr 3 Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch on A Please use the original accessories e g power cable only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire Turning the projector on Follow the steps below Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied 2 Press POWER on the projector or ON on the remote
21. control provides flexibility for installing your projector It allows the projector to be positioned off the center of the screen The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width It is measured as an offset from the projected image s vertical or horizontal center You can use the lever to shift the projection lens in any direction within the allowable range depending on your desired image position To use the lens shift lever Release the lever by turning it counterclockwise 2 Move the lever to adjust the projected image position 3 Lock the lever by turning it clockwise When the screen position is fixed Projector Range of placement Screen Center of lens When the projector position is fixed al 90 Please do not over tighten the lever Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality In the unlikely event that the image distortion is produced see Adjusting the projected image on page 26 for details Positioning your projector 15 Connecting to video equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment such as a DVD or Blu ray player digital tuner cable or satellite decoder video game console or digital camera You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system You can connect the projector to a source device using just one of the connect
22. control to start the projector As soon as the lamp lights up a Power On Tone will be heard To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 36 for details 3 The fans will start operating and a start up image will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds while it warms up CT The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 23 for details 5 Press one of the Source keys on the remote control or press SOURCE on the projector repeatedly until your desired signal is selected See Selecting an input source on page 21 for details 6 If the horizontal frequency of the input source exceeds the range of the projector the message No Signal will be displayed on the screen This message will remain on screen until you change the input source to an appropriate one CT If you attempt to re start the projector shortly after shutdown the fans may 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 20 Using the projector Selecting an input source The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time When the projector is first turned on it will attempt to reconnect with the input source which was in use when the projector was l
23. details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key s and the lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu Once the password is set and this function is selected the projector is password protected Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector A You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password Cv Once a password has been set and the Power On Lock activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Security Settings and press ENTER 3 Press V to highlight Power On Lock and press lt P gt to toggle Power On Lock on or off The Input Password page is displayed 4 As the picture indicates the four arrow keys A gt V 4 respectively represent 4 digits 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys on the rem
24. on the screen RENE 2 Write down the number and turn off your projector ag contaci voutnearget Beng 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Recall code 0212 24 Using the projector Changing the password l 2 6 In the System Setup Advanced gt Security Settings menu press A V to highlight Change Password and press ENTER The Change Password page is displayed Enter the old password If the password is correct the message Input New Password is displayed If the password is incorrect the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds and the message Input Current Password is displayed for your retry You can press MENUJ EXIT to cancel the change or try another password Enter a new password IMPORTANT The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place Confirm the new password by re entering the new password You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Disabling the password function To
25. playing three dimensional 3D content transferred through your 3D compatible video devices and contents such as game consoles with 3D game discs 3D Blu ray players with 3D Blu ray discs 3D TV with 3D channel and so on After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector wear the BenQ 3D glasses and make sure the power is on to view 3D contents C3 When watching 3D contents The image may seem misplaced however this is not a product malfunction Take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content Stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort Keep a distance from the screen of about three times the effective 3D height of the screen when watching 3D content Children and people with a history of oversensitivity to light heart problems or have any other existing medical condition should be refrained from watching 3D content The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically chooses an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents If the projector cannot recognize the 3D format manually choose a 3D mode according to your preference CF When this function is enabled The brightness level of the projected image decreases The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted The 2D Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees CT The function is accessible through the remote control 50 Using the projector Source menu Function Description Quick Search Sets wh
26. 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 CT This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Fine tuning the image size and clarity l Adjust the projected picture to the size 2 Sharpen the picture by rotating the focus that you need using the zoom ring ring 26 Using the projector Correcting picture distortion Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected picture displays visible as a trapezoid shape like either of the following Two parallel sides left and right or top and bottom but is noticeably wider on either side No parallel sides To correct the picture s shape you can perform the following steps Adjust the projection angle Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the center of the lens level with the screen If the picture is still distorted or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above you will need to manually correct the picture ii See step iii below for further operation i Press W to highlight 2D Keystone and press ENTER The Using the remote control or projector Press one of the Arrow Keystone keys Left lt D Up A c Right gt q Down W r4 to
27. sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a qualified projector lamp for lamp replacement If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps We recommend that you use respirators safety glasses goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves Additional information 59 60 Turn the power off and disconnect the 5 Loosen the screw that hold the lamp to the projector from the power outlet Turn off all projector Disconnect the lamp connector connected equipment and disconnect all other from the projector cables See Turning the projector off on page 43 for details 2 Loosen the screw on the lamp cover 3 Remove the lamp cover 6 Lift the handle so that it is perpendicular to the lamp Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector 4 Identify the lamp you want to replace by CF Notes looking at
28. speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance BUN If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Using the projector Turning the projector off To turn the projector off press POWER 5 on the projector or OFF 5 on the remote control and a warning message appears Press POWER OFF 5 again E The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete Then the Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop If the projector will not be used for an extended period unplug the power cable from the power outlet To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process Actual lamp life may vary due to different environmental conditions and usage If you attempt to re start the projector shortly after shutdown the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down Press Power ON again to start the projector after the fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange
29. the projector s native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width This makes the most use of the screen and maintains the aspect ratio of a picture 4 3 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 pictures like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 16 9 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 16 9 pictures like LCD monitors high definition TV and 16 9 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 16 10 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 10 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 10 aspect as it displays them without aspect alteration Real This setting displays the image in a one to one pixel mapping without alteration or resize in the center of the projection This is most suitable for use with PC source inputs The black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas Using the projector D O O 4 3 picture 16 10 picture OnO O O Ol gt EO O O 16 9 picture d O 0 O gt O E LO O O gt O O 16 10 picture
30. the values Using the projector Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Picture gt Advanced menu to be adjusted to your preference To save the settings just press MENU EXIT to leave the OSD menu Setting Black Level Highlight Black Level and press lt b gt on the projector or remote control to select 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units In some areas which use NTSC TV standard the grayscale is measured from 7 5 IRE black to 100 IRE white however in other areas where PAL equipment or Japanese NTSC standards are used the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE black to 100 IRE white We suggest that you check the input source to see if it is with 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE then select accordingly Setting Noise Reduction You may have static or noisy projected pictures Noise Reduction reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players The higher the setting the less the noise To achieve better picture clarity Highlight Noise Reduction and adjust the level by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Selecting a color temperature Highlight Color Temperature and select a preferred setting by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control There are several color temperature settings available l Lamp Native With the lamp s original color temperature and higher brightness This setting is suitable for environmen
31. 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 4 To leave and save the settings press MENU EXIT Using the projector 33 Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height The default for this projector is 16 10 while digital TV is usually in 16 9 ratio and most analog TV signals and DVDs are in 4 3 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 Images can be stretched in a linear manner so the whole of the image is stretched equally or non linearly which distorts the image To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is l 2 Using the control button Press ASPECT to show the current setting Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted Press V to highlight Aspect Ratio Press lt gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio cC 34 Auto Scales a picture proportionally to fit
32. NU EXIT to Bases Picture cattings go back to the previous page or to exit Current input source video REND ee LT To use the OSD menus please set the OSD menu to your familiar language Press MENU EXIT to turn the OSD menu on Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness g Advanced Rename User Mode Reset Picture Settings Mdeon 2 Use lt gt to highlight the System Setup Basic menu Projector Installation 3 Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Panel Key Lock Background Color W Splash Screen m Test Pattern 22 Using the projector Cinema Cinema MENU Exit Front ui 3 Press V to highlight Language and press ENTER and the language list is displayed t T3 Projector Installation Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen Test Pattern MENU Exit 4 Press A W 4 to select a preferred language and press ENTER nguag Press MENU EXIT twice to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft Otherwise purchase a lock such as the Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the projector See item 5 on page 9 for
33. Using the remote control Press Lamp Mode on your remote control the lamp mode page is displayed 2 Press W to highlight your preferred lamp mode and press ENTER Using the OSD menu AWN C Economic Dual and Economic Single Alternative settings are not available Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted Press V to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER Press W to highlight Lamp Mode and press ENTER Press V to highlight your preferred lamp mode and press ENTER If one lamp fails the projector enters Normal Single Alternative mode automatically Normal Dual e After switching from Normal Dual Economic Dual mode to Normal Single Alternative Economic Single Alternative mode or vice versa wait for 90 seconds before you can adjust the lamp mode again Aslight variation in the picture brightness and colors may be observed during the very short time of switching lamp modes Controlling the projector through a Wired LAN environment Wired LAN allows you to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network Using the projector 37 Setting up the Wired LAN l 2 3 4 5 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Serial Port Setting and press ENTER The Serial Port Setting page is d
34. age is unstable The connection cables are not securely connected to the projector or the signal source Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals See page 16 Picture is blurred The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring See page 26 The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of this projector if necessary See page 26 Remote control does not work correctly The batteries are out of power Replace both of the batteries with new ones See page 7 There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle See page 7 You are too far away from the projector Stand within 8 meters 26 2 feet of the projector See page 7 3D content does not display correctly The 3D glasses are out of battery Recharge the 3D glasses The settings in the 3D menu are not set correctly Correctly set the settings in the 3D menu Your Blu ray Disc is not in 3D format Use a 3D Blu ray Disc and try again The input source has not been correctly selected Select the correct source with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control Additional information 63 Specifications C3 All specifications are subject to change without notice 64 m Optical Projection system N
35. ast shut down To select the video source Using the remote control Press one of the Source keys on the remote control Using the OSD menu Press SOURCE and then press A V until your desired signal is selected and press ENTER Once detected the selected source information will be displayed on the screen for seconds If there are multiple pieces of equipment connected to the projector you can go back to the source selection bar again to search for other signals Using Quick Search If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals Press MENU EXIT to turn the OSD menu on Press lt P gt to highlight the Source menu 2 3 Press W to highlight Quick Search menu 4 Press lt P to toggle the function On NOTE When automatically searching for a valid input source the projector cycles through the available signals following the sequence from top to bottom as the source selection bar shows Using the projector 21 Using the menus The projector is equipped with multilingual On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu C The OSD screenshots below are for reference only and may differ from the actual design Main menu icon Main menu Pi ih Cinema pn Highlight Cinema Brightness Contrast LE Statu s Sub menu Color Tint n Fi Sharpness Advanced ES NE Press ME
