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1. Light Status amp Description POWER TEMP LAMP System Message Orange Off Off Stand by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange Flashing Off Off Normal power down cooling Orange Flashing Red Red Green Flashing Flashing Download Flashing Green Off Red CW start fail Burn In Messages Groen off Off Burn in ON Flashing Orange Off Off Burn in OFF Lamp Error Messages off off Red Lampl i operati Flashing ampl error in normal operation Off Off Red Lamp is not lit up Thermal Error Messages Orange Red Off Fan error the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed Red Fan 2 error the actual fan speed is outside the Orange Flashing Off desired speed Green Red Off Temperature error over limited temperature Off Red Off Thermal Sensor open error Flashing Red Off Off Thermal Sensor short error Flashing off Green off Thermal IC 1 12C Connection error Flashing Maintenance 67 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No pictur
2. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit a from your dealer to mount your projector on the a ceiling Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Installation menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen 7 Note that a special rear projection screen is required Pa Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Installation menu after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended sei upside down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the S BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Installation menu after you turn the projector on Positioning your projector 17 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting if available and the video format each factors in the projected image size Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 70 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position Screen Center of lens H Projection distance MS524E MX525E The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 4 3 Screen size Projection dis
3. CF The Standby Monitor Out only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the COMPUTER jack Audio Pass Through The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices Press lt gt to choose the source that you wish to use See Connection on page 20 for how to make the connection Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain User I User 2 Projector Installation Color Space Conversion High Altitude Mode Security Settings and Baud Rate 58 Operation FUNCTION DESCRIPTION nusu NOILVWWYOSNI 9 Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Lamp Mode Shows the current lamp mode 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent Lamp Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Shows firmware version Operation 59 Maintenance Care of the projector 60 Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the l
4. Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press Volume on the remote control or Repeat steps l 2 above 2 Press W to highlight Volume and press lt P gt to select a desired sound level Operation 43 Use Teaching Template Making writing on the board easier for teachers you can use build in template by OSD or remote control Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY gt Teaching Template Choice Blackboard Whiteboard gt Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart The Teaching Template displays Teaching Template Whiteboard Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Blackboard o OE oo Ofk Do U i p ma t aS j wws G w s s amp 44 Operation Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display OSD menus can be set according to your preferences The following settings do not affect the projection settings operation or performance Menu display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Use lt P gt to select a suitable time frame Menu Position in the
5. Press W to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Resetting current or all picture modes l 2 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight Reset Picture Settings Press MODE ENTER and press A V to select Current or All Current returns current picture mode to the factory preset settings All returns all settings except User 1 User 2 in the PICTURE menu to the factory preset settings Operation 39 Setting the presentation timer The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations Follow these steps to utilize this function Press Timer Set up on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODE ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer Period and decide the timer period by pressing lt gt The length of time can be set from to 5 minutes in minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments 3 Press Y to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt gt Selec
6. 7 _ Bengo MS524E MX525E MW526E Digital Projector User Manual of 50000000 4 54 4 af TO Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior view 10 Positioning your projector 7 Choosing a location I7 Obtaining a preferred projected image S 26 aut E baa ap E aus 18 Connection 20 Connecting a computer or monitor 2 Connecting Video source devices 22 Operation 26 Starting up the projector 26 Adjusting the projected image 27 Using the menus 30 Securing the projector 31 Switching input signal 33 Magnifying and searching for details 34 Selecting the aspect ratio 35 Optimizing the image 36 Setting the presentation timer 40 Remote paging operations 41 Hiding the image 42 Freezing the image 42 Operating in a high altitude environment Adjusting the sound Use
7. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI source device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 57 for details 2 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the projector C7 If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV See Changing Color Space on page 34 for details Connection 23 24 Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device Take a Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs t
8. 48 Operation 4 SYSTEM SETUP Basic Presentation Timer Language Timer Period Timer Display Timer Position Timer Counting Direction On Off Projector Installation Menu Settings Operation Settings Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen Menu display Time Menu Position Reminder message Direct Power On Auto Power Off Quick Cooling Instant Restart Blank Timer Sleep Timer Fan Speed On Off 1 240 minutes Always 3 min 2 min l min Never Top Left Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Right Count Down Count Up Yes No English Frangais Deutsch Italiano Espa ol Pyccku SRB PSC REM AA BS H Svenska Nederlands T rk e CeStina Portugu s ns Polski Magyar Bunrapcku Hrvatski Romana Suomi Norsk Dansk Indonesian EAAnvk x Reet Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling 5 secs 10 secs 20 secs 30 secs Always Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left On Off On Off Disable 3 mins 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins 25 mins 30 mins On Off On Off Disable 5 mins 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins 25 mins 30 mins Disable 30 mins 1 hr 2 hrs 3 hrs 4 hrs 8 hrs 12 hrs Normal High Yes No BenQ Black Blue Purple BenQ Black Blue Operation 49 High Altitude Mode On Off Yes No p Mute On Off Audio Settings Volume 0 10 Normal Economic SmartEco Lamp Mode L Settings ss amp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Reset Cancel Equivale
