MP620p Digital Projector Mainstream Series User`s Manual
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1. 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 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 gt 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 TAY 30 V Position 0 Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image 30 Phase depe2. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose 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 cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap BLURRED IMAGE Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap REMOTE CONTROL
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4. 26 for more infor mation Turns the projector on or off 2 II gt Freeze 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 3 Up 7 Down 4 4 Left Right When the on screen menu is activated the Up Y Down 4 Left and Right gt buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 5 Menu Refer to Using the menus on page 28 for more information Used to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 6 _ Keystone Refer to page Correcting keystone on page 24 for more information Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection Introduction 9 10 Eg 10 11 Page Up and Down Refer to Remote paging operations on page 26 for more information 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 Refer to Auto adjusting the image on page 23 for more information Automatically determines the best picture settings for the displayed image Source Refer to Switching input signal on page 25 for more information Sequentially selects the input signal RGB Component Video S Video or Video Blank Refer to Hiding the image on page 25 for more information Used to hide the screen image Press any key
5. 60 4 43 Specifications Dimensions Unit mm Specifications 47 Warranty Limited Warranty 48 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 prod uct 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 prod uct 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 war ranty 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 Warranty Q 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 inter ference to radio communications However
6. Lens cap 6 Focus ring and Zoom ring 7 Front IR remote sensor Rear side Refer to Connection on page 15 for more information on making connections to various equipment 10 9 8 8 Rear adjuster foot 14 RGB PC Component video YPbPr 9 AC power cord inlet YCbCr signal input socket 10 Kensington anti theft lock slot 15 RGB signal output socket 11 IR remote sensor 16 Video socket 12 RS232 control port 17 S Video socket 13 USB socket 18 Audio socket 19 Speaker Lower side 20 Front adjuster foot 20 I E 21 Lamp cover 22 Rear adjuster foot 21 TT 22 Introduction 7 8 Controls and functions External control panel 1 C Power Refer to Start up on page 21 and Shutdown on page 26 for more infor mation Turns the projector on or off 2 Blank Refer to Hiding the image on page 25 for more information Used to hide the screen image You can press any key on the control panel to bring the image back 3 Mode Refer to Application Mode on page 29 for more information Depending upon which input signal is selected there are several picture setup options available 4 Source Refer to Switching input signal on page 25 for more information Sequentially selects the input signal RGB Component Video S Video or Video 5 Auto Refer to Auto adjusting the image on page 23 for more information Automatically determines the best picture timings for
7. 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 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 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 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 A V device Audio cables Cc 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 unavailable for use See Connecting Video source devices on
8. is RGB Language sets the language for the OSD control menus Language English Use Left 4 Right on the projector or remote control to select your desired language Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start Screen up Three modes are available Default BenQ logo black screen or blue screen BenQ logo Operation 33 High Altitude Mode off A mode for operation 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 or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate the High Altitude Mode select On by pressing Left 4 Right gt 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 Gut Noa 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 from extreme environment and may cause high an speed Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary
9. on the remote control to restore the image Mode Refer to Application Mode on page 29 for more information Depending upon which input signal is selected there are several picture setup options available 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 Replacing the remote control battery l 2s 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 excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced 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 a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction
10. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was 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 equipm
11. 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 1 Take the optional accessory S Video cable 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 A V device Audio cables S Video cable OO ceo ceo Cc 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
12. where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image CG S Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet 10000 feet Ts 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 left 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 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 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued 10 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 11 Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operati
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14. 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 4 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 The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Lil Laptop or desktop computer Audio cable USB cable Connection 15 16 cr A Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers Many laptops 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 laptop Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your laptop s documentation to find your laptop s key combination Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the 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 13 2 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input socket of th
15. 5387 5763 53 12 144 3658 5236 5629 6022 55 4000 5727 6157 6586 60 15 180 4572 6545 7036 7927 69 5000 7158 7695 8232 75 18 216 5486 7855 8444 9033 82 6000 8590 9234 9878 90 25 300 7620 10909 11727 12545 114 CF There is 3 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 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 laptop 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 laptop 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 Ifyou wish to use the remote paging function see Remote paging operations on page
16. BenQ MP620p Digital Projector Mainstream 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 f Table of contents Important safety instructions 0 0 eeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Tntroduttion siivissesiiakisisi isinisisi iiia 5 Projector fedtUres ccnnnkananadinnoanahanannnannein 5 Shipping contents s ssssssssesssesesesrsssrsseseresessseseseseseseseseseseses 6 Optional accessories wise lt cecssssevsceinstivsscbtcespaensteretovucosterseevecsvecsvuedunecveactersveasase 6 Projector exterior VieW
