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1. 54 Menu Functions High Altitude Mode It is a mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature Activate the function when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and ambient temperature is between 0 C 30 C A Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 0 C and 30 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition O peration under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Password For security purposes and to prevent unauthorized use you may set up password security for the projector See Utilizing the password function on page 40 for details e Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one e Power On Lock Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password Key Lock W ith the control keys on the projector locked you can
2. C eiling Mount Screws M4 Max L 25 Min L 20 a a ee gt fm 705 SER 636 50 Unit mm Specifications 71 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Mode del Ne Clock 3D Field Hz kHz MHz Sequentiall nger by side 720x400 720x400 70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 VGA 60 59 940 31 469 25 175 ol o VGA 72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640 x 480 EA 75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA 85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 40 000 ol o SVGA 72 72 188 48 077 50 000 800x600 SVGA 75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA 85 85 061 53 674 56 250 Reduce Blanking 119854 77 425 83 000 XGA 60 60 004 48 363 65 000 ol XGA 70 70 069 56 476 75 000 mis DET 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA 85 84 997 68 667 94 500 AGA 120 119 989 97 551 115 500 Reduce Blanking 1152 x 864 1152 x 864 75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1024 x 576 BenQ NB Timing 60 00 35 820 46 996 1024 x 600 BenQ NB Timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 60 60 45 000 74 250 o 1280 x 768 1280476860 59 870 47 776 79 5 olo WXGA 60 59 810 49 702 83 500 o WXGA 75 74 934 62 795 106 500 1280x800 wxGA 85 84 880 71 554 122 500 Ba bading 119 909 101 563
3. Safety Instructions Continued 17 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury 18 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced why 19 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for A mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed A A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible 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 anon BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensingto
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5. pe Bengo HT4050 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual gt va 02 og Pi A v IP Table of contents Important safety INStructions r uuuvvvnnnnnnnnnnn 3 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior View nn 9 Controls and functions sses 11 Positioning your projector rmmssvvevennnn 16 Choosing a location 16 O btaining a preferred projected image S ZE Luang 17 Shifting the projection lens sss 19 Connection ssassn 20 HDMI connection sssssecccccressns 21 Smart devices connection sss 22 Component Video connection 24 Video connection 25 PC connection sssr 26 Connecting video source devices 27 Playing sound through the projecto Ninsi 28 Operation 11111 29 Starting up the projector nsss 29 Adjusting the projected image 31 Menu Functions 33 About the OSD Menus mmeusmene 33 Using the Basic O SD Menu 35 Using the Advanced OSD menu 39 Securing the projector nsss 40 Utilizing the password function 40 Switching input Signal eee 43 2 Picture menu iinwendeinsniianiiat 44 Audio Setup menu museene 50 Display menu mensen 51 System Setup Basic menu 0 53 System Setup Advanced menu 54 Information MENU uses 56 Shutting down the projector 57 Advanced OSD menu Structure 58 Maintenance sss 62 C
6. Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen Turn on the projector and make the following settings MENU gt Settings or System Setup Basic gt Projector Position gt Front Ceiling 7 Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling behind the screen Turn on the projector and make the following settings MENU gt Settings or System Setup Basic gt Projector Position gt Rear Ceiling 7 A special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required 16 Positioning your projector O btaining a preferred projected image size The projected image size is determined by the distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 71 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position Floor Installation Ceiling Installation lt A gt ee m j gt lt C gt lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens lt F gt Screen lt G gt Center of lens The screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 9 Screen dimensions Projection distance lt D gt mm _Lowest Highest z i lens position lt E gt Diagonal lt A gt sed ee
7. Power O n O ff Ring GF The Power On Off Ring Tone can only be adjusted here Setting the sound Tone mute or adjusting the sound level do not affect the Power On Off Ring Tone All of the adjustments you ve done under the Audio Setup menu return to the factory preset values Reset Audio Settings 50 Menu Functions Display menu Aspect Ratio The native display resolution of this projector is in a 16 9 aspect ratio However you may use this function to display projected picture of different aspect ratio 7 Inthe following illustrations the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas Auto O E Oo O O ndi O Scales a picture proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal or O O vertical width This makes the most use of the 15 9 picture A ih p p screen and maintains the aspect ratio of a picture e 43 oO O om Scales the picture so that it is displayed in the O gt C center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio O O O O 4 3 picture e 16 9 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio O O e aii 16 9 picture e Wide Stretches a picture in a horizontal direction to fit er picture 4 3 picture e Letter Box Scales a picture to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal width and resizes the picture height
8. the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Menu Functions 45 Adjusts to make the picture look sharper or softer The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the Sharpness ee x Softer the picture becomes CF The function is accessible through the remote control Flesh Tone This adjustable item to enable the picture s vividness to be significantly increased Color Temperature The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the connected input signal Normal Maintains normal colorings for white Cool Makes images appear bluish white lt Lamp Native W ith the lamp s original color temperature and higher brightness This setting is suitable for environment where high brightness is required such as projecting pictures in well lit room lt Warm Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes O ne 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 ahigh color temperature appears to have more blue in it 7 The function is accessible through the remote control Motion Enhancer Estimates the motion changes from frame to frame and inserts and interpol
9. 2D Keystone Side Projection The projector offers horizontal side to side keystone correction enabling a wider projector installation area W hen the projector is placed off center the 2D keystone correction feature gives you a wider projector installation flexibility by correcting the trapezoid effect using horizontal and vertical adjustments User friendly OSD Two types of OSD menus are designed for different usage customs the Basic 0 SD is intuitive and consumerlike while the Advanced 0 SD offers traditional usability Wide variety of inputs and video formats The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment including component video and composite video as well as dual HDMI PC and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems ISF certified calibration control To reach a higher standard of performance the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY mode settings in its O SD menus which requires professional calibration service from authorized ISF installers 3D function To enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images through HDMI Audio Enhancer with built in chamber speaker BenQ s newest powerful digital sound enhancement engine incorporates W aveA udio s breakthrough algorithms along with 4 sound modes and additional EQ setting bringing dramatic audiovisual enjoyment like
