BenQ CP220 Projector User Manual
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1. Cinema Mode Is suitable for enjoying DVD movies best viewed in a blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment Photo Mode Is perfect for viewing digital photos taken in daylight with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing Photo CDs The color saturation and brightness are well balanced Operation Other adjustments If you are not satisfied with the picture quality made by the preset modes You can manually adjust some of the settings through the OSD menus 1 Adjusting brightness Press MENU on the projector or remote control Go to F Picture gt Brightness and adjust the values by pressing d Left br Right on the projector or remote control The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the setting darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible It is possible that you may see the center of the projected image is slightly brighter than the corners This is a normal behavior because the projector doesn t carry brightness evenly throughout the image it projects which causes an uneven distribution of light output on the image you see 2 Adjusting contrast Press MENU on the projector or remote control Go to 9 Picture gt Contr2. Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of two possible installation locations 1 Floor in front of screen 2 Floor at rear of screen Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment 1 Floor front Select this location with the projector placed near the N floor in front of the screen This is the most common N way to position the projector for quick setup and N portability S 2 Floor rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen 2 Note that a special rear projection screen is required A a es Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceilin
3. Remedy Replace the battery with a new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 6 meters 19 5 feet of the projector 44 Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specifications CG All specifications are subject to change without notice General Product name Model name Optical Resolution Display system Lens F Number Lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption Mechanical Dimensions Weight Input terminal Computer input RGB input Video signal input S VIDEO VIDEO HDTV signal input Audio signal input Audio in Output RGB output USB mouse connector Speaker Digital Projector CP 220 1024 x 768 XGA 1 CHIP DMD F 2 5 to 2 74 f 22 to 25 5 mm 200W lamp AC100 240V 1 5A 3 2A 50 60 Hz Automatic 285W Max 248 mm W X 78 5 mm H X 199 mm D 3 9 Ibs 1 8 Kg D sub 15 pin female x 1 Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 RCA jack x1 D sub lt gt Component RCA jack x3 through RGB input Mini jack stereo port D sub 15 pin female x 1 A B series X 1 mixed mono 1 watt x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature Operating relative humidity Operating altitude 0 C 40 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation 0 3000 feet at 0 C 40 C 3000 6000 feet at 0 C 30 C 6000 10000 feet at 0 C 23 C Speci
4. Size 0 Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer 15 Operation 3 Setting menu FUNCTION default setting DESCRIPTION value Mute Toggles projector audio between on and off Off Volume Adjusts audio volume level 5 OSD Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button 10 press The range is from 5 to 100 seconds Quick Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the uic Cooli function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 ooling second duration to approximately 30 seconds Off This is a selectable function Selecting On limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password When the function is activated for the first time you have to set a password for it For more information refer to Utilizing the password function on page 22 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 Password gt WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password Off 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 The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the proje
5. Sur eE RY E E E NR 37 Eie RE AN CC SA RR ER Oe eia a 38 Care of Me Projector De iein 38 eind ER RE 38 Cleaning the projector case uu eie eksegese GESE GER Rede ERK Ge eN ee ee ee 38 Storing the PLOJEClOL osse es duer ese Renee Ne eek Ges en erk Reg ese dee dee ede ee 38 Transporting the projector oc sesse se se se se se se se Ge Ge Ge GR Ge Ge Ge GR GR RR ee ee ee ee ee Lamp atOROEOT stede ete eed ek ke gek ee bi ee eed Calculation of lamp hour Watiame message EE ee GN Ge ee ee ee Replacing the lamp siantar erka Res eek a aii Temperature information n ee Ee EG Se De ee 42 VA CATONS MA ER EAER a 42 MME GE IEShOoting iese esse ee ee ee Ad ee ee 44 IG SONS esse eke EG ke Rg SDA 45 PMPs of Tel ate ee of N N 45 iv Table of contents WAVES CATE Sa coc ER OO EE EE 46 Supported timing for PC input uses sesse ese se ee ee ee ee ee ek Ge eg Ge ee ee 46 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input wee see se ee ee 46 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs iese seek se ee ee ee ee 46 DIMENSIONS cic casino ED De De ER ED 47 Eis Op EE OE OE ck 48 limited Warranty ete n di n dee ee ei ee ee er 48 Regulation Statements ccc cssramersmenrceaanues 49 DEE SIE EE SS N Ee EE ER AD De 49 PEC statement see ee ese og eg eo de oe 49 MIC Statement ee ee ee de ie 49 WEFE directive asse ei ee ee ee ie De ee 49 Table of contents Vv lt Memo gt vi Table of contents Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and teste
6. alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet 10000 feet 13 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place the projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover the projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp 14 Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued 15 16 Do not store the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury 17 18 A Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the pro