9. Adjusting Sharpness on page 38 for details CF This function is only available when a Video or S Video signal is selected Sharpness Operation 53 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Brilliant See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 38 for details Color Color See Selecting a Color Temperature on page 38 for details D Temperature Color Pagi a preferred color temperature on page 38 for Temperature a Fine Tuning m 3D Color 3 See 3D Color Management on page 38 for details Management c See Resetting current or all picture modes on page 39 for Reset Picture is Settings When Picture Mode is under Bright choosing Current will g only reset the Bright to default value however choosing All will reset all the Picture Mode settings to default values Quick Auto ae eee w See Switching input signal on page 33 for details a Search C Color Space m P See Changing Color Space on page 34 for details 3 Conversion o gt c 54 Operation FUNCTION DESCRIPTION nu uu 3 seg dNLAS WALSAS P Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 40 for details Language Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 30 for details Projector Installation The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen
10. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of start up a startup logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness CF If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 26 Operation Cc If the projector is activated for the first time select your OSD language following the on screen instructions If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 31 for details Switch all of the connected equipment on The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned displays in the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 33 for details Language English S01 Hrvatski Frangais Svenska Romana Deutsch Nederlands Norsk Italiano T rk e Dansk Espa ol e tina Bbnrapckn Pyccku Portugu s suomi lug Indonesia Polski EAAnvika Magyar dr Lan Enter Confirm Exit If no signal is detected for 3 minutes the projector automatically enters ECO BLANK mode Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection
11. as it displays them with out aspect alteration Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type To select an operation mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps Press MODE ENTER on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and press lt gt to select a desired mode The picture modes are listed below Bright mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms Presentation mode Default Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment User 1 User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User User 2 mod
12. or damage to the lamp Important safety instructions 5 6 Safety Instructions Continued 16 Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector 17 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury d 5 Coffee Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed A 77 k Important safety instructions Introduction Projector features This model is one of the best projectors available in the world You can enjoy the best performance video quality with up to 300 inch projection across various devices such as PC laptop DVD and VCR even document camera to bring all possibility to life The projector offers the following features SmartEco starts your dynamic power saving SmartEco technology saves lamp power consumption depending on the content brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected Lo
13. 19 CC Display the video term description on screen which is provided for hard of hearing viewers 20 Quick Install 21 Quickly selects several functions to adjust the projected image and displays the test pattern Teaching Template Displays the selectable bar for teachers choosing the template as his her suitable teaching background See Use Teaching Template on page 44 for details 22 3D setting Activates the 3D On Screen Display OSD menu item Infra Red IR remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Operating the projector from the front Replacing the remote control battery To open the battery cover turn the remote control over to view its back push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off 2 Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative 3 Refit the
14. 500 280 x 1280 x 768 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 WXGA_60 59 81 49 702 83 500 WXGA _75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 88 71 554 122 500 1280 x 800 WXGA 120 Reduce 119 909 101 563 146 25 Blanking SXGA_60 60 02 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 60 60 108 000 960_60 1280 x 960 1380 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 1360 x 768 768_60 60 015 47 712 85 5 1440 x 900 A 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 75 162 000 Specifications 71 1680 x 1680 x 1050 noe 59 954 65 29 146 25 1920 x 1920 x 1080 1080 60 67 5 60 148 5 Reduce Blanking 1920 x 1920 x 1200 1200260 59 95 74 038 154 000 Reduce Blanking 640 x 480 on MACI3 66 667 35 30 240 832 x 624 _ MACI6 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 are MACI9 75 02 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 ane MAC2I 75 06 68 68 100 000 The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen Supported timing for HDMI HDCP input Horizontal Vertical Pixel 3D Field 3D 3D Resolution Timing Frequency Frequenc Frequency Sequent top Sos 1 bott b KHz Hz MHz ial oY KHz y Hz MHz NOIRE VGA 60 59 9
15. Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external monitor following the instructions below To connect the projector to a monitor Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 21 2 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input jack of the video monitor Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT jack on the projector C7 The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from COMPUTER IN I or COMPUTER IN 2 jack When the projector is powered on the output signal from MONITOR OUT jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER IN I or COMPUTER IN 2 jack If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode make sure the Standby Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu See Standby Settings on page 58 for details Co
16. Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 29 for details 10 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 67 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 28 for details 12 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 33 for details 13 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 36 for details Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 30 for details Introduction 11 N Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased
17. SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt P gt to select a preferred position Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar language for the OSD menus Use Enter to select your language Reminder Message in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets whether to display reminder messages on screen Use lt to select your desired setting Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use lt P gt to select a screen Select the lamp saver mode Using the remote control Press SmartEco and Highlight Lamp Mode and press 4 to select Normal Economic SmartEco LampSave Using the OSD menu Press Menu Exit and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Lamp Mode and press Mode Enter The Lamp Settings page displays 3 Highlight Lamp Mode and press lt p gt to select Normal Economic SmartEco LampSave The lamp brightness vary from the different lamp mode see the description list in table below Lamp Mode Description Normal Provides full lamp brightness Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the Economic f fan noise eee Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content brightness level LampSave Adjusts the lamp power automatically and lowers the brightn