10. 74 25 Specifications 77 Warranty and Copyright information 78 Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty ser vice 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 85 temperature in between 5 C and 28 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2011 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
11. Go to System Setup Basic gt Auto Off Press P to select atime period If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable and the projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period W hen done press BACK to save your changes and exit Maintenance 63 Timing of replacing the lamp W hen the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode Go to http www beng com for a replacement lamp The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot See Indicators on page 68 for details The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp C The warning messages below are for reference only Please follow the actual on screen instructions to prepare and replace the lamp Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 63 you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears Press OK to dismiss the message It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp whenever you n
12. If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message O ut of Range displayed on a blank screen Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector s resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting See Timing chart on page 72 for details 30 Operation Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector 1 Press the quick release button and lift the front of the projector O nce the image is positioned where you want it release the quick release button to lock the foot in position 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in areverse direction If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see C orrecting keystone on page 32 for details A Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes e Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes
13. Pattern On Off Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable ption onom rem Caption Verson CCICC2 CC3 CC4 Setup Quick Cooling On Off Advanced High Altitude nog Mode Change Password Pawon Power OnLock On Off Key Lock On Off LED Indicator Ono ff Reset All Settings ISF Input password Source Picture Mode Resolution Color System Information Lamp Usage Time 3D Format Firmware Version Menu Functions 61 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis isto keep the lens clean 62 N ever 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 Before cleaning any part of the projector turn it off using the proper shutdown procedure see Shutting down the projector on page 57 unplug the power cable and let it cool down completely 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 N ever use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material 3 Never touch the
14. To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions C ontinued 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement me 8 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions 9 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged iy 10 11 12 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel W hen the projector is under Operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 13 Do not place this projector in any of the following environments S
15. a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 9 Replace the lamp compartment cover on the projector and tighten the captive screw 10 Restart the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 66 Maintenance Resetting the lamp timer 11 After the startup logo displays resetting the lamp timer via the OSD menu Under the Advanced O SD menu go to System Setup Advanced gt Reset Lamp Timer and select Reset e Under the Basic OSD menu if there s no signal connected to the projector go to Reset Lamp Timer and select Reset if there are signals connected go to Settings gt Reset Lamp Timer and select Reset A Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage A Reset Successfully message displays to notify that the lamp time has been reset to 0 Maintenance 67 Indicators Orange Off Off Stand by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange Flashing off off Projector is cooling Orange Kair off off Flashing The lamp ignition is not lit up off off Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Red Red off Red The projector has shutdown Red i Off i Fasting Theta emt ena Red Off Working Please contact your dealer for reen assistance Red Flashing on Green Red Off Te
16. for the selected Picture Mode including preset modes User 1 and User 2 return to the factory preset values 1 Press OK The confirmation message displays 2 Use lt b gt to select Reset and press OK The picture mode returns to the factory preset settings 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 if you want to reset other picture modes Menu Functions 49 Audio Setup menu Effect Mode Selects a sound effect mode to your preference The following preset sound modes are provided Standard Cinema Music Game Sport and User W hen selecting the User mode you may make manual adjustments with the User EQ function Sound Mode 7 Ifthe Mute function is activated adjusting Sound Mode will turn off the Mute function e User EQ Selects desired frequency bands 100 Hz 300 Hz 1k Hz 3k Hz and 10k Hz to adjust the levels according to your preference The settings made here define the User mode Selects On to temporarily turn off the projector s internal speaker or the volume being output from the audio output jack Mute To restore the audio select Off cr The function is accessible through the remote control Adjusts the volume level of the projector s internal speaker or the volume being output from the audio output jack Volume GF If the Mute function is activated adjusting Mute will turn off the Mute function GF The function is accessible through the remote control Sets the ring tone for the projector Onor Off
17. from Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control W ithin 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and C lock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds 7 The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning e This function is only available when PC signal analog RGB is selected Operation 31 Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the ZOOM slide lever 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating the FOCUS ring 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 You may correct this in ON E of these ways Using the remote control Press KEYSTONE to display the 2D Keystone window Using the projector Press A V lt or gt to display the 2D Keystone window To correct keystoning at the top of the image use V e To correct keystoning at the bottom of the image use A To correct keystoning at the right side of the image use lt d To correct keystoning at the left side of the image use gt W hen done press BACK to save your chan
18. it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 41 for details Password Error Please try again If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Entering the password recall procedure 1 Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen Under the Advanced O SD menu e Under the Basic O SD menu Customer Center Recall Code 2 Write down the number and turn off your projector 3 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 Menu Functions 41 Changing the password To do this first and foremost you have to access the Advanced 0 SD menu see About the OSD Menus on page 33 for details 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the System Setup Advanced gt Password gt Change password menu 2 Press OK The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays 3 Enter the old password Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press BACK to cancel the change or try another password 4 En
19. lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted W hen you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference 1 Press OK and the Color Management page displays 2 Highlight Primary color and press lt gt to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow 3 Press W to highlight Hue and press lt gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the bee illustration to the right for how the colors Blue relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in the projected picture will be selected Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta 4 Press V to highlight Saturation and adjust its