7. and Volume on page 35 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram A V device t Audio cable Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable Gare The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 17 for details 2 Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16 9 aspect ratio picture Ifyou connect the projector to a High Definition TV HDTV tuner the following standards are supported 480i lt 480p lt 576i 576p e 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz J If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly 18 Connection Connecting an S Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an S Video source device l Take the optional accessory S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the p
8. approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 8 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions 9 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 12 Do not place this projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image OG 4 Locations near fire
9. digits are entered and the password is ready press AUTO to confirm A confirmation message displays Enter Password Q QOQ CT The password will display on screen when being input IMPORTANT Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password ___ Keep this manual in a safe place 4 Perform one of the following 3 steps i Press AUTO to continue The set up is finished when the message Password setup completed displays ii Press A Up to go back to the Password Setup previous screen and re enter four Do you want to use 0 0 0 0 as your password digits Yes Gio NoA Cancel Y iii Press W Down to cancel the password set up and return to the on screen menu If you forget the password You will be asked to enter the four digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message displays You can retry by pressing Up A 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 Operation Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold Right for 5 seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Chan
10. equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose this product 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 hou
11. function is set to On the projector will detect the tilt angle and K correct keystoning automatically You will not need to manually correct eystone the image shape On Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page Keystone 0 25 for details Color Temp There are four color temperature settings available See 3 Selecting a depends on the color temperature on page 27 for details selected Application mode Brightness depends on the selected input source Adjusts the brightness of the image See 1 Adjusting brightness on page 27 for details Contrast depends on the selected input source Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See 2 Adjusting contrast on page 27 for details Color depends on the selected input source Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image Tint 50 Adjusts the color tones of the image The higher the value the more reddish the image becomes The lower the value the more greenish the image becomes C When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 33 34 2 Pro Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting value Auto Resize On DESCRIPTION Automatically resizes the inpu
12. of your Video source device to that sound system instead of to the mono audio projector The audio connections illustrated in the following sections are 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 Connection 17 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 If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device 1 Take the optional accessory Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red 2 Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the D SUB COMP IN socket on the projector 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector volume and mute settings See Mute
13. picture setup options available Introduction 9 10 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 of 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 Operating the projector from the Replacing the remote control battery 1 2 Pull out the battery holder Insert the new battery in the holder Note the positive polarity should face outward Push the holder into the remote control Avoid leaving the remote control and battery 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 battery according to the manufacturer s instructions Never throw the battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the battery to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction Positioning your projector
14. 248 OY Unit mm Specifications 47 Warranty Limited Warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 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 support BenQ com 48 Warranty 10 Regulation Statements FCC statement CLASS B This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency 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
15. BenQ CP220 Digital Projector Commuter Series User s Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2006 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations P Table of contents Important safety instructions esse sesse ese ese ee ee ee ee 1 Pike od ELON ERGE ge EG Ge 5 Projector features Shipping contents Standard accessories Optional accessories Projector exterior VIEW ss 7 Bront upper SIGE iese RE Ee EE ie ee Re ee Ese ee EE Ee 7 Rear side sees Lower Side view Controls and functions seke ese GR N NE ee eb es iN Ne 8 Projector ssc sh cases AE
16. EMM 6 Operation 25 26 Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type To select a operation mode that suits your need press MODE The picture modes available for different types of signals are shown below PC Signal Input 1 Presentation Mode Default Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring Brightest Mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms sRGB Photo Mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing PC based games in a bright living room Video Mode Is appropriate for playing movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input 1 Movie Mode Default Is suitable for enjoying colorful movies and TV in a home darkened not bright lounge room lighting level environment
