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Benq SP831 data projector

1. ITI Luminance Transmission Improvement Enhances picture brightness The higher the setting the more distinct the effect CTI Chroma Transmission Improvement Reduces color smear The higher the setting the more distinct the effect 46 Operation Selecting a color temperature Highlight Color Temperature and select a preferred setting by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control There are several color temperature settings available l ea eo 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 Warm Makes pictures appear reddish white Normal Maintains normal colorings for white Cool Makes pictures appear bluish white User 1 User 2 User 3 Recalls the settings customized in the Color Temp User_ Fine Tuning menu See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 47 for details Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature iL Highlight Color Temperature and select User 1 User 2 or User 3 by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control Press W to highlight Color Temp User_ Fine Tuning and press ENTER The Color Temp User_ Fine Tuning page displays cr The menu name User_ corresponds with the setting selected in Color Temperature Press A to highlight the item you want to chang
2. section to capture and view the captured men Samas picture s Auto Source Search In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails change your target picture 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 Rename User Mode See Renaming user modes on page 44 for details 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 The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Use lt gt to select a suitable time Menu Position in the System Setup gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt gt to select a preferred position Language in the 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 See Creating your own startup screen on page 54 for details 54 Operation Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker and if using external speakers on the audio output signal Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input s and if using external speakers to the p
3. Average Max length Feet Inches mm max zoom min zoom mm 4 2 50 1270 762 1016 1739 1878 2017 76 6 7 80 2032 1219 1626 2783 3005 3228 122 8 3 100 2540 1524 2032 3478 3757 4035 152 10 0 120 3048 1829 2438 4174 4508 4842 183 12 5 150 3810 2286 3048 5217 5635 6052 229 15 0 180 4572 2743 3658 6261 6762 7263 274 16 7 200 5080 3048 4064 6957 7513 8070 305 18 3 220 5588 3353 4470 7652 8264 8877 335 20 0 240 6096 3658 4877 8348 9016 9683 366 20 Positioning your projector When the screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 9 or 15 9 Floor Installation imum zoom Minimum zoom Maximum zoo um zoo Screen Ceiling Installation D Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Offset Center of lens Screen Table B1 The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 9 Screen Dimensions Projected Black Distance from Screenin Vertical picture size bar D mm Offset Diagonal Height Width Height Width Min Average Max G B A B OVES Min Feet Inches cm cm cm cm zoom zoom 4 2 50 1270 76 102 57 102 9 5 1594 8 1722 4 1850 0 80 6 7 80 2032 122 163 91 163 15 2 2551 7 2755 8 2959 9 128 8 3 100 2540 152 203 114 203 19 1 3189 6 3444 7 3699 9 160 10 0 120 3048 183 244 137 244 22 9 3827 5 4133 7 4439 9 192 12 5 150 3810 229 305 171 305 28 6 4784 4 5167 1 5549 9 240 15 0 180 4572 274 366 206 366 34 3 5741 2 6200 5 6659 8 288 16 7 200 5080 305 406 229
4. Lamp Hours Shows the lamp hours information See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 68 for details Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 See Resetting the lamp timer on page 72 for details Audio Mute Off Toggles the projector audio between on and off Volume 5 Adjusts audio volume level Treble 5 Adjusts the treble level Bass 5 Adjusts the bass level See Adjusting the sound on page 55 for details Pattern Grid 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 Color Bar Press ENTER to display the color bar test pattern You can display this test pattern to check that the colors are to your liking High Altitude Mode Off A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 50 for details Password Password Off Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password See Utilizing the password function on page 32 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 Key Lock Locks the keys on the projector and remote control except LASER and EXIT See Locking control keys on page 56 for details Reset All
5. that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast Highlight Contrast in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt q on the projector or ean RTA BEN remote control a i _ 70 The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint and adjust the values by pressing lt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness Highlight Sharpness and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control zi FA IA The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes a a ee The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Operation 45 Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Picture Advanced menu to be adjusted to your preference To save the
6. 16 Introduction Installing remote control batteries Ls To open the battery cover turn the remote control over to view its back push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place A Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region Never throw the batteries into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the 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 Choosing a location 3 Positioning your projector Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your
7. lt gt on the projector or remote control Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness The lower the figure the more black detail is visible e Gamma 1 and 6 Increases the average brightness of the picture Best for a lit environment meeting room or family room Gamma 2 Simulates the PC display standard Gamma 3 Best for leveraging blackboards or chalkboards as projection screens Gamma 4 Gamma Curve 2 2 sRGB standard Best for viewing sRGB photos Gamma 5 and 7 Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment Gamma 8 Emphasizes black detail Best setting to view movies with a lot of dark detail shadows etc Color Space Transfer In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a TV set top box via the projector s computer data based input like Analog RGB DVI A or RJ 45 and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV Black Level Clarity Controt I Color Temperature Color Temp User_ Fine Tuning Gamma Selection Color Management Color Space Transfer Signal Shuttle Analog RGB DD Picture H Black Level Clarity Control Color Temperature Color Temp User_ Fine Tuning Gamma Selection Color Management Color Space Transfer Signal Shuttle OIRE Normal Gamma 2 Default OIRE Normal Gamma 2 YuV Operation 49 Operating in a high altitude environm
8. when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising picture 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 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled Turn the projector over Then loosen the screw on the lamp cover Remove the lamp cover from the projector Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Maintenance 5 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector C7 Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector e Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials e 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 pictures 6 As shown in the figure hold the new lamp and align the two locators on the lamp with the holes on the projector and then insert the lamp all the way into the projector 7 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp C Loose screw may cause a ba
9. 406 38 1 6379 2 6889 5 7399 8 320 18 3 220 5588 335 447 251 447 41 9 7017 1 7578 4 8139 8 352 20 0 240 6096 366 488 274 488 45 7 7655 0 8267 4 8879 8 384 Positioning your projector 21 Table B2 The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 15 9 Screen Dimensions Projected Black Distance from Screenin Vertical picture size bar D mm Offset Diagonal Height Width Height Width Min Average Max Gl Be aes Max Min Feet Inches cm cm cm cm zoom zoom 2 5 30 762 46 6l 37 61 4 6 956 9 1033 4 1110 0 4 2 50 1270 76 102 61 102 7 6 1594 8 1722 4 1850 0 61 6 7 80 2032 122 163 98 163 12 2 2551 7 2755 8 2959 9 98 8 3 100 2540 152 203 122 203 15 2 3189 6 3444 7 3699 9 122 10 0 120 3048 183 244 146 244 18 3 3827 5 4133 7 4439 9 146 12 5 150 3810 229 305 183 305 22 9 4784 4 5167 1 5549 9 183 15 0 180 4572 274 366 219 366 27 4 5741 2 6200 5 6659 8 219 16 7 200 5080 305 406 244 406 30 5 6379 2 6889 5 7399 8 244 18 3 220 5588 335 447 268 447 33 5 7017 1 7578 4 8139 8 268 20 0 240 6096 366 488 293 488 36 6 7655 0 8267 4 8879 8 293 ETF There is 3 tolerance among these numbers in Table A Table B1 and Table B2 due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s
10. 768 pixels at most of the projection To display the split screen Using the projector or remote control Press m on the projector or SPLIT SCREEN ON on the remote control to split the projection screen and press further until a desired way of display is selected To restore the projection to one big screen press ty or SPLIT SCREEN OFF Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Split Screen and press ENTER The Split Screen page displays 3 Highlight Split Screen and press lt P gt to select On The projector will select two currently active signals to display and the last viewed picture will be displayed on the right side as a main source C See Split Screen and PIP source conflict list on page 53 for the conflict source combinations 4 To change the Left Source or Right Source press W to highlight Left Source or Right Source and press ENTER The source selection page displays jor ea Display Aspect Ratio n w Keystone Attachable Lens Position i Overscan Adjustment Digital Zoom m PIP Split Screen PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning Analog RGB Split Screen Split Screen On Split Screen Relationship Left Right Active Window Equally Split Right 5 Use A to highlight the source you want to display for the left or right window and press ENTER to save the sett
11. Never rub the lens with abrasive materials Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 57 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case Ce Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 76 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the batteries from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent Maintenance 67 Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Equivalent lamp hour hours used in Economic mode 4 3 hours used in normal mode s High Altitu
12. Settings Returns all settings in the Picture Basic menu to the factory preset values c The following settings will still remain Names of user modes Keystone Position H Size Phase Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Lamp and Password Operation 65 Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector Cz Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture Basic gt Picture Mode menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input source System Shows the current system NTSC PAL or SECAM Lamp Hours Shows the lamp time used under Normal and Eco modes 66 Operation 6 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean See Cleaning the lens below for details Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface C7