18. Signal MENU Exit Press MENU EXIT twice on the projector or remote control 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 rear side of the projector See item 17 on page 10 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key s and the lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power on lock 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 CF Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays 2
19. Teaching Template 44 Personalizing the projector menu iS Play serment musette 45 2 Table of contents Select the lamp saver mode 45 Shutting down the projector 46 Menu Operation 47 Maintenance 60 Care of the projector 60 Lamp information 6l Troubleshooting 68 Specifications 69 Dimensions u aa asta 70 Ceiling mount installation 70 Timing Chart ss 71 Warranty and Copyright information 75 Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions 3 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on y In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if
20. flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 6 Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Maintenance 65 7 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screws 8 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 9 Replace the lamp cover by sliding it into place 10 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover N Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw ll Restart the projector N Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 12 After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp eau Settings menu Press Mode Enter The canal Lamp Settings page displays Press Y to highlight Reset lamp timer and press Mode Enter A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press Mode Enter The lamp time will be reset to 0 A Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Notice 66 Maintenance Indicators
21. for details Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that Baud Rate 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 Test Pattern Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion See Use build in test pattern on page 28 for details Operation 57 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions e Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usually marked as CC in TV listings Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CCI CC2 CC3 or CC4 CCI displays captions in the primary language in your area Standby Settings nu uu p 5ueApV dNL1S WALSAS S Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER and MONITOR OUT jacks are correctly connected to devices See Connecting a monitor on page 21 for how to make the connection cr Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption
22. hours Fan Speed This function is only available when a dust filter is installed Selecting High enables the function Panel Key Disables or enables all panel key functions except Power on the projector and keys on the remote control Lock Background Allows you to select which background color will display when Color no signal is input into the projector Four options are available BenQ logo Black Blue or Purple Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Three options are available BenQ logo Black screen or Blue screen 56 Operation FUNCTION DESCRIPTION nu uu p 5ueApV dN LAS WALSAS S High Altitude Mode A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 43 for details Allows you to enter the audio setting menu Audio de Settings Sets the mute function 8 Volume Adjusts the audio volume level Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco mode on page 61 for details Lamp Reset Lamp Timer Settings See Resetting the lamp timer on page 66 for details Equivalent Lamp See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 61 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing Security to a new one Settings Change Security Power on lock See Utilizing the password function on page 31
23. power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 8 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions 9 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its vent
24. succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold Auto on the projector or a remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen 2 Write down the number and turn off your projector 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Changing the password Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays 3 Enter the old password If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 32 Operation 6 You have successfully assig
25. the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio 2 Real The image is projected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 3 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration Operation 35 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration 16 10 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 10 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 10 aspect like high definition TV
26. 4 1346 3209 3532 3856 168 120 3048 2585 1615 385 4239 4627 202 150 3810 3231 2019 4814 5299 5783 252 200 5080 4308 2692 6419 7065 7711 337 250 6350 5385 3365 8023 8831 9639 421 300 7620 6462 4039 9628 10597 11567 505 For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 4239 mm and with a vertical offset of 202 mm If your measured projection distance is 5 0 m 5000 mm the closest match in the Projection distance mm column is 5299 mm Looking across this row shows that a 50 about 4 0 m screen is required CF7 All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Positioning your projector 19 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to l Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted C7 Inthe connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are com
27. 4 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640 x180 VGA_75 75 37 5 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720 x 720 x 400 400_70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA_75 75 46 875 49 500 800 x 600 SVGA _85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA_120 Reduce 119 854 77425 83 000 Blanking XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 1024 x 768 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce 119 989 97 551 115 5 Blanking 1152 x 864 152x 75 67 5 108 864_75 BenQ 1024 x 576 Notebook 60 35 82 46 966 Timing BenQ 1024 x 600 Notebook 64 995 41 467 51 419 Timing 280 x 1280 x 720 720_60 60 45 74 250 280 x 1280 x 768 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 72 Specifications WXGA 60 59 81 49 702 83 500 WXGA 75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA 85 84 88 71 554 122 500 1280 x 800 9 WXGA 120 Reduce 119 909 101 563 146 25 Blanking SXGA 60 60 02 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA 75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA 85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 60 60 108 000 960_60 1280 x 960 xBox 960 85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 1360 x 768 768 60 60 015 47 712 85 5 1440 x 900 ee 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA 60 59 978 65 317 121 750 T600 x 1200 UXGA 60 75 162 000 T680 x 1680 x 1050 1050_60 59 954 65 29 146 25 640 x 480 67
28. 56 25 50 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 74 Specifications Warranty and Copyright information Patents Please go to http patmarking beng com for the details of BenQ projector patent coverage Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 35 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 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
