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1. 0 ES 8 1 a D TIC m 7 n 66 Important safety instructions B Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Refresh rate Resolution Mode Hz H Freq KHz Clock MHz 720 x 400 720 x 400 70 087 31 469 28 3221 VGA 60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA 72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640 x 480 VGA 75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA 85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA 56 56 250 35 156 36 000 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 40 000 800 x 600 SVGA 72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA 75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA 85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA 60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA 70 70 069 56 476 75 000 1024 768 75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA 85 84 997 68 667 94 Timing 1024 x 600 64 995 41 467 51 419 Timing 1280 960 1400 1050 5 60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 Important safety instructions 67 Resolution Mode E H Freq KHz Clock MHz
2. 19 picture Letter Box format picture C37 The black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas e OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the lower right corner of the screen Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures played are still running on the device where the pictures are played If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on the screen Using the test pattern The projector is able to display the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and make certain that the projected image is free from distortion To display the test pattern open the OSD menu and go to the Advanced Setup gt Test Pattern and press lt gt to select On or press TEST on the remote control 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 Press MENU EXIT and then press 4 until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar displays 3 Press A repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size 4 To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directiona
3. 230 5842 zoom 78 1016 1219 1311 1705 2098 1067 1422 1530 1989 2448 1219 1626 1748 2273 2797 1372 1829 1967 2557 3147 1524 2032 2185 2841 3497 1676 2235 2404 3125 3846 1829 2438 2623 3409 4196 1498 2642 2841 3693 4546 2134 2845 3060 3977 4895 2286 3048 3278 4262 5245 2438 3251 3497 4546 5595 2591 3454 3715 4830 5944 2743 3658 3934 5114 6294 2896 386 4152 5398 6644 3048 4064 437 5682 6993 3505 4674 5026 6534 8042 lt G gt Center of lens height lt H gt C3 The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Only the recommended screen sizes are listed If your screen size is not in the table above please contact your dealer for assistance Important safety instructions 19 Shifting the projection lens vertically The vertical lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector It allows the projector to be positioned slightly above or below the top level of the projected images The lens shift offset is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height It is measured as an offset from the projected image s vertical center You can use the lever to shift the projection lens upwards or downwards within the allowable range depending on your desired image position To use the lens shift lever Release the lever by turning it counterclockwise 2 Move the lever to adjust the projected image position 3 Lock the lever by tur
4. 68 Important safety instructions Supported timing for HDMI HDCP input Resolution Mode 2 1 H Freq KHz Clock MHz VGA 60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA 72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640 x 480 VGA 75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA 85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720 x 400 720 x 400 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA 72 72 188 48 077 50 000 800 x 600 SVGA 75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA 85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA 60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA 70 70 069 56 476 75 000 1024 x 768 XGA 75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA 85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA 120 119 989 97 55 115 500 1024 x 576 pen 60 00 35 820 46 996 Timing 1024 x 600 pen ate 64 995 41 467 51 419 Timing 1280x 720 60 x 720_60 1280 72060 45 000 74 250 1280 x 720 280 720 1207 30 00 ro 1280 x 768 1280 768 60 59 870 47 776 WXGA 60 59 810 49 702 83 500 1280 x 800 WXGA 75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA 85 84 880 71 554 122 500 SXGA 60 60 020 63 98 108 000 1280 x 1024 5 75 75 75 025 79 976 35 000 5 0 85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 960 60 60 000 60 000 1280 960 890x960 85 890x960 85 960 85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 768 1360 768 60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 900 WXGA 60 59 887 55 935 106 500 Important safety instructions 69 1400 1050 5 60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1920 x1080 60 1920 x 1080 861 59 939 60 67 432 67 5 148 35 148 5 832
5. 777 m W 1500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual Table of contents Important safety instructions 5 OVE VEW usse eto ob OG IE 8 Shipping lt 8 Standard 8 Optional 8 Replacing the remote control Batterie Sr 9 Remote control effective range 9 Projector features Projector exterior view 12 Controls and functions 13 CConDthol panel 13 Remote control eese 14 Positioning your projector 15 Choosing a location 15 Obtaining a preferred projected IMAGE SIZG oon esas 16 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size l6 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance l6 Projection dimensions 18 Shifting the projection lens vertically 20 Connecting with video 2 Preparations ne OR nid 2 Connecting HDMI devices 22 Connecting component video devices 23 Connecting S Video or video devices 23 Connecting a 24 Using
6. XXX as shown in the illustration at right are numbers that XXX XXX XXX XXX vary depending on different models Write down the number and turn off your projector Exit 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 8 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control and then press lt p gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted Press A F to highlight Password and press MODE ENTER The Password page displays Highlight Change Password and press MODE ENTER The Input Current Password page displays Enter the old password e If the password is correct the message Input New Password displays e If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message Input Current Password displays for your retry You can either press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password Enter a new password IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place Confirm the new password by re entering the new password You have successfully assigned a new password to the pr
7. 7 12 and 15 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 13 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image I4 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 15 gt Right 1 Increases the projector volume When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 7 12 and 15 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 16 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar Important safety instructions 13 14 Remote control POWER ON OFF Toggles the projector between on and off mode Source selection keys Selects an input source for display MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings 4 Left 1 Decreases the projector volume When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 4 15 and 17 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item ECO BLANK Used to blank the screen picture PIP Displays the PIP Picture In Picture menu ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio Picture quality adjustment keys These function
8. New Password bd 3 IMPORTANT The digits being input will display 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 5 Highlight Power On Lock and then press lt gt to select On 6 Confirm the current password 7 leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the Password Error wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right Please try again displays lasting for three seconds and the Input Password page follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 33 for details If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time 32 Important safety instructions Entering the password recall procedure Make sure the Input Password page displays on screen Press and RECALL PASSWORD hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The UE INE projector will display a coded number on the screen
9. Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 63 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status Message Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected see Getting to know the lamp hour on page 59 you may continue to operate the projector NOTICE Order replacement lamp until the next hour lamp warning appears Order new lamp at Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message lamp beng com 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 NOTICE Replace lamp soon whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly Lamp gt XXXX hrs diminished Order a new lamp at lamp benq com Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally NOTICE Replace lamp now Lamp gt XXXX hrs Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Replace lamp refer to User s Manual then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp beng com shown the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models 60 Important safety instructions Replacing the lamp AN To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the p
10. down into position Stop when it clicks into place AN e Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer e Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region e Never throw the batteries into a fire There may be danger of an explosion e If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Remote control effective range The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor s to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor s should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor s on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam e Operating the projector from the front Operating the projector from the top A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent damage to person and property If you inten
11. lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens The screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 9 Screen dimensions Projection distance lt D gt mm Lowest Highest 227 i Width En distance Max distance lens position c with max Average with min inch mm zoom mm un ms om 3 35 30 2286 100 2540 22 C3 The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Only the recommended screen sizes are listed If your screen size is not in the table above please contact your dealer for assistance 18 Important safety instructions Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4 3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4 3 aspect ratio screens to view 16 9 ratio projected images Floor Installation Ceiling Installation lt A gt lt C gt lt F gt Screen Screen dimensions Diagonal A B A H C lt B gt lt G gt Center of lens lt F gt Screen The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 9 Projection distance lt D gt mm Min Width distance lt C gt with Average distance inch mm mm mm max 50 1270 60 1524 70 1778 80 2032 90 2286 100 2540 110 2794 120 3048 130 3302 140 3556 150 3810 160 4064 170 4318 180 4572 190 4826 200 5080
12. of the video signal and your display requirements Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted Press V to highlight Aspect Ratio Press lt p gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native Whe ee i 2 1 resolution in its horizontal or vertical width This is suitable for the C incoming image which is neither in 4 3 16 9 and you want to make 19 79 most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio 15 9 picture Real This setting displays the image in a one to one pixel mapping without alteration or resize in the center of the projection This is most suitable for use with PC source inputs 4 3 picture 4 3 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 pictures like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration LO picture Wide Stretches the picture horizontally in a non linear manner that en is the edges of the picture are stretched more than the center of the picture to prevent distortion of the central part of the picture This is suitable for occasions where you want to stretch the width of a 4 3 picture aspect picture to t
13. place for future following environments reference space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows closed locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical 2 Always place the projector on a level horizontal components shorten the projector s surface during operation lifespan and darken the screen Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table as it may fall and be damaged Do not place inflammables near the projector Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back locations near fire alarms locations with an ambient temperature above 35 C 95 F locations where altitude is higher than 1500 meters 4920 feet above sea level 3 Do not store the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage jl Important safety instructions 5 6 Do not block the vents holes while the projector 9 is on even in standby mode Do not cover the projector with any item Do not place the projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface In areas where the mains power supply voltage 10 may fluctuate b
14. purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes Patents 55 a trademark of 585 Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from 585 Labs Inc WOW HD significantly improves the playback quality of audio delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail Important safety instructions
15. the Wireless Transmitter 25 Product specification 25 Supported timing for wireless CUMMING einen ete ot aee tees 25 POWSF INGICACON suci hr eds 26 Message and meaning 26 Wireless transmitter synchronization27 2 Table of contents Using the projector 29 Turning the projector 29 Selecting an input source 30 Using the 3l Securing the projector 3l Using a security cable lock 3l Utilizing the password function 32 Adjusting the projected image 34 Adjusting the projection angle 34 Correcting picture distortion 34 Using the preset and user modes 35 Fine tuning the picture quality 36 Advanced picture quality controls 38 Adjusting the sound 41 Selecting the aspect ratio 42 Freezing the 43 Using the test pattern 43 Magnifying and searching for details 43 Operating in a high altitude suus Heater pae be 44 Displaying more than one image source simultaneously sss 45 Watching 3D content 46 Personalizing the projector m
16. timing Supported timing for Video input Vertical H frequency Dot Clock frequency Hz kHz Frequency MHz 8 35 XGA 7 Timing Resolution as Important safety instructions 25 Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Packing format Supported timing for PC input Resolution Mode Refresh rate Hz H frequency kHz Clock MHz VGA 60 59 94 31 469 25 175 640 x 480 E VGA 72 72 809 60 60 317 37 879 800 600 E SVGA 72 72 188 48 077 XGA 60 60 004 48 363 1024 x 768 XGA 70 70 069 56 476 1280 x 1280 x 768 768 60 1280 x 1024 SXGA 60 1360 x 1360 x 768 768 60 Power indicator Status Step Power freme O Step Comece frone Vdo Message and meaning Message Meaning If the wireless network between the projector and the HDMI device has Linking been established before when power is on this message appears to notify that the network is making connection Wireless off Notifies wireless network failure after searching for three minutes Connecting to BenQ Tx Notifies a successful connection with the HDMI device Ben s Notifies no signal from the device please check video source 26 Important safety instructions Wireless transmitter synchronization The factory default configuration will pair your HDMI source device with the projector If the connection fails follow the procedures below to set the pairing Connect the wir
17. without notice Optical Control Resolution RS 232 serial control 1920 H x 1080 V 9 pin x 1 Display system IR receiver x 2 Single chip DLP system Mini B type USB x 1 Used for service Lens F Number tt inal F 2 45 to 3 07 f 15 78 to 25 12 mm Lamp Computer input Osram P VIP 240W 0 8 E20 9n RGB input D Sub 15 pin female 1 Electrical Video signal input Power supply S VIDEO 100 240 3 60 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 Power consumption VIDEO 422 W Max 0 5 W Standby RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Mechanical Analog Component RCA jack x 1 Weight through RGB input 4 5 Kg 9 9 Ibs Digital HDMI x 2 Audio signal input Output terminals Audio in Speaker RCA audio jack L R x 2 Stereo 10 watt x 2 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack x 1 Audio signal output 3 5mm Mono Mini Jack x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 40 at sea level Operating relative humidity 1096 9096 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 35 1500 3000 m at 0 30 with High Altitude Mode on Important safety instructions 65 B Dimensions 339mm W x 120 2 mm H x 284 8 mm D Unit mm B Ceiling mount installation Ceiling Mount screw M4 Max L 8 mm Unit mm
18. x 624 75Hz 16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 768 75Hz MACI9 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 870 75Hz 75 06 68 68 100 00 C37 Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format 640 x 480 67Hz MACI3 66 667 35 000 30 240 e 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 Dot Clock Freq MHz Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Packing and Top Bottom format Supported timing for 3D signal with Side by Side and Top Bottom format Supported timing for 3D signal with Side by Side format Timing Resolution V Freq Hz H Freq KHz 70 Important safety instructions Supported timing for EDTV and HDTV via Component and Component 2 inputs Resolution Mode Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Clock MHz mem m m 7 amp MS Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Video Mode Freq KHz V Freq Hz MED tae SECAM 15 63 425 4 41 mm sn 39 sn o 58 was sn 8 Important safety instructions 71 Warranty and Copyright information 72 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 i
19. 0 10 0 10 Auto On Off On Off Important safety instructions 49 Display System Setup Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Overscan Adjustment PIP PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning Digital Zoom Film Mode 3D CombFilter 3D Language Splash Screen Projector Position Auto Off Sleep Timer Menu Settings Input Source Source Rename Auto Source Search 50 Important safety instructions PIP Main Source PIP Source Active Window Position Size H Size Phase Auto 3D Mode 3D Depth Adjust 3D Sync Invert Menu Display Time Menu Position Blank Reminder Message Auto Real 4 3 Wide Anamorphic Letter Box 0 1 2 3 On Off HDMI 2 Video S Video Component I Component 2 PC Wireless Main PIP Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Top Left Large Small On Off On Off Auto Off On Frame Sequential Frame Packing Top Bottom Side by Side 2D 3D Conversion 10 10 Disable Invert English Francais Deutsch SER HSC fe P xc B 51 5 01 Svenska Nederlands T rkce e tina Portugu s Polski Magyar Hrvatski Rom n Norsk Dansk Suomi Indonesian EMnvikG amp jt eect BenQ Black Blue Front Front Ceiling Rear Rear Ceiling Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Disable 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 150 min 180 min 5 sec 10 1 5 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec
20. 1 Wireless You can also rename the source Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the System Setup menu is highlighted Press V to highlight Source Rename and press MODE ENTER The Source Rename page displays Press A W 4 gt until your desired character is selected and press MODE ENTER If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals select On in the System Setup gt Auto Source Search menu Fine tuning the image size and clarity Adjust the projected picture to the size 2 Sharpen the picture by rotating the focus that you need using the zoom ring ring Important safety instructions Using the menus The projector is equipped with multilingual On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon Highlight Sub menu Current input source S Video EXIT Back Preset Mode Cinema by 2 E Brightness Contrast Color 00000000053 O Tint 0 Status Sharpness Flesh Tone Color Temperature Lamp Native Frame Interpolation Off p Lap Podar Economic Press MENU EXIT to EZ Advanced Reset Picture Settings go back to the previous page or to exit To use the OSD menus please set the OSD menu to your familiar language Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote 3 Press to highlight Language and press control to turn the OSD
21. Always On Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left On Off HDMI I HDMI 2 Video S Video Component I Component 2 PC Wireless On Off Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Settings Equivalent Lamp Hour HDMI Format HDMI Settings CEC Baud Rate Test Pattern Advanced 7 Closed Caption Enable Setup Closed Caption Caption Version Quick Cooling High Altitude Mode TATUR Change Password Power On Lock Key Lock Reset All Settings ISF Source Preset Mode Resolution Information Color System Equivalent Lamp Hour 3D Format Firmware Version Auto PC Signal Video Signal On Off 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 On Off CCI CC2 CC3 CC4 On Off On Off On Off inputs current password On Off inputs password 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 Important safety instructions 51 52 Picture Basic menu Function Preset Mode User Mode Management Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone Color Temperature Frame Interpolation Lamp Power Advanced Reset Picture Settings Description Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector picture set up to suit your program type See Selecting a preset mode on page 35 for details Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the p