13. Video source device to that sound system instead of to the projector The audio connections illustrated in the following diagram is provided for informational purposes only You need not connect audio to the projector if there is an alternate sound system available or if audio is not required 1 If you wish to make use of the projector speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket on the computer or video device and the other end to the audio socket s corresponding to the connected signal socket of the projector Which audio cable you use depends on what device you have If you have a computer or DVI device connected to the D SUB IN DVI I or RJ 45 socket use a stereo mini jack cable If you have a video device connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO or S VIDEO socket s use a RCA style cable 2 Ifyou wish to connect separate amplified speakers you can use another suitable audio cable and connect the end with 2 RCA type connectors to the AUDIO OUT L R sockets of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets white to white and red to red en The AUDIO OUT L R outputs work when any of audio input is made to the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the remote control MUTE AUDIO or projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 5
14. choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Best video quality The best available video connection method is DVI If your source device is equipped with a DVI socket based on the type of DVI connector you have you can enjoy digital or high end analog video quality See Connecting a DVI source device on page 26 for how to connect the projector to a DVI source device and other details If no DVI source is available the next best video signal is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S Video or composite Video See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 27 for how to connect the projector to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should select to use the S Video option See Connecting an S Video or a composite Video source device on page 28 for how to connect the projector to an S Video device Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being t
15. color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device 3 Component Video is the only video input that delivers native 16 9 aspect ratio picture e Ifthe selected video picture is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection 27 Connecting an S Video or a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video or Video output socket available e Ifit has both sockets use the S Video output socket for connection as the S Video termial provides better picture quality than the Video terminal See Connecting Video source devices on page 25 for details If it has either of the output socket you can also continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device CF If you 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
16. end to the D Sub socket of the computer output socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA 2 Connect the DVI end of the VGA to cable to the D SUB IN signal input DVI A cable to the DVI I signal input socket on the projector socket on the projector 3 Ifyou wish to use the remote paging function see Remote paging operations on page 56 take a USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB port of the computer and the smaller end to the USB socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Notebook or desktop computer i USB cable ii VGA to DVI A cable iii VGA cable C Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connection 23 24 Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the projector to an external monitor by following the instructions below To connect the projector to a monitor either through a VGA cable or VGA to DVI A cable With a
17. of the projection O o Eag C width 1280 x 960 pixels are used in this projection 16 9 picture Q Q This may produce a picture greater in height than can be displayed so part of the picture is lost not O O displayed along the top and bottom edges of the O gt C projection This is suitable for the display of movies O O Letter Box which are presented in letter box format with black format picture bars on the top and bottom 5 Wide Stretches the picture horizontally in a non linear manner that is the edges of the picture are 5 5 ro 5 stretched more than the center of the picture to O gt prevent distortion of the central part of the picture lO O O O This is suitable for occasions where you want to 4 3 picture stretch the width of a 4 3 aspect picture to the width ofa 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 6 Real For input sources with lower resolutions than O O 1280 X 768 the projected picture will display Pie O RO O O smaller than if resized to full screen O p If the input source is with higher resolution than fe fe O O 1280 X 768 the picture will be resized 4 3 picture O proportionally until it fits the width or height of the S x projection OSD menus can be en displayed on th
18. own startup screen Personalizing the projector menu display oe 54 Adjusting the sound esii aeee rererere rane mater 55 Remote paging operations esseessssesesesesersesesesersesesesesseses 56 Freezing the PICture sorore ee e r E E N ENE EERS 56 Lockin control keys ss ccaniccacnasmannwnnamncamnniand 56 Shutting down the projector s sesssssessssssssessssssseseseseseseses 57 Menu operation Menu system eeescsseeessesseees Pict re lt Basic Men ye vecsvecvecssvecvecstaneans i e E 61 Picture Advanced menu cccecesessseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseaeseseaeeeeeeeteteeeees 62 Display menu 5 System Setup MENU rirerire enti rS Ea NRR 64 Advanced Setup Meme is sccissecssesnesstsscascetsisuassnssscsvadesussislasoactesebebasneuetes 65 Information Menu sieneen n i a iS 66 Ma intenah Cersein ei 67 Care of the projector eessesssesesssssesssssssssssssseseseseseseseseseseses 67 Cleaning the lensiss annene e e a E 67 Gleaming the projector case apaa aaie Ri aE a 67 Storing the projectOr srir riaa ra REEE EE EKER Transporting the projector Lamp informations iea E E Getting to know the lamp hour Extending lamp liferi ars a a a E Timing of replacing the lamp cis cesscsssvscistesssciscisesessdssasststesassaitzsessssteesstadiesse Replacing the lamp TGUCATOTS ann aea EE E R N RRR Table of contents 3 4 Specifications 2 tctute sues vscertiatetaverteeutesamin eae 76 Projector SPECINCALIONG scsdhesaszteisdatzi
19. 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 1 4 In the Picture Basic menu highlight Picture Mode and press lt P gt to select the picture mode including User 1 User 2 or User 3 you want to reset Press to highlight Reset Picture Settings and press ENTER The confirmation message displays Press lt P gt to highlight Reset and press ENTER The picture mode will return to the factory preset settings Repeat steps 1 3 if you want to reset other picture modes C3 Do not to be confused with the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the Advanced Setup menu The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset values system wide See Reset All Settings on page 65 for details Operation 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 lt gt on the projector or oa Be BS kag remote control a A The higher the value the brighter the picture And S E lower the setting darker the picture Adjust this control so the black areas of the picture appear just as black and
20. screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment The projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 1 Floor Front 3 Ceiling Rear Select this location with the projector placed Select this location with the projector near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 Ceiling Front Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Ceiling Front after you turn the projector on To set the projector position 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the System Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press A to highlight Projector Position and press lt P gt until the correct position is selected suspended upside down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set Ceiling Rear after you turn the projector on 4 Floor Rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Fl
21. sides Pincushion Pincushion Correction Correction l a Wael Pah Beats menu menu 1 Pressq 2 Press gt C A 38 Operation Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the picture width to the picture height Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the picture output to a different aspect than that of the picture input source To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is Using the remote control 1 Press ASPECT to show the current setting 2 Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Aspect Ratio 3 Press lt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Shifting the picture around the black areas If there are unused resolutions along the top and bottom sides you can shift the pictures vertically until it reaches the top or bottom of the unused areas To shift the picture 1 In the Display menu press A or W to highlight Digital Screen Shift 2 Press lt or gt to adjust the vertical posi
22. the details of the projected picture Pan y 8 8 pro P Central after the picture is magnified See Magnifying and Searching for details Central on the projected picture on page 41 for details PIP Turns the PIP window on or off and makes related adjustments See PIP Picture In Picture operation on page 52 for details Split Screen Divides the projection screen into two equal parts and makes related adjustments See Splitting the screen on page 51 for details PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning H Size 0 Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture Phase 0 Adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion Auto Adjusts the phase and frequency automatically Operation 63 64 System Setup menu FUNCTION default setting value DESCRIPTION Language Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the English menus on page 31 for details Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start Screen up Three options are available BenQ logo screen Blue screen or My Screen BenQ logo My Screen Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen See Creating your own startup screen on page 54 for details Projector The projector can be installed ona ceiling or behind a screen or with one Position or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 17 for details Floor Front Blank Timer Sets the p
23. 13 51 480i 31 47 60 27 480p 15 63 50 13 5000 576i 31 25 50 27 000 576p VIDEO 45 00 60 74 25 720p_60 HDCP 37 50 50 74 25 720p_50 Only for DVI D 33 75 60 74 25 10351 input 67 5 60 148 5 1035p 33 75 60 74 25 1080i_60 28 13 50 74 25 1080i_50 67 5 60 148 5 1080p C denotes the timing may not support on using with the DVI A or DVI D input signal selected denotes the timing may not support on using with the DVI D input signal selected or using the splitting screen Specifications 77 Supported timing for Component Video input 480i 5251 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 5761 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 1080i 1 125i 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 1125i 50Hz 28 13 50 00 1080p 60Hz 67 5 60 00 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Horizontal Video mode Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Color sub carrier Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Dimensions 277 mm W x 115 mm H x 375 mm D 35 277 are o c m 7 errr Ne perri 96 5 72 1 T Unit mm 78 Specifications 9 Warranty and Copyright information Lim