36. ative resolution Lens Projection screen size Lamp m Electrical Compatibility Color Space m Terminals Input Output Control Single chip DLP system 0 67 DLP 1920 x 1200 F 2 48 to 2 81 f 24 1 to 36 15 mm 70 to 300 350W x2 PC 640 x 480 to 1920 x 1200 Video NTSC PAL SECAM YPbPr 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p Typ 60 NTSC Analog RGB D Sub 15 pin female x HDMI V 1 42 x 2 Component Video in 5BNC x I Component Video Y CB CR Y PB PR x shared with RGB input Composite Video x HDBaseT RJ45 x shared with LAN Audio in x 12VDC Max 0 5 A Analog RGB D Sub 15 pin female x Audio out x Speaker 10W x Serial Connector RS232 9 pin male Mini B type USB x IR receiver x 2 LAN x I RJ45 m General characteristics Projector weight Power Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Additional information lt 13 kg 28 66 Ibs VAC 100 240V 10 A 50 60Hz Max 1023 W Standby 0 5 W Network Standby 6 W 0 C to 40 C without condensation 10 90 without condensation m Dimensions 443 mm x 354 7 mm x 167 mm W X Dx H Ceiling mount screws M5 Max L 25 mm Min L 20 mm Unit mm Additional information 65 m Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Refresh rate H Frequency Pixel Frequency
37. available depending on your region of purchase Please check with your place of purchase C3 Some of the accessories may vary from region to region The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Projector Remote control Batteries User manual CD Quick start guide Power cable VGA cable 6 Overview Remote control batteries l 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 Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two new AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative Refit the cover by aligning it with the case and sliding it back up into position Stop when it clicks into place CF Notes on handling batteries Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive hot or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid
38. by Side format Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential Frame Packing Top Bottom and Side by Side format Supported timing for 3D signal with Side by Side format e Supported timing for 3D signal with Top Bottom and Side by Side format Additional information 67 Supported timing for EDTV and HDTV via Component inputs Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Pixel Freq MHz 480i 720 x 480 59 94 15 73 13 5 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15 63 13 5 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 60 45 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 25 28 13 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 30 33 75 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 60 67 5 148 5 CT Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format Supported timing for Video input Format Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Pixel Freq MHz NTSC 60 15 73 3 58 NTSC 4 43 60 15 73 4 43 PAL B D G H I N 50 15 63 4 43 PAL M 60 15 73 3 58 PAL N 50 15 63 3 58 PAL 60 60 15 73 4 43 SECAM 50 15 63 4 25 4 41 Cr Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format 68 Additional information Warranty and Copyright information Warranty BenQ warrants this product against any d
39. ch time when you select a different source the projector also changes the sound settings to which was last set for that particular source Sound adjustments cannot be made during Quick Search To access Audio Settings Press MENU EXIT to open the OSD menu and press lt p gt to highlight the Source menu 2 Press V to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER The Audio Settings page is displayed SRS Activating this function enables the SRS technology The projector can provide surround sound and restore natural sound To activate SRS sound From Audio Settings page highlight SRS and press 4 9 to select On Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound From Audio Settings page highlight Mute and press lt gt to select On CT If available you can also press MUTE on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press VOLUME VOLUME on the remote control or From Audio Settings page highlight Volume and press lt P gt to select a desired sound level Adjusting the treble To adjust the treble From Audio Settings page highlight Treble and press lt gt to select a desired treble level Adjusting the bass To adjust the bass From Audio Settings page highlight Bass and press lt P gt to select a desired bass level Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone To turn off the ring tone From Audio Settings page highlig
40. d HDMI devices HDMI device DVD player digital tuner etc To make sure you select a correct input source type for the HDMI signal see HDMI Format on page 51 for details HDMI cable Connecting to video equipment Connecting component video devices Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals The BNC type component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices The audio connections are provided for informational purposes only You can also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier AV equipment DVD player digital tuner etc HT ee Component cable RGBHYV cable Audio cable Speakers mg Omm Ce e ee Em i v Connecting video devices The audio connections are provided for informational purposes only You can also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier AV equipment Video cable Audio cable C7 Ifyou have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device you need not connect to this device again using a composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality e Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that
41. disable password protection go back to the System Setup Advanced gt Security Settings menu Highlight Power On Lock and select Off by pressing lt gt The message Input Password is displayed Enter the current password If the password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Power On Lock page with Off shown in the row of Password You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector f the password is incorrect the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds and the message Input Password is displayed for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password Note that though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Using the projector 25 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle CT If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal To correct this problem see Correcting picture distortion on page 27 for details Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO Within 3
42. display the 2D Keystone page Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2D Keystone page is displayed Press the key whose keystone icon is opposite to the shape of the projected picture Continue pressing the same key or press the other keys until you are satisfied with the shape The values on the lower portion of the page change while pressing When the values reach their maximum or minimum with repeated key presses the picture s shape will stop changing You will not be able to change the picture further in that direction E Two parallel sides Bur E No parallel sides I WU EP TT PCT Using the projector 27 Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is preset with several pre defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type To select a picture mode that suits your need 2 3 Press MODE repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Picture menu is highlighted Press V to highlight Picture Mode Press lt p gt until your desired mode is selected These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection situations as described below Cinema Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital ca