22. EXIT on page 38 for details Gamma Selection See To save and leave the settings press MENU EXIT on page 38 for details Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 39 for details Color Management See Color Management on page 39 for details Returns all settings in the Picture Basic menu to the factory preset values See Resetting the picture mode on page 36 for details Important safety instructions Audio Setup menu Function SRS Mute Volume Treble Bass L R Switch Power On Off Ring Tone Description Enables or disables the SRS function Selecting On to enable the surround sound See Muting the sound on page 41 for details See Adjusting the sound on page 41 for details Adjusts the higher frequencies of your audio source through the projector The higher the value the more treble effect you ll receive Adjusts the lower frequencies of your audio source through the projector The higher the value the more bass effect you ll receive See Switching the left right audio channels on page 41 for details See Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 41 for details Important safety instructions 53 54 Display menu Function Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Overscan Adjustment PIP PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning Digital Zoom Film Mode 3D Comb Filter 3D Description There are several options to set the picture s aspect ratio depending on yo
23. Level in the Picture Basic gt Advanced menu and press gt the projector or remote control to select 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units some areas which use NTSC TV standard the grayscale is measured from 7 5 IRE black to 100 IRE white however in other areas where PAL equipment or Japanese NTSC standards are used the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE black to 100 IRE white We suggest that you check the input source to see if it is with O IRE or 7 5 IRE then select accordingly Controlling image clarity You may have static or noisy projected pictures To achieve better picture clarity Highlight Clarity Control in the Picture Basic gt Advanced menu and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control to display the Clarity Control page 2 Press to select the item you want and press 4 gt to set the desired value Noise Reduction Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players The higher the setting the less the noise e Detail Enhancement Sharpens the image The higher the setting the more details the image reveals Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the Picture Basic menu or press COLOR TEMP on the remote control to select Lamp Native Warm Normal or Cool by pressing on the projector or remote control 2 Highlight Color Temperature Fi
24. Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop e If the projector will not be used for an extended period unplug the power cable from the power outlet To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process Actual lamp life may vary due to different environmental conditions and usage 48 Important safety instructions On Screen Display OSD menus On Screen Display OSD structure Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Picture Basic Audio Setup Sub menu Preset Mode User Mode Management Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone Color Temperature Frame Interpolation Lamp Power Black Level Clarity Control Color Temperature Fine Tuning Advanced Gamma Selection Brilliant Color Color Management Reset Picture Settings SRS Mute Volume Treble Bass L R Switch Power On Off Ring Tone Options Cinema Dynamic Standard User User 2 User 3 3D ISF Day ISF Night 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 1 2 0 5 Normal Cool Lamp Native Warm Off Low Middle High Normal Economic SmartEco 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Noise Reduction Detail Enhancement Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 8 BenQ On Off Primary Color Hue Gain Saturation On Off On Off 0 10
25. Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal is detected for a long time See Setting Auto Off on page 59 for details Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 3 hours Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press Menu Position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Blank Reminder Message Sets whether the blank reminder message is displayed by the projector while the image is hidden Selects an input source to be projected See Selecting an input source on page 30 for details Renames the source to your desired name See Selecting an input source on page 30 for details Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources If the source scan is On the projector will scan for input sources until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input source Description Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 See Resetting the lamp timer on page 62 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour Shows the lamp hour information See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 59 for details HDMI Format Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal You can also manually select the source type The different source types carry different standards for the brightness level HDMI Format is only available when the HDMI sig
26. SmartEco mode also extends the lamp life To sec Economic or SmartEco mode go to the Picture Basic gt Lamp Power menu and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Power page displays Then press repeatedly until your desired mode is selected and press MODE ENTER Lamp mode Description Normal 10076 lamp brightness Economic Saves 3076 lamp power consumption SmartEco Saves up to 7076 lamp power consumption depending on the content brightness level Setting Auto Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time set Auto Off go to the System Setup gt Auto Off menu and press lt P gt to select a time period The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Important safety instructions 59 Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode Go to http lamp BenQ com for a replacement lamp The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or
27. alistic color depth and range unattainable with lesser segment color wheels Rich gray scale When viewed in a darkened environment the automatic gamma control provides excellent gray scale images which reveal details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes Wide variety of inputs and video formats The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment including component video S Video and composite video as well as dual HDMI PC and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems ISF certified calibration control To reach a higher standard of performance the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY mode settings in its OSD menus which requires professional calibration service from authorized ISF installers 3D function To enhance your sense of presence when watching 3D movies videos and sporting events by presenting the depth of the images through HDMI interface 2D 3D conversion With the 2D 3D Conversion function you can convert 2D content into 3D images for 3D effect Wireless The projector allows you to wirelessly project the FHD image from HDMI output devices such as Blu ray players DVD players and desktop PCs etc CEC When you connect the projector to any HDMI CEC compatible devices such as DVD players activating the CEC function enables you to turn both devices on and off with one remote controller Due to different des
28. audio channels Repeat step above 2 Press V to highlight L R Switch and press 4 9 to select On to swap audio output of the left and right speakers or select Auto to automatically swap the left and right audio channels when the projection direction is changed Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone To turn off the ring tone Repeat step above 2 Press to highlight Power On Off Ring Tone and press lt P gt to select C The only way to change Power On Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power On Off Ring Tone Important safety instructions 41 42 Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Digital TV is usually in 16 9 ratio which is the default for this projector and most analog TV signals and DVDs are in 4 3 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input source Images can be stretched in a linear manner so the whole of the image is stretched equally or non linearly which distorts the image To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is l 2 Using the remote control Press ASPECT to show the current setting Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format
29. connections 2 Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs 3 Ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted to the equipment jacks C7 Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector See Shipping contents on page 8 for details Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores Important safety instructions 21 Connecting devices e Connecting HDMI devices to the projector with HDMI cables HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players Blu ray players and displays over a single cable It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices HDMI device DVD player digital tuner etc To make sure you select a correct input source type for the HDMI signal see HDMI Settings on page 55 for details cable e Connecting HDMI devices to the projector wirelessly You may also make a wireless connection between the projector and HDMI devices As your projector is equipped with the built in receiver when you plug the supplied wireless transmitter into any HDMI devices the projector will display the contents from the connected HDMI source See Using the Wireless Transmitter on page 25 for details To prevent si
30. contained in solder e Mercury which is used in the lamp To dispose of the product or used lamps consult your local environment authorities for regulations Important safety instructions 7 Overview Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase Please check with your place of purchase Standard accessories Some of the accessories may vary from region to region The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Projector Remote control Batteries Warranty card User manual CD Quick start guide VGA cable Carry bag Wireless HDMI transmitter Transmitter USB adapter Optional accessories Spare lamp kit 3 Universal ceiling mount kit 2 RS232 cable 8 Important safety instructions Replacing the remote control batteries To open the battery cover turn the remote control over to view its back push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off 2 Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative 3 Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back
