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BenQ CP120C Projection Television User Manual

1. 2 Use the Left 4 Right gt buttons to select the 9 3 Press the Up Y Down buttons to select Keystone Picture menu gt Sie a e GS Application Mode C Autokeystone keystone amp color Temp OD Brightness D Contrast Presentation on o EE y 9 Press the MENU button to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the submenu and the second press closes the on screen menu Using the projector 29 30 1 Picture menu C Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen e Any custom selected values for Color Temp Brightness Contrast and Color will be reset if you subsequently select an Application mode after adjusting any of their values Function default setting value Application Mode PC Presentation YPbPr S Video Video Movie Description Pre defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type CF You can use the remote control Mode button to select a predefined application mode See Selecting an application mode on page 25 for details PC Signal Input 1 Brightest Mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as in well lit r
2. Lamp events It is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded LO 2000 3000 Economic mode hours Replace the projection lamp with a new one immediately The lamp is not properly attached or the lamp is damaged 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 contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 41 42 The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance Troubleshooting 2 The projector does not turn on Cause There is no power from the power cable Remedy 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 See Start up on page 21 for details Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed See Shutdown on page 27 for details No picture Cause The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Remedy Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly See Connection on page 16 for details The projector is not cor
3. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on 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 Cy Important safety instructions 1 2 Safety instructions 1 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 2 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 3 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this appliance Take it to a qualified technician when service or repair is required Incorrect r
4. 5 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations Positioning your projector 15 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to e Turn all equipment off before making any connections Use the correct signal cables for each source Ensure the cables are firmly inserted G 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 e This projector has no speaker or built in support for audio reproduction Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to a notebook or desktop computer Additionally you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook see Remote paging operations on page 26 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 COMP IN signal input socket on the projector 3 If you wish to use the remote paging function see Remote paging operations on page 26 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 The final connection path should be
5. 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 48 Warranty Regulation statements 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 R
6. 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 1 Take an appropriate S Video cable not supplied and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram S Video cable A V device VIDEO D SUB COMP IN om CF 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 available d 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 pro
7. If the password is correct you can go on to enter new password Cz 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 If the password is incorrect a Password Error message displays Press the Up button to try again or press the Y Downbutton to cancel 4 Check the new password 5 You have the following options Press the AUTO button to complete the procedure Press the Up button to try again E Press the Y Down button to cancel the set up and return to the on screen menu Adjusting the height The projector is equipped with one quick release adjuster foot and one rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector 1 Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster The adjuster will drop into position and be locked Cz Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes 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 Cz If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal To correct
8. Power button In the later stage of start up a default BenQ logo is projected Cz If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energising the lamp 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow buttons to select the four password digits then press the AUTO button For information about the password function refer to Utilizing the password function on page 22 Switch all of the connected equipment on The current input source being scanned displays in the upper part of a dialog on the screen The scan will continue until signal from the input source is detected Cz If the Auto Off function See Auto Off Off on page 35 for details is activated the projector will turn off automatically if no input signal is detected from the selected source after the period of time as set by the Auto Off function Using the projector 21 You can also press the SOURCE button to select your desired input signal manually For more information please refer to Switching input signal on page 26 If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen This message will remain on screen until you change the input signal to an appropriate source Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projecto
9. are Sw generally brighter than Video using mostly moving gt images movies D lt MENU BLANK gt d a The input type affects the options available for the Application Mode See Selecting an application mode on page 25 for details Hiding the image A In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can press the BLANK or BLANK Up button to hide the screen image Press the button again to restore the image The word BLANK appears at the bottom right corner of the screen while the image is hidden You can set the blank time in the 3 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 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 Freezing the image 26 You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing Page Up and Page Down on the remote control See Connecting a computer on page 16 for details Cz Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using this function Press the Freeze button on the remote control to freeze the image An icon Jf will display in the lower right corner of the screen To r