29. Highlight Power on lock and select On by pressing lt gt 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys _inputnNewpassworD A gt Y lt respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Ces clear 1 Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Operation 31 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 Error password the password error message as pictured Perse Tegal to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD 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 32 for details If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in
30. Hz MACI3 66 667 35 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MACI6 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 7SHz MACI9 75 02 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC2I 75 06 68 68 100 000 1920 x 1920 x 1080 1080 60 67 5 60 148 5 Reduce Blanking 1920 x 1920 x 1200 1200 60 59 95 74 038 154 000 Reduce Blanking The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen Supported timing for Video input Color sub Video mode Horizontal Vertical carrier 3D Field Frequency kHz Frequency Hz Frequency Sequential MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Horizontal Vertical Pixel 3D Field Timing Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Sequential KHz Hz MHz q 480i 720 x 480 15 73 59 94 13 5 Specifications 73 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 576i 720 x 576 15 63 50 13 5 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080
31. Ifthe presentation timer is off pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to activate the timer or not by following the on screen instruction Ifthe timer is already on pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to restart continue or turn off the timer by following the on screen instruction Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing Page Up Down on the remote control If remote paging function doesn t work check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version Operation 41 Hiding the image Press the Eco Blank button from projector or remote control to turn off the image for a period of time with up to 70 lamp power saving Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image The word Eco Blank appears at the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard Eco Blank Save up 70 of your lamp power Time to do your part in saving the planet The automatic switch to Eco Blank Mode after the projector is turned on for over three minutes without a display sour
32. about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent Maintenance Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour 20 9 hours used in Normal mode 5 3 hours used in Eco mode 20 13 hours used in SmartEco 1 hours used in LampSave CF See Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco mode below for more information on Economic mode The lamp hour in Economic SmartEco and LampSave is calculated shorter of that in Normal mode That is using the projector in Economic SmartEco or LampSave mode helps to extend the lamp hour To obtain the lamp hour information l Press Menu Exit and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode Enter The Lamp Settings page displays 3 You will see the Equivalent lamp information displaying on the menu 4 To leave the menu press Menu Exit You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a
33. amp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material A Never rub the lens with abrasive materials Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 46 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 69 or consult your dealer
34. angle The projector is equipped with quick release adjuster foot and rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly Press the quick release button and lift the front of the projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the quick release button to lock the foot in position Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Magnifying and searching for details on page 34 for details D Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from Operation 27 Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality C7 The screen will be blank while Auto is fun
35. ce eliminating unnecessary energy waste and prolonging the life of the projector lamp 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 Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated No matter Eco Blank Timer is activated or not you can press any key except the Page Up Down key on the projector or remote control to restore the picture Freezing the image Press gt on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the screen To release the function press any key except the Page Up Down 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 on screen 42 Operation Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and ambient temperature is between 0 C 35 C A Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0 C and 35 C T
36. consumable item To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu or remote control Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco mode Using Economic SmartEco mode will reduces system noise and power consumption If the Economic SmartEco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures the projector protected for longer working life Setting the projector in Economic SmartEco mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic SmartEco mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp mode menu and press lt gt The lamp modes are defined as the chart below Lamp mode Description Normal Provides full lamp brightness Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the Economic fan noise Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the SmartEco i content brightness level Maintenance 61 62 LampSave Adjusts the lamp power automatically and lowers the brightness to extend the lamp life Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt gt The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the pr
37. cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place A e Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Introduction 15 Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage 16 Introduction Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations I Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common gt way to position the projector for quick setup and gt portability lt 2 Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended P upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen
38. ctioning This function is only available when PC signal analog RGB is selected Use build in test pattern You can adjust the image shape and focus status by observing the input signal content or using the test pattern build in OSD manual from OSD or remote control for better observe the shape changed Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Test Pattern gt On Press MODE ENTER The Test Pattern displays No Signal Fine tuning the image size and clarity I Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring 28 Operation 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps Using the remote control Press W on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press Wr to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the OSD menu l Press MENU EXIT and then press 4 gt until the DISPLAY m