17. EN ER EE EE 8 Remote ie E R 9 Remote control effective range ees se ee se ee ee ee ee ee ee Ge ee Ge ee Ge ee 10 Replacing the remote control battery ees se ee se ek se ek Ge ek ee ee ee ee 10 Positioning your projector sessie ser ede sees eds 11 Choosing a location ONE 11 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector 11 Obtaining a preferred projected image size esse sesse see 12 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 13 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance 13 CONMECUOM AE EE Ee 15 Connecting a computer or MONITOT si kk N N N ke 15 Connecting a COMP Uber sssini sann are EER 15 Connecting a MONMUOT issesese sees sense ee Fee Ge ERGE Ee Bk sinasa Ego se bee en dee 16 Connecting Video source deviceS sesse sesse ee see se ee ee ee 17 Connecting a Component Video source devic e esse se seek se se se eek ee se 18 Connecting an S Video source device ese seek se se se eek Se Ge ge ek Se Se ee Ge ee 19 Connecting a composite Video source device esse seek se se seek se se eek ee se 20 OperatiGn sessie ee ek ee ree ON 21 Ed Ede ED Mee 21 Utilizing the password function ssse00 000 22 Setting a PasSwOrd cercserosossossssrecssssacsorssosssseressssosecesedesseeethessottnresis mame 22 If you forget the password i e sesse see se ek ge ek Ge eke ee Ge ek Ge ek Ge ek Ge Ge ee ee ee 22 Entering the password recall procedure esse es se ee se e
18. Freezing the image on page 29 for details 10 The image is frozen when FREEZE is pressed An icon will display in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press FREEZE again A Up Down ae lt Left gt Right When the on screen menu is activated the A Up V Down lt Left and Right buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments MENU See Using the menus on page 32 for details Turns on or off the on screen display control menu L KEYSTONE See page Correcting keystone on page 25 for details Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection PAGE UP and DOWN See Remote paging operations on page 29 for details You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing these buttons AUTO See Auto adjusting the image on page 24 for details Automatically determines the best picture settings for the displayed image SOURCE See Switching input signal on page 23 for details Sequentially selects the input signal RGB YPbPr Video or S Video BLANK See Hiding the image on page 29 for details Used to hide the screen image Press any key on the remote control to restore the image MODE See Application Mode on page 33 for details Depending upon which input signal is selected there are several
19. Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 45 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent When you carry the projector yourself please use the original box or provided soft carry case 38 Maintenance Lamp information Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration by hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the eguivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour 3 4 hours used in Economic mode 1 hours used in normal mode Cz See Economic Mode Off on page 36 for more information on Economic mode The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3 4 of that in normal mode That is using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1 3 Warning message 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 For more detailed information on projector warnings please refer t
20. OMP IN signal input socket on the projector 3 Ifyou wish to use the remote paging function see Remote paging operations on page 29 take the supplied 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 4 Ifyou wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer and the other end to the Audio socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector volume and mute settings See Mute Off and Volume 5 on page 35 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram VGA cable D SUB OUT D SUB COMP IN VIDEO S VIDEO Notebook or desktop computer Audio cable Cy A Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers 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 Connection 15 notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close u
21. UB COMP IN 8 Rear adjuster foot 9 AC power cord inlet 10 IR remote sensor 11 USB socket 12 RGB signal output socket Lower Side view 17 13 14 15 16 RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input socket Video socket S Video socket Audio socket Front adjuster button Front adjuster foot Lamp cover Speaker Rear adjuster foot Vent heated air exhaust Kensington anti theft lock slot Introduction 7 8 Controls and functions Projector Focus ring See Fine tuning the image size and 10 clarity on page 24 for details Adjusts the focus of the projected image Zoom ring See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 24 for details Adjusts the size of the image 11 Temperature warning light See Indicators on page 42 for details Lights up or flashes if the projector s temperature becomes too high Power indicator light See Indicators on page 12 42 for details Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation Power See Start up on page 21 and Shutting 13 down the projector on page 30 for details Turns the projector on or off VW Keystone lt Left LN Keystone br Right See Correcting keystone on page 25 and Using the menus on page 32 for details Correct keystoning at the top or bottom of the projected image When the on sc
22. able for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 17 for details Connection Operation Start up 1 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall N socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied Slide open the lens cover If it is left closed it could become deformed due to heat Press and hold for 2 seconds the Power button on the remote control or projector to start the unit The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the unit is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power In the later stage of start up a default BenQ logo is projected If you are prompted for a password press the arrow buttons to select the four password digits then press AUTO For information about the password function refer to Utilizing the password function on page 22 Switch all of the connected equipment on The projector will start to search for input signals The current input source being scanned displays at the center of the screen The search will continue until an input source signal is detected You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal For more information please refer to Switching input signal on page 23 CF If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range