10. are the 9 and 10 screens Checking the min and max projection distance values for the these 9 amp 10 sizes indicates that the 4 5m measured projection distance will fit these screens too 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 Screen size chart Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Projection distance 4 48 1219 975 132 1752 1903 2094 91 1500 1200 900 2155 2341 2527 113 5 60 1524 1219 914 2190 2379 2568 114 6 12 1829 1463 1097 2628 2854 3081 137 2000 1600 1200 2874 3122 3370 150 7 84 2134 1707 1280 3066 3330 3595 160 8 96 2438 1951 1463 3503 3806 4109 183 2500 2000 1500 3592 3902 4212 188 9 108 2743 2195 1646 3941 4282 4622 206 3000 2400 1800 4310 4682 5054 225 10 120 3048 2438 1829 4379 4757 5135 229 3500 2800 2100 5029 5463 5897 263 12 144 3658 2926 2195 5256 5709 6163 274 4000 3200 2400 5747 6243 6739 300 15 180 4572 3658 2743 6569 1136 1103 343 5000 4000 3000 1184 1804 8424 375 18 216 5486 4389 3292 7883 8563 9244 411 6000 4800 3600 8621 9365 10109 450 25 300 7620 6096 4572 10948 11893 12838 572 CF There is 3
11. full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector away from 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 4 3 for a standard screen 16 9 for a wide screen C 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 ST TAY T if V Position 0 Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image Phase depends on the selected input source This function allows you to adjust the clock phase to reduce image distortion H Size 0 Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer 15 Using the projector 3 Setting menu Function default setting value Description Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button OSD Time 10 press The range is from 5 to 100 seconds Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables o the function and projector cooling time will be shorten
12. like that shown in the following diagram USB cable TL ED VIDEO S VIDEO D SUBICOMPIN AC INLET Him ha Notebook or desktop computer VGA cable C7 A Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting legacy version http Iwww info apple com usen legacy Macintosh computers Many notebook computers 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 computer Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook computer s documentation to find your notebook computer s key combination 16 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 Component Video 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 s
13. sies Ese Ek eG e dd 40 PAdICATOLS iseen ER OE N 41 Troubleshooting ie GE SG GE ivecssestseate 43 Soen EILONS EENS SE N OE GE NG niece 45 Projector specifications KG ee 45 DIMENSIONS es oe Ge ENG ee ee ie 46 Te EE EE Ee 46 Supported timing for PC input iese esse ee se ee se ee se ee ee ek Ge ek Ge ek Ge ee ee 46 Supported timing for Component YPbPr Input lt 47 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs iese see ese ee se ee 47 My coo ones eeeeeeccnncsneteresecesonereesensveseseeneese 48 iv Table of Contents Eitmited warrarity Roe ER ae Ee eN ee 48 Regulation statements se EI ee 49 FCC statement sees sesse seed ee de Rede ee Ee 49 EEG statement sessie sesse eo see ke os be ke ke be be eke be be De ke be bek 49 ICES Statement Canada ee sesse esse ese ee ee ee ee ee 49 VEEL Statene tensen ennea aaa ee ed ee eg 49 MIG statement es ees od se ke Ge a 49 Table of Contents v lt Memo gt vi Table of Contents 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 To prevent shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Please read this user s manual before you operate your projector Save this user s manual for future reference
14. BenQ CP120c 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 instruction sesse see sesse ese se ee ee 1 isis vaya le diese OE EE OE IE 5 Projector features uses sesse see ee se ee ee Ge Re ee ee ee Ge ee ee 5 Shipping C ntents Re iie irsana 6 Optional aCCEsSOriES Dee RE en EO Ee Ge be i 6 Projector exterior VIEW ee en ek Re N 7 Front Upper Side ii sesse se Een RR SR Re ee Re ene EN Re na 7 DE dk AN N NE OE ENE 7 Lower KAREE K
15. Correcting keystone on page 24 for keystone correction Positioning your projector 13 14 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 on page 15 and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 3 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diameter 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 5m 4500mm the closest match in the Average column is 4682mm 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
16. EN 7 Controls and HEROS eene GR ee de 8 External control panel 4 iis tee cid edik gee ee ges es Ro KG DE 8 Remote control description 10 Remote control effective range uses sees seek se ek Ge ek ee ee ee ee ek ee 11 Installing or replacing the remote control battery sesse ese se se seek ee 11 Positioning your projector es sesse see sesse ee ee ee 12 Choosing a location ees see see ee ee Re ee ee Re Ge ee ee 12 Obtaining a preferred projected image Size sesse 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 14 Sere n size Chat es vecersdevdcovadevedenstersdenidevivesesecbrsrsevsbeosestsaseb 15 GORREELUIG ELS ss ee dee dee N ae ek oge es 16 Connecting a COMPUREF siese AG 16 Connecting Video source deViceS e sesse sesse ee see ee ee 17 Connecting a Component Video source devic ie sesse se sees se se ee 18 Connecting an S Video source device sesse sesse ee see ek Ge ge ge eek Ge ge eek 19 Connecting a composite Video source device sesse se se se eek se se eek 20 Using the projector ee N ed 21 Se die RE OO ee 21 Utilizing the password function esse sesse esse se se ee 22 To set a password ses If you forget the password uses sesse sees ese ge ee eek Ge ek ek Ge ek Ge ee Ge ek Ge ek ee es 22 To enter the password recall procedure uses ee se seek se see eek Se se ee 23 To change the password secssss
17. _85 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA 60 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA 85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 native 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 800 64 60 108 WXGA 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA3_60 1400 x 1050 63 973 60 012 118 094 SXGA _60 1440 x 900 64 60 108 WXGA To achieve the best quality projected image please use the projector s native resolution of 1024 x 768 46 Specifications Supported timing for Component YPLP r Input Signal Format Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency kHz Hz 480i 5251 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i 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 11251 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 11251 50Hz 28 13 50 00 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Color sub Horizontal A Vertical carrier Video mode Frequency Frequency Hz Frequency kHz 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 Specifications 47 Warranty Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage
18. ak white Contrast level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your depends on the selected selected input and viewing environment Application mode 3 0 50 Color Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image depends on the selected input source Tint 50 Adjusts the color tones of the image The higher the value the more greenish the image becomes The lower the value the more reddish the image becomes C When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Using the projector 31 32 2 Pro Picture menu Cz Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen Function default setting value Auto Resize On Description Automatically resizes the input 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
19. ation the duration by hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour hours used in Economic mode hours used in normal mode CZ See Economic Mode Off on page 35 for more information on Economic mode The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 2 3 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 to Indicators on page 41 AN The LAMP indicator light and TEMP 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 The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp The lamp has been in operation for 1800 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance You may continue to operate the projector until the 1950 Lamp Warning Lamp gt 1800 Hours The Power will Tum Off After 2000 Hours hour lamp warning appea
20. cssssesseocssoscessoesssossesbsss EE a at 23 Adjusting the height uses ssa sesse sees askese ee 23 Auto adjusting the image sesse ses esse 24 Table of Contents Fine tuning the image size and clarity wee 24 Correcting keystone he ee ee Ee ho 24 Manual keystone Correction iese se se se se se se se ee eek RR Re ee ee 24 Automatic keystone correction uses sesse seek se se se ee Ge Gee ee Ge Ge be ek Ge es 25 Selecting an application mode i eee sesse ee se ee ee ee 25 Switching input SISTA oe ie es es Ge 26 Hiding the idee os skoene en RE KG EE de 26 Remote paging operations ees es ese ee oe ke eke 26 Freezing theimage oe oe De 26 SHCA O WA ese EK ke ee ie ee ee eg es Die 27 Men Operation ass ala GE ee GE ee ae de 28 Menu SYStEM de ed EDS ee e A EDS ge sd Eg 28 Using the menus 29 1 Picture menu 2 Pro Picture menu 3432 By Ste SIM LR ai iiir 33 4 MAVANGE TM EMU 5 2 EE GE GE De 34 Mere AR EO ai 36 MaititenamGes sis ES EE SG Ee RE SG 37 Care of the projector ED GE aain 37 Gleaming the lenge sesse eg GE SEE ge ee RE ES 37 Cleaning the projector case My Storing the projector 3 37 Transporting the projector s eesessessesseeresresresresresresersresrrsresresesseeseereenee 37 Calculation of lamp hOUF e ees sesse see ee se ee Se ee Se ain ana 38 Warning message a Replacing the lamp sesse see ese ee ek Ge ee ek Ge ek Ge ee ee ee Se ee ee ee ee 39 Temperature information
21. 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 The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable VIDEO S VIDEO D SUBICOMP IN faee C3 Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16 9 aspect ratio picture If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV HDTV tuner the following standards are supported 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz Cz 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 e If not
22. 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 C3 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 Shutdown on page 27 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 C 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 45 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 When you carry the projector yourself please use the original box or provided soft carry case Maintenance 37 Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in oper
23. 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 You have the following options e Press AUTO to continue The set up is finished when the message Password setup completed displays Press the Up button to go back to the previous screen and re enter four digits Press the Y Down button to cancel the password set up and return to the on screen menu If you forget the password Once activated 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 turning off the projector by pressing the Power button and start again or if you 22 Using the projector did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure To enter the password recall procedure Press and hold the gt Right button 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 To change the password 1 Open the on screen menu and goto Fj Setting gt Change Password 2 Press the Left or gt Right button A Change Password message displays 3 Enter the old password
24. e a bad connection which could result in malfunction e Do not over tighten the screw Step 8 Reinstall the lamp cover and tighten the screws Step 9 Restart the projector Cz Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Step 10 Resetting the lamp counter Cz Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage i Press and hold the BLANK Up button on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp Lamp Hour time 0 Hours ii Press the AUTO button to reset the lamp hour to 0 EES Pe EINES iii Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear o Temperature information When the TEMPerature warning light flashes it is warning you of the following possible problems The internal temperature is too high The fans are not working Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help For more detailed information please refer to Indicators on page 41 40 Maintenance Indicators Illustration Blank Light OFF QO Orange light 17 j Ig Light flashing R Red light C Light ON G Green light Light Status amp Description POWER TEMPerature LAMP Power events The projector needs to cool after the power is turned off The projector is in the startup cooling process Stand by mode The Power indicator light is flashing during iG 7 powering up Le The projector is under normal operation