43. e secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Overview 7 Projector features WUXGA resolution The projector is HDTV compatible with WUXGA resolution providing 1920 x 1200 pixels at its native resolution High picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution excellent home theater brightness super high contrast ratio vivid color and rich gray scale reproduction High brightness The projector features super high brightness to achieve excellent picture quality in ambient light conditions outperforming ordinary projectors Vivid color reproduction The projector features a 6 segment color wheel to produce realistic color depth and range unattainable with lesser segment color wheels Rich gray scale When viewed in a darkened environment the automatic gamma control provides excellent gray scale display which reveals details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes Intuitive lens shift The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting up your projector Wide variety of inputs and video formats The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment including component video composite video HDMI PC and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems HDBaseT supported The projector supports HDBaseT connection which al
44. efects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 35 C altitude lower than 3000 meters and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty 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 2014 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or
45. ether the projector searches automatically for input sources If che source scan is On the projector will scan for input sources until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input source HDMI Format Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal Auto is the default and recommended setting You can also manually select the source type The different source types carry different standards for the brightness level Cr This function is only available when the HDMI signal is selected Audio Settings See Adjusting the sound on page 36 for details Position Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected picture use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum They will return to their factory preset values whenever the projector is re started CF This function is only available when the Component Component 2 or PC signal is selected Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion CF This function is only available when the Component Component 2 or PC signal is selected H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture CF This function is only available when the Component Component 2 or PC signal is selected Using the projector 51 System Setup Basic menu Function Description S
46. ets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the Language menus on page 22 for details The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or Projector Installation k i J more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 2 for details Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu Settings Menu Position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Reminder Message Sets whether to display the OSD messages about the status of detecting signals Direct Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing the POWER key on the projector or 5 ON on the remote control when the projector is plugged in Signal Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing the POWER key on the projector or 5 ON on the remote control when the projector is in standby mode and the signal is feed through the VGA cable Operation Settings Auto Power Off Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal is detected for a long time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 57 for details 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 page 35 for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value
47. f Off Fan 6 error Fan speed is 2776 outside the desired speed uon Green Off Off Fan 7 error Fan speed is 2876 outside the desired speed Red Green ie 4 299 Flashing Flashing Off Off Fan 8 error Fan speed is 2976 outside the desired speed Red Red Off Green Fan 9 error Fan speed is 29 outside the desired speed Green Red Off Off Temperature error exceeding temperature limit Additional information Troubleshooting Problem The projector does Cause There is no power from the power cable Remedy Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector and plug the power cable into to the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on See page 20 not turn on c Attempting to turn the projector on Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed The lamp cover is not securely Correctly attach the lamp cover See page attached 59 Turn the video source on and check that the The video source is not turned on or signal cable is connected correctly See page connected correctly 16 The projector is not correctl No picture proj y Check the connection See page 16 connected to the input source device The input source has not been correctly selected Select the correct input source with the Source keys on the remote control or SOURCE on the projector See page 21 Im
48. ference Mode Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and further fine tune the picture based on the selections listed below See Setting the User User 2 mode on page 29 for details Adjusts the brightness of the picture See Adjusting Brightness on page 30 for Brightness detil Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture See Contrast Ra s Adjusting Contrast on page 30 for details Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video picture See Adjusting Color on page 30 for details x Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture See Adjusting Tint on Tint 4 page 30 for details Sharpness Adjusts the picture to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 30 for details Reset Picture Settings Returns all settings in the Picture menu to the factory preset values See Resetting the picture mode on page 29 for details Rename User Mode Renames User I User 2 or sRGB See Renaming user modes on page 29 for details Picture menu Advanced Function Black Level Description Sets the picture grayscale as 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE See Setting Black Level on page 31 for details Noise Reduction Adjusts the picture quality See Setting Noise Reduction on page 31 for details Color Temperature There are several color temperature settings available See Selec
49. he screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size This projector is equipped with a movable lens See Shifting the projection lens on page 15 for details You can see the diagrams on pages 4 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables that are measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down If you have a 6 10 aspect ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4 5 m 450 cm please refer to The screen aspect ratio is 16 10 and the projected picture is 16 10 The closest match in the Average column is 455 cm Looking across this row shows that a 100 inch screen is required Checking the min and max projection distance values in the columns of Projection distance D cm on page l4 indicates that the 4 5 m measured projection distance will also fit the 90 110 and 120 inch size screens The projector can be adjusted using the zoom control to display on these different screen sizes at the projection distance If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting picture distortion on page 27 for details Positioning your projector 13 Projection dimensions Installation for a 16 10 ratio screen Floor Installation lt A gt lt B gt lt F gt