17. DOES NOT WORK Cause Remedy The battery is out of power 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 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 Audio signal input Audio in Output RGB output USB mouse connector Speaker Digital Projector MP620p 1024 x 768 XGA 1 CHIP DMD F 2 6 to 2 77 f 20 4 to 23 5 mm 200W lamp AC100 240V 1 5A 3 2A 50 60 Hz Automatic 285W Max 284 mm W x 94 mm H x 231 mm D 6 lbs 2 724 Kg D sub 15 pin female x 1 Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 RCA jack x 1 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 2 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 fee
18. Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations Floor in front of screen Ceiling in front of screen Floor at rear of screen Ceiling 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 ee eS I Floor front Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and SN portability a II Ceiling front Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on III Floor rear Select this location with the projector placed near the ra floor behind the screen J Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on IV Ceiling rear Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection s
19. RES 2115554003 0is EEN 47 WAPT e EA 48 iv Table of contents Limited Warranty ee a aak 48 Regulation Statements sssssssessesesesessesesesessssesesese 49 FCG statement ravi visewiseean att 49 EEG statement asns nn n a a e 49 MIC statement sessessoseeessseeesssseessssresssseeessseeessseeesssseessssrees 49 WEEE directive satuntukutiataninndinn Mawnan 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 Refer servicing to qualified service cabinet There are no user serviceable personnel parts inside Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on Please read this user s manual before you operate your projector Save this user s manual for future reference 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 uninter
20. activate the Quick cooling function See Quick Cooling off on page 32 for details 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 90 second cooling down process If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop Operation 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 Sub Menu PC Video S Video ComponentVideo Application Mode Application Mode Keystone Keystone F Color Tem Color Tem p p Brightness Brightness Contrast Contrast Pictu re Color Tint Auto Resize Auto Resize LIJ Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio H Position Sharpness V Position Pro Picture Phase H Size Mute Volume Ei OSD Time Quick Cooling a Password Setting Change Password Reset Mirror Blank Time A Source Scan Language Splash Screen Advance High Altitude Mode Auto Off Economic Mode Source Source Source Resolution System Resolution Information Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour When a Video or S Video signal
21. amp 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 Maintenance 37 If this warning message displays the projector will shut down in 40 seconds The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Out Of Lamp Usage Time Power Off Automatically To Protect Your Projecto Change Lamp And Reset The Lamp Timer Replacing the lamp A 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 Turn the projector over Then loosen the screw on the lamp cover 3 Remove the lamp cover from the projecto
22. and hold the Exit button on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time Press Auto To Reset ii Press Auto on the projector or on the remote control to reset the lamp hour to 0 iii Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on it is warning you of the following possible problems 1 The internal temperature is too high 2 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 O Orange light i S 3 Light flashing R Red light hron Light Power Temp Lamp Power events G Green light Status amp Description 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 Light Power Temp Lamp Lamp events Status amp Description The projector has shutdown automatically I
23. cators on page The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Lamp Warning Lamp gt 2800 Hours The Power will Tum Off After 3000 Hours The lamp has been in operation for 2800 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic Mode selected See Economic Mode off on page 34 you may continue to operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp warning appears Change The Lampl Lamp gt 2950 Hours The Power will Tum Off After 3000 Hours The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hour A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Change The Lamp Lamp gt 3000 Hours Out Of Lamp Usage time 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 lighting up red for 40 seconds 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 l
24. correct keystoning at the top of the image or press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 3 Press Y Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control Go to F Picture gt Keystone and adjust the values by pressing Left 4 Right on the projector or Left 4 Right gt on the remote control For example 1 Press Left 4 on the projector or 2 Press 7 on the remote control or 3 Press Left on the projector or 4 on the remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone MM 6 1 Press Right gt on the projector or 2 Press onthe remote control or 3 Press Right gt on the projector or gt on the remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone ME o Keystone MEM 6 Operation 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 See Application Mode on page 29 for details PC Signal Input Brightest Presentation sRGB Photo Gaming Video default YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input Movie default Cinema Gaming Photo Switching input signal The project
25. creen and the es BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on 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 O7 IO 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 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
26. d on a blank screen 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 28 for information 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 To set 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 Ei Setting gt Password Select On by pressing Left 4 or Right gt Operation 21 2 When the function is activated for the first time Password Setup a prompt will display on the screen Use the Up or Down 7 button to select a number for each digit of the password Use the Left 4 or Pres Auty to Confirm Right gt button to move between the digits of Press or to change number the password Press 4 or gt to move 3 When all digits are entered and the password is ready press Auto to confirm A confirmation message displays Enter Password Q QQQ Cy The password will display on screen when being input IMPORTANT Write your se
27. e in the Picture menu on the projector control panel or on the remote control 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 and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds C 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 Operation 23 Correcting keystone 24 Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps 1 Press 4 Left Right on the control panel of the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press Left 4 to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press Right to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 2 Press _7 Z on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone then press 7 to
28. e 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 Screen Diameter 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 cen