25. eassembly can cause malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used Do not stand the unit on end vertically Doing so may cause the unit to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit Important safety instructions Safety instructions continued 7 Do not place this projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet 8 10 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this unit on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the unit may result in a fire Always place the unit on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees le
26. ed from a On normal 90 second duration to approximately 30 seconds Password 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 7 WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password If viewing online print out this manual and write the password you used in this manual and keep it in a safe place for later recall The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector or the remote control CF The password will display on screen when being input Change You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a P d new one For more information refer to Utilizing the password asswor function on page 22 Returns all settings to the factory preset values Reset CF The following settings will still remain Mirror Language and Password Using the projector 33 34 4 Advance menu Function default setting value Mirror Floor front Description The projector can be installed behind a screen In such case yo
27. elease the function press the Freeze button on the remote control or the SOURCE button This does not remotely control the signal source It just freezes the currently projected image Using the projector Shutdown 1 Press the Power button and a prompt message appears Press the Power button a second time to turn the projector off 2 The POWER indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down the fans continue to run for the time duration as determined by the Quick Cooling function see Quick Cooling On on page 33 to cool down the projector LN 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 A Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the cooling down process e If the projector is not properly shut down you risk damaging the lamp Do not move the projector whilst the lamp is hot Using the projector 27 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Functions available when receiving different signal types Video S Video Sub Menu PC Component Video Application Mode Application Mode 23 Autokeystone Autokeystone Keystone Keystone Picture Color Temp Color Temp Brightness Brightness Contrast Contrast Col
28. eorient 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 Here by BenQ Corporation declares that the product is in compliance with the essential requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating CE Mark Directive 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC ICES Statement Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Statement CORES TREK ESE RE BEM HM RMRS VCCI O BRICKS VIA B IRRAKE TY CORBSRERKRT RATSOCEBWELTWETAM FUFPTLEV A URE EL TRAENSE BMS ESSFROFCEMHVET FRR ARB IGE gt THE LURUYRUELT ESEL 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 Ba 7171 ol 771E 738e Uyyy ygs ORS ASA 71724 FHH AAH E BE LE AYA A ASA UAH Regulation statements 49 lt Memo gt 50 Regulation statements
29. ft to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the unit when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp 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 Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety instructions continued 11 Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated or deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK button on the projector or remote control 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 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 It offers the following features Compact and lightweight design The projector s compact size and light weight design contributes to enhanced portability and mobility e Password protection The selectable password protect function helps to block unauthorized use of the projector Hig
30. h quality manual zoom lens The high quality manual zoom lens design ensures that the projector can deliver suitable projected images in various kinds of environments and spaces One key auto adjustment With this function it takes only one press of a button to let the projector achieve the optimized picture quality from any PC Video source Digital keystone correction The auto and manual digital keystone correction functions make it possible to correct distorted images without having to move the location of the projector Adjustable color balance control for data video display With this function you can fine tune the color balance of projected images appropriate to the video source being used and ambient lighting Ultra high brightness projection lamp The high brightness makes it possible to deliver the brightest possible projected images Multi language on screen menu The projector provides on screen menu in a choice of several languages Power saving function Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption C The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions and selected input source contrast brightness settings 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 requi
31. ht button on the remote control when you are in the Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone EN Keystone MEMM Automatic keystone correction Your projector is equipped with Autokeystone function that corrects keystoning automatically See Autokeystone On on page 30 for details 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 the MODE button The application modes available for different types of signals are shown below See Application Mode on page 30 for details PC Signal Input Brightest Presentation sRGB Photo Gaming Video default YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input Movie default Cinema Photo Gaming Using the projector 25 Switching input signal Es The projector can be connected to multiple devices TER at the same time However it can only display one at y a time To cycle through the available input sources x Be press the SOURCE button A source selection menu S amp S EN will display at the center of the screen after you press N the button The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images
32. ically Using the projector Keystone 0 Corrects any keystoning of the image Refer to Correcting keystone on page 24 for more information Color Temp depends on the selected Application mode There are 4 color temperature settings available CF This value will be reset if you subsequently select an Application mode 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 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 Brightness depends on the selected Adjusts the brightness of the image The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the value the darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible J Application Os mode a N gE 0 E 70 Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the pe