24. 3 Video Dynamic Standard Cinemal User 1 User 2 User 3 Load Settings From Picture Brightness 0 100 Basic Contrast 0 100 Color 0 100 Tint 20 20 Sharpness 0 8 Reset Picture Settings Rename User Mode Black Level 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Noise Reduction 0 1 2 3 Clarity Control Detail Enhancement 0 10 LTI 0 1 2 CTI 0 1 2 Color Temperature Lamp Native Warm Normal Cool User 1 User 2 User 3 Red Gain 0 100 Green Gain 0 100 Picture Color Temp User_ Blue Gain 0 100 Advanced Fine Tuning Red Offset 0 100 Green Offset 0 100 Blue Offset 0 100 Gamma Selection Gamma 1 8 Primary Color Color Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta Management Range 0 100 Saturation 0 100 Color Space Transfer Default RGB YUV Signal Shuttle Refer to the Signal Shuttle user manual for details Operation Display 4 3 Anamorphic Fill Letter Box Aspect Ratio Wide Real Digital Screen Shift 24 24 2D Keystone Keystone i i Corecilen 20 20 Attachable Lens On Off Position Overscan Adjustment 0 1 2 3 Digital Zoom 100 300 Pan PIP On Off Main Source Analog RGB DVI A DVI D RJ 45 S Second Source Video Component Video PIP Active Window Main Second o Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Position Bottom Left Size Large Small Split Screen On Off Split Screen Equally Split Proportional Left Relationship Large Right Large Split Screen L eft Source Analog RGB D
25. 5 for details Notebook or desktop compute AV device Connection 29 5 Operation Starting up the projector 1 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted 2 Press the main power switch to the I position Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied 3 Remove the lens cap If it is left on it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp 4 Press and hold for 2 seconds on the projector or remote control to start the projector The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing In the later stage of start up a default BenQ logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the picture clearness ce 5 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow cr keys to enter a six digit password 6 Switch all of the connected equipment on cr The projector will start to search for input sources The current input source being scanned displays in the lower right corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the searching message will continue displaying until an input source signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to displ
26. BenQ SP830 SP831 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions ees eseeeeeeeeeees 5 Introduction ete waco see ancerauant Re 9 Proj ctor featit eS acraconrrecerninermrenrninrcerarananrinnennanenr nn Shippins contents rrean uremia acervsunpesrescenoesweennsanetentiats Standard accessories 1 Optional accessories s s s Projector exterior view Controls and functions 00 ceeeeeceseesceseeseeceeceeeseeseeseeneees 12 PLOjectOn irori er A NERE ERNEUERT RN 12 Remote controls risainia EEEN ERO e 13 Positioning your projector sessssessessesessessesessesee 17 Choosing a location essssesesesesesesssessssssssssesesesesesesesesesesesesee 17 Obtaining a preferred projected picture SiZe essere 18 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 18 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance 19 Projection dimen siOns sss essrveveccarencevsanasesausderstaresensdiel aeecauetereeaseenrmersetes 20 CONMCCHOMN ss ssscesscsavcssatesscscanieaudsausesnsosaseansiiwadsecasavess 23 Connecting a COMP ULE viii itiecinidiatwiaidintalatsiatintdiadulaiainrned 23 Connecting a MONItOT ssesesessssesesesesesseseseserseseseserseseseserseses 24 Connecting Video source devices s s sssssssssssssssseseseseseseses 25 Connecting Audio device sssesssssssssssssssssssssrssseseseseseseseses 29 Op ratioisse tsnena eai iii 30 S
27. Display OSD menu is activated the keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Correcting picture distortion on page 37 and Using the menus on page 31 for details MENU Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu When the OSD menu is activated exits and saves the menu settings See Using the menus on page 31 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed picture See Auto adjusting the picture on page 36 for details ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 31 for details SPLIT SCREEN ON OFF Turns the split screen function on or off See Splitting the screen on page 51 for details CAPTURE Captures the projected picture and save it as your startup screen See Creating your own startup screen on page 54 for details Introduction 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WIRELESS This function is not available with the SP830 S831 MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off PIP Turns the Picture In Picture PIP window on or off See PIP Picture In Picture operation on page 52 for details AUDIO Displays the Audio menu See Adjusting the sound on page 55 for details Indicator light Flashes or lights red when any key on the remote control is pressed MODE Depending upon which input source is selected sele
28. IT or press MENU to go back to the Display menu highlight Digital Zoom and press lt repeatedly until it is restored to the original size ik Eas Display Aspect Ratio Digital Screen Shift w Keystone Attachable Lens Position W Overscan Adjustment o Digital Zoom 250 Pan m PIP Split Screen PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning Operation 41 Selecting a picture 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 The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below 1 Dynamic mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected picture This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms 2 Cinema mode Is suitable for enjoying DVD movies best viewed in a blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment 3 Blackboard mode Is designed for educational use Images are allowed to be projected on a dark background such as a blackboard instead of a normal screen It is most suitable for a well lit environment with a dark background for projection 4 User 1 User 2 User 3 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on page 43 for details 5 Presentation mode only for graphic input sources Is designed for prese
29. VGA cable With a VGA to DVI A cable Note Your monitor must be equipped with a DVI input socket 1 Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 23 The D SUB OUT output only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the projector Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the D SUB IN socket not the DVI I socket Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input socket of the video monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the D SUB OUT socket on the projector Take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor Connect the VGA end of the cable to the D SUB OUT socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Notebook or desktop computer i VGA cable ii VGA to DVI A cable iii VGA cable Osio oje oleo lefe So R Connection Connecting Video source devices This section describes how to connect the projector to Video source devices using video cables Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets e DVI Component Video S Video Video composite The method you
30. VI A DVI D RJ 45 S Right Source Video Component Video Active Window Left Right H Size 15 15 PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning Phase yale Auto Operation 59 Language ENGLISH Ss8s413Z FRANGAIS ESPANOL DEUTSCH ITALIANO A OR FA 3 1 H A AREB PYCCKUM Nederlands Portugu s Svenska Ce amp tina Polski Splash Screen BenQ Blue My Screen My Screen Projector Position Floor Front Ceiling Front Floor Rear Ceiling Rear Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min System nO Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 Setup min 25 min 30 min Disable 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 Sleep Timer min 150 min 180 min 240 min 300 min 360 min Background Color Purple Black Blue 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec Menu Display Time R 30 sec Menu Settings g Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left inb tSo r ce Analog RGB DVI A DVI D RJ 45 S P Video Component Video Auto Source Search On Off Lamp Power Normal Eco Lamp Lamp Hours shows lamp hours information Reset Lamp Timer Mute On Off Volume 0 10 Audio Treble 0 10 Advanced Bass 0 10 Grid Setu p Pattern Color Bar High Altitude Mode On Off Password On Off Password Change Password inputs current password Key Lock Reset All Settings Source Picture Mode z Resolution Information System Normal Lamp Hours Eco Note that the menu i
31. a picture mode that is closest to your need and press ENTER and EXIT Press W to select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt gt See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 45 for details When all settings have been done press MENU to save and leave the settings gt RIAA Picture Basic Picture Mode Load Settings From Brightness Contrast Color Tint jm Sharpness Reset Picture Settings Rename User Mode Analog RGB Load Settings From Presentation Mode Blackboard Mode Cinema Mode Dynamic Mode sRGB Mode User 2 User 3 Operation 43 44 Renaming user modes You can change User 1 User 2 and User 3 to the names easy to be identified or understood by the users of this projector The new name can be up to 12 characters including English letters A Z a z digits 0 9 and space _ To rename user modes l SF 4 5 In the Picture Basic menu highlight Rename User Mode and press ENTER to display the Rename User Mode page Press A to highlight the item you want to rename and press ENTER The first letter will be highlighted by a white box Press A W to select the first character Press to move along until the new name is set and press ENTER to confirm Repeat steps 2 4 if you want to change the other names Resetting the picture mode All of the adjustments you ve done in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus can be
32. ails Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the picture See Fine tuning the picture size and clarity on page 36 for details Power indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 73 for details MENU Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu When the OSD menu is activated exits and saves the menu settings See Using the menus on page 31 for details Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 30 and Shutting down the projector on page 57 for details Introduction MODE Depending upon which input source is selected selects an available picture setup mode See Picture Mode on page 61 for details SOURCE Displays the source selection bar and makes selection See Switching input source on page 35 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed picture See Auto adjusting the picture on page 36 for details Temperature warning light Lights up if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 73 for details 10 11 12 13 14 Lamp indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 73 for details EXIT Goes back to previous OSD menus exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 31 for details Keystone Arrow keys W A O Sp
33. al shuttle 2 Spare lamp kit 8 S Video cable 3 Ceiling mount kit 9 DVI cable 4 Attachable lens 10 USB cable 5 Presentation Plus 11 PC audio cable 6 RS232 connector 10 Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Awe SS N ce a a 22 23 24 25 26 N N Quick release foot Projection lens Lens cap External control panel See pages 12 13 for details Focus ring and Zoom ring Vent cool air intake Front IR remote sensor Quick release button AC power cord inlet Main power switch Speaker grill Ceiling mounting holes Lamp cover RS232 control port Rear IR remote sensor Wired remote control port Video Audio L R input sockets Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal Audio L R input sockets S Video Audio L R input sockets USB socket RJ 45 Audio input sockets only for using with the optional Signal Shuttle module DVI I signal PC Audio input sockets D Sub RGB signal PC Audio input sockets D Sub RGB signal Audio L R output sockets Vent heated air exhaust Kensington anti theft lock slot Introduction 11 12 Controls and functions Projector Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected picture See Fine tuning the picture size and clarity on page 36 for det