29. e 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 Laptop or desktop computer el A Es Za VGA cable C The D Sub output only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the projector Connection Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets Component Video 7 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 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 com
30. ent please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources l and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment Regulation Statements 49
31. f you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 41 42 Light Power Temp Lamp Thermal events Status amp Description The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of your BenQ 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 ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket
32. 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 on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table and everyone in the room can see the screen If the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle You can see from the diagram 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 th
33. is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 27 28 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 Refer to page 4 Advance menu on page 33 for more details The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone 1 Press Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control to turn the on screen menu on so Sle amp e Ge Application Mode Presentation keystone LZ 6 Chil amp Color Temp E Oo Brightness OOO E D contrast O E 2 Use 4 Left Right on the projector or Left 4 Right on the remote control to select the 9 Picture menu 3 Press Exit or Y Menu on the projector or Y onthe remote control to select Keystone i amp EB Application Mode Presentation keystone i color Temp UOU E C Brightness oo D Contrast O io Operation 4 Adjust keystone values by pressing Left 4 Right gt on the projector or Left 4 Right gt on the remote control gt Ble sale EB Application Mode Presentation Keystone A fe amp color Temp E XC Brightness O E D contrast Cei o 5 Press Exit on the projector or press Menu twice on the remote control to leave and save the setting The fir
34. lected 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 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 Gud No Cancel password set up and return to the on screen menu iii Press Down Y to cancel the 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 turning off the projector by pressing Power and start again 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 To enter the password recall procedure Press and hold Right gt 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 go to _Ei Setting gt Change Password 2 Press Left 4 or Right A Password Change message displays 3 En
35. mponent 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 The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram A V device 4 Audio cables Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable Cre 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 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 e 576p e 720p 50 60 Hz e 1080i 50 60 Hz CZ If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct
36. n cause a fire Operation 25 Remote paging operations Freezing the image 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 15 for details CF 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 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 frozen Shutdown 1 Press Power and a prompt message appears Press Power a i second time to turn the projector ERT off Press POWER Again to Power Off 26 2 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 A To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process To shorten the cooling time you can also
37. nds 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 Operation 31 3 Setting menu FUNCTION defaultsetting DESCRIPTION I value Mute off Toggles projector audio between on and off Volume 5 Adjusts audio volume level 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 i nables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the Quick Enabl disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting O bles th Cooling off function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a 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 21 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 gt WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out thi
38. on Shows the native resolution of the input signal Application shows the selected mode in the Ea 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 35 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 Ce 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 26 and unplug the power cord 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 Cz 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 s
39. on 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 12 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 13 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Please use BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit A for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed 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 Compact and portable unit High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display Ultra high brightness projection lamp Ability to display 16 7 million colors 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 pictu
40. ook 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 4617mm 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 screens Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen 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 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 Min length Average Max length with max with min zoom zoom 4 48 1219 1745 1876 2007 18 1500 2148 2199 2250 23 5 60 1524 2182 2345 2509 23 6 72 1829 2618 2815 3011 27 2000 2863 3078 3293 30 7 84 2134 3055 3284 3513 32 8 96 2438 3491 3753 4015 36 2500 3579 3848 4116 38 9 108 2743 3927 4222 4516 41 3000 4295 4617 4939 45 10 120 3048 4364 4691 5018 46 3500 5011
41. or 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 CF The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies The input type affects the options available for the Application Mode See Selecting an application mode on page 25 for details 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 appears at the bottom right corner of the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with video S video signal 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 A Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or eve
42. page 17 for details Connection Operation Start up 1 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 2 Remove the lens cap If it is left on it could become deformed due to heat 3 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 4 Ifyou 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 21 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 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 25 CF If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displaye
43. posite 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 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 Co
44. r A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 38 Maintenance Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Pull the lamp from the projector Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images As shown in the figure hold the new lamp and align the two locators on the lamp with the holes on the projector and then insert the lamp all the way into the projector Connect the lamp connector to the projector Maintenance 39 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp Cyr Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 10 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 11 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover Co Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 12 Restart the projector Cz Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 13 Resetting the lamp counter Cc rhe if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause Lamp Hour 0 Hours i Press