31. correct this problem see Correcting picture distortion on page 34 for details Correcting picture distortion Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected picture displays visible as a trapezoid shape like either of the following Two parallel sides left and right or top and bottom but is noticeably wider on either side e No parallel sides To correct the picture s shape you can perform the following steps Adjust the projection angle Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the center of the lens level with the screen 2 If the picture is stilled distorted or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above you will need to manually correct the picture Using the remote control or projector i Press one of the Arrow Keystone keys on the remote control or projector Up A w Down V m to display the Keystone page ii See step iii below for further operation e Using the OSD menu i Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted ii Press to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER The keystone correction page displays Press the key whose keystone icon is opposite to the shape of the projected picture Continue pressing the same key or press the other keys until you are satisfied with the shape The values on the lower portion of the page change while pressing When the values reach their maxi
32. crew Replace the lamp cover on the projector Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw Connect the power and restart the projector Resetting the lamp timer 4 After the start up logo press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 15 Press V to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 6 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 Important safety instructions Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the projector Check the following for information about the indicator lights If there is anything wrong turn the projector off and contact your dealer When the projector is in a normal state Power Temp Lamp Status amp Description en Powering up m 8 Orange Flashing Normal power down cooling When the projector is in an abnormal state Power Temp Lamp Status amp Description e The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp e The lamp is not properly attached Red En e he lamp has been damaged Please contac
33. cted input and viewing environment Important safety instructions Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness Highlight Sharpness in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 9 on the projector remote control The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes The Brightness Color Contrast Sharpness and Tint functions can also be accessible by pressing BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST SHARP and TINT on the remote control to display the adjustment bar and then you can press 4 9 to adjust the values Adjusting Flesh Tone This function adjusts accurate color primaries resulting in natural looking flesh tones with excellent color saturation Highlight Flesh Tone in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 gt on the projector or remo
34. ctor Do not turn on the power with lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Lift the handle upward Shift lamp housing slightly to the left to allow space for the whole lamp housing as illustrated Do not pull the whole lamp housing out until instructed to do so Important safety instructions 61 N Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage 62 13 Use the handle to slowly pull lamp housing out of the projector Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images Carefully lower the new lamp housing to slide it from left to right into the lamp compartment as illustrated Be careful not to damage the sides of the new lamp housing while lowering the whole assembly Tighten the screw that secures the lamp Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the s
35. d 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 Important safety instructions 9 If you use a brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose 10 Important safety instructions Projector features Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV SDTV 576i Enhanced Definition television EDTV 480p 576p and High Definition TV HDTV 720p 1080i p 60Hz formats with the 1080 format providing a true 1 1 image reproduction High picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution excellent home theater brightness high contrast ratio vivid color and rich gray scale reproduction Vivid color reproduction The projector features a 6 segment color wheel to produce re
36. death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover See page 61 Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel Notice Please keep the original packing for possible future shipment If you need to pack your projector after use adjust the projection lens to an appropriate position put the lens cushion around the lens and fit the lens cushion and projector cushion together to prevent damage during transportation Moisture condensation Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from a cold location to a hot location When the projector is exposed to such a change in temperature moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts To prevent the projector from possible damage do not use the projector for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden change in temperature Avoid volatile liquids Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide or certain types of cleaner near the projector Do not have rubber or plastic products touching the projector for a long time They will leave marks on the finish If cleaning with a chemically treated cloth be sure to follow the cleaning product s safety instructions Disposal This product contains the following materials which are harmful to human bodies and environment e Lead which is
37. e System Setup menu sets your familiar language for the On Screen OSD Menus See Using the menus on page 31 for details Splash Screen in the System Setup menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Locking control keys With the control keys on the remote control and projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When Key Lock is on no control keys on the remote control and projector will operate except POWER and To lock the keys Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Key Lock and press 4 9 to select On A warning message appears Select Yes and press MODE ENTER The control keys lock To unlock the keys press and hold on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds Important safety instructions 47 Turning the projector off To turn the projector off press POWER on the projector or on the remote control and a warning message appears Press the button again The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete Once the cooling process finishes a Power Off Ring Tone will be heard 3 To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 41 for details e Then the
38. een size l Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen dimensions Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance 3 Decide the exact position of your projector according to the position of your screen and the adjustable lens shift range Example If you are using a 120 inch 4 3 aspect ratio screen please refer to The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 9 The average projection distance is 3409 mm How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room l Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 2 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 3 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 4 Using this value look across that row to the l
39. eft to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance Example If you have a 16 9 aspect ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4000 mm please refer to The screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 9 The closest match in the Average column is 4024 mm Looking across this row shows that a 30 inch screen is required Checking the min and max projection distance values in the columns of Projection distance D mm on page 18 indicates that the 4000 mm measured projection distance will also fit the 120 and 140 inch size screens The projector can be adjusted using the zoom control to display on these different screen sizes at the projection distance Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values Important safety instructions If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting picture distortion on page 34 for details Important safety instructions 17 Projection dimensions Installation for a 16 9 ratio screen Floor Installation Ceiling Installation lt A gt lt B gt lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens
40. eless transmitter to an HDMI source device e g Blu ray DVD player AV R player set top boxes or games consoles 2 Turn on the projector 3 Select Wireless in the source selection bar 4 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control and select the System Setup menu 5 Set Wireless Sync to On When Wireless Sync is on the projector will not respond to any key commands from the projector or remote control except the power On and power Off keys If you ve accidentally started this function please re start the projector to save the settings 6 Press the buttons on the remote control in the following sequence for 3 6 seconds gt 45 gt C3 Please point the remote control toward the IR sensor on the rear of the projector 7 When the Select Video Source menu displays select Settings 8 In the Settings menu select Add New Video Source Important safety instructions 27 9 When the message Please Press Registration Button on Transmitter displays press the button on the wireless transmitter 10 When the message Adding BENQ Tx displays and select OK When the message Adding BENQ Tx disappears the sync function has completed successfully 2 Restart the projector to reset the settings 28 Important safety instructions Using the projector Preparations l 2 AS Please use the original accessories e g power cable only with the device to avoid pos
41. enu ss 47 Locking control keys 47 Turning the projector off 48 On Screen Display OSD menus 49 Additional information 58 Care of the projector 58 Lamp information esses 59 Getting to know the lamp hour 59 Extending lamp life 59 Timing of replacing the lamp 60 Replacing the lamp 6 InidiCat e IR tezanes 63 Troubleshooting 64 Specifications x ne denen re 65 Warranty and Copyright ttes 72 Table of contents 3 4 Table of contents Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience For the best results please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Please read this user manual before you operate your 4 Do not place the projector in any of the projector Keep this manual in a safe