39. deo jack on the projector 3 Ifyou wish to make use of the projector speaker s in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device and the other end to the AUDIO jack of the projector If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection 25 Operation Starting up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet Turn on the power outlet switch where fitted Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied Please use the original accessories e g power cable only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire If Direct power on function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings menu the projector will turn on automatically after the power cord has been connected and power has been applied See Direct Power On on page 56 for details Remove the lens cap If it is closed it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp Press POWER on the projector or remote control to start the projector The POWER indicator light flashes and stays green when the projector is on
40. details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made Position until they reach their maximum or minimum This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion Phase This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the horizontal width of the image H Size This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 34 for details Operation 51 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images 3D mode The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically H chooses an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents w If the projector cannot recognize the 3D format press 4 to a 3D choose a 3D mode a 3D Sync Invert 5 When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this lt function to correct the problem ettings 3 Apply 3D Setting The projector will apply saved 3D settings and keep these settings when you reboot the projec
41. e Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The battery is out of power Replace the battery with new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 8 meters 26 feet of the projector The password is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 32 for details 68 Troubleshooting Specifications CF All specifications are subject to change without notice Optical Resolut
42. e on page 36 for details Setting the User I User 2 mode There are two user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User I User 2 as a starting point and customize the settings 2 3 4 Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu Press to select User to User 2 Press W to highlight Reference Mode 36 Operation This function is only available when User or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item 5 Press lt p gt to select a picture mode that is closest to your need 6 Press W to select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt gt See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details 7 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press MODE ENTER to store the settings 8 The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY gt Wall Color menu and press lt gt to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface There are several precalibra
43. ection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 7 8 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories C7 The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Projector Power cord VGA cable R Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card J pS a aua Remote control with battery Introduction Optional accessories l Spare lamp kit 4 3D glasses 2 Ceiling mount kit 5 Presentation plus 3 Carry bag Introduction 9 Projector exterior view l External control panel See Projector on page for details Lamp cover Zoom ring Focus ring Lens cover Vent heated air exhaust Front IR remote sensor Projection lens Quick release button Audio input jack S Video input jack RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack RGB signal output jack HDMI input jack RS 232 control port USB input jack Rear lower side 17 Kensington anti theft lock slot 18 Audio output jack OOO OG 19 Video inp
44. educe 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 BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement 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 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled Loosen the screw on the lamp cover Maintenance 3 Remove the lamp cover by a sliding the cover toward the side of the projector and b lifting it off A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries 4 Loosen the screws that secure the lamp 5 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector N Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Donot place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near
45. electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Warranty and Copyright information 75
46. enu is highlighted 2 press 9 40 highlight Keystone and press lt lt MODE ENTER The Keystone correction page displays 3 Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press Wy to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Press a Y Press w A Operation 29 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon oe Main menu DISsPLAY Eee SR Een Highlight Wr r m Keystone Position Status Phase Sub menu Esas Digital Zoom Press 3D MENU gt Teaching Template EXIT to the previous age or to Current input 55 no signal PEND Exit ee The following example describes how to set the OSD language Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H Si Digital Zoom 3D Teaching Template No Signal MENU Exit 2 Use lt p to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu Presentation Timer Language English Front Table Menu Operation Settings Press Y to highlight Language and press Enter to select a preferred language panel Key Lock Background Golor Splash Screen No signal 30 Operation off Beng Beng Presentation Timer Language Front Table Off Beng splash screen Beng No
47. eset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Maintenance Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself Contact the qualified service personnel for replacement A The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot See Indicators on page 67 for details The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp CF The warning messages below are for reference only Please follow the actual on screen instructions to prepare and replace the lamp Status Message Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco mode on page 61 you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears Notice Order Replacement Lamp Lamp gt 00 Order a new lamp at www BenQ com ok A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Notice Replace Lamp soon Lamp gt w00 Hours Order a new lamp at www BenQ c
48. ess to extend the lamp life If the Economic mode or SmatEco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Operation 45 Shutting down the projector 46 Cr Press POWER and a confirmation message displays prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear Press POWER a second time The POWER indicator light flashes orange the projection lamp shuts down and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process SN To shorten the cooling time you can also activate the Quick Cooling function See Quick Cooling on page 56 for details Once the cooling process finishes the POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the power putlet if the projector will not be used in an extended period of time When Instant Restart is On users can restart projector immediately within 90 secs after turning off projector Projector will maintain 30 of power during the 90 secs When Instant Restart is Off users need to wait lamp to cool down to restart the projector When instant restart is on quick cooling item will be grey out If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to c