34. ance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical Offset value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen Positioning your projector The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 3 above and offset by the value determined in step 4 above For example if you are using an 120 inch 4 3 aspect ratio screen and the projected picture is 15 9 please refer to Table B2 The average projection distance is 4133 7 mm and with a vertical offset of 146 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 the screen you need 16 9 or 4 3 If you need a 16 9 screen refer to Table A If you need a 4 3 screen refer to Table B1 or Table B2 depending on the projected picture aspect ratio you ve got Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance Refer to that table and find the closest match to your measurem
35. and then press lt gt until the Picture Basic or Picture Advanced menu is highlighted Press W to highlight the item you want to adjust from among Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Clarity Control Gamma Selection Color Management and press lt 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 45 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 46 for details Each time you change the picture mode the projector also changes the setting to the one which was last set for that particular picture mode on that particular input If you change the input source the most recently used picture mode and settings for that input and resolution will be restored Setting the User 1 User 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 l In the Picture Basic menu highlight Picture Mode and press lt q gt to select User 1 User 2 or User 3 mode Press W to highlight Load Settings From lt n This function is only available when User 1 User 2 or User 3 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item Press ENTER to display the Load Settings From page Press W to highlight
36. assaitinseseithasiceltiatusaltians 76 Timige charts a aaeei eeaeee 77 DIETT E EET 78 Warranty and Copyright information 79 Regulation statement cssscsceeceseeceeeeeceeeeeeeees 80 Table of contents 1 Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions l 3 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become
37. ate the projector until the 3950 hour lamp warning appears Press ENTER to dismiss the message NOTICE Order replacement lamp Lamp gt 3000hrs Projector will stop at 4000hrs The lamp has been in operation for 3950 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it should be replaced after 3950 hours usage Press ENTER to dismiss the message NOTICE Order replacement lamp Lamp gt 3950hrs Projector will stop at 4000hrs The lamp has been in operation for 4000 hours The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Press ENTER to dismiss the message NOTICE Replace lamp now Lamp gt 4000hrs Lamp usage time exceeded Replace lamp refer to User Manual Maintenance 69 70 Repl LN 3 A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 4 acing the lamp To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution
38. ay the signal selection bar and switch between different signals See Switching input source on page 35 for details 30 Operation If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fans for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp See Utilizing the password function on page 32 for details If the frequency resolution of the input source exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed ona blank screen Please change to an input source which is compatible with the projector s resolution or set the input source to a lower setting See Timing chart on page 77 for details 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 l T l Presentation Highlight a Brightness E S Contrast E Status Sub menu E E T ais l Sharpness e Reset Picture Settings Cereo Press EXIT to the previous F page or to Current input source Analog Roe Coarse xit To use the OSD menus please set the OSD menu to your familiar language first 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on Picture Mode Presentation Load Settings From Brightness Contrast Color Tint m Sharpness Reset Picture Set
39. bility to display 1 07 billion colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built in speakers provide stereo sound when an audio input is connected Powerful AV function to provide high quality video picture Component HDTV compatibility The apparent brightness of the projected picture will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input source contrast brightness settings and is directly proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 9 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase or check the most updated accessory list on line at www BenQ com Standard accessories CF The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Projector Remote control and two Multi language user batteries AAA type manual CD Sa LA Safety manual Quick start guide User manual TADA AU EU UK us VGA cable Power cord D Sub DVI cable or DVI to VGA adapter Optional accessories 1 Macintosh adapter 7 Sign
40. connection if both Component Video and S Video are not supplied on the video source device for example with some analog video cameras To connect the projector to an S Video Video source device 1 Take an S Video cable Video cable and connect one end to the S Video Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable Video cable to the S VIDEO VIDEO socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device i Video cable ii S Video cable 3 Ifthe selected video picture is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly 28 Connection Connecting Audio device The projector has built in speakers which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only It is not designed for nor intended for audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications If you wish you can make use of the projector speakers in your presentations and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT L R sockets of the projector If you have a separate sound system you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your
41. correctly connected to the projector or computer The picture contains static or noise Cause Remedy You are using a computer cable longer than 6 feet 2 meters or an extension cable Change you signal cable to a regular length and avoid using extension cables Keep your computer and video cables away from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference Your computer and video cables interfere with each other Troubleshooting 75 8 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice Optical Resolution 1280 x 768 WXGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 4 to 2 58 f 22 32 to 26 06 mm Lamp 300 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 4 5A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 450 W Max 1 5 W Standby Mechanical Weight 10 lbs 4 5 Kg Output terminals RGB output D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Audio output RCA audio jack L R Speaker Stereo 2 watt x 2 Control USB serial control Type mini B RS 232 serial control Mini Din 8 pin x 1 76 Specifications Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 DVI I input RJ 45 x 1 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 Digital DVI HDCP support Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack for D Sub DVI HDCP signals RCA audio
42. cts an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 42 for details FREEZE The picture is frozen when FREEZE is pressed See Freezing the picture on page 56 for details KEY LOCK Locks the keys on the projector and remote control except LASER and EXIT See Locking control keys on page 56 for details EXIT Goes back to previous OSD menus exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 31 for details BLANK Used to hide the screen picture See Hiding the picture on page 50 for details 20 21 22 23 LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes See Operating the LASER pointer on the right for details PAGE A UP and PAGE W DOWN Operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint See Remote paging operations on page 56 for details DIGITAL ZOOM keys Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size See Magnifying and Searching for details on the projected picture on page 41 for details Source selection keys DVI D SUB VIDEO COMP S VIDEO Select the corresponding input source for display See Switching input source on page 35 for details Cz DVI selects DVI D signal only Operating the LASER pointer The LASER Pointer is a vaio Exposure presentation aid for emi fom ths apertire professionals It emits red colored light when you press it a
43. d connection which could result in malfunction e Do not over tighten the screw 8 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 9 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 10 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover 3 Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction e Do not over tighten the screw 11 Restart the projector Cz Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Maintenance 71 Resetting the lamp timer 12 After the startup logo press MENU and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 3 13 Press W to highlight Lamp and press ENTER F SAREE ace The Lamp page displays wa Key Lock Reset All Settings 14 Highlight Reset Lamp Timer and press ENTER A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press Analog RGB ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Cz Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this amp Heire could cause damage Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Power Normal Reset Lamp Timer 72 Maintenance Indicators Light Power Temp Lamp Status amp Description Orange Orange Orange o has just been connected to a power Orange Red Red Main power switch on Orange Off Off Stand by mode Bea Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Th
44. de Mode amp Password Cz See Setting Lamp Power as Eco below for more i Key Lock information on Eco mode 5 Reset All Settings To obtain the lamp hour information 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted mni 2 Press W to highlight Lamp and press ENTER The KEHOE Lamp page displays 3 Highlight Lamp Hours and press ENTER to display the Lamp Hours information page 4 To leave the menu press MENU Lamp Hours About Lamp Rest Rate AREN Lamp Hours Eco Lamp Rest Rate shows the percentage of the lamp rest sopan life The method of calculating the rate is as follows Rest Rate 1 Total Lamp Hours 4000 x 100 Fxtending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000 4000 hours with proper usage To Syste tup e keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the ee Engish 7 Splash Screen BenQ following settings via the OSD menu omora 9 Projector Position Floor Front Blank Timer Disable Setting Lamp Power as Eco we Auto OFF Disable m Sleep Timer Disable Using Eco mode reduces system noise and power hese apse a Menu Settings consumption by 20 If the Eco mode is selected the m Input Source amp Auto Source Search light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Eco mode also extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature To se