20. lever 12 Used to adjust the projected image appearance See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 32 for details LENS SHIFT adjuster Used to adjust the projector len left right up or down See Shifting the projection lens on page 19 for details POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 68 for details SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 43 for details lt Left 14 Decrease volume level Decreases volume 0 POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 29 16 and Shutting down the projector on page 57 for details BACK Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings 15 TEMPerature indicator light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 68 for details Keystone Arrow keys W 4 Up Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 32 for details LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 68 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image gt Right 0 Increase volume level Increases volume W hen the On Screen Display O SD menu is activated the 6 10 13 a
21. ray discs 3D TV with 3D channel and so on After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector wear the BenQ 3D glasses and make sure the power is on to view 3D contents cr WwW hen watching 3D contents e The image may seem misplaced however this is not a product malfunction e Take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content Stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort Keep a distance from the screen of about three times the effective height of the screen when watching 3D content e Children and people with a history of oversensitivity to light heart problems or have any other existing medical condition should be refrained from watching 3D content The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically chooses an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents If the projector cannot recognize the 3D format manually choose a 3D mode according to your preference CF W hen this function is enabled e The brightness level of the projected image decreases e The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted e The 2D Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees CF The function is accessible through the remote control 36 Menu Functions 3D Sync Invert W hen your 3D image is distorted enable this function to switch between the image for the left eye and the right eye for the more comfortable 3D viewing experience GF The function is accessible through the remote control Set
22. the Advanced O SD menu N ext time when you turn on the projector you may access the Advanced O SD menu by pressing MENU Below is the overview of the Advanced O SD menu iig RAO Preset Mode Bright Management Normal off Likewise when you wish to switch from the Advanced O SD menu to the Basic O SD menu follow the instructions below 1 Goto the System Setup Basic gt Menu Settings gt Menu Type menu 2 Use lt gt to select Basic 3 Press MENU again to access the Basic O SD menu N ext time when you turn on the projector you may access the Basic O SD menu by pressing MENU Menu Functions Using the Basic OSD menu Depending on whether or not any video signal is connected to the projector the Basic OSD menu offers different available functions Check the following links to learn more Basic OSD menu with input signals connected on page 35 e Basic OSD menu without input signals connected on page 38 limited menus are available Basic OSD menu with input signals connected The Basic O SD menu provides primary menu functions Available menu items may vary depending on the connected video sources or specified settings Menu options that are not available will become grayed out To access the OSD menu press MENU on the projector or remote control Use the arrow keys A V lt P on the projector or remote control to move through the menu items e Use OK to confirm the selected me
23. to the 3 4 of the projection width Q Oo oO oO gt the screen width It does not alter the height of a O O QO QO O O Oi Toe DEE This makes a picture greater than the screen O O height The top and bottom edges of the O C displayed picture O O are cropped This suits the contents which are Letter Box ormat picture produced in letter box format with black bars on the top and bottom Image Position Displays the Image Position window You may use the directional arrow keys on the projector or remote control to adjust the position of the projected picture The values shown on the lower position of the window change with every key press you made C7 This function is only available when the PC signal is selected O verscan Adjustment Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges The greater the value the more portion of the picture is concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate Setting 0 means the picture is 100 displayed Menu Functions 51 H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture cr This function is only available when the PC signal analog RGB is selected e Phase PC amp Component _ adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion YPoPr Tuning CF This function is only available when the PC signal analog RGB is selected e Auto Only for RGBHD PC Timing Adjusts the phase and freq
24. use respirators safety glasses goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled Loosen the captive screw from the front Remove the lamp compartment cover as shown Loosen the three captive screws that secure the lamp Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries Maintenance 65 5 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector A e 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 6 Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector A e Ensure the connectors are aligned e Ifyou experience resistance lift the lamp and start again 7 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp 8 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place A Loose screw may cause
25. values to your preference by pressing lt b gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected 5 Press Y to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately Repeat steps 2 to 5 for other color adjustments Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments Press OK and BACK to exit and save the settings Noise Reduction Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players The higher the value the less the noise Red 48 Menu Functions Advanced e Color Enhancer Enhances the color saturation to provide more splendid image quality The higher the setting the more vivid the image reveals The lower the setting the softer the image reveals e Pixel Enhancer Detects the change in color between an object and its background to produce a sharpened image of crisp edges and enhanced surface textures The higher the setting the sharper the image reveals The lower the setting the tenderer the image reveals e Film Mode Enhances picture quality when projecting composite image from a filmsourced DVD or Blu ray Disc Setting Off disables the function Reset Current Picture Mode All of the adjustments you ve made
26. 0 13 5 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 24p 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 25p 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 74 25 1080 30p 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50p 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080 60p 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 74 Specifications Support timing for Video and S Video input Horizontal Vertical Sub carrier 3D Field Video mode frequency Frequency Frequency Seg ential KHz Hz MHz q 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 Support timing for HDMI HDCP input Refresh H 3D 3D Resolution Mode rate frequency Mr Ko over side Hz kHz q under by side VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 640 x 480 VGA 72 72 809 37 861 31 500 VGA 75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA 85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720 x 400 720x400 70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 800 x 600 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA_120 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 1024 x 768 XGA 75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA 85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA 120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 500 1152