23. ars at the bottom right corner of the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with a valid audio input connected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the e Advance gt Blank Time menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen AN Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using this function 8 You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which P responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by PAGE pressing PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN on the remote control See Connecting a computer on page 15 for details Freezing the image Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze the image An icon ff will display in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press the FREEZE button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the projector control panel Note that pressing the SOURCE button will also change the input source Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is froze
24. ast and adjust the values by pressing d Left br Right on the projector or remote control The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment Zz 30 5 Ce 70 3 Selecting a color temperature Press MENU on the projector or remote control Go to 9 Picture gt Color Temp and adjust the values by pressing lt Left Right on the projector or remote control There are four color temperature settings available 1 T1 With the highest color temperature T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings 2 T2 Makes images appear bluish white 3 T3 Maintains normal colorings for white 4 T4 Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A Operation 27 white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color witha high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Operating in a high altitude environment 28 We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 3000 feet above sea level or is hotter than 40 C or whenever the projector will be used for extended per
25. ate normally f Out Of Lamp Usage Time ower Off Automatically To Protect Your Proje Maintenance 39 Replacing the lamp LN To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Protect the projector s surface by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item on the desk for padding 3 Turn the projector over Then loosen the screws on the lamp cover 4 Remove the lamp cover 5 Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector 40 Maintenance 6 Loosen the screw fixing the lamp to the projector If the screw is not loosened completely the lamp cannot be removed 7 Lift the handle s
26. ble If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an composite Video source device 1 Take the optional accessory Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector volume and mute settings See Mute Off and Volume 5 on page 35 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram A V device Video cable Audio cable The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 17 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S Video inputs are unavail
27. check the function out in the Picture menu It takes about 3 seconds after the projection starts for the image to be corrected If you need to manually correct the keystoning perform the following steps The Auto Keystone function becomes inactive once you make keystone adjustments through the hot keys or on screen menus by yourself 1 Adjust the projection angle of the projector 2 Press the AUTO button on the projector or remote control 3 Ifthe image is still distorted you can correct it by following ONE of these steps Press _ on the projector or remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press Z to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Press MENU on the projector or remote control Go to F Picture gt Keystone and adjust the values by pressing lt Left br Right on the projector or remote control For example Er 1 Press _ on the projector or remote control or 2 Press lt q Left on the projector or remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone NN jo p Keystone MEN l 6 ae gt 1 Press on the projector or remote control or 2 Press Right on the projector or remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone NN jo 3 Keystone M
28. contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 43 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 source 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 signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is not open Slide open the lens cover BLURRED IMAGE Cause The projection lens is not correctly focused Remedy Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary The lens cover is not open Slide open the lens cover REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK Cause The battery is out of power
29. ctor or the remote control C The password will display on screen when being input Ch You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new ange Sue dia one For more information refer to Utilizing the password function on Password page 22 Returns all settings to the factory preset values Reset CF The following settings will still remain Mirror Language Password High Altitude Mode Phase and H Position Operation 35 36 4 Advance menu FUNCTION default setting value Mirror Floor front DESCRIPTION The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket optional accessory if you need to install the projector on your ceiling See Choosing a location on page 11 for details Blank Time 20 Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen Source Scan On Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals If the source scan is On the projector will scan for input signals until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input signal The default value is RGB Sets the language for the OSD control menus Language There are 17 languages provided for you choice English French German English Italian Spanish Portuguese Du