45. re Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input source contrast brightness settings and is directly proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 5 6 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required 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 C The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated g E Soft carry case Users manual User s manual CD C Pull the tab before using the remote control Quick start Remote control guide with battery VGA cable USB cable Power cord Cleaning cloth Optional accessories 1 Macintosh adapter 4 Component Video to VGA D sub 2 200W lamp module adaptor cable 3 Ceiling mount kit 5 RS232 connector Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side 1 External control panel See External control panel on page 8 for detailed information 2 Ventilation grill 3 Projection lens 4 Front adjuster button 5
46. ruptible power supply UPS Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes 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 reassembly can cause malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 6 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
47. s 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 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 new P d one For more information refer to Utilizing the password function on asswor pags 21 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 32 Operation 4 Advance menu FUNCTION default setting I 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 Refer to Choosing a location on page 11 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 The default value
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49. st press leads you back to the submenu and the second press closes the on screen menu 1 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 DESCRIPTION I value Pre defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type Cz 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 using the projector in well lit rooms 2 Presentation Mode Default Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook eo coloring Application 3 sRGB Photo Mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to Mode provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible PC and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and Presentation drawing applications such as AutoCAD Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing PC based games in a bright living room YPbPr S Video Mode Is appropriate for playing movies video clips from Video Video digital cameras or DVs through the PC inpu
50. t at 0 C 30 C 6000 10000 feet at 0 C 23 C Specifications 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 610x480 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_72 300 x 899 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 10243768 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 Horizontal Vertical Frequency Signal Format 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 TO80i 11251 60Hz 33 75 60 00 T080i 11251 50Hz 28 13 50 00 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs i Color sub Horizontal Vertical f 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 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
51. t for best viewing in a Movie 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 2 Cinema Mode Is suitable for enjoying DVD movies best viewed in a blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment 3 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment 4 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 gi Corrects any keystoning of the image Refer to Correcting keystone on page 24 for more information Keystone 0 Operation 29 30 Color Temp depends on the selected Application mode 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 13 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 wi
52. ter the old password i Ifthe 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 ii Ifthe password is incorrect a Password Error message displays Press Up to try again or press Down 7 to cancel 22 Operation 4 Check the new password i Pressing Auto completes the procedure ii Press Up to try again iii Press Down 7 to cancel the set up and return to the on screen menu Adjusting the height The projector is equipped with 1 quick release adjuster foot and 1 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 this situation adjust the value of Keyston
53. th 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 input source Adjusts the brightness of the image 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 Te LZA 70 30 a 50 Contrast depends on the selected input source 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 peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment ee 70 30 Zz lO 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 C3 When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 2 Pro Picture menu C Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION
54. the displayed image 6 Lamp indicator light Refer to Indicators on page 41 for more information Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem 7 Temperature warning light Refer to Indicators on page 41 for more information Flashes red if the projector s temperature becomes too high 8 Power indicator light Refer to Indicators on page 41 for more information Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation 9 4 Left 10 Right gt Refer to Correcting keystone on page 24 for more information When the on screen menu is not activated 9 and 10 function as Keystone hot keys 11 Menu Refer to Using the menus on page 28 for more information Turns on the on screen display control menu 12 Exit Introduction Exits and saves the menu settings When the on screen menu is activated the 9 to 12 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 13 Focus ring Refer to Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 23 for more information Adjusts the focus of the projected image 14 Zoom ring Refer to Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 23 for more information Adjusts the size of the image Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image or rotate counter clockwise to reduce the image size Remote control oo 1 C Power Refer to Start up on page 21 and Shutdown on page
55. 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 Auto Off off 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 projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is turned off Selecting Off disables this function Economic Mode off 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 in darker projected images 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 37 34 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 source Resoluti
56. tre 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 4691 mm and with a vertical offset of 46 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 24 for keystone correction 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 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 l
57. ure 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 36 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 equivalent lamp hour is as Total equivalent lamp hour 3 4 hours used in Economic mode 1 hours used in normal mode Cz See Economic Mode off on page 34 for more information on Economic mode Warning message A 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 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 Indi
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