27. 146 25 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280x1024 SKGA 75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA 85 85 024 91 146 157 500 72 Specifications Refresh H i 3D 3D Resolution Mode rate frequency ar nies ae over side Hz kHz q under by side 1280 x 960 60 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960 x 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA 60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA 60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60 59 954 65 290 146 250 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 74 93 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 60 60 67 5 148 5 60HZ Reduce Blanking 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1200 60 60Hz Reduce Blanking 74 038 134 Cz There 3D timing showing depend the EDID file and VGA display card It is possible that user cannot choose the above 3D timings on VGA display card Specifications 73 Support timing for Component YPbPr input Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Timing Resolution frequency Frequency Frequency Ker KHz Hz MHz 480i 720 x 480 15 73 59 94 13 5 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 576i 720 x 576 15 63 5
28. 2 3 every time the projector is started O pen the O SD menu and go to the System Setup Advanced gt Password menu Press OK The Password page displays Highlight Power on Lock and select On by pressing lt gt As pictured to the right the four arrow keys A V lt P respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Password page To activate the Power on Lock function press A V to highlight Power on Lock and press lt P gt to select On C The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Keep this manual in a safe place 6 To leave the OSD menu press BACK Menu Functions If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember
29. Brightness Low Brightness Low Contrast High Contrast 1 6 18 2 0 22 24 25 2 6 2 8 Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off e Color Temperature Fine Tuning Allows you to manually adjust the pre defined color temperature modes 1 Press OK to display the Color Temperature Fine Tuning window 2 Press A V to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing lt gt Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue 3 When done press OK and BACK to exit CT The function is accessible through the remote control Menu Functions 47 Advanced e Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room O nly in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms
30. D Format is only available when 3D Mode is enabled Reset All Settings Information Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of your projector CF Some information is given only when certain input sources are in use Menu Functions Using the Advanced OSD menu The Advanced 0 SD menu offers complete menu functions Main menu icon Hp Fo Fo Main menu Preset Mode Bright Select User Mode Management Submenu iu sc Status Sharpness Normal off Press BACK to go back to the previous window or to exit Current input source C The Advanced OSD menu overview above is for reference only and may differ from the actual design and the projector model you are using To access the OSD menu press MENU on the projector or remote control It is consisted of the following main menus Check the links after the menu items below to learn more details 1 Picture menu see Picture menu on page 44 2 Audio Setup menu see Audio Setup menu on page 50 3 Display menu see Display menu on page 51 4 System Setup Basic menu see System Setup Basic menu on page 53 5 System Setup Advanced menu see System Setup Advanced menu on page 54 6 Information menu see Information menu on page 56 Available menu items may vary depending on the connected video sources or specified settings Menu items that are not available will become grayed out lt Use t
31. ES OE The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control 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 Picture is blurred 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 cover is still closed Remove the lens cover Remote control does not work The battery is out of power Replace the battery with 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 7 meters 23 feet of the projector 3D content does not display correctly The 3D glasses are out of battery Recharge the 3D glasses The settings in the 3D menu are not set correctly Correctly set the settings in the 3D menu Your Blu ray Disc is not in 3D format Use a 3D Blu ray Disc and try again The input source has not been correctly selected Select the correct source with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control Troubleshooting 69 Specificati
32. adow all possible lighting items except the projector e g lamps computer screen or light coming through curtains and use a standard format of 1080p image source like a Blu ray disc to get the best viewing experience under this mode Game Suitable for playing video games in a bright living room 3D It is optimized to bring up 3D effects when watching 3D contents CF This mode is only available when 3D function is enabled User 1 User 2 Recalls the customized settings Access the Advanced 0 SD menu and see User Mode Management for details CF The function is accessible through the remote control 44 Menu Functions User Mode Management The functions are only available when Picture Mode is set to User 1 or User 2 Load Settings From Allows you to manually adjust a preset picture mode and make it an available option on the picture mode list 1 Go to the Picture gt Picture Mode menu select User 1 or User 2 2 Press W to select User Mode Management 3 Onthe User Mode Management window select Load Settings From and press OK 4 Press V to select a picture mode that is close to your need W hen done press OK and BACK to return to the Picture menu 6 Press W to select other submenus you want to make changes and use lt P gt to adjust the values The adjustments define the selected user mode e Rename User Mode Selects to rename the customized picture modes User Lor User 2 1 Go to the Picture gt Pic
33. are of the projector 62 Lamp information uu 63 Troubleshooting 69 Specifications 70 Projector specifications 70 Dimensions sssrin 71 TIMING ENAK a sasasi iwa da ANG 72 Warranty and Copyright information 78 Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions 1 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes 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 Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire
34. ated frame to create smoother more fluent viewing experience of movies Lamp Power Selects the projector lamp power from the following modes Normal Provides full lamp brightness Economic Reduces system noise and power consumption by 30 SmartEco Reduces system noise and lamp power consumption by up to 70 If the Economic or SmartEco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures See Setting Lamp Power on page 63 for details 46 Menu Functions Advanced e Black Level Sets the picture grayscale to 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units In some areas which use N TSC TV standard the grayscale is measured from 7 5 IRE black to 100 IRE white however in other areas where PAL equipment or Japanese N TSC standards are used the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE black to 100 IRE white We suggest that you check the input source to see if it is with 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE then select accordingly e Gamma Selection Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness 1 6 1 8 2 0 BenQ Select these values according to your preference e 2 1 2 2 Increases the average brightness of the picture Best for a lit environment meeting room or family room 2 3 2 4 Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment 2 6 2 8 Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes High
35. automatically calculated by the built in timer To obtain the lamp hour information I 2 3 Press MENU and then use the arrow keys A V lt P to go to Information or Settings gt Information The Equivalent Lamp Hour information displays Press BACK to exit Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the Advanced 0 SD menu To access the Advanced 0 SD menu see About the OSD Menus on page 33 for details Setting Lamp Power Setting the projector in Economic or SmartEco mode also extends the lamp life Lamp mode Description Normal 100 lamp brightness Economic Saves 30 lamp power consumption SmartEco Saves up to 70 lamp power consumption depending on the content brightness level Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 30 Using SmartEco mode reduces system noise and lamp power consumption by up to 70 If the Economic or SmartEco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures 1 Goto Picture gt Lamp Power 2 Press OK to display the Lamp Power window 3 Press lt b gt to move to your desired mode and press OK 4 When done press BACK to save your changes and exit Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time 1 2