49. he projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode l Press MENU EXIT and then press lt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight High Altitude Mode and press lt P gt to select On A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker s Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connection on page 20 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound Press MENU EXIT and then press lt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press gt to select On
50. he values by pressing p R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue R Offset G Offset B Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue 4 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings 3D Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference 38 Operation Cc If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test
51. ilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 13 Do not place this projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 14 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector sp M 7 Ls yY If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire 15 Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of
52. ing mount installation Ceiling mount screw M4 Max L 25 mm Min L 20 mm 181 76 80 1277 __ En 196 51 4 w 577 7 537 9 643 6 110 9 Unit mm 221 8 70 Specifications Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel 3DField 2 gt 3D Resolution Timing Frequency Frequenc Frequency Sequent Poe by KHz y Hz MHz ial a side VGA_60 59 94 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 aaa VGA_75 75 37 5 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720 x 720 x 400 400 70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA_75 75 46 875 49 500 800 x 600 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA _120 Reduce 119 854 77425 83 000 Blanking XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 1024 x 768 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce 119 989 97 551 115 5 Blanking 1152 x 864 132x 75 67 5 108 864_75 BenQ 1024 x 576 Notebook 60 35 82 46 966 Timing BenQ 1024 x 600 Notebook 64 995 41 467 51 419 Timing Reo 60 45 74 250 720_60 1280 x 720 560 x 720_120 120 90 000 148
53. ion MS524E 800 x 600 SVGA MX525E 1024 x 768 XGA MW526E 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system CHIP DMD Lens F Number MS524E MX525E F 2 51 to 2 69 f 22 08 to 24 28 mm MW526E F 2 55 to 3 06 f 21 to 25 6 mm Offset MS524E MX525E 130 MW526E 125 Zoom ratio MS524E MX525E 1 1 MW526E 1 2X Lamp MS524E MX525E MW526E 203 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 2 6 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption MS524E MX525E MW526E 275 W Max lt 0 5 W Standby Mechanical Weight 2 3 Kg 5 1 Ibs Output terminals RGB output D Sub 15 pin female x Speaker Stereo 2 watt x Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x IR receiver x USB Type B x Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x VIDEO RCA jack x SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Digital HDMI x Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x 2 Audio out PC audio jack x Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on CF Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage Specifications 69 Dimensions 302 9 mm W x 111 8 mm H x 221 8 mm D 302 9 Ceil
54. mercially available from electronics stores For detailed connection methods see pages 21 25 For the combination of an active audio in source see the marks in the illustration AUDIO our Audio Cable 5 Component Video to VGA DSub adapter cable 2 VGA cable 6 S Video cable 3 VGA to DVI A cable 7 Video cable 4 USB Cable 8 HDMI cable 20 Connection Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector can connect to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER IN I or COMPUTER IN 2 signal input jack on the projector 3 Ifyou wish to make use of the projector speaker s in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the computer and the other end to the AUDIO jack of the projector When you connect audio output signal from a computer please balance out the volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects gt Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off
55. ned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Password Changed Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Power on lock menu after opening the OSD menu system Select Off by pressing lt 4 gt The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password If the password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off shown in the row of Power on lock You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password CF7 Though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time When starting up the projector automatically searches for the available signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On which is the default of this projector if you want the projector to automatically search for
56. ngest hours lamp life with SmartEco technology SmartEco technology increases the lamp life hours when selecting SmartEco mode to lower the power consumption ECO BLANK saves lamp power Pressing the ECO BLANK bottom to immediately hide the image lowering the lamp power at the same time your image is hiding Less than 0 5W in standby condition Less than 0 5W power consumption under standby mode Filter Free Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs One key auto adjustment Pressing AUTO on the keypad or remote control to show the best picture quality immediately Quick Cooling Auto Power Off Direct Power On Quick Cooling function speeds up the cooling process when turning off the projector Auto Power Off function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Direct Power On turns your projector when the power is fed Instant Restart Selectable Instant Restart function enables you to restart the projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning it off 3D Function supported Various 3D formats make the 3D function more flexible By presenting the depth of the images you can wear BenQ 3D glassed to enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input signal contrast brightness settings and is proportional to proj
57. nnection 21 Connecting Video source devices You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below 22 Terminal Terminal Reference Picture quality name appearance HDMI Connecting a HDMI HDMI source Best device on page 23 COMPUTER Connecting a Component Video nids qu Better P OG 0 source device on page 24 S VIDEO Connecting an S S Video Video composite Good C source device on 25 VIDEO FE Video Normal Connection Connecting a HDMI source device The projector provides a HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source device like a DVD player a DTV tuner or a display HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players and displays over a single cable It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output jacks available If so you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a HDMI source device
58. nt Lamp 5 Security Change Password SYSTEM Settings Change Security Power on lock SETUP Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 4400 19200 Advanced 38400 57600 1 15200 Test Pattern On Off Closed Closed Caption Enable On Off Caption Caption Version CCI CC2 CC3 CC4 Monitor Out On Off eee Off Computer Computer 2 Setti omputer omputer Fur Audio Pass Through Video SvideofHDMI Reset de Reset Cancel Settings Source Picture Mode 6 Resolution i Lamp Mode INFORMA Current System Status P 3D Format TION Color System Equivalent Lamp 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 50 Operation Description of each menu CF7 The default values listed in this manual especially on pages 51 59 are for reference only They may vary between the projectors due to the continuous improvement to the products FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection Wall Color surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 37 for nu uu AV TdSIG I details Aspect Ratio There are four options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 35 for details Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone Keystone on page 29 for