30. d to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions 1 Please read this user s manual before 4 Always open the lens shutter or you operate your projector Save this remove the lens cap when the user s manual for future reference 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 Cx 2 Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes 3 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 6 Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control Important safety instructions 1 2 Safety Instructions Continued 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for
31. e problems 1 The internal temperature is too high 2 The fans are not working Turn the projector off and contact gualified service personnel for further help For more detailed information please refer to Indicators on page 42 Indicators Illustration Blank Light OFF O Orange light I 77 R Red light Light flashing G Green light Light ON Light Status amp Description Power Temp Power events Stand by mode The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up The projector is under normal operation 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance 42 Maintenance Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Lamp events the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance ry R The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or J rR 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please
32. e accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies The input type affects the options available for the Application Mode See Selecting an application mode on page 26 for details Operation 23 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is eguipped with 1 guick release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector 1 Press the front adjuster button and lift the front of the projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the front adjuster button to lock the foot in position A Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the front adjuster button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal To correct this situation adjust the value of Keystone in the Picture menu on the projector contr
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34. easured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 3 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that 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 placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if your measured projection distance was 4 8m 4800mm the closest match in the Average column is 4939mm Looking across this row shows that a 3000mm 3m screen is required If you can only obtain imperial sized screens the listed screen sizes on either side of the 3m screen are the 9 and 10 screen Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen sizes indicates that the 4 8m measured projection distance will fit the 3m and 10 screens The projector can be adjusted using the zoom control to display on these different screen sizes at that projection distance Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values Positioning your projector 13 Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Projection distance 4 3 Screen Diagonal Distance from Screen in mm Vertical Offset in mm Feet Inches mm Minlength Average Max length with
35. fications 45 Timing chart 46 Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Mode kHz Hz MHz 640 x 400 31 47 70 089 25 176 640 x 400_70 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 640X480 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 99 x609 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 35 061 56 250 SVGA_85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 1924X 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA 60 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input 2 Horizontal Vertical Frequency Signal Format Frequency kHz Hz 480i 5251 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 5761 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 T080i 11251 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 11251 50Hz 28 13 50 00 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Color sub Horizontal Vertical i i carrier Video mode Frequency Frequency kHz Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 441 PAL M 15 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 Specifications Dimensions
36. g due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Positioning your projector 11 12 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size The maximum native resolution of the projector is 1024 x 768 pixels which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio expressed as 4 3 To be able to project a complete 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio image the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector s native aspect width This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75 of the projector s native aspect height 6 So O O O O 16 9 aspect image scaled to a 4 3 aspect dis play area 4 3 aspect image in a 4 3 aspect display area Thus a 16 9 aspect image will not utilize 25 of the height of a 4 3 aspect image displayed by this projector This will be seen as darkened unlit bars along the top and bottom ve
37. ge This is the projection distance 3 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 4 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal centre of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above and offset by the value determined in step 3 above For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 5018 mm and with a vertical offset of 63 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 25 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your m
38. ging the password 1 Open the on screen menu and goto i Setting gt Change Password 2 Press d Left or gt Right A Password Change message displays 3 Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct you can go on to enter new password G IMPORTANT Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password _ _ _ Keep this manual in a safe place ii If the password is incorrect a Password Error message displays Press A Up to try again or press W Down to cancel 4 Check the new password i Pressing AUTO completes the procedure ii Press A Up to try again iii Press W Down to cancel the set up and return to the on screen menu Closing the password function To disable password protection go back to Fj Setting gt Password after opening the on screen menu Select Off by pressing lt Left or gt Right and you will not have to enter a password next time when turning on the projector Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one at a time To cycle through the available input sources press the SOURCE button on the projector control panel or the remote control The selected source name will display at the center of the screen for 3 seconds after each button press The brightness level of the projected image will chang