33. itude Mode select On by pressing Left 4 Right gt on the projector or remote control A confirmation message displays Press AUTO We recommend yi e Hig le Mode by selecting On when your environment is higher than 3000 fee or is hotter than 40 C Do you want to turn on High Altitude Mode Yesu No 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 Pech from meme environment and may cause high fan speed 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 Using the projector If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to High Altitude protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is Mode Off not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time gt 10hours without shutdown This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Press Left 4 Right gt on the Auto Off Off projector or remote control to
34. ive 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 Or SC Jo o O SA 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 vertical 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 composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect 12 Positioning your projector 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
35. jector to an composite Video source device 1 Take an appropriate Video cable not supplied and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram VIDEO S VIDEO D SUB COMPIN Qamer F 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 e You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S Video inputs are unavailable for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 17 for details Connection Using the projector Start up Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall 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 the
36. ontrols and functions External control panel ER 9 2 ay 4 woe VI 2 N N Heia 7 7 NI ELE 8 EE n vals Zoom ring Refer to Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 24 for more information Adjusts the size of the projected image Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image or rotate counter clockwise to reduce the image size TEMPerature warning light Refer to Indicators on page 41 for more information Flashes red if the projector s temperature becomes too high POWER indicator light Refer to Indicators on page 41 for more information Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation BLANK Up button Refer to Hiding the image on page 26 and Using the menus on page 29 for more information Press this button to hide the screen image You can press this button again to bring the image back When the on screen menu is activated press this button to move the selection focus up Power button Refer to Start up on page 21 and Shutdown on page 27 for more information Turns the projector on or off When the projector is in standby press once to turn the projector on When the projector is on press twice to switch the projector to standby Introduction 10 11 12 13 Keystone _7 Left button Refer to Correcting keystone on page 24 and Using the menus on page 29 for more information Press this button to correct keystoning at the top of
37. ooms 2 Presentation Mode Default Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing PC based games in a bright living room 4 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 5 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 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 2 Movie Mode Default Is suitable for enjoying colorful movies and TV in a home darkened not bright lounge room lighting level environment 3 Cinema Mode Is suitable for enjoying DVD movies best viewed in a blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment 4 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment Autokeystone On If this function is set to On the projector will detect the tilt angle and correct keystoning automat
38. or Tint EE Auto Resize Auto Resize LJ Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio H Position Sharpness Pro Picture V Position Phase H Size OSD Time Ei Quick Cooling Password Setting Change Password Reset Mirror Gk Blank Time Source Scan Advance Language Splash Screen High Altitude Mode Auto Off Economic Mode Source Source Q Resolution System Application Mode Application Mode Information Equivalent Lamp Hour Equivalent Lamp Hour When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected 28 Using the projector Using the menus The projector is equipped with on screen display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are different menu languages Before making adjustments you may choose a suitable OSD language in 3 Advance gt Language menu Refer to page 4 Advance menu on page 34 for more details The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone 1 Press the MENU or MENU 7 button to turn the on screen menu on Adjust Keystone values by pressing the Left 4 Right gt buttons gt S Gi ale E Appication mode C Autokeystone Keystone amp color Temp OD Brightness D Contrast Presentation i uw a jo gt S ER Application Mode Presentation C Auskeystane on keystone __ 3 amp Color Temp oO Brightness y e D Contrast y o
39. ote control description 10 11 7 ON ST GGE Sr a Sy ey 6 Power button Refer to Start up on page 21 and Shutdown on page 27 for more information Turns the projector on or off When the projector is in standby press once to turn the projector on When the projector is on press twice to switch the projector to standby Freeze button The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed An icon J will display in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press Freeze again or the Source button Up Y Down buttons 4 Left gt Right buttons When the on screen menu is activated the Up Down Left Right buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments MENU button Refer to Using the menus on page 29 for more information Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu U Keystone buttons Refer to Correcting keystone on page 24 for more information Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection Page Up and Down buttons 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 button Refer to Auto adjusting the image on page 24 for more information Automatically determines the best picture settings for the displayed image SOURCE button Refer to Switching input signal on page 26 fo