45. e and adjust the values by pressing lt P gt Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue To save and leave the settings press MENU once or EXIT twice OIRE Black Level Clarity Control IE Color Temperature F Color Temp User_ Fine Tuning Gamma Selection Normal Gamma 2 Color Management Color Space Transfer Signal Shuttle Default 5 Analog RGB EXIT Back 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 Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Operation 47 48 Color Management 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 1 In the Picture Advanced menu highlight Color Management and press ENTER The Color Management page displays 2 Highlight Primary Color and press lt gt to select a color from among Red Yel
46. e on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input source device Check the connection The input source has not been correctly selected Select the correct input source with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cap is still attached to the Remove the lens cap lens Blurred picture Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus focused ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The batteries are out of power Replace the batteries with new ones There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 6 meters 19 5 feet of the projector The Temperature warning light is flashing red The internal temperature is too high or the fans are not working Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help See Indicators on page 73 for details 74 Troubleshooting The computer projected picture is too big for the screen or appeared to be cut off Cause R
47. e projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal Orange j Flashing Off Off cooling down process The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off The lamp has been damaged Please contact your Off Off Red local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp The lamp is not properly attached Orange off Red The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp off Red Off Off Red Red Off Red Green Off Red Orange Red Red Red Red Red Green Red Red Orange Green Red Red The projector has shutdown automatically If you try Green Red Green to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Green Red Orange Orange Red Red Orange Red Green Orange Red Orange Off Green Red Off Green Orange Off Orange Red Maintenance 73 7 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video sourc
48. ect Ratio The following OSD menu functions cannot work on the active windows for the PIP Digital Screen Shift Digital Zoom Pan Split Screen My Screen Auto Source Search The Split Screen display way Equally Split Proportional Operation 53 Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo or Blue screen you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source To create your own startup screen project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source The rest steps are as follows Using the remote control 1 Press CAPTURE on the remote control 2 A confirmation message displays Press CAPTURE or ENTER again 3 The message Screen Capturing displays while the projector is processing the picture Please wait 4 If the action is successful you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen The captured picture is saved as My Screen 5 To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen set My Screen in the System Setup gt Splash Screen menu and restart the projector Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt until the System Setup menu is highlighted ieee SS 2 Press W to highlight My Screen and press oe ENTER eee Disable 3 Repeat steps 2 5 in the Using the remote E Sleep Timer Disable control
49. emedy The computer s resolution does not 1 Make sure the H Position and V Position match the projector s resolution settings are correct in the Display gt Position menu 2 Configure the computer s external display resolution to the projector s native resolution 1280 x 768 for SP830 The computer s external monitor SP831 If this option is not available setting is locked in 640 x 480 select one of the compatible listed in Supported timing for PC including DVI input on page 77 3 Check if your presentation files are created for a different resolution My Window Media Player program works great on my computer but the movie window is dark on my projector while the Media Player tools display OK Cause Remedy Change the Display settings Click Start gt Control Panel gt Display gt Settings gt Advanced gt Display See you computer documentation for details if you cannot find the Display settings by following the instructions above Set the Monitor to Primary and the Panel to Secondary You will see the movie window on the projection screen while the Panel movie window will be dark The computer external display is set as a secondary display The remote mouse function does not work Check the connection See Connecting a computer on page 23 for details If it still doesn t work check the mouse driver See the mouse documentation for details The USB cable is not
50. ent We recommend 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 1 Press MENU and then press lt P gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted Press W to highlight High Altitude Mode ghana m Pattern s High Altitude Mode Press lt gt to select On A confirmation ae message displays Reset All Settings 4 Highlight Yes and press ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of Analog RGB increased fan speed necessary to improve overall WARNING system cooling and performance n High Altitude Mode is used when the If you use this projector under other extreme Eia eat f iela aet ASIB man M 5 a Do you want to turn the High Altitude conditions excluding the above it may display Mode on auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases No like this you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Hiding the picture In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK to hide the screen picture The word BLANK appears in the lower right corner of the sc
51. ent in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding Screen Dimensions listed in that row That is the recommended screen size you can purchase at that projection distance On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical Offset value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if you need a 16 9 screen to project a 16 9 picture and your measured projection distance was 4 8 m 4800 mm please refer to Table A The closest match in the Average column is 4508 mm Looking across this row shows that a 120 3 0 m screen is required Positioning your projector 19 Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 78 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position When the screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 9 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Projection distance Ceiling Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Offset Center of lens Screen Screen Dimensions Distance from Screen in mm Vertical Offset Diagonal Height Width Min length
52. es the bottom edge of the projected picture to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected picture If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected picture size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected picture size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance BenQ has provided tables of 16 9 aspect ratio and 4 3 aspect ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size l Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 If you have a 16 9 screen refer to Table A If you have a 4 3 screen refer to Table B1 or Table B2 depending on the projected picture aspect ratio you ve got 2 Select a screen size you desire 3 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 dist
53. ested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment This equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose and can be used in any area including residential area WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources a and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment Regulation statements
54. fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector 17 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury 18 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced 19 This product is capable of displaying inverted pictures for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent damage to person and property Ifyou intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensingto
55. h responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing PAGE A on the remote control If remote paging function doesn t work check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version Windows 98 operating system Windows XP or higher operating systems are recommended Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the picture FREEZE will display in the upper right corner of the screen To release the function press any key except LASER on the projector or remote control Even if a picture is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the picture is frozen on screen 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 the Key Lock is on no control keys on the remote control and projector will operate except LASER and EXIT To lock the keys Using the remote control Press KEY LOCK on the remote control The control keys lock Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Key Lock and press ENTER pp tates The control keys lock i C To unlock the keys press and hold EXIT on the 7 pro
56. he front of the projector and press and hold the quick release buttons on the both sides near bottom until the picture is positioned where you want it To retract the foot hold up the front of the i Be aware of the vent where hot projector while pressing the quick release air comes from buttons then slowly lower the projector ii Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or from the lamp may cause the screen and the projector are not damage to your eyes perpendicular to each other the projected picture becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting picture distortion on page 37 for details Auto adjusting the picture In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality Fine tuning the picture size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected picture to the size that you need using the zoom ring 2 Then sharpen the picture by rotating the focus ring 36 Operation Correcting picture distortion Correcting two dimensional keystone 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 f
57. he least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting an S Video or a composite Video source device on page 28 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device Connection 25 26 Connecting a DVI source device The projector provides a DVI I input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI source device like a DVD player or a VGA output device like a notebook or desktop computer There are three types of DVI connectors DVI A DVI D and DVI I The DVI I socket is an integrated connector which supports both formats DVI A and DVI D DVI A format is used to carry a DVI signal to an analog VGA display or vice versa Although some signal quality is lost from the signal conversion it still transmits higher picture quality than a standard VGA connection DVI D format is used to directly carry a digital signal to a digital display without signal conversion The pure digital connection provides faster and higher picture quality than an analog connection due to the nature of the digital format DVI A and DVI D formats are non interchangeable You cannot connect a DVI A format connector to DVI D equipment and visa versa Make sure you know which kind of format your equipment is fitted with before you purchase any cables Or you can purchase a DVI I cable which will be more useful in any type of DVI connection situation Examine your source device to determine if it has an unused DVI or VGA D Sub
58. heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control Important safety instructions 6 Safety Instructions Continued 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 8 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions 9 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 10 11 12 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 13 Do not place this projector in any of the following en
59. huttle is Shuttle connected and the RJ 45 signal is detected You can purchase Signal Shuttle through BenQ retailers Operation Display menu FUNCTION default setting value Aspect Ratio Fill DESCRIPTION There are several options to set the picture s aspect ratio depending on your input source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 39 for details Digital Screen Shift 0 Adjusts the vertical position of the projected picture See Shifting the picture around the black areas on page 39 for details Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the picture See Correcting picture distortion 0 on page 37 for details oe Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected picture use Position the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the 0 page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum Overscan Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges You can also manually Adjustment press lt to decide how much to be concealed Setting 0 means the S Video Video 1 the rest 0 picture is 100 displayed The greater the value the more portion of the picture is concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate Digital Zoom Magnifies the projected picture See Magnifying and Searching for details 100 on the projected picture on page 41 for details Displays the Pan page for searching
60. icture blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the projector will restore the picture See Hiding the picture on Disable page 50 for details Auto Off Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal is detected for a long Disable time See Setting Auto Off on page 68 for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 Disable minutes and 3 hours Background Allows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be Color displayed when there is no input signal detected Blue Menu Display Time 15 sec Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press Men 8 y YP s enu The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments ettings Menu Position Center Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Input Source Selects an input source to be projected See Switching input source on page 35 for details Auto Source Search On 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 The default value is Analog RGB Operation Advanced Setup menu FUNCTION default setting value Lamp DESCRIPTION Lamp Power Normal Selects the projector lamp between Normal and Eco Economic modes
61. ights of their respective companies or organizations Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes Warranty and Copyright information 79 10 Regulation statements 80 FCC statement CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was t
62. iii spect Ratio w Keystone Attachable Lens Position M Overscan Adjustment Digital Zoom m PIP Split Screen PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning 2D Keystone Pincushion Correction Keystone Operation 37 Correcting pincushion distortion and barrel distortion Your projected picture may suffer from pincushion or barrel distortions due to the curved projection surface Pincushion distortion The horizontal and vertical lines that do not go through the center of the picture bend inwards toward the center of the picture The distortion is most noticeable at the edges of the picture Barrel distortion The horizontal and vertical lines that do not go through the center of the picture bend outwards toward the center of the picture The distortion is most noticeable at the edges of the picture To correct the image s shape you can perform the following steps 1 Press MENU and then press lt P gt until the Keystone Display menu is highlighted D tania 2 Press W to highlight Keystone and press ENTER The Keystone page displays 3 Press W to highlight Pincushion Correction and press lt gt repeatedly to adjust the image until you are satisfied with the shape Two parallel sides Pincushion Barrel correction Press W A Press n V Press gt inthe Press lt q inthe Display gt Display gt Keystone gt Keystone gt No parallel
63. 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 LN 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 CF 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 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Password and press ENTER erga asa ose The Password page displays i Key Lock Reset All Settings 3 Highlight Password and press lt q to select On The Input Password page displays 4 As the picture indicates the four arrow keys A gt V lt 4 respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 ame 3 4 According to the password you desire to set Change Password press the arrow keys on the remote control or projector to enter six digits for the password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Password page IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write you
64. ing and go back to the Split Screen page 6 To make OSD settings to one of the two sources Left or Right highlight Active Window and press lt gt to select the source you want to make adjustments Cz The settings made on the OSD menus will only take effect on the active window See Disabled functions for the active windows on page 53 for exceptions 7 To change the way the pictures are displayed highlight Split Screen Relationship and press lt P gt to select a desired way See The Split Screen display way on page 53 for details Operation 51 PIP Picture In Picture operation 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 User the OSD menw below Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt P gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight PIP and press ENTER The PIP page displays 3 Highlight PIP and press lt P gt 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 Cz See Split Screen and PIP source conflict list on page Aspect Ratio 53 for the conflict source combinations a Attachable Lens 4 To change the Main Source or Second Source Rae aaa press W to highlight Main Source or Second oa Source and press ENTER The sou
65. ited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 40 C altitude lower than 10000 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2007 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyr
66. jack L R for Video S Video Component signals Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Timing chart Supported timing for PC including DVI I input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 3221 720 x 400_70 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 penn 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 800x 609 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 1024X 763 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 768 47 776 59 87 79 5 WXGA_60 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA_75 91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA_85 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_60 1280x260 85 938 85 002 148 500 1280 x 960_85 55 935 59 887 106 500 WXGA _60 1440 x 900 70 635 74 984 136 750 WXGA _75 80 430 84 842 157 000 WXGA 85 65 317 59 978 121 750 SXGA _60 1400x1050 82 278 74 867 156 000 SXGA 75 1680 x 1050 65 290 59 954 146 250 Vista 1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA 15 75 60
67. jector for 5 seconds or press EXIT on the remote control err Operation Shutting down the projector I Press Power on the remote control or projector and a confirmation message will display prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear Press Power a second time The Power indicator light flashes orange the projection lamp shuts down and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process 3 The Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket C To save your time you can unplug the projector as soon as it is turned off without waiting for the cooling time The projector will continue cooling down even if it is unplugged so that you can pack up the projector and go During the projector s off line cooling you cannot restart it Power Off Press Cb J again to power off Operation 57 Menu operation 58 On Screen Display menu structure Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Sub menu Options PC Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Blackboard User 1 User 2 Picture Mode User
68. lay in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector you can press the key again to search for other signals The projector feature Split Screen and PIP functions which allow 2 different signals to be displayed at the same time See Displaying more than one picture source simultaneously on page 51 for details The brightness level of the projected picture will change accordingly when you switch between different input sources Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static pictures are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving pictures movies The input source type effects the options available for the Picture Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 42 for details A Language English Splash Screen BenQ i My Screen 9 Projector Position Floor Front Blank Timer Disable s Auto Off Disable Sleep Timer Disable Background Color Blue a Menu Settings a Input Source Auto Source Search Analog RGB 3 vvi a 3 vvr p we RI 45 om S Video Component om Video Select RJ 45 only when the optional Signal Shuttle module is connected to the projector RJ 45 input socket lt n Operation 35 Adjusting the projected picture Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 2 quick release adjuster feet These adjusters change the picture height and projection angle To adjust the projector slightly lift t
69. lit Screen Arrow keys m lt 4 w gt Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection Turns the split screen function on or off When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Correcting picture distortion on page 37 Displaying more than one picture source simultaneously on page 51 and Using the menus on page 31 for details BLANK Used to hide the screen picture See Hiding the picture on page 50 for details ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 31 for details Remote control al Ore FREEZE KEY LOCK at O O SOURCE ASPECT cs Ig CAPTURE SPLIT SCREEN PAGE wi e IRELESS A sat e D SUB AUDIO VIDIO comp S VIDE O Oi O O l Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 30 and Shutting down the projector on page 57 for details 2 ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 39 for details Introduction 13 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input source on page 35 for details Keystone Arrow keys W A 2 lt 4 Olv d gt Manually correct distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection When the On Screen
70. low Green Cyan Blue and Magenta 3 Press W to highlight Range and press lt gt to select the color range you wish to make adjustment The bigger the range the more proportions of its two adjacent colors the color contains Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 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 Saturation and adjusts the color saturation level by pressing lt gt If you select Red and set its range at 0 only the saturation of the pure red will be affected cr Saturation is the amount of that color ina 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 5 To leave and save the settings press MENU once or EXIT twice Operation m Black Level OIRE Clarity Control Color Temperature Normal Color Temp User_ Fine Tuning Gamma Selection Gamma 2 Color Management Color Space Transfer Default Signal Shuttle Analog RGB _ EXIT Back Color Management Primary Color Magenta Range 15 Saturation 15 Magenta Selecting a Gamma setting Highlight Gamma Selection and select a preferred setting by pressing