50. ht Power On Off Ring Tone and press lt gt to select Off gt The only way to change Power On Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here Setting the sound mute or 36 changing the sound level will not affect the Power On Off Ring Tone Using the projector Setting the lamp mode This projector is capable of dual lamp projection and provides several lamp modes for different purposes Lamp mode Normal Dual Two lamps are used in normal mode User benefit Delivering super bright and clear images Suitable for high ambient light environments Allowing continuous and non stop operation under critical situations Suitable environment Large well lit meeting rooms or auditoriums Economic Dual Two lamps are used in economic mode Extending the lamp life Allowing continuous and non stop operation under critical situations Mid large boardrooms Normal Single Alternative The lamp with shorter operating hours is selected automatically and used in normal mode Extending the total operation time Reducing lamp replacement frequency Normal sized rooms Economic Single Alternative The lamp with shorter operating hours is selected automatically and used in economic mode Extending the lamp life Extending the total operation time Reducing lamp replacement frequency Small to normal sized rooms You can perform one of the following methods to choose a lamp mode according to your preference
51. iginal packing or equivalent Additional information 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 To obtain the lamp hour information Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER The Lamp Settings page is displayed 3 Press V to highlight Lamp Information and press ENTER The Lamp Information page is displayed 4 To leave the menu press MENU EXIT Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Dual Using Economic Dual mode reduces system noise and power consumption If the Economic Dual mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic Dual mode also extends the lamp life To set Economic Dual mode go to the System Setup Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press ENTER Press V to select Economic Dual and press ENTER 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 set Auto Power Off go to the System Setup Basic gt Operation Settings gt Auto Power Off me
52. ing methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Terminal name Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality HDMI Connecting HDMI devices on page 16 Component o0 Connecting component video devices amp Video o 00 on page 17 Better Video Connecting video devices on page 7 C Normal Computer D E Jj Connecting a computer on page 18 amp SUB 8 P pag Better Preparations When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to l Turn off all equipment before making any connections 2 Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs 3 Ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted to the equipment jacks CF7 Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector See 16 Shipping contents on page 6 for details Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting HDMI devices HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD or Blu ray players and displays over a single cable It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector an
53. isplayed Press W to highlight Channel and press ENTER The Channel page is displayed Press W to highlight Wired LAN and press ENTER Press MENU EXIT to return to System Setup Advanced page Configuring the Wired LAN If you are in a DHCP environment Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port CF7 When connecting the RJ45 cable avoid coiling and intertwining the cable as it may cause signal noise or interruption 2 3 O Mo wd 9 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Network Settings and press ENTER The Network Settings page is displayed Press W to highlight Wired LAN and press ENTER The Wired LAN page is displayed Press V to highlight DHCP and press lt gt to select On Press W to highlight Apply and press ENTER Go back to System Setup Advanced gt Network Settings page Press V to highlight AMX Device Discovery and press 4 9 to select On or Off When AMX Device Discovery is On the projector can be detected by AMX controller Please wait for around 15 20 seconds and then re enter the Wired LAN page The Projector IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Server settings will be displayed Note down the IP address displayed in the Projector IP Address row CT If the Projector IP Address still does not display contact your ITS administrator
54. lows multiple devices to be connected to the projector via a HDBaseT matrix using a single CAT 5e or above cable up to 100 meters in length 3D function supported The projector supports 3D format signals and allows you to enjoy 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way Professional calibration control To reach a higher standard of performance the projector incorporates Expert Mode settings in its OSD menus which requires professional calibration service from authorized installers Overview Projector exterior view Front and upper side view Rear view See Connecting to video equipment on page 16 for connection details eee KIJO Under view 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 Control panel See Control panel on page 10 for details Lamp cover Vent heated air exhaust Projection lens Kensington lock slot Vent cold air intake Front IR sensor Lens shift lever AC Power cable inlet Rear IR sensor Audio input jack Audio output jack RJ45 LAN HDBaseT input jack HDMI port Mini B type USB port RS 232 control port Used to interface with a PC or home theater control automation system RGB signal output jack I2VDC 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 RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr
55. ly run with Economic Dual selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 57 you may continue to operate the Replace lamp soon projector until the next hour lamp warning appears Press ENTER to dismiss the message Order a new lamp at www BenQ com It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp Order a replacement lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished Order a new lamp at www BenQ com Press ENTER to dismiss the message Out of lamp usage time Replace lamp then reset the lamp timer Order a new lamp at www BenQ com The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Replace lamp now Press ENTER to dismiss the message Order a new lamp at www BenQ com CF XXXX shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models 58 Additional information Replacing the lamp IN To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cable before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into
56. meras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment Dynamic Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms Presentation Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring sRGB 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 3D This projector supports playing three dimensional 3D content transferred through your 3D compatible video devices and contents such as game consoles with 3D game discs 3D Blu ray players with 3D Blu ray discs 3D TV with 3D channel and so on Cz When watching 3D contents 28 The image may seem misplaced however this is not a product malfunction Take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content Stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort Keep a distance from the screen of about three times the effective height of the screen when watching 3D content Children and people with a history of oversensitivity to light heart problems or have any other existing medical condition should be refrained from watching 3D content User l Use
57. nd 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 l Front Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling after you turn the projector on To set the projector position 3 Rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector on I Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the System Setup Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press A F to highlight Projector Installation and press lt gt until the correct position is selected Positioning your projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to t