36. connected MHL compatible smart device as long as the projector is powered on USB Mini B input jack Used for service PC input jack RS 232 control port Used to interface with aPC or home theater control automation system COMPONENT input jacks USB Type A 1 5A Used for charging the receiver box of the Wireless FHD Kit W DP01 optional accessory Audio speaker Kensington anti theft lock slot VIDEO input jack AUDIO input jack R AUDIO input jack L AUDIO input jack AUDIO output jack Q uick release foot 12 V TRIGGER out jack Used to trigger external device such as an electric screen or light control etc Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices AC power cord inlet Projector features 9 30 Ceiling mount holes 31 Front adjuster foot 32 Rear adjuster foot 10 Projector features Controls and functions Projector FOCUS ring Used to adjust the projected image appearance See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 32 for details Zoom slide
37. customized settings Access the Advanced 0 SD menu and see User Mode Management for details GF The function is accessible through the remote control Menu Functions 35 Sound Mode Selects a sound effect mode to your preference The following preset sound modes are provided Standard Cinema Music Game Sport and User To specify the sound settings of the User mode access the Advanced OSD menu and see User EQ on page 50 for details CF If the Mute function is activated adjusting Sound Mode will turn off the Mute function Volume Adjusts the volume level of the projector s internal speaker or the volume being output from the audio output jack Cc If the Mute function is activated adjusting Volume will turn off the Mute function GF The function is accessible through the remote control Mute Selects Onto temporarily turn off the projector s internal speaker or the volume being output from the audio output jack To restore the audio select Off CF The function is accessible through the remote control Motion Enhancer Estimates the motion changes from frame to frame and inserts and interpolated frame to create smoother more fluent viewing experience of movies 3D Mode This projector supports playing three dimensional 3D content transferred through your 3D compatible video devices and contents such as PlayStation consoles with 3D game discs 3D Blu ray 3D players with 3D Blu
38. e and VGA graphic card limitation It is possible that user cannot choose the above timings on VGA display card 76 Specifications Supporting timing for HDMI Video input Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock 3D Field 3D frame 3D 3D Timing Resolution frequency frequency Frequency Sequential packing OVE side KHz Hz MHz q Packing under by side 480i 720 1440 x 480 15 73 59 94 27 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 576i 720 1440 x 576 15 63 50 27 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 24p 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 25p 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 74 25 1080 30p 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 50p 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080 60p 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 Supporting timing for MHL input Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Timing Resolution frequency frequency Frequency KHz Hz MHz 480i 720 1440 x 480 15 73 59 94 27 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 576i 720 1440 x 576 15 63 50 27 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 24p 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 25p 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 74 25 1080 30p 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60
39. e es fae mm Cech mm mm mm jane ske min max 36 4 925 68 125 40 1016 498 886 1018 1333 1647 75 137 50 1270 623 1107 1273 1666 2059 93 171 60 1524 747 1328 1528 1999 2471 112 205 70 1778 872 1550 1782 2332 2882 131 240 80 2032 996 1771 2037 2665 3294 149 274 90 2286 1121 1992 2291 2999 3706 168 308 100 2540 1245 2214 2546 3332 4118 187 342 110 2794 1370 2435 2800 3665 4529 205 377 120 3048 1494 2657 3055 3998 4941 224 411 130 3302 1619 2878 3310 4331 5353 243 445 140 3556 1743 3099 3564 4664 5765 262 479 150 3810 1868 3321 3819 4998 6177 280 514 160 4064 1992 3542 4073 5331 6588 299 548 170 4318 2117 3763 4328 5664 7000 318 582 180 4572 2241 3985 4583 5997 7412 336 616 190 4826 2366 4206 4837 6330 7824 355 651 196 4 4989 2446 4348 5000 367 673 Positioning your projector 17 cr There is 5 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location 18 Positioning your projector Shifting the projection lens The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector It allows the pro
40. ges and exit 32 Operation Menu Functions About the O SD Menus To let you make various adjustments or settings on the projector and the projected image the projector is equipped with 2 types of multilingual O n Screen Display O SD menus Basic O SD menu provides primary menu functions See U sing the Basic O SD menu on page 35 Advanced O SD menu provides full menu functions See Using the Advanced O SD menu on page 39 To access the O SD menu press MENU o n the projector or remote control NS The first time you use the projector after finishing the initial setup one of the following Basic 0 SD menu overviews displays depending on whether or not any video signal is connected Input signal connected e No input signal connected If you intend to switch from the Basic 0 SD menu to the Advanced 0 SD menu follow the instructions below 7 Use the arrow keys 4 lt gt on the projector or remote control to move through the menu items and use OK to confirm the selected menu item lt When there is a video signal connected to the projector i Go to the Settings gt Menu Type menu ii Use A V to select Advanced and press OK iii Press MENU again to access the Advanced O SD menu W hen there is NO video signal connected to the projector Menu Functions 33 34 i Goto the Menu Type menu ii Use A V to select Advanced and press OK iii Press MENU again to access
41. h to the HDMI MHL input source To switch input signal see Switching input signal on page 43 for details I HDMI to Micro USB cable 22 Connection ving an HDMI to Micro USB adaptor and an HDMI cable Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input connector on the projector 5 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HD MI input socket on the adaptor 3 Connect the other end of the adaptor to the Micro USB output socket on your smart device 4 Switch to the HDMI MHL input source To switch input signal see Switching input signal on page 43 for details I Connection 23 24 Component Video connection Notebook or desktop computer AN device Speakers 4 Component Video to VGA D Sub 7 Audio L R cable adapter cable 8 Audio cable 5 Component Video to Component cable Connection Video connection Notebook or desktop computer AN device 6 Video cable 8 Audio cable 7 Audio L R cable Connection 25 PC connection Notebook or desktop computer AN device Speakers 1 USB cable 8 Audio cable 2 NGA cable C7 Ma
42. he arrow keys A V lt P on the projector or remote control to move through the menu items Use OK to confirm the selected menu item 7 To switch from the Advanced OSD menu to the Basic OSD menu see page About the OSD Menus on page 33 Menu Functions 39 40 Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft O therwise purchase a lock such as a Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the left side of the projector See Kensington anti theft lock slot on page 9 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key s and a lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it 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 Display O SD menu For details of the O SD menu operation please refer to Using the Advanced O SD menu on page 39 A You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password C7 Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered 1