71. n lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Important safety instructions 2 Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use The projector offers the following features Split Screen and PIP allowing two input sources to be displayed at the same time Selectable password protected function Off and Go function allowing presenters to unplug the projector right after the projector is turned off Up to 9 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes Optional Signal Shuttle module allowing two PC sources to display at the same time Optional attachable lens providing more projection size options High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Two way digital keystone correction to correct distorted pictures Pincushion and barrel corrections to correct distorted pictures A wide variety of inputs for connection to PC and AV equipment Panel key lock preventing accidental changes made to the projector settings Adjustable color balance control for data video display Ultra high brightness projection lamp A
72. nd select Off by pressing lt gt The message Input Password displays Enter the current password Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Password page with Off shown in the row of Password You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message Input Password displays for your retry You can either press MENU to cancel the change or try another password Note that though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Operation Switching input source The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time When starting up the projector automatically search for the available signals Be sure the Auto Source Search function in the System Setup menu is On which is the default of this projector if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals You can also manually cycle through the available input sources 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control The source selection bar displays Pressing ENTER in the System Setup gt Input Source menu performs the same function 2 Press A V repeatedly until your desired signal is selected and press ENTER Once detected the selected source information will disp
73. nd the indicator lights up red The laser beam is visible It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output A Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others See the warning messages on the back of the remote control and the enclosed User Information prior to using it The laser pointer is not a toy Parents should be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of children Making the remote control a wired control The remote control is equipped with a jack on the top allowing connection to the projector with a 2 5mm mini jack cable available in the market This helps you easily locate the remote control when needed as it is connected to the projector and within the distance no greater than the cable s length Introduction 15 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensors to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters 20 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Operating the projector from the front Operating the projector from the rear
74. ntations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 6 sRGB mode only for graphic input sources Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life pictures regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD 7 Standard mode only for Video input sources Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs Graphic input sources Analog RGB DVI A DVI D RJ 45 Video input source Component S Video Video To select a picture mode that suits your need Using the remote control 1 Press MODE on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Picture Basic menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Picture Mode Press lt gt until your desired mode is Picture Basi selected Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint m Sharpness Reset Picture Settings Rename User Mode Analog RGB EXIT Back 42 Operation Fine tuning the selected picture mode The pre defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus To fine tune the picture mode l Press MENU
75. ollowing Two parallel sides left and right or top and bottom but is noticeably wider on either side No parallel sides To correct the picture s shape you can perform the following steps 1 Adjust the projection angle Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the base of the lens level with the top or bottom edge of the screen 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 Keystone Arrow keys u 4 q lt 4 2 0 d P onthe remote control or w A A V on the projector to display the Keystone page ii See step iv below for further operation Using the OSD menu i Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted ii Press W to highlight Keystone and press ENTER The Keystone page displays Highlight 2D Keystone and press ENTER The keystone correction page displays iv Press the key whose keystone icon is similar to the shape of the projected picture Continue pressing the same key or press the other keys until you are satisfied with the shape The values on the lower portion of the page change while pressing When the values reach their maximum or minimum with repeated key presses the picture s shape will stop changing You will not be able to change the picture further in that direction i
76. oor Rear after you turn the projector on A Language i Splash Screen a My Screen Projector Position w Blank Timer m Auto Off Disable Sleep Timer Disable Background Color Blue sa Menu Settings Input Source English BenQ Floor Front Disable Auto Source Search Positioning your projector 17 Obtaining a preferred projected picture size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected picture size The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the horizontal center of the screen This prevents picture distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled surfaces The modern digital projector does not project directly forward like older style reel to reel film projectors did Instead digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table and everyone in the room can see the screen If the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle You can see from the diagram on page 20 that this type of projection caus
77. optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up or even turn it slightly left or right to center the picture on the screen In these situations some picture distortion will occur To correct the distortion see Correcting picture distortion on page 37 for details 22 Positioning your projector 4 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted Cz In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 10 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting a computer The projector provides VGA and DVI input sockets that allow you to connect it to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers A Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer either through a VGA cable or VGA to DVI A cable With a VGA cable With a VGA to DVI A cable 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and 1 Take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect one end to the D Sub output connect the VGA
78. ose unused black areas 40 Operation Magnifying and Searching for details on the projected picture If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture The picture can be enlarged up to 300 than the original picture size with 50 increments Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control 1 Press D ZOOM to display the Zoom bar The center of the picture will be magnified when the key is pressed again Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need 2 Use the directional arrow keys A V lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture lt r The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified You can further magnified the picture while searching for details 3 To reduce size of the picture press D ZOOM When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Digital Zoom 3 Press gt to magnify the picture to a desired size Press W to highlight Pan and press ENTER to display the Pan page cr The Pan sub menu is only available when the picture is magnified 5 Use the directional arrow keys A V 4 gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 6 To reduce size of the picture press EX
79. output socket available Ifso you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a DVI source device or a computer C7 For information on connecting a DVI source device to a computer through a VGA to DVI A cable see Connecting a computer on page 23 1 Take the DVI DVI D or DVI I cable and connect one end to the DVI output socket of the DVI source device 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI I signal input socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device i DVI D or DVI I cable Connection Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available Ifso you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device through a Component Video cable 1 Take a Component Video cable and connect one end to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red 2 Connect the other end of the Component Video cable to the COMPONENT sockets Y Pb Cb Pr Cr on the projector Match the
80. r selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 To leave the OSD menu press MENU Operation If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the Input Password page Password Error Please try again 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 Entering the password recall procedure l Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will Please write down the recall code and contact display a coded number on the screen your local BenQ Customer Center Write down the number and turn off your projector Recall code 0212 Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify tha
81. rce selection Seni eae bar displays PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning 5 Use A F to highlight the source you want to BID display for the main bigger or second smaller On window and press ENTER to save the setting and ESEJA m go back to the PIP page kenton nonae Size Large 6 To make OSD settings to one of the two sources main or second highlight Active Window and press lt P gt to select the source you want to make adjustments C The settings made on the OSD menus will only take effect on the active window See Disabled functions for the active windows on page 53 for exceptions 7 To change the position of the smaller picture highlight Position and press lt P gt repeatedly until a suitable position is selected 8 To resize the small picture highlight Size and press lt gt to set the PIP size among Small or Large 9 To save the settings and leave the OSD menu press MENU once or EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears 52 Operation Split Screen and PIP source conflict list The following source combinations cannot display at the same time for the Split Screen and PIP functions DVI A DVI D Component Video Component S Video RJ 45 Video RJ 45 S Video and Video S Video Disabled functions for the active windows The following OSD menu functions cannot work on the active windows for the Split Screen Digital Screen Shift Digital Zoom Pan PIP My Screen Auto Source Search Asp