58. nu and press lt gt to select a time period The time period can be set for 3 minutes or 10 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 e Economic Single Alternative Using Economic Single Alternative will help extend the lamp life total operation time and reduce lamp replacement frequency To enable Economic Single Alternative mode go to the System Setup Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press ENTER Press V to select Economic Single Alternative and press ENTER Additional information 57 Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode Go to http www BenQ com for a replacement lamp The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 62 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status Message Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normal
59. ode menu Lamp Mode dide e lamp mode in the System Setup Advanced gt Lamp Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode Only available when 3D mode is enabled Color System Shows input system format Lamp Usage Time Shows the total lamp time used Lamp 2 Usage Time Firmware Version Shows the current firmware version Using the projector 55 Additional information Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer or local customer service center if the projector fails to operate as expected Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Before you attempt to clean the lens turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust Available from building hardware or photographic suppliers 2 If there is stubborn dirt or smudge marks use a proper photographic lens brush or moisten a clean soft lens cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface 3 Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vin
60. or Location 32 Assigned To 32 DHCP Enabled N A IP Address 16 Network Configuration Subnet Mask 16 Default Gateway 16 DNS Server 16 Enabled N A User Password New Password 26 Confirm 26 Enabled N A Admin Password New Password 26 Confirm 26 40 Using the projector The info page displays the information and status of this projector Tools Info Contact IT Help Projector Information Projector Status je Pov sas ST M eaaa TEN pesano DAB Firmware Version Bic Projector Postion NODS Sn reson e Lama koco BEEN semen Ty era sis E Wk Press Exit to go back to the a remote network EEPO rsen opm operation page For more information visit http www crestron com amp www crestron com getroomview Using the projector 41 42 Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend that you activate High Altitude when your environment is higher than 1500 meters around 4920 feet above sea level or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate High Altitude Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted Press V to highlight High Altitude Press 4 9 to select On A confirmation message is displayed Highlight Yes and press ENTER Operation under High Altitude may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan
61. ork settings directly 11 Numeric buttons Enters numbers in network settings CP Numeric buttons I 2 3 4 cannot be pressed when asked to enter password I2 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 13 SOURCE Selects an input source for display 14 VOLUME VOLUME Adjusts the sound level 15 BRIGHTNESS Adjusts brightness 16 CONTRAST Adjusts contrast 17 MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off 18 ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio 19 LAMP MODE Selects a preferred lamp mode Operating the LASER pointer The Laser Pointer isa 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 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 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 prior to using it Cr PIP is not available for this model Overview 11 Positioning your projector 12 Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size a
62. osed locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical 2 Always place the projector on a level horizontal components shorten the projector s surface during operation lifespan and darken the screen Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table as it may fall and be damaged Do not place inflammables near the projector Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back locations near fire alarms locations with an ambient temperature above 35 C 95 F locations where altitude is higher than 1500 meters 4920 feet above sea level 3 Do not store the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage Important safety instructions 3 4 5 Do not block the vents holes while the projector is on even in standby mode Do not cover the projector with any item Do not place the projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface 4 6 In areas where the mains power supply voltage 10 may fluctuate by 10 volts it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS as appropriate to your situation 7 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it 8 Do not place liquids near or on the
63. ote control or projector to enter six digits for the password If the function is used for the first time enter the default password I I I 1 of the projector by pressing the arrow key A six times Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page IMPORTANT The digits being input will be displayed 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 Input Password MENU Clear 5 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Using the projector 23 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 is displayed lasting for three seconds and the Input Password page follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 24 for details If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Entering the password recall procedure Make sure the Input Password page is displayed on screen Press AUTO The projector will display a coded number
64. pert I Expert2 Cool Normal Warm Lamp Native White Balance Red Gain 0 100 Green Gain 0 100 Blue Gain 0 100 Red Offset 0 511 Green Offset 0 511 Blue Offset 0 511 System heran AU emen Balance Value Setup Blue Image On Off Advanced Gamma Selection 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 8 BenQ Brilliant Color On Off System Setup Black Level 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Noise Reduction 0 3l Desired R Desired G Desired B Desired C Desired M Desired Y Primary Color Desired W Measured R Measured G Measured B Measured W Measured BCI Measured BC2 CCA x Coordinate 0 999 y Coordinate 0 999 Gain or Luminance 0 1999 Apply CCA Table Lamp Wave Form Reset Expert Mode Expert Mods 1 Expert Mode 2 Reset All Settings Reset Cancel Source Picture Mode Lamp Mode Resolution Information 3D Format Color System Lamp I Usage Time Lamp 2 Usage Time Firmware Version Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible 48 Using the projector Picture menu Function Description Picture Mode Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector picture set up to suit your program type See Selecting a preset mode on page 28 for details Re
65. projector Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired Important safety instructions 9 Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation It may harm your sight Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break on rare occasions The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 12 This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting 13 Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply 14 When you think service or repair is required take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician 15 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover See page 59 Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel eo A Notice Plea