39. iods of time gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate the High Altitude Mode go to e Advance gt High Altitude Mode select On by pressing lt q Left br Right on the projector or remote control A confirmation message displays Press AUTO We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting On when your environment is higher than 3000 feet or is hotter than 40 C Do you want to turn on High Altitude Mode Yes ED No A Next time you turn on the projector it will show a message pictured below as a reminder during the start up Current Status High Altitude Mode On This mode is used for protecting projector fon ameme environment and may cause high n sp Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Operation Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK to hide the screen image Press any key on the control panel to restore the image The word BLANK appe
40. 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 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected image If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance BenQ has provided a table of 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 centre of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset Positioning your projector How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 Select your screen size 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled 4 3 Screen Diagonal Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Avera
41. jector serviced This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed 19 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 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 Selectable password protected function Off and Go function allowing presenters to unplug the projector right after the projector is turned off Compact and lightweight design High guality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture guality Auto vertical keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display Ultra high brightness projection lamp Multi language on screen menus Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected inpu
42. max with min zoom zoom 1219 1893 2007 2121 1500 2330 2469 2609 31 5 60 1524 2367 2509 2651 31 6 72 1829 2840 3011 3181 38 2000 3106 3292 3479 41 7 84 2134 3314 3512 3711 44 8 96 2438 3787 4014 4241 50 2500 3883 4116 4349 51 9 108 2743 4260 4516 4772 56 3000 4659 4939 5218 62 10 120 3048 4734 5018 5302 63 3500 5436 5762 6088 72 12 144 3658 5680 6021 6362 75 4000 6212 6585 6958 82 15 180 4572 7101 7527 7953 94 5000 7765 8231 8697 103 18 216 5486 8521 9032 9543 113 6000 9318 9877 10437 123 25 300 7620 11834 12544 13254 156 CZ There is 3 5 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations 14 Positioning your projector Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted Cz In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 6 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to a notebook or desktop computer To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D SUB C
43. n 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 OSD Time in Setting menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The time length ranges from 5 to 100 seconds in 5 second increments Language in Advance menu sets your familiar language for the on screen menus Use lt Left gt Right on the projector or remote control to select your language a Splash Screen in Advance menu allows you to set a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Operation 29 Shutting down the projector 1 Press D Power and a prompt o message appears as pictured to the right If you domt want to turn it off wait a few seconds for the message to disappear as Press Power a second time to turn the projector off The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down the fans 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 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 it is unplugged so that you can pack up the projec
44. natively so if available on your devices this should be your connection method of choice in preference to composite Video See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 18 for how to connect the projector to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option See Connecting an S Video source device on page 19 for how to connect the projector to an S Video device Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting a composite Video source device on page 20 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device Connecting Audio The projector has a built in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only It is not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theatre or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker If you have a separate sound system you will most likely want to connect the audio output
45. o Indicators on page 42 The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status Message The lamp has been in operation for 2800 hours B Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic Mode EER selected See Economic Mode Off on page 36 ee ey you may continue to operate the projector until the The Power vad Tum Of Afr 3000 Hours 2950 hour lamp warning appears The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hour A o new lamp should be fitted to avoid the r En inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp l EE time Lamp gt 2950 Hours The Power wil Tum Off After 3000 Hours The lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours This message will flash in the center of the screen for about 30 seconds together with the Lamp indicator Chango The Lirrol lighting up red for 40 seconds Larp 3000 Hours Out Of Lamp Usage time It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item With the usage time increase the lamp brightness diminished gradually This is normal lamp behaviour You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after 3000 hours usage If this warning message displays the projector will shut down in 40 seconds The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will oper