82. reen while the picture is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard You can set a time length in the System Setup gt Blank Timer menu to restore the picture after a period of time when there is no action taken on the projector or remote control The length of a Language English time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute eta p Projector Position Floor Front increments Blank Timer Disable z Auto Off Disable If the preset time spans are not suitable for your rer Sse sa Menu Settings a Input Source personation select Disable Auto Source Search No matter Blank Timer is activated or disabled L nalog ree EXIT Back you can press any key except LASER anytime A Do not block the projection lens ou want to restore the picture from projecting as this could cause y P the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire 50 Operation Displaying more than one picture 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 Splitting the screen The projector is able to display two input sources by dividing the projection equally into two screens on the left and right sides That is each source uses 640 X
83. rojector audio outputs See Connecting Audio device on page 29 for details Muting the sound Press MUTE on the remote control to temporarily turn off the sound While the sound is off the screen will display y in the upper right corner of the screen To restore the sound press MUTE again You can also toggle the audio between on and off in the Advanced Setup gt Audio menu See the OSD picture on this page for details Other sound adjustments 1 Press AUDIO on the remote control to display the Audio page The secondary option to access the Audio menu is to press MENU to open the OSD menu highlight Audio in the Advanced Setup menu and press sane ENTER i High Altitude Mode 2 Toadjust the sound volume press W to Rees highlight Volume and press lt q gt to e adjust the level 3 To adjust the sound treble press W to highlight Treble and press lt gt to adjust the level 4 To adjust the sound bass press W to highlight Bass and press lt P gt to adjust the level Volume smaller louder Treble weaker stronger Bass weaker stronger Operation 55 56 gt The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft Freezing the picture Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function See Connecting a computer on page 23 for details You can operate your display software program on a connected PC whic
84. s source Sharpness Adjusts the picture to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting 2 Sharpness on page 45 for details Reset Picture Returns all settings in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced Setti menus to the factory preset values See Resetting the picture mode on ettings page 44 for details Rename User Mode Renames User 1 User 2 or User 3 See Renaming user modes on page 44 for details Operation 61 62 Picture Advanced menu FUNCTION default setting value Black Level 0 IRE DESCRIPTION Sets the picture grayscale as 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE See Setting Black Level on page 46 for details Clarity Adjusts the picture clarity See Controlling image clarity on page 46 for Control details Color There are several color temperature settings available See Selecting a Temperature color temperature on page 47 for details depends on the selected Picture Mode Color Temp See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 47 for details User_ Fine Tuning Gamma See Selecting a Gamma setting on page 49 for details Selection depends on the selected Picture Mode Color See Color Management on page 48 for details Management Color Space See Color Space Transfer on page 49 for details Transfer Default Adjusts the picture quality projected via the RJ 45 signal Signal This menu is available when the optional accessory Signal S
85. settings just press MENU to leave the OSD menu Setting Black Level Highlight Black Level and press lt P gt on the projector or remote control to select 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE Pi j Black Level The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units In i m some areas which use NTSC TV standard the grayscale g CORTON BEE TONA no is measured from 7 5 IRE black to 100 IRE white Color Management P A Color Space Transfer RGB however in other areas which use PAL equipment or Signal Shuttle Japanese NTSC standard the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE black to 100 IRE white We suggest that you check the input source if it is with 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE then select accordingly Controlling image clarity You may have static or noisy projected pictures To achieve better picture clarity Black Level OIRE 1 Highlight Clarity Control and press ENTER on Clarity Control m Color Temperature Normal the projector or remote control to display the Color Temp User_ Fine Tuning 3 E Gamma Selection amma Clarity Control page fea EE 2 Press A W to select the item you want to adjust amp sional statis and press lt P 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 etal Eniancomen cmi Detail Enhancement Sharpens the image The higher the setting the more details the image reveals
86. t Eco mode go into the Advanced Setup gt Lamp gt Lamp Power menu and press lt gt Setting Auto Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time To set Auto Off go into the System Setup gt Auto Off menu and press lt gt 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 68 Maintenance Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 73 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status Message The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Eco selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 68 you may continue to oper
87. t you are an authorized user of the projector Recall Password Changing the password l Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted Press A F to highlight Password and press ENTER The Password page displays Highlight Change Password and press ENTER The Input Current Password page displays Enter the old password Ifthe password is correct the message Input New Password displays Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message Input Current Password displays for your retry You can either press MENU 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 Operation 33 34 7 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started Password Changed 8 To leave the OSD menu press MENU Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SST Advanced Setup gt Password gt Password menu Password Highlight Password a
88. tarting up the projector e sssesssssssssssssssssssssrssseseseseseseseses 30 Using the mets rreran EAE E RERE Securing the projectot s sesesesesesessssssssssersersseseseseseseseseses Using a security cable lock Utilizing the password function ss ssssssessesessesessessssetessstessrressreesssrresseresseeess 32 Switching Mput Source sretna nene e e EEE ETES Ee 35 Adjusting the projected picture sesesesesesessssssssssssesesesess 36 Adjusting the projection angle Auto adjusting the picture Snesarresereosee iiin iii oien a Fine tuning the picture size and clarity esssssseesesesssessresrrssreesresssessrrsreresess 36 Correcting picture CistOrtion cccceessssesssesessesesssesseseseessssssssseessseseeseeeees 37 Selecting the aspect Tatios wniiinianiauionsuniurumiuvecdunes 39 2 Table of contents Magnifying and Searching for details on the projected ICUS 48 usrivinestuste chicas axis er eadoacernaneriansisicrents 41 Selecting a picture mode i chacaaataradutatararinns 42 Fine tuning the picture quality sesesssssssssssssssesseseseseseses 45 Advanced picture quality controls s seseseseseseesesesesesesese 46 Operating in a high altitude environment cee 50 Hiding the picture sascha vcard aiuven aooaa nataan 50 Displaying more than one picture source simultaneously s ssssssssesseesesesesesesesesesesesesesssesesessssesesesesese Splitting the screen PIP Picture In Picture operation Creating your
89. tems are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Operation Picture Basic menu FUNCTION default setting value Picture Mode Analog RGB DVI A DVI D RJ 45 Presentation S Video Component Video Standard DESCRIPTION default setting value Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector picture set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 42 for details L in Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the picture quality e setings and further fine tune the picture based on the selections listed below rom See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on page 43 for details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture See Adjusting Brightness on page depends on the selected input source 45 for details Contrast depends on the selected input source Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture See Adjusting Contrast on page 45 for details Color depends on the selected input source Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video picture See Adjusting Color on page 45 for details Tint depends on the selected input Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture See Adjusting Tint on page 45 for detail
90. tings Rename User Mode Analog EE EXIT Back 2 Use lt gt to highlight the System Setup menu e Language English Splash Screen BenQ j My Screen Projector Position Blank Timer Auto Off Floor Front Disable Disable Disable 5 Sleep Timer Background Color Blue a Menu Settings m Input Source Auto Source Search 3 Press W to highlight Language and press lt P gt to select a preferred language A Language English i Splash Screen BenQ si My Screen Projector Position Blank Timer Floor Front Disable Disable Disable s Auto Off Sleep Timer Background Color Blue Menu Settings Input Source Auto Source Search 4 Press MENU once or EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Operation 31 32 Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent stealing If not purchase a lock like Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector See item 26 on page 11 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually the combination of key s and lock Refer to the lock s documentation about how to use it Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector
91. tion of the projected areas About the aspect ratio 1 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 ASPECT FREEZE RCE Display Aspect Ratio Digital Screen Shift w Keystone Attachable Lens off Position Anamorphic H Overscan Adjustment Digital Zoom m PIP a Split Screen PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning O O 4 3 picture O O QO Operation 39 2 Anamorphic Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen using 1280 x 720 pixels O D O O O This may alter the projected aspect depending 5 gt upon the original aspect of the source image Q O Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are 16 9 picture already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration 3 Fill Resizes the picture to the full projection area T0 fe O O 1280 x 768 pixel is used without maintaining the O gt C original aspect ratio This is most suitable for 15 9 OO O O 15 9 picture pictures 4 Letter Box Scales a picture to fit the projector s ay 6 native resolution in its horizontal width and resize O O the picture s height to the 3 4
92. vironments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the picture EA Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 35 C 95 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 1500 m 4920 feet 1500 meter 14920 feet 14 15 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 40 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 35 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 16 Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to

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