40. our local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket Protect the projector s surface by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item on the desk for padding Turn the projector over Then loosen the screws Remove the lamp cover If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled Loosen the screw fixing the lamp to the projector If the screw is not loosened completely the lamp cannot be removed Be careful not to lose the screw as it is needed to hold the replacement lamp in place It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic head screwdriver Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector Maintenance 39 cr e 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 images Step 7 Insert a new lamp Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Reinsert and tighten the screw firmly CT e Loose screw may caus
41. ource 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 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 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 d If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the
42. r 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 29 for information C3 WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall To set a password Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correc CAUTION O d has b t th ject tb d unl th t password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the on screen menu and goto Fj Setting gt Password Select On by pressing the 4 Left or P Right button 2 When the function is activated for the first time Password Setup a prompt will display on the screen Use the Enter password uaan PressQut9 to Confirm or Y Down button to select a number for each digit of the password Use the 4 Left or P Right Y button to move between the digits of the Fess c or Y w dange miilser Press 4 or gt to move password 3 When all digits are entered and the Password Setup password is ready press the AUTO Do you want to use 0 0 0 0 as your password button to confirm A confirmation Wes ED No 4 Cancel message displays Cy The password will display on screen when being input IMPORTANT Write your selected password
43. r more information Sequentially selects input sources RGB YPbPr gt Video gt S Video BLANK button Refer to Switching input signal on page 26 for more information Used to hide the screen image Press Blank again to restore the image MODE button Refer to Application Mode on page 30 for more information Depending upon which input signal is selected there are several picture setup options available Introduction 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 lt a distance between the remote control gt d 6 meters 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 Installing or replacing the remote control battery 1 Pull out the battery holder 2 Insert the new battery in the holder Note that the positive polarity should face outward 3 Push the holder into the remote control A e Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be danger of damage to the remote and injury to those nearby if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer e Dispose of the used batter
44. rectly connected to the input source device Check the connection See Connection on page 16 for details The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE button on the projector or remote control See Switching input signal on page 26 for details The lens cover is not open Slide open the lens cover Image is unstable The connection cables are not securely connected to the projector or the signal source Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals See Connection on page 16 for details Image is blurred Cause The projection lens is not correctly focused Remedy Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 24 for details 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 See Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 12 for details The lens cover is not open Slide open the lens cover Troubleshooting 43 44 Remote control does not work Cause The battery is out of power 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 20 feet of the projec
45. red for connection to a PC 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 C The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Soft Carry Case C Pull the tab before using the remote control Bena Quick Start Guide Remote Control with Battery User s Manual User s Manual CD VGA Cable Power Cord Optional accessories o Macintosh adapter g Combo for notebook computer and o 132W lamp module replacement or projector soft carry case spare Component Video to VGA D sub adaptor cable Introduction Projector exterior view Front Upper side External control panel See External control panel on page 8 for details Focus ring and Zoom Ventilation grill Sliding lens cover Projection lens Front IR remote sensor Rear side S Video socket Video socket SSS USB socket LA 5 i O hena Rear IR remote sensor Rear adjustable foot T Power cable socket RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input socket Lower side Front adjuster button S Front adjustable foot Lamp cover eN Rear adjustable foot e Introduction 7 8 C
46. ress the Keystone Left or Keystone P Right buttons on the control panel of the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press the 24 Using the projector Keystone _ 4 Left button to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press the Keystone P Right button to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Press the _ buttons on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone then press the button to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press the button to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image e Press the MENU Down button on the projector or the MENU button on the remote control Goto 9 Picture gt Keystone and adjust the values by pressing the Keystone J 4 Left or Keystone P Right buttons on the projector or the 4 Left or P Right buttons on the remote control For example Keystone NEE Keystone NEE Press the Keystone _ lt Left button on the projector or N Press the G button on the remote control or Press the Keystone _ lt Left button on the projector or the Left button on the remote control when you are in the Picture gt Keystone menu w Press the Keystone Right gt button on the projector or 2 Press the OO button on the remote control or 3 Press the Keystone Right gt button o onthe projector or the gt Rig