42. etting the User User 2 User 3 mode on page 35 for details Fine tuning the selected picture mode The pre defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the Picture Basic menus To fine tune the picture mode Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Picture Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight the item you want to adjust and press lt P gt to set your desired value Your selection is automatically stored in the projector and associated with that input source See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 36 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 38 for details Fach time you change the picture mode the projector also changes the setting to the one which was last set for that particular picture mode on that particular input If you change the input source the most recently used picture mode and settings for that input and resolution will be restored Setting the User 1 0 2 User 3 mode There are three user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the selected User mode as a starting point and customize the settings In the Picture Basic menu highlight Preset Mode and press lt P gt to select User I User 2 or User 3 mode 2 Press V to highlight User Mode Management Ci This function is only available when User I User 2 or User 3 mode is selected up i
43. gement page displays 2 Highlight Primary Color and press lt P gt to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow 3 Press V to highlight Hue and press 44 gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Magenta Blue 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 is selected Increasing its range will include both the red color close to yellow and red color close to magenta 4 Press W to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt b gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately 5 Press to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected 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 6 To leave and save the settings press MENU EXIT Setting Film Mode Highlight Film Mode in the Display
44. gnal interference with the projected image while using this projector please make sure that there are no other devices which support 5GHz wireless signals within 3 meters from the projector such as access points routers wireless cards dongles 5 8GHz wireless mouses 5 8GHz digital phones some Wimax products some Autopass cards or devices with 802 1 AC Wi Fi Since different power of your wireless radiation devices which operate in the 5GHz frequency band e g industrial routers or home digital phones etc will potentially impact projected image the suggested distance could be over 3 meters away from the projector HDMI device DVD player digital tuner etc To connect the HDMI signal select Wireless from the source selection bar See Selecting an Transmitter US adapter input source on page 30 for details 22 Important safety instructions Connecting component video devices Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals The RCA type component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier AV equipment DVD player digital tuner etc From audio output To audio input terminals terminals lt Om AA SS eee t 11 22 Component video cable Connecting S Video or video devices You need to connect only S Video or composite Video cab
45. he width of a 16 9 aspect screen It does not alter the height Some widescreen movies have been produced with their width squashed down to the width of a 4 3 aspect and are best viewed when restretched back to their original width using this setting Anamorphic Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of 5 5 the screen with 16 9 aspect ratio This setting stretches and resizes 3 gt linearly except that it treats the vertical and horizontal dimensions as O 9 picture independently It stretches the height of the source image until it reaches the full projected height and stretches the width of the source image until it reaches the full projected width This may alter the projected aspect depending upon the original aspect of the source Important safety instructions 6 Letter Box Scales a picture to fit the projector s native resolution in top and bottom edges of the projection This is suitable for the display e e of movies which are presented in letter box format with black bars O the top and bottom image Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration v its horizontal width and resize the picture s height to the 3 4 of the projection width This may produce a picture greater in height than scd o A 2 can be displayed so part of the picture is lost not displayed along the
46. icture quality and further fine tune the picture based on the selections listed below See Setting the User 1 2 User 3 mode on page 35 for details Adjusts the brightness of the picture See Adjusting Brightness on page 36 for details Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture See Adjusting Contrast on page 36 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video picture See Adjusting Color on page 37 for details Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture See Adjusting Tint on page 37 for details Adjusts the picture to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 37 for details See Adjusting Flesh Tone on page 37 for details There are several color temperature settings available See Selecting a color temperature on page 37 for details Enhances picture smoothness and clarity using motion estimation motion compensation technology You can also manually press lt gt to decide its degree Sets the projector lamp power mode as Normal Economic or SmartEco See Setting Lamp Power as Economic or SmartEco on page 59 for details Black Level Sets the picture grayscale as 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE See Setting Black Level on page 38 for details Clarity Control Adjusts the picture clarity See Controlling image clarity on page 38 for details Color Temperature Fine Tuning See To save and leave the settings press MENU
47. ideos 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 When the 3D Mode function is enabled Eg The brightness level of the projected image will decrease The Preset Mode cannot be adjusted The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees 3D Depth Adjust Adjusts the depth level of 3D images on the screen to let you perceive more natural and comfortable effect of 3D contents 3D Sync Invert When you 3D image is distorted you can enable this function to switch between the image for the left eye and the right eye for the more comfortable 3D viewing experience See Displaying more than one image source simultaneously on page 45 for details Important safety instructions System Setup menu Function Language Splash Screen Projector Position Auto Off Sleep Timer Menu Settings Input Source Source Rename Auto Source Search Advanced Setup menu Function Lamp Settings HDMI Settings Baud Rate Description Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 31 for details Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up You can choose BenQ logo screen Blue screen or Black screen The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 15 for details
48. ign of HDMI CEC for each device some devices might not be able to operate correctly Frame interpolation With motion estimation and compensation technology picture smoothness and clarity are enhanced Built in speaker s Built in speaker s provide s mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Intuitive lens shift The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting up your projector SmartEco SmartEco technology saves lamp power consumption up to 7076 depending on the content brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected Important safety instructions 11 12 Projector exterior view Front and upper side view Rear and lower side view See Connecting with video equipment on page 21 for connection details Important safety instructions Control panel See Control panel on page 13 for details Lamp cover Vent Lens cap Lens shift cover Focus and Zoom ring Vent Front IR sensor 9 Projection lens 10 HDMI ports 11 Mini USB port Used for service 12 RS 232 control port Used to interface with a PC or home theater control automation system 13 RGB PC Component video YPbPr Y CbCr signal input jack 14 Component Video inputs support Y PB PR or Y CB CR video signal 15 S Video input mini 4 pin DIN Composite Video input RCA 16 Audio L R input jacks 17 Audio input jack Audio output jack 18 12VDC output terminal Used
49. ions Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen Function Description Source Shows the current signal source Preset Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture Basic gt Preset Mode menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input source Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM YUV or RGB Equival L quivalent Lamp Shows the total lamp time used Hour Shows the current 3D mode 3D Format 3D Format is only available when 3D Mode is enabled Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector Important safety instructions 57 Additional information Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer or local customer service center if the projector fails to operate as expected Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Before you attempt to clean the lens turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely Usea canister of compressed air to remove dust Available from building hardware or photographic suppliers 2 If there is stubborn dirt or
50. keys perform the same tasks as specified in the OSD menu For details please refer to Fine tuning the picture quality on page 36 Important safety instructions 10 16 17 18 19 20 1 Displays the Color Temperature Fine Tuning menu For details please refer to Setting a preferred color temperature on page 38 3D INVERT Enters the 3D menu directly and toggles the invert function between on and off MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off FREEZE Freezes the projected image LIGHT The LED backlight lights up and stays on for approximately 10 seconds when pressing any key on the remote control Pressing any other keys within the 10 window turns off the LED backlight Keystone Arrow keys w AUp v Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 4 15 and 17 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image gt Right 16 Increases the projector volume When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 4 15 and 817 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments SOURCE Displays the source selection bar SRS Enables or disables the SRS function TEST Dis
51. l arrows A 4 gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 5 To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out function You can also press W repeatedly until it is restored to the original size The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Important safety instructions 43 44 Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend that you activate High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 1500 meters around 4920 feet above sea level or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate High Altitude Mode Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight High Altitude Mode 3 Press lt gt to select On A confirmation message displays 4 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 projecto