43. ice A bf l Smartphone or Sd tablet PC 1 USB cable 5 Component Video to Component 2 VGA cable cable 3 HDMI cable 6 Video cable 4 Component Video to VGA D Sub 7 Audio L R cable adapter cable 8 Audio cable 9 HDMI Micro USB cable For updating the firmware 20 Connection HDMI connection HDMI High D efinition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players Blu ray players and displays over a single cable You should use an HD MI cable when making a connection between the projector and HDMI devices Notebook or desktop computer AN device HDMI cable Connection 21 Smart devices connection The projector can project the content directly from a MHL compatible smart device Using an HDMI to Micro USB cable or an HDMI to Micro USB adaptor you can connect your smart devices to the projector and then enjoy your content on the big screen 77 Some smart devices may not be compatible to the cable that you use Please consult the manufacturer of your smart device for detailed information Vang an HDMI to Micro USB cable Connect one end of the HDMI to Micro USB cable to the HD MI input connector on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the HDMI to Micro USB cable to the Micro USB output socket on your smart device 3 Switc
44. ified installation technician GF For more information please go to www imagingscience com or contact the place you purchased the projector Menu Functions 55 Information menu Source Displays the current signal source Picture Mode Displays the current picture mode under the Picture menu Resolution Displays the native resolution of the input source Color System Displays input system format Lamp Usage Time Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used 3D Format Displays the current 3D mode Only available when 3D Mode is enabled Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of your projector 7 Some information is given only when certain input sources are in use 56 Menu Functions Shutting down the projector 1 To turn the projector off press on the remote control to turn projector off directly Or you can press OO POWER on the projector and a warning message appears Press POWER again 2 Once the cooling process finishes the POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop 3 Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the projector will not be used in an extended period of time 7 To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process To shorten the cooling time you can also activate the Quick Cooling function See Quick Cooling on page 54 for details e Ifthe projector is not properly shut d
45. jected image decreases e The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted e The 2D Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees e 3D Depth Adjust Adjusts the depth level of 3D images on the screen to let you perceive more natural and comfortable effect of 3D contents e 3D Sync Invert W hen your 3D image is distorted enable this function to switch between the image for the left eye and the right eye for the more comfortable 3D viewing experience CF The function is accessible through the remote control 52 Menu Functions System Setup Basic menu 3D Sync Mode Select DLP Link or 3D VESA for DLP Link or 3D VESA glasses Background C olor Sets the background color when there is no signal to the projector Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen displays during projector start up You can choose BenQ logo screen Blue screen or Black screen Projector Position The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 16 for details Auto Off Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal is detected for a long time See Setting Auto Power O ff on page 63 for details Direct Power On W hen the function is set to On the projector will be turned on automatically once the power is fed through the power cable W hen the function is set to Off you ll have to turn on the projector by pressing D on the projector o
46. jector to be positioned off the center of the screen The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image width or height It is measured as an offset from the projected image s horizontal or vertical center You can shift the projection lens within the allowable range depending on your desired image position Normal projection position lt Front Table gt Height of projected image IV Front Ceiling 0025H iH 1 0 025H pi Width of projected image Shift to Left Shift to Right Center of lens Center of lens CF Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality In the unlikely event that the image distortion is produced see Correcting keystone on page 32 for details Positioning your projector 19 C onnection W hen 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 37 Inthe connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores The connection illustrations below are for reference only The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model N otebook or desktop computer AN dev
47. k Hz Mute Audi udio Setup Volume Power On Off Ring Tone Reset Audio Settings Reset Cancel Aspect Ratio Auto 4 3 16 9 W ide Letter Box Image Position Overscan Adjustment PC amp Component Fr Display YPbPr Tuning 3D Sync Mode DLP Link 3D VESA Auto as signal has inforframe O ff 3D 3D Mode Frame Sequential Frame Packing 3D Depth Adjust 3D Sync Invert Top Bottom Side by Side Menu Functions 59 60 Main menu Sub menu Options ENGLISH FRANGAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL PYCCKUM SABEL fe tk X ARE SI 01 nguage Svenska Nederlands Tirkge Cestina Portugu s Tnei Polski Magyar Hrvatski Rom n Norsk Dansk 6bnrapcku Suomi EMnvik Bahasa Indonesia y jal ft Background Color Black Blue Purple Splash Screen BenQ Black Blue Projector Front Front C eiling Rear Rear Position Ceiling System Auto Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min Setup Basic 20 min 25 min 30 min Direct Power On Ono ff Menu Type iz Center Top Left Top Right Menu Position Bottom Right Bottom Left Menu Settings Menu Display Always 0 n 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec Time 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec Blank Reminder On Off Message Source Rename Keyboard popup Auto Source Search Menu Functions Main menu Sub menu Options Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Timer Auto PC Signal Video Signal A HDMI Format PC Signal 0 255 level HDMI Settings Video Signa 6 235 level CEC Ono ff Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test
48. lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials Even paper towels can damage the lens coating Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush cloth and cleaning solution Do not attempt to clean the lens while the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 57 and unplug the power cord and let it cool down completely To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case AN Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents T hese can damage the case Storing the projector To store the projector for an extended time Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 70 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Maintenance Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour W hen the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is
49. mperature 1 error over limited temperature Red Green Flashing Off Thermal sensor 1 open error Green Green Off Thermal sensor 1 short error Green Green Flashing Off Thermal IC 112C connection error Green Red Red Thermal break error Green Off Red K h Red The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start A Off Off the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer Flashing f for assistance Red off Red Lamp door is open Please check if the lamp door is open or not off Green Red closed properly Green off Orange Lamp life exhausted Red off off Download off Red off LAN download fail off Green off LAN download processing 68 Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The projector does 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 not turn on switched on Attempting to turn the projector on W ait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed The lamp cover is not securely attached Correctly attach the lamp cover The video source isnot turned onor Turn the video source on and check that connected correctly the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctl No picture motes to the input ee dele nett COR
50. multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time If you want the projector to always automatically search for the signals Under the Advanced 0 SD menu go to the System Setup Basic menu and enable Auto Source Search see Auto Source Search on page 37 e Under the Basic O SD menu if there s no signal connected to the projector go to Auto Source Search and enable it if there are signals connected go to the Settings menu and then enable Auto Source Search see Auto Source Search on page 37 and 38 You can also manually cycle through the available input signals 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or press input source i g HDMI 1 directly from the remote control A source selection bar displays gt HDMI 2 MHL 2 Press A V until your desired signal is selected and press OK Once detected the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to gt 0 component search for another signal 7 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 gt 0 video e The native display resolution of this projector is in a 16 9 aspect ratio For best display picture results you should