47. rs Change The Lamp Lamp gt 1950 Hours The Power will Tum Off After 2000 Hours The lamp has been in operation for 1950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Change The Lamp Lamp gt 2000 Hours Out Of Lamp Usage time The lamp has been in operation for over 2000 hours This message will flash in the center of the screen for about 30 seconds together with the LAMP indicator lighting up red for 40 seconds Out Of Lamp Usage Time Power Off Automatically To Protect Your Projector Change the Lamp And Reset The Lamp Timer If this warning message displays the projector will shutdown in 40 seconds The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Maintenance Replacing the lamp AN e To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp e 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 y
48. 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 20 If this mode is activated the light output will be reduced and result Economic in darker projected images Mode Off CZ 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 38 Using the projector 35 36 5 Information Menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector G Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen Function Description Source Shows the current signal source Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Application Shows the selected application mode in the y 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 Using the projector 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
49. 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 You can see from the diagram on page 15 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector 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 see Screen size chart on page 15 to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimen
50. sions 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 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 Select your screen size 2 Refer to the table on page 15 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled 4 3 Screen Diagonal and 4 3 Aspect in mm Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance 3 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 4757 mm and with a vertical offset of 229 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
51. the projected image When the on screen menu is activated press this button to move the selection focus left or make adjustments SOURCE button Refer to Switching input signal on page 26 for more information Switches sequentially through input sources RGB YPbPr Video or S Video MENU 7 Down button Refer to Using the menus on page 29 for more informa tion Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu When the on screen menu is activated press this button to move the selection focus down Focus ring Refer to Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 24 for more information Adjusts the focus of the projected image LAMP indicator light Refer to Indicators on page 41 for more information Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp has developed a problem MODE button Refer to Selecting an application mode on page 25 for more infor mation Selects one of the application modes Keystone P Right button Refer to Correcting keystone on page 24 and Using the menus on page 29 for more information Press this button to correct keystoning at the bottom of the projected image When the on screen menu is activated press this button to move the selection focus right or make adjustments AUTO button Refer to Auto adjusting the image on page 24 for more information Press this button to let the projector automatically determine the best picture timings for the projected image Introduction 9 10 Rem
52. this situation adjust the value of Keystone in the Picture menu on the projector control panel or on the remote control Using the projector 23 Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press the AUTO button 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 TEMP 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 the that you need using the zoom ring focus ring Refer to the screen size tables in Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 12 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 Manual keystone correction To correct keystoning manually you can perform the following steps QE 1 Adjust the projection angle of the s projector Press the AUTO button amp 3 If the image is still distorted you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps P
53. tor Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specifications C 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 Output USB mouse connector Digital Projector CP120c 1024 x 768 XGA 1 CHIP DMD F 2 6 to 2 96 f 25 8 to 30 mm 132W lamp AC100 240V 3 5A 50 60 Hz Automatic 190W Max 218 mm W X 61 mm H x 167 mm D 2 9 Ib 1 3 Kg D sub 15 pin female x 1 Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 RCA x 1 D sub lt gt Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Mini B type 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 e 3000 6000 feet at 0 C 30 C 6000 10000 feet at 0 C 23 C Specifications 45 Dimensions S21 O 61 me Unit mm Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Freduency Frequency Mode kHz Hz MHz 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 ceed 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA
54. u can use this function to set the correct orientation of the projected image Refer to Choosing a location on page 12 for more information 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 Language English Language sets the language for the OSD control menus The available languages are English French German Spanish Italian Russian Swedish Dutch Polish Czech Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Portuguese and Turkish Use the Keystone 7 4 Left or Keystone gt Right buttons on the projector or the 4 Left or gt Right buttons on the remote control to select your desired language Splash Screen BenQ logo 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 High Altitude Mode Off A mode for operations in areas like high altitude or high temperature 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 To activate the High Alt
55. y according to the manufacturer s instructions e Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion e If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction 11 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of two possible installation locations 1 Floor in front of screen or 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 I Floor front Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the 3x screen This is the most common way to position N the projector for quick setup and portability II Floor rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen J Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu Pi MT after you turn the projector on 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 nat

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