52. l or consult your dealer about the range 2 Retract the adjuster feet 3 Remove the batteries from the remote control 4 Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent Important safety instructions 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 See Setting Lamp Power as Economic or SmartEco below for more information on Economic mode To obtain the lamp hour information Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 3 The lamp hour information is shown in the row of Equivalent Lamp Hour 4 leave the menu press MENU EXIT Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp Power as Economic or SmartEco Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 3076 Using SmartEco mode reduces system noise and lamp power consumption by up to 7076 If the Economic or SmartEco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic or
53. le from the same device never both at the same time You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier AV equipment From audio output To audio input terminals terminals e mes lt lt gt E e 4 se O AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT PC COMPONENT 2 o AUDIO R 1 29 S Video cable ET or Video cable C37 Ifyou have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device you need not connect to this device again using an S Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and S Video are not supplied on the video source device for example with some analog video cameras e If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Important safety instructions 23 Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable Laptop or desktop computer To audio input terminals From audio output terminal o 000 0 600 componen
54. lecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 5 seconds A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 44 for details Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 32 for details Power On Lock Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password See Utilizing the password function on page 32 for details See Locking control keys on page 47 for details Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain Keystone Language Projector C Position High Altitude Mode Password Key Lock and ISF The ISF calibration menu is password protected and only accessible by authorized ISF calibrators The ISF Imaging Science Foundation has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from BenQ video display devices Accordingly we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician Cy For more information please go to www imagingscience com or contact the place you purchased the projector Important safety instruct
55. menu and select On by pressing 4 gt on the projector or remote control This feature helps improve picture quality when projecting composite or S video image from a film sourced DVD or Blu ray Disc Setting 3D Comb Filter Highlight 3D Comb Filter in the Display menu and select On by pressing on the projector or remote control This feature separates composite signal to Y brightness signal and C color signal and can help produce clearer and sharper images with correct colors in place This function is only available when a composite signal is selected 40 Important safety instructions 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 Connecting with video equipment on page 21 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Audio Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Mute and press lt gt to select On If available you can also press MUTE on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press on the projector or remote control or Repeat step above 2 Press to highlight Volume and press lt P gt to select a desired sound level Switching the left right
56. menu on lt gt to select a preferred language Picture Basic amp Preset Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone 1j Color Temperature Frame Interpolation e Lamp Power g Advanced Reset Picture Settings S Video Back Language English Splash Screen BenQ Projector Position Front w Auto Off Disable Sleep Timer Disable fj Menu Settings 5 Input Source m Source Rename z Auto Source Search Lamp Native Off Economic 4 Press MENU EXIT twice on the Language IS 5 Projector Position ES Auto Off Eg Sleep Timer fj Menu Settings 5 Input Source m Source Rename z Auto Source Search projector or remote control to leave and Engi save the settings Disable The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft Otherwise purchase a lock such as the Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the projector See item 20 on page 12 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 Important safety instructions 31 Utilizing the password function For sec
57. mum or minimum with repeated key presses the picture s shape will stop changing You will not be able to change the picture further in that direction Important safety instructions Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is preset with several pre defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type To select a preset mode that suits your need Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the Picture Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Preset Mode 3 Press lt p until your desired mode is selected These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection situations as described below Cinema With well balanced color saturation and contrast with a low brightness level this is most suitable for enjoying movies in a totally dark environment as you would find in a commercial cinema Dynamic Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms Standard It is slightly brighter than Cinema mode and suitable for use in rooms where there is a small amount of ambient light e Itis optimized to bring up 3D effects when watching 3D contents This mode is only available when 3D function is enabled e User l User 2 User 3 Recalls the customized settings See S
58. n the Preset Mode sub menu item UI Press MODE ENTER to display the User Mode Management page 4 Press to highlight Reference Mode and press MODE ENTER Important safety instructions 35 5 Press W to highlight a picture mode that is closest to your need and press MODE ENTER and to go back to the User Mode Management page 6 Here you can rename the User I User 2 or User 3 mode by pressing W to highlight Rename User Mode and press MODE ENTER The Rename User Mode page displays 7 Press A W lt p until your desired character is selected and press MODE ENTER Press MENU EXIT to go back to the main menu once you are done 9 Press Wto select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust the value with 4 gt See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 36 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 38 for details 10 When all settings have been done press MENU EXIT to save and leave the settings Resetting the picture mode All of the adjustments you ve done in the Picture Basic menus can be returned to the factory preset values with a key press on the highlight of Reset To reset the picture mode to the preset factory values In the Picture Basic menu highlight Preset Mode and press lt P gt to select the picture mode including User 1 User 2 or User 3 you want to reset 2 Press to highlight Reset Picture Settings and press MODE ENTER The confirmation message displays 3 Pres
59. n the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the System Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Projector Position and press lt gt until the correct position is selected Important safety instructions 15 16 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the screen This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled surfaces If the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the positions of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance This projector is equipped with a movable lens See Shifting the projection lens vertically on page 20 for details You can see the diagrams on pages 18 and 19 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables that are measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down How to determine the position of the projector for a given scr
60. nal is selected CEC Enables or disables the CEC function When you connect an HDMI CEC compatible device to your projector with an HDMI cable turning on the HDMI CEC compatible device automatically turns on the projector while turning off the projector automatically turns off the HDMI CEC compatible device Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Important safety instructions 55 56 Test Pattern Closed Caption Quick Cooling High Altitude Mode Password Key Lock Reset All Settings ISF Press ENTER to display the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free of distortion Cr function is only available when the projector detects no input signal Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usually marked as CC in TV listings Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CCI CC2 CC3 or CC4 CCI displays captions in the primary language in your area Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Se
61. ne Tuning in the Picture Basic gt Advanced menu and press MODE ENTER or press FINE TUNE on the remote control The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page displays 3 Press to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing lt gt Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue e Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue 4 To save and leave the settings press MENU EXIT Important safety instructions Selecting Gamma setting Highlight Gamma Selection in the Picture Basic gt Advanced menu and select a preferred setting by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness Gamma 1 6 1 8 2 0 Select these values according to your preference e Gamma 2 2 Increases the average brightness of the picture Best for a lit environment meeting room or family room Gamma 2 4 2 5 Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment e Gamma 2 6 2 8 Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes High Brightness Low Brightness Low Contrast High Contrast Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the Picture gt Advanced menu and select On by pressing lt b on the projector or remote control This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements
62. ning it clockwise When the screen position is fixed Screen 100 Projector C37 Please do not over tighten the lever e Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality In the unlikely event that the image distortion is produced see Adjusting the projected image on page 34 for details 20 Important safety instructions Connecting with video equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment such as a VCR DVD player Blu ray player digital tuner cable or satellite decoder video game console or digital camera You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system You need only connect the projector to a source device using just one of the connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Terminal Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality HDMI Connecting HDMI devices on page 22 Component Connecting component video Video devices on page 23 S Video Connecting S Video or video devices on page 23 Connecting S Video or video devices 23 0 5 0 Connecting a computer on page 24 q Preparations When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to Turn off all equipment before making any
63. ojector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the Advanced Setup gt Password menu Highlight Power On Lock and then press lt P gt to select Off The message Input Current Password displays Enter the current password e If the password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Password page with shown the row of Power On Lock You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector e fthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message Input Current Password displays for your retry You can either press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password Note that though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Important safety instructions 33 If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each 34 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle other the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal To
64. orrectly The input source has not been correctly selected The connection cables are not Image is unstable securely connected to the projector or the signal source The projection lens is not correctly Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus focused ring See page 30 Picture is blurred Adjust the projection angle and direction as The projector and the screen are not well as the height of this projector if necessary See page 34 Replace both of the batteries with new ones The batteries are out of power See page 9 Remote control does There is an obstacle between the Remove the obstacle See page 9 not work correctly remote control and the projector You are too far away from the Stand within 8 meters 26 2 feet of the projector projector See page 9 The 3D glasses are out of battery Recharge the 3D glasses The settings in the 3D menu are not Correctly set the settings in the 3D menu set correctly See page 45 3D content does not Your Blu ray Disc is not in 3D not display correctly Use a 3D Blu ray Disc and try again Select the correct source with the Source keys on the remote control or SOURCE on the projector See page 30 Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals See page 21 aligned properly The input source has not been correctly selected 64 Important safety instructions Specifications All specifications are subject to change
65. ources main or second highlight Active Window and press lt gt to select the source you want to make adjustments C7 The settings made on the OSD menus will only take effect on the active window 7 To change the position of the smaller picture highlight Position and press 4 gt repeatedly until a suitable position is selected 8 resize the small picture highlight Size and press 44 gt to set the PIP size among Small or Large 9 To save the settings and leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Important safety instructions 45 Watching 3D content Your BenQ projector supports playing three dimensional 3D content transferred through D Sub Component HDMI Video and S Video Yet you need the required compatible hardware accessories and software to play 3D content on BenQ projector Connecting 3D video devices PlayStation games i Make sure you have updated your console to the latest software version in PlayStation 3 ii Insert the 3D game disc Or you can download games via the PlayStation network iii Launch the game and select Play 3D in the in game menu Blu ray 3D player i Make sure your player supports 3D Blu ray Disc and that 3D output is activated ii Play the 3D Blu ray Disc 3D TV e g SKY 3D DirecTV i Contact your TV service provider to enable 3D channels on your channel package Switch to the 3D channel 3D Devices e g 3D DV DC Turn on the 3D device and project the 3D content To
66. plays the test pattern Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size 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 Front 3 Rear Select this location with the projector placed near Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most the floor behind the screen common way to position the projector for quick Note that a special rear projection screen is setup and portability required Set Rear after you turn the projector on 2 Front Ceiling 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen from the ceiling behind the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit Note that a special rear projection screen and the from your dealer to mount your projector onthe BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for ceiling this installation location Set Front Ceiling after you turn the projector Set Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector ja To set the projector position Press MENU EXIT o
67. r can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Important safety instructions Displaying more than one image source simultaneously Your projector is capable of displaying pictures simultaneously from two input sources which can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly connected to the projector To display the PIP window Using the remote control Press PIP to display the PIP page and make adjustments by following the steps starting from step 3 in the section Using the OSD menu below Using the OSD menu Press MODE ENTER and then press lt p gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight PIP and press MODE ENTER The PIP page displays 3 Highlight PIP and press 4 9 to select On The projector will select two currently active signals to display and the last viewed picture will be displayed on the big screen as a main source The PIP function is effective at below source combinations Source 1 2 HDMI HDMI 2 Wireless Component 1 2 V 4 To change the Main Source or PIP Source press V to highlight Main Source or PIP Source and press MODE ENTER The source selection bar displays 5 Use to highlight the source you want to display for the main bigger or second smaller window and press MODE ENTER to save the setting and go back to the PIP page 6 To make OSD settings to one of the two s
68. reen This message will remain on screen until you change the input source to an appropriate one Important safety instructions 29 30 Selecting an input source The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time NOTE When 4 HDMI 1 en the projector is first turned on it will attempt to reconnect wi automatica When the project first t d t will attempt t t with lly the input source which was in use when the projector was last shut lt eari ng tora l 7 valid input source down the projector To select the video source w r S Video cycles through the available signals following Using the remote control or projector Lo umm the sequence Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control source m o 2 ottom as the selection bar displays source selection Press until your desired signal is selected and press MODE bar shows ENTER Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the System Setup menu is highlighted Press V to highlight Input Source and press MODE ENTER The source selection bar displays Press repeatedly until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds If there are multiple pieces of equipment connected to the projector you can go back to the source selection bar again to search for other signals Component
69. rojector 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 reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a qualified projector lamp for lamp replacement If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps We recommend that you use respirators safety glasses goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves 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 that secures the lamp cover on the side of the projector until lamp cover loosens Remove lamp cover from the proje
70. s lt p gt to highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The picture mode will return to the factory preset settings 4 Repeat steps 1 3 if you want to reset other picture modes Do not to be confused with the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the 36 Advanced Setup menu The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset values system wide See Reset Settings on page 56 for details Fine tuning the picture quality No matter what picture mode you have selected you are able to fine tune those settings to fit every presentation purpose Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the OSD menu Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 9 on the projector or rev remote control 82 1 30 50 170 The higher the value the brighter the picture And the lower the setting the darker the picture Adjust this control so the black areas of the picture appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast Highlight Contrast in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt the projector or remote control The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your sele
71. s 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 and 35 altitude lower than 3000 meters and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2013 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular
72. sible dangers such as electric shock and fire Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on If not already in plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch on Turning the projector on Follow the steps below l 2 Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied Press and hold POWER 5 on the projector on the remote control to turn the projector on As soon as the lamp lights up a Power On Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on C3 To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 41 for details The fans will start operating and a start up image displays on the screen for a few seconds while it warms up C3 The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 32 for details Source Searching will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input source This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected See Selecting an input source on page 30 for details If the horizontal frequency of the input source exceeds the range of the projector the message No Signal will be displayed on the sc