59. o the color of the jacks green to green blue to blue and red to red Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the COMPUTER IN I or COMPUTER IN 2 jack on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector speaker s in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device and the other end to the AUDIO jack of the projector If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection Connecting an S Video composite source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video composite output jack available If it has both jacks use the S Video output jack for connection as the S Video terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal If it has either of the output jack you can also continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an S Video Video source device Take an S Video Video cable and connect one end to the S Video Video output jack of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video Video cable to theS Video Vi
60. o the paning mode and press the directional arrows A Y lt p gt to navigate the picture 6 Use the directional arrows A Y lt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 7 To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out functionality and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press W repeatedly until it is restored to the original size CF The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 or 16 10 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is Using the remote control Press ASPECT to show the current setting 2 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 W to highlight Aspect Ratio 3 Press lt gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of
61. om OK It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this stage The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished Notice Replace Lamp Now Lamp gt 0x Hi Order a new lamp at www BenQ com OK The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Notice Out of Lamp Usage Time R Order a new lamp at www BenQ com OK on different models CF XXXX shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending Maintenance 63 64 Replacing the lamp FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY A Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in accordance with local disposal laws See www lamprecycle org 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 To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool 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 sharp pieces To r
62. ool down Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange Actual lamp life may vary due to different environmental conditions and usage Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Sub menu Options I DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom 3D Teaching Template 3D mode 3D Sync Invert Apply 3D Settings Save 3D Settings Blackboard Whiteboard Off Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Auto Real 4 3 16 9 16 10 Auto Top Bottom Frame sequential Frame packing Side by side Off Disable Invert 3D Settings 1 3D Settings 2 3D Settings 3 Off 3D Settings 1 3D Settings 2 3D Settings 3 Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Operation 47 Picture Mode Bright Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D User 1 User 2 Reference Bright Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness 2 Brilliant Color On Off PICTURE Color Cool Normal Warm Temperature STE as R Gain G Gain B Gain R Offset G Fine Tuning Offset B Offset Primary Color R G B C M Y 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Reset Picture Current All Settings Cancel Quick Auto Search On Off y OU RCE Color Space Conversion Auto RGB YUV
63. or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 7 for details Menu Settings Menu display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu Position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Reminder message Sets whether to display the reminder message Operation 55 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Operation Direct Power On Selecting On enables the function See Starting up the projector on page 26 for details Auto Power Off Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 62 for details Quick Cooling Selecting On enables the function and the projector cooling time will be shortened to a few seconds CF If you attempt to restart the projector right after the quick cooling process it may not be turned on successfully and will rerun its cooling fans un P w ms Settings Instant Restart b When instant restart is on users can restart projector 3 7 immediately within 90 secs after turning off projector ow Blank Timer 2 m Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated C once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the v image on page 42 for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12
64. out the aspect ratio on page 35 for details Digital Zoom keys Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size See Magnifying and searching for details on page 34 for details Timer On Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting See Setting the presentation timer on page 40 for details 10 Timer Setup Enters presentation timer setting directly See Setting the presentation timer on page 40 for details Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 26 and Shutting down the projector on page 46 for details Introduction 13 12 Keystone Arrow keys w A Up a Y Down Manually corrects distorted images 17 Mute Toggles projector audio between on and off resulting from an angled projection See 18 gt Freeze Correcting keystone on page 29 for details 13 Auto Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 28 for details 14 Source Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 33 for details 15 Volume Adjusts the sound level See Adjusting the sound on page 43 for details 16 Page Up Down Page up down arrows when connected through USB to a PC See Remote paging operations on page 41 for details l Introduction Freezes the projected image See Freezing the image on page 42 for details
65. patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings l 2 3 7 8 9 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management Press MODE ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays Highlight Primary Color and press lt gt to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta Press Y to highlight Hue and press lt 4 gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in the projected picture will be selected Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta Press Y to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt p gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic
66. ress MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SOURCE menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt gt to select a suitable color space CF This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control Press Digital Zoom to display the Zoom bar 2 Press Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need 3 Use the directional arrows A V lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 4 To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press Digital Zoom When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar displays 3 Repeat steps 2 4 in the section of Using the remote control above Or if you are using the projector control panel continue to the following steps 4 Press A on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size 34 Operation 5 To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch t