46. o that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector Cc Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 8 Insert a new lamp Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Reinsert and tighten the screw firmly Cc Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 9 Connect the lamp connector to the projector 10 Reinstall the lamp cover and tighten the screws 11 Restart the projector Cz Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 12 Resetting the lamp counter Cz Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage Lamp Hour i Press and hold the A EXIT button on the 0 Hours projector for 5 seconds to display the total used Press Auto To Reset lamp time ii Press AUTO on the projector or remote control to reset the lamp hour to 0 iii Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear Maintenance 41 Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on it is warning you of the following possibl
47. ol panel or on the remote control See Correcting keystone on page 25 for details Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency Clock and Keystone to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds CF The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating that you need using the zoom ring the focus ring 24 Operation Optimizing the image To optimize the image use the buttons on the projector or remote control the on screen menus For the operation of on screen menus refer to Using the menus on page 32 The following instructions are optional You do not following every step It depends on the image guality you desire Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen The projector can automatically detect and adjust the keystoning if the Auto Keystone function is On which is the default for this projector You can
48. p on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the RGB signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below 1 Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 15 2 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 3 Connect the other 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 D SUB COMP IN VIDEO C The D Sub output only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the projector 16 Connection Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets s Component Video x S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Best video quality The best available video connection method is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video
49. reen menu is activated press the two buttons to move the selection focus left or right or make adjustments Introduction BLANK See Hiding the image on page 29 for details Used to hide the screen image You can press any key on the control panel to bring the image back MODE See Application Mode on page 33 for details Depending upon which input signal is selected there are several picture setup options available Lamp indicator light See Indicators on page 42 for details Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem A EXIT Exits and saves the menu settings When the on screen menu is activated press this button to move the selection focus up AUTO See Auto adjusting the image on page 24 for details Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image SOURCE See Switching input signal on page 23 for details Sequentially selects the input signal RGB YPbPr Video or S Video VY MENU See Using the menus on page 32 for details Turns on the on screen display control menu When the on screen menu is activated press this button to move the selection focus down Remote control 6 7 1 7 ae A AUTO j 8 Fes MENU gt SOURCE j 9 Jes 7 j 10 de SE MODE EE Power See Start up on page 21 and Shut ting down the projector on page 30 for 9 details Turns the projector on or off Freeze See
50. rojector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector volume and mute settings See Mute Off and Volume 5 on page 35 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram A V device Audio cable Q S Video cable EE The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 17 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S Video source device using Component Video connections you need not connect to this device using an S Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 17 for details Connection 19 20 Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets availa
51. rtical 12 5 height respectively of the 4 3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16 9 aspect image in the vertical centre of the 4 3 projection display area When determining the position of your projector you should consider its intended use and input signal aspect ratios All inputs other than component Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal will display in a 4 3 aspect ratio and will require an additional 33 display height than that of the scaled 16 9 aspect image projection area Cz IMPORTANT Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16 9 projection if you will ever need to select an input other than composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the horizontal centre of the screen This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled surfaces The modern digital projector does not project directly forward like older style reel to reel film projectors did Instead digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector This is so that they can be readily placed ona 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
52. sehold waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and EI environment Regulation Statements 49
53. source Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Application shows the selected mode in the Hy Picture menu Mode Equivalent Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Lamp Hour System Shows the Video input system format NTSC SECAM or PAL Operation 37 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface CF 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 30 To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with the supplied cleaning cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case ET 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