51. n lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in accordance with local disposal laws See www lamprecycle org Important safety instructions Projector features Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard D efinition TV SDTV 480i 576i Enhanced Definition television EDTV 480p 576p and High Definition TV HDTV 720p 1080i p 60Hz formats with the 1080p format providing a true 1 1 image reproduction High picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution excellent home theater brightness high contrast ratio vivid color and rich gray scale reproduction Cinematic color reproduction The projector features a precision tuned RG BRGB color wheel to produce realistic color accuracy depth and range of HDTV standard ensures that movies are seen with lifelike colors exactly the way the director intended Rich gray scale W hen viewed in a darkened environment the automatic gamma control provides excellent gray scale display which reveals details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes Intuitive H V lens shift The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting up your projector
52. nd 16 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See U sing the Advanced 0 SD menu on page 39 for details OK MODE Selects an available picture setup mode Confirm the selected On Screen Display O SD menu item See Using the Advanced O SD menu on page 39 for details MENU Turns on the On Screen Display O SD menu Goes back to previous O SD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the Advanced O SD menu on page 39 for details Keystone Arrow keys Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 32 for details Projector features 11 1 12 Remote control Nama OFF frr Ce ems 1G ERE san owes Gara GB ON OFF Toggles the projector between on and off mode 3D INVERT Launches the 3D menu and toggles the invert function between on and off Arrow keys A Up Down lt Left gt Right W hen the O n Screen Display 0 SD menu is activated these keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments W hen the OSD menu is off and you are under the MHL connection mode these arrows keys are available for co
53. no other SmartEco SmartEco technology saves lamp power consumption up to 70 depending on the content brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected Projector features 7 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories 7 The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information HT4050 Projector Remote Control Batteries Warranty card User manual CD Quick start guide Power cable Other accessories CG For below accessories please consult your dealer for detailed information Spare lamp kit Ceiling mount kit 3D Glasses Carry bag ADIL Kit Projector features Projector exterior view E e cecee AG 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 External control panel See Projector on page 11 for details Lamp compartment cover Vent cooling vent Quick release button Lens cap amp string Projection lens Zoom slide lever Front IR remote sensor Focus ring Lens Shift Top IR remote sensor 3D SYNC OUT HDMI 1 input jack HDMI 2 MHL dual mode port Also can be charging
54. ntrolling your smart device Projector features OK Confirms the selected O SD menu item W hen the OSD menu is off and you are under the MHL connection mode use the key to confirm the selection on the O SD of your smart device BACK Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings W hen the OSD menu is off and you are under the MHL connection mode use the key to return or exit the O SD menu of your smart device MO 16 10 Mute Toggles projector audio between on and off Volume Down D ecreases the projector volume Volume Up Increases the projector volume MHL Control buttons 4 Backward gt ii Play Pause pp Forward 44 Rewind E Stop p gt Fast forward Goes to the previous file Plays Pauses Goes to the next file R ewinds Stops Fast forwards during media playback O nly available when controlling your smart device in MHL mode When you are under the MHL connection mode and the OSD is off these buttons are available for controlling your smart device arrow keys OK BACK and MHL control buttons KEYSTONE Launches the 2D Keystone window Use the Arrow keysto manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection Picture quality adjustment keys These function keys perform the same tasks as specified in the O SD menu 11 LIGHT 15 The LED backlight lights up and stays on for approximately 30 seconds when 16 pressing any key on the remote control P
55. nu item CF To switch from the Basic OSD menu to the Advanced OSD menu see About the OSD Menus on page 33 Picture Mode Selects a preset picture mode to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type The preset picture modes are described as below Bright 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 e Vivid W ith well saturated color fine tuned sharpness and a higher brightness level Vivid mode is perfect for watching movies in a living room where there is a small amount of ambient light Cinema Rec 709 C omplement the worldwide HDTV standard with accurate color and deepest contrast at lower brightness level Cinema Rec 709 mode is suitable for playing movies in a totally dark environment as if in a commercial cinema To easily enjoy the cinematic color retrieved from REC 709 standard we recommend you shadow all possible lighting items except the projector e g lamps computer screen or light coming through curtains and use a standard format of 1080p image source like a Blu ray disc to get the best viewing experience under this mode Game Suitable for playing video games in a bright living room lt 3D It is optimized to bring up 3D effects when watching 3D contents CF This mode is only available when 3D function is enabled User 1 User 2 Recalls the
56. ny notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination 26 Connection Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the video source device as described below Terminal Terminal z Reference Picture qual name appearance JE e HDMI connection on HDMI 1 HOME HOML2 MHL page 21 Best HDMI 2 MHL Smart devices connection on page 22 an A Component Video eee 000 connection on page 24 Better VIDEO Video connection on page 25 N ormal pag PC D SUB PC connection on page 26 Better CF Inthe connection illustrations shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting audio The projector has one built in mono speaker which are designed to provide basic audi
57. o functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only They are not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into acommon mono audio output through the projector speaker The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected 7 The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 27 for details e Ifthe 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 Connection 27 Playing sound through the projector You can make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your presentations and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector 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 Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display O SD menus The table below describes the connection methods for different devices and where the sound is from HDMI 1 PC Component Vide
58. o HDMI 2 MHL AUDIO IN mini jack AUDIO L R HDMI AUDIO IN mini jack AUDIO L R HDMI AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT The selected input signal determines which sound will be played by the projector speaker and which sound will be output from the projector when AUDIO OUT is connected If you select the COMPUTER PC signal the projector can play the sound received from AUDIO IN mini jack If you select the CO MPONENT VIDEO signal the projector can play the sound received from AUDIO L R 28 Connection Operation Starting up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted C heck that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied Please use the original accessories e g power cable only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire 2 Press POWER on the projector or remote control B to start the projector and a start up tone sounds The POW ER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on The fans starts operating and a start up image display on the screen while it warms up The projector does not respond to further commands whiles it is warm up If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness To turn off the ring tone see Power O n O ff Ring Tone on page 59 for details If the projector is still hot from previous ac