73. smudge marks use a proper photographic lens brush or moisten a clean soft lens cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface 3 Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials Even paper towels can damage the lens coating Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush cloth and cleaning solution Do not attempt to clean the lens while the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use Cleaning the projector case Before you attempt to clean the case turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth 2 remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case 58 Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to the Spec page in this manua
74. t 12V TRIGGER VGA cable Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a combination like Fn F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop Press Fn and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your laptop s documentation to discover your laptop s key combination 24 Important safety instructions Using the Wireless Transmitter Product specification Wireless Transmitter Specification HDMI type for input from HDMI player devices Total button for registration with Rx Hold over 3 seconds Operating voltage 5V 5 for micro USB 3 Watt max 1080p 59Hz 5 0 6 2 4 Watt max 720p 60Hz 5V 0 48A Downlink channel with up to Mbps for data and control Uplink channel with to 100 Kbps for data and control Wireless Operating Range 0 8m NLOS walls indoor The transmission quality varies in the system board and surrounding environment The BenQ Wireless Transmitter for your model may well function perfectly with these HDMI devices Model Source E PSB Payer Game console 0 At the time of writing BenQ has done the testing with the devices listed above Using an HDMI device not in this compatibility list with our wireless transmitter may not work correctly Supported timing for wireless HDMI input
75. t your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp Red The projector has shut down Flashing automatically If you try to re The fans are not working start the projector it will shut down again Please contact your Green dealer for assistance Flashing The internal temperature is too high e The intake ventilation or the exhaust ventilation is blocked he projector may be in a poorly ventilated location The ambient temperature may be too high Important safety instructions 63 Troubleshooting Problem Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector and plug the power cable into to the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is The projector does switched on See page 29 not turn on Attempting to turn the projector Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed The lamp cover is not securely Correctly attach the lamp cover See page attached 61 Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly See page 21 The projector is not correctl No picture y Check the connection See page 21 connected to the input source device Select the correct input source with the Source keys on the remote control or SOURCE on the projector See page 30 There is no power from the power cable The video source is not turned on or connected c
76. te control The higher the value the more reddish the flesh tones in the picture become The lower the value the more greenish the flesh tones in the picture become Selecting a color temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the Picture Basic menu or press COLOR TEMP on the remote control to select a preferred setting by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control There are several color temperature settings available Lamp Native With the lamp s original color temperature and higher brightness This setting is suitable for environments where high brightness is required such as projecting pictures in well lit rooms 2 Warm Makes pictures appear reddish white 3 Normal Maintains normal colorings for white 4 Cool Makes pictures appear bluish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Important safety instructions 37 38 Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Picture Basic gt Advanced and Display menus to be adjusted to your preference To save the settings just press MENU EXIT to leave the OSD menu Setting Black Level Highlight Black
77. to correct your eyesight if you suffer from myopia hyperopia astigmatism or have eyesight differences between the left and right eyes before putting on the 3D Glasses to watch the 3D content When the projector starts to project the 3D images the image may seem misplaced however this is not a product malfunction Take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content Stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort Keep a distance from the screen of about three times the effective height of the screen when watching 3D content Children and people with a history of oversensitivity to light heart problems or have any other existing medical condition should be refrained from watching 3D content Important safety instructions 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 gt Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press Use 4 to select a suitable time length Menu Position in the System Setup gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use 4 gt to select a preferred position Blank Reminder Message in the System Setup gt Menu Settings menu displays a blank reminder message while the projected image on the screen is hidden Language in th
78. to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture When set to Brilliant Color is disabled Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color 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 to favorite colors When you select each color you can independently adjust its color range and saturation according to your preference To adjust and store the settings Important safety instructions 39 In the Picture Basic gt Advanced menu highlight Color Management and press MODE ENTER The Color Mana
79. to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control etc Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices 19 AC power cable inlet 20 Kensington lock slot 21 Adjuster feet 22 Ceiling mount holes Controls and functions Control panel 9 Q 9 6606605 6 060 l Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image 2 Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image 3 Lens shift cover Top IR remote sensor 5 MENU EXIT P Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings 6 POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on 7 1 Decreases the projector volume When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 7 12 and 15 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 8 ECO BLANK Used to blank the screen picture 9 POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation 10 TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high I I LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem 12 Keystone Arrow keys w v Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the
80. ur input source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 42 for details Corrects any keystoning of the picture See Correcting picture distortion on page 34 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected picture use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum ET This function is only available when the PC signal is selected Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges You can also manually press lt gt to decide how much to be concealed Setting 0 means the picture is 100 displayed The greater the value the more portion of the picture is concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate Turns the PIP window on or off and makes related adjustments See Displaying more than one image source simultaneously on page 45 for details H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion Auto Adjusts the phase and frequency automatically These functions are only available when the Component Component 2 or PC signal is selected See Magnifying and searching for details on page 43 for details See Setting Film Mode on page 40 for details See Setting 3D Comb Filter on page 40 for details 3D Mode This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies v
81. urity purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu Once the password is set and this function is selected the projector is password protected Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector AN You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password C37 Once a password has been set and activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Password and press MODE ENTER The Password page displays A 3 Highlight Change Password and press MODE ENTER The S Input Password page displays 4 As the picture indicates the four arrow keys A gt 4 respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys on the remote control or projector to enter six digits for the password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Password page Input
82. view the 3D video correctly make sure Auto is selected in the Display gt 3D gt 3D Mode menu If 3D content still cannot be shown correctly select the supported format in the Display gt 3D gt 3D Mode menu 46 After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector make sure the power of BenQ 3D glasses is on Wear the BenQ 3D glasses and then enjoy your 3D experience Using the 3D menus 2 3 Press the MENU EXIT and go to the Display gt 3D menu and press MODE ENTER Or you can press the 3D button on the remote control The 3D page displays Highlight 3D Mode and press MODE ENTER The 3D Mode page displays Press to highlight the 3D format that you need and press MODE ENTER The projector automatically detects the format of the video when selecting Auto If not you need to base on the 3D format of the video to make an appropriate setting in the 3D Mode menu Press MENU EXIT to go back to the 3D page Press to highlight 3D Depth Adjust and press lt gt to set your desired value of 3D image depth The higher the value the deeper the 3D depth presents Press MENU EXIT to go back to the 3D page Press to highlight 3D Sync Invert and press 4 gt to select Invert to switch between the image for the left eye and the right eye for the more natural viewing You can also toggle this function between Invert and Disable by pressing Invert on the remote control Use corrective glasses or other such methods
83. y 10 volts it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS as appropriate to your situation Do not step on the projector or place any objects 11 upon it Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired ei T Important safety instructions Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation It may harm your sight Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break on rare occasions The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 12 This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting lt 3 Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply 14 When you think service or repair is required take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician 15 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause

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