54. t signal pixel resolution to the native resolution of the projector On The pixel resolution of the input signal is converted to the native resolution of the projector 1024 x 768 For input signals with lower resolutions gaps in the pixels are automatically interpolated into the image before being projected This may distort the image clarity Off The image is projected as its original resolution with no pixel conversion For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments Aspect Ratio 4 3 There are two aspect ratio settings 1 4 3 for a standard screen 2 16 9 for a wide screen Cz 16 9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input when being fed an appropriate 16 9 aspect signal See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 18 and Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 12 for details H Position 0 Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image V Position 0 Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image Phase depends on the selected input This function allows you to adjust the clock phase to reduce image distortion source H
55. t 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 5 6 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables reguired for connection to a PC and to video equipment Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories CF The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated User s User s manual Projector Soft carry case manual CD C Pull the tab before using the remote control Quick start Remotecontrol guide with battery VGA cable USB cable Power cord Optional accessories 1 Macintosh adapter 4 Presentation Plus 2 Sparelamp module 3 Component Video to VGA D sub adaptor cable Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Rear side 7 NOUE WP External control panel See Projector on page 8 for detailed information Sliding lens cover Front adjuster button Projection lens Focus ring and Zoom ring Vent cool air intake Front IR remote sensor Refer to Connection on page 15 for more information on making connections to various equipment D SUB OUT D S
56. tails The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control to turn the on screen menu on gt e ole E Appication Mode O mutoKeystom O kKoystore Q coa Tere D Drightress D contrast 2 Use lt q Left br Right on the projector or remote control to select the 9 Picture menu 3 Press A or W on the projector or remote control to select Keystone Presentation un oe Adjust keystone values by pressing lt q Left gt Right on the projector or remote control gt EIS A gpicaticn Mose CO Auto Keystone O Keystone Q Cuo Terp oO Brightness Op contrast Operation Presentation EER od N gt jElSG Appiano Presentation C Attokeystone x O keystore Ma gt Q coe tere EE Ji yy ma D cot Press A EXIT on the projector repeatedly or press MENU once on the remote control to leave and save the setting 1 Picture menu Cz Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting value Application Mode PC Presentation YPbPr S Video DESCRIPTION Pre defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting an application mode on page 26 for details Video Movie Auto If this
57. tch Swedish Russian Czech Polish Turkish Japanese Korean Thai Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Three modes are available Default BenQ logo black screen or blue Screen screen BenQ logo High Altitude A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature See Mode Operating in a high altitude environment on page 28 for details Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input Auto Off signal is detected after a set period of time Press Left d Right on the Off projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is turned off Selecting Off disables this function Use this mode to reduce system noise and reduce power consumption by E 20 If this mode is activated the light output will be reduced and result Economic in darker projected images Mode Off C Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature For more information on how the total lamp hour is calculated see Calculation of lamp hour on page 39 Operation 5 Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector C Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal
58. tor and go During the projector s off line cooling you cannot restart it 30 Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Sub Menu Picture Functions available when receiving different signal types PC Application Mode Auto Keystone Keystone Color Temp Brightness Contrast Video S Video Application Mode Auto Keystone Keystone Color Temp Brightness Contrast Color Tint Component Video ed Pro Picture Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H Size Auto Resize Aspect Ratio Sharpness E Setting Mute Volume OSD Time Quick Cooling Password Change Password Reset Al Advance Mirror Blank Time Source Scan Language Splash Screen High Altitude Mode Auto Off Economic Mode Information Source Resolution Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Source System Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Source Resolution Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 31 32 Using the menus The projector is equipped with on screen display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are 17 different menu languages of your choice See 4 Advance menu on page 36 for more de
59. you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector s resolution See Timing chart on page 46 for details Operation 21 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the on screen menu For details of the on screen menu operation please refer to Using the menus on page 32 for information C WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password C3 CAUTION Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the on screen menu and goto i Setting gt Password Select On by pressing lt Left or gt Right on the projector or remote control 2 When the function is activated for the first Password Setup time a prompt will display on the screen Use the A Up or W Down button to select a number for each digit of the password Use PresAurgyto Confirm the lt Left or br Right button to move Press A or Y to change number between the digits of the password Press d or gt to move 3 When all
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