66. r 2 Recalls the customized settings See Setting the User User 2 mode on page 29 for details Fine tuning the selected picture mode The pre defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the Picture menu To fine tune the picture mode l 2 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Picture menu is highlighted Press V to highlight the item you want to adjust and press 4 9 to set your desired value Your selection is automatically stored in the projector and associated with that input source See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 30 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 31 for details Each time you change the picture mode the projector also changes the setting to the one which was last set for that particular picture mode on that particular input If you change the input source the most recently used picture mode and settings for that input and resolution will be restored Using the projector Setting the User 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 selected User mode as a starting point and customize the settings l In the Picture menu highlight Picture Mode and press lt p gt to select User or User 2 mode 2 Press W to highlight Reference Mode Cr This function is only available when User or User 2 mode is selected up in
67. r details Alu v n D gt D OK Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item the Video signal o To switch input source click on your desired signal C3 The source list varies according to the connectors available on the projector Video stands for Using the projector 39 The tools page allows you to manage the projector configure the LAN control settings and secure access of remote network operation on this projector Contact T Help Crestron Control Projector IP Address Projector Name PID Location Port Assigned To DHCP fl Enabled IP Address 4 SubnetMask 255 255 25 Default Gateway DNS Server e ar i You can name the projector keep track of its location and the person in charge of it ii You can adjust the LAN Control Settings iii Once set access to the remote network operation on this projector has been password protected iv Once set access to the tools page has been password protected G After making the adjustments press the Send button and the data will be saved in the projector v Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page Please pay attention to the limitation of input length including space and other punctuation keys in the list blow Category Item Input Length ki ani ot IP Address 16 Crestron Control IP ID 4 Port 5 Projector Name 32 Project
68. se keep the original packing for possible future shipment If you need to pack your projector after use adjust the projection lens to an appropriate position put the lens cushion around the lens and fit the lens cushion and projector cushion together to prevent damage during transportation Moisture condensation Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from a cold location to a hot location When the projector is exposed to such a change in temperature moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts To prevent the projector from possible damage do not use the projector for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden change in temperature Avoid volatile liquids Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide or certain types of cleaner near the projector Do not have rubber or plastic products touching the projector for a long time They will leave marks on the finish If cleaning with a chemically treated cloth be sure to follow the cleaning product s safety instructions Disposal This product contains the following materials which are harmful to human bodies and environment Lead which is contained in solder e Mercury which is used in the lamp To dispose of the product or used lamps consult your local environment authorities for regulations Important safety instructions 5 Overview Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below Some of the items may not be
69. ser 2 you want to reset 2 Press V to highlight Reset Picture Settings and press ENTER 3 Press A V to select Current or All Picture modes and press ENTER The confirmation message is displayed 4 Press lt p gt to highlight Reset and press ENTER The picture mode will return to the factory preset settings 5 Repeat steps l 4 if you want to reset other picture modes C7 The following settings will still remain Color Temperature Color Temperature Fine Tuning Gamma Selection Do not confuse the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the System Setup Advanced menu The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset values system wide See Reset All Settings on page 54 for details Using the projector 29 30 Fine tuning the picture quality No matter what picture mode you have selected you are able to fine tune those settings to fit every presentation purpose Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the OSD menu Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the Picture menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 9 on the projector or remote 2 ho control oe sh PORA E SA 130 HENEN 050 HEEEENN 170 The higher the value the brighter the picture And the lower the setting the darker the picture Adjust this control so the black areas of the picture appear just as black and that detail in
70. the Picture Mode sub menu item 3 Press lt p gt to highlight a picture mode that is closest to your need 4 Press Wto select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt p See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 30 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 31 for details 5 When all settings have been done press MENU EXIT to save and leave the settings Renaming user modes You can change User and User 2 to the names easy to be identified or understood by the users of this projector The new name can be up to 12 characters including English letters A Z a z digits 0 9 and space To rename user modes I Make sure you have selected User or User 2 as your picture mode CF it you are not under User or User 2 mode the projector will automatically select User as the user mode to rename 2 In the Picture menu highlight Rename User Mode and press ENTER to display the virtual keypad 3 Use A V 4 and ENTER keys to select the letters on the virtual keypad to type in desired name 4 When done press MENU EXIT to leave the virtual keypad Resetting the picture mode All of the adjustments you ve done in the Picture menu can be returned to the factory preset values with a key press on the highlight of Reset To reset the picture mode to the preset factory values In the Picture menu highlight Picture Mode and press lt gt to select the picture mode including User or U
71. the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast Highlight Contrast in the Picture menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 gt on the projector or remote control PORA EFSA EEN 0 EN 50 mE 170 The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the Picture menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint 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 and adjust the values by pressing lt p on the projector or remote control FEY FECI ES SR A P The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes The Brightness Contrast functions can also be accessible by pressing BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST on the remote control to display the adjustment bar and then you can press lt P gt to adjust
72. the signal cables have been connected correctly Connecting to video equipment 17 Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable Laptop or desktop computer 5 x BNC cable VGA cable Audio cable Speakers o M L H Coa e e Lt Q ESTAS WE e 000 Oooo 0 E Audio cable C3 Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combination like Fn F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop Press Fn and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your laptop s documentation to discover your laptop s key combination Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen and the MONITOR OUT jack is available on your projector you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector CF The MONITOR OUT only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the PC jack e Ifyou wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the System Setup Advanced menu See Monitor Out on page 54 for details 18 Connecting to video equipment Connecting multiple sources through HDBaseT HDBaseT is a connectivity standard that combines HD digital video audio Ethernet power over