67. tance mm Vertical offset Diagonal W H Min Average Max mm mm mm distance distance Inch mm max min zoom zoom 35 889 711 533 1401 1472 1543 80 40 1016 813 610 1600 1680 1760 91 50 1270 1016 762 2000 2100 2200 114 60 1524 1219 914 2400 2520 2640 137 80 2032 1626 1219 3200 3360 3520 183 100 2540 2032 1524 4000 4200 4400 229 120 3048 2438 1829 4800 5040 5280 274 150 3810 3048 2286 6000 6300 6600 343 200 5080 4064 3048 8000 8400 8800 457 220 5588 4470 3353 8800 9240 9680 503 250 6350 5080 3810 10000 10500 11000 572 300 7620 6096 4572 12000 12600 13200 686 For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 5040 mm and with a vertical offset of 274 mm If your measured projection distance is 5 0 m 5000 mm the closest match in the Projection distance mm column is 5040 mm Looking across this row shows that a 120 about 3 0 m screen is required 18 Positioning your projector MW526E The screen aspect ratio is 16 10 and the projected picture is 16 10 Screen size Projection distance mm Vertical offset Diagonal W H Min Average Max mm mm mm distance distance Inch mm max min zoom zoom 35 889 754 471 1123 1236 1349 59 40 1016 862 538 1284 1413 1542 67 60 1524 1292 808 1926 2119 2313 101 80 2032 1723 1077 2567 2826 3084 135 100 2540 215
68. ted colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode some of the below functions may not be available Based on your needs you can make adjustments tothese functions by highlighting them and pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Adjusting Brightness The higher the value the brighter the image And am nen the lower the setting the darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear E just as black and that detail in the dark areas is mo 7 visible Adjusting Contrast The higher the value the greater the contrast Use SSS Fa this to set the peak white level after you have NAT previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit Aa BP your selected input and viewing environment mo O Adjusting Color Lower setting produces less saturated colors If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color Operation 37 This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and sys
69. tem level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting a Color Temperature The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected Cool Makes images appear bluish white 2 Normal Maintains normal colorings for white 3 Warm Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A 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 Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm Normal or Cool by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control 2 Press Y to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE ENTER The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page displays 3 Press A V to highlight the item you want to change and adjust t
70. the signals You can also manually cycle through the available input signals Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays 2 Press A V until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source Computer2 YPbPr2 information will display on the screen for seconds lf there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal C7 The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies Computer1 YPbPr1 HDMI Video S Video Operation 33 The input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 36 for details For best display picture results you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 35 for details Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV l P
71. tion Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 3 min 2 min l min Displays the timer on screen in the last 3 2 1 minute s Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time Press Y to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing lt gt Top Left Bottom Left Top Right gt Bottom Right 5 Press W to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing lt gt Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decrease from the preset time to 0 6 To activate the presentation timer press W and press lt P gt to select On and press MODE ENTER 7 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen The timer starts counting at the time the timer is on 40 Operation To cancel the timer perform the following steps Using the remote control Press Timer On and press lt P gt to highlight Off and press MODE ENTER Using the OSD menu Goto the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Press MODE ENTER A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen How to use the Timer On key Timer On is a multi functional key
72. tor next time Save 3D Settings The projector will memorize the current 3D settings Provides some templates as teaching aids Teachers can use them Teaching for teaching See Use Teaching Template on page 44 for details Template 52 Operation FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 36 for details Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image Reference quality and further fine tune the image based on the selections Mode listed on the same page below See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 36 for details Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness Brightness on page 37 for details Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the Contrast image See Adjusting Contrast on page 37 for details nuw AYN Lld Z Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color ina video image See Adjusting Color on page 37 for details CF This function is only available when a Video or S Video signal is selected Color Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 37 for details Tint This function is only available when a Video or S Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See
73. ut jack 20 AC power cord inlet 21 Ceiling mount holes 22 Rear adjuster foot Front upper side 10 Introduction Controls and functions Projector Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 28 for details Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 28 for details TEMP temperature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 67 for details MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 67 for detail POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 26 and Shutting down the projector on page 46 for details 7 Volume Arrow keys 1 lt Left 6 gt Right Adjusts the sound level When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 7 and 9 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 30 for details ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture See Hiding the image on page 42 for details Keystone Arrow keys w Up a Y Down
74. your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose 12 Introduction Remote control he 69 6690 Info Showing the status information of the projector Menu Exit Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 30 for details lt Left gt Right When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 and 12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 30 for details 4 Mode Enter Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 36 for details Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 30 for details Eco Blank Press the Eco Blank button to turn off the image for a period of time with 70 lamp power saving Press again to restore the image See Hiding the image on page 42 for details SmartEco Displays the lamp mode selection bar Normal Economic SmartEco LampSave Aspect Selects the display aspect ratio See Ab

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