73. the top of the lamp Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it near or above heat sources or near flammable materials Do not insert your hand into the projector when the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause blurred images Additional information 7 8 9 Insert the replacement lamp Make sure it is 10 Replace the lamp cover pushed fully and firmly in place Tighten the screw securing the lamp box Reconnect the lamp connector Ensure the handle is fully locked in place l Tighten the screws on the lamp cover I2 Reapply power and turn the projector back on C Notes Please be careful to not over tighten the screws Loose screws may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Resetting the lamp timer Cf Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage 2 3 After the start up logo press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted Press V to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER The Lamp Settings page is displayed Highlight Reset Lamp Timer Reset Lamp 2
74. ting a color temperature on page 31 for details Color Temperature Fine Tuning See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 32 for details Gamma Selection See Selecting a Gamma setting on page 32 for details Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 32 for details 3D Color Management See Color Management on page 32 for details Using the projector 49 Display menu Function Description Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not Wall Color m white See Setting a wall color on page 35 for details There are several options to set the picture s aspect ratio depending on your Aspect Ratio input source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 34 for details Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges You can also manually press lt gt to decide how much to be concealed Setting 0 means the picture is 10076 displayed The greater the value the more portion of the picture is concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate Overscan Adjustment Corrects any keystoning of the picture See Correcting picture distortion on 2D Keystone page 27 for details Adjusts each of the four projected corners separately to yield the best picture Corner Fit C Upon adjusting Corner Fit if you adjust the aspect ratio overscan or keystone Corner Fit will be resetted This projector supports
75. ts where high brightness is required such as projecting pictures in well lit rooms 2 Warm Makes pictures appear reddish white 3 Normal Maintains normal colorings for white 4 Cool Makes pictures appear bluish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Using the projector 31 32 Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature Highlight Color Temperature and select Cool Normal Warm or Lamp Native by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control 2 Press V to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press ENTER The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page is displayed 3 Press A Y to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing lt P gt Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue 4 To save and leave the settings press MENU EXIT Selecting a Gamma setting Highlight Gamma Selection and select a preferred setting by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Gamma refers to the relationship between inp
76. tting selection keys on the remote control available for each input Switches sequentially through input sources 6 POWER Performs the same action as POWER on the remote control Toggles the projector between standby and on 10 Overview Remote control For Japan region only I Power ON OFF Toggles the projector between standby mode and on 2 Source selection keys Selects an input source for display 3 MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings 4 Arrow Keystone keys Left lt D Up a u Right gt q Down Y r3 Moves the current On Screen Display OSD menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection 5 MODE ENTER Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item Depending upon the input signal in use selects an available picture mode 6 ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen image 7 LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes en Not available for Japan region 8 QUICK INSTALL Displays the quick install page Cr This key is TEST for remote controls in the Japan region Its function is the same as Quick Install 9 FREEZE Freezes the projected image I0 NETWORK SETTING Enters netw
77. uction 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 Using the projector The 3D Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted to favorite colors When you select each color you can independently adjust its color range and saturation according to your preference To adjust and store the settings In the Picture menu highlight Advanced and press ENTER Then highlight 3D Color Management and press ENTER The 3D Color Management page is displayed Ci e Highlight Primary Color and press lt P to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow Press V to highlight Range and press lt p gt to select the color range Magenta you wish to make adjustment The bigger the range the more proportions of its two adjacent colors the color contains 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 O only pure red is selected Increasing its range will include both the red color close to yellow and red color close to magenta Press V to highlight Saturation and adjust the color saturation level by pressing lt gt If you select Red and set its range at 0 only the saturation of the pure red will be affected C Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture
78. ut source and picture brightness Gamma l 6 1 8 2 0 BenQ Select these values according to your preference Gamma22 Increases the average brightness of the picture Best for a lit environment meeting room or family room Gamma 2 4 2 5 2 6 Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment Gamma 2 8 Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes High Brightness Low Brightness Low Contrast High Contrast 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 24 25 26 2 8 Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture When set to Off Brilliant Color is disabled 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 reprod
79. warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Patents Please go to http patmarking beng com for the details of BenQ projector patent coverage S S oe wow ko is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc WOW HD significantly improves the playback quality of audio delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail Warranty and Copyright information 69
80. yl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material C Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials Even paper towels can damage the lens coating Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush cloth and cleaning solution Do not attempt to clean the lens while the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use Be sure to turn off the projector and let it cool down completely before cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Before you attempt to clean the case turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely l To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth 2 To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case C Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case 56 Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to the Spec page in this manual or consult your dealer about the range 2 Retract the adjuster feet 3 Remove the batteries from the remote control 4 Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its or

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