59. ons Projector specifications 7 All specifications are subject to change without notice Optical Resolution 1080p Display system Single chip DLP system Lens F Number F 2 42 to 3 05 f 17 22 to 27 37 mm Lamp 260W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 3 5A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 360W Max lt 0 5W Standby Mechanical Weight 9 24 Ibs 4 2 Kg Output terminals Speaker 10 watt peak to peak Audio signal output PC audio jack x 1 USB Type A 1 5A 3D Sync Out x 1 Specifications Control USB Mini B Type RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 12V TRIGGER 12VDC Max 0 2 A x 1 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 Digital HDMI 1 x 1 HDMI 2 MHL x 1 Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x 1 RCA audio jack L R x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Dimensions 330 mm W x 128 mm H x 257 mm D NA NAN SS Ceiling Mount Installation 55 146 0
60. otice that the brightness level has significantly diminished Press OK to dismiss the message The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Press OK to dismiss the message C XXXX shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models 64 Maintenance Replacing the lamp A If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp 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 To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps We recommend that you
61. own to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press POW ER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POW ER indicator light turns orange Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage Menu Functions 57 Advanced OSD menu structure Please note that the on screen display 0 SD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Sub menu Options ISF Disabled Bright Vivid Cinema Rec 709 G ame User 1 User 2 Picture Mode ISF Enabled Bright Vivid Cinema Rec 709 Game User 1 User 2 ISF Night ISF Day 3D Enabled 3D Load Setting User Mode From Management Rename User Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone en Sture Normal C ool Lamp N ative W arm Picture Motion Enhancer OfffLow Middle H igh Lamp Power N ormal Economic SmartEco Black Level OIRE 7 5 IRE Gamma Selection A ae ci Brilliant Color Ono ff Color Red Gain Green Gain Blue G ain Temperature Fine Red O ffset G reen O ffset Blue Tuning Offset Advanced Primary Color Color Red G reen Blue C yan M agenta Management Yellow H ue G ain Saturation Noise Reduction Color Enhancer Pixel Enhancer Film Mode On Off Reset Current Picture Settings Reset Cancel 58 Menu Functions Main menu Sub menu Options Standard C inema M usic G ame E Mode Sport User Soun Mode T 100 Hz 300 Hz ik Hz 3k Hz 10
62. pace 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 Cn Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 3000 m 10000 feet Om 0 feet 14 15 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with acloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector Important safety instructions 5 6
63. pattern which helps you Test Pattern adjust the image size and focus so as to check if the projected image is free of distortion Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources Select Onto enable the projector to scan for input sources until it acquires a signal If the function is set to Off the projector selects the last used input source Auto Source Search Menu Type Switches to the Advanced 0 SD menu Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal You can also manually select the source type The different source types carry different standards for the brightness level 737 HDMI Format is only available when the HDMI signal is selected HDMI Format Activates this function only after a new lamp is installed W hen you select Reset Lamp Timer Reset a Reset Successfully message displays to notify that the lamp time has been reset to 0 Returns all settings to the factory preset values en The following settings will still remain Keystone Language Projector Position and Reset Lamp Timer Displays the following information about your projector Source Displays the current signal source Picture Mode Displays the current Picture Mode Resolution D isplays the native resolution of the input source Color System Displays input system format lt Lamp Usage Time Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used 3D Format Displays the current 3D mode CF 3
64. prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example W hen you select Onto enable this function no control keys on the projector will operate except OO POWER To unlock the keys press and hold on the projector for 3 seconds LED Indicator W hen you select On all LED indicators on the projector function normally See Indicators on page 68 for more details W hen you select Off the LED indicators are off after you turn on the projector and the splash screen displays However if the projector is not working properly the LED indicators light or flash to remind you that a problem may occur See also Indicators on page 68 for more details Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values The O SD menu type will return to the Basic 0 SD menu C7 The following settings will still remain Keystone Language Projector Position Reset Lamp Timer High Altitude Mode Password Key Lock and ISF ISF The ISF calibration menu is password protected and only accessible by authorized ISF calibrators The ISF Imaging Science Foundation has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from BenQ video display devices Accordingly we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF cert
65. r WB on the remote control Menu Settings e Menu Type Switches to the Basic OSD menu e Menu Position Sets the On Screen Display O SD menu position e Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the O SD will remain active after your last key press e Blank Reminder Message Sets whether the reminder message is displayed by the projector while the image is hidden Source Rename Renames the current input source to your desired name On the Source Rename window use A lt to set the desired characters for the connected source item W hen done press OK to save the changes Auto Source Search Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources Select Onto enable the projector to scan for input sources until it acquires a signal If the function is set to Off the projector will select the last used input source Menu Functions 53 System Setup Advanced menu e Reset Lamp Timer Activates this function only after a new lamp is installed W hen you select Reset a Reset Successfully message displays to notify that the lamp time has been Lamp Settings reset to 0 e LampTimer The Lamp Timer function displays the portion of time used by each operation mode Normal Eco SmartEco mode and the Equivalent Lamp Hour meter e HDMI Format Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal You can also manually select the source type The different source types carry different s
66. ressing any other keys within the 10 second again turns the LED backlight off AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image ECO BLANK Used to blank the screen picture MENU Accesses the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings SOURCE Displays the source selection bar MODE Selects an available picture mode FINE TUNE Displays the Color Temperature Fine Tuning window See Color Temperature Fine Tuning on page 58 for details en PIP and SWAP keys are not available Projector features 13 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensor is located on the front and the top of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam 14 Projector features Replacing the remote control battery 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity as shown here 3 Replace the cover Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be batter
67. select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity See Aspect Ratio on page 51 for details You can also rename the source 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the System Setup Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Source Rename and press OK The Source Rename page displays 3 Press A W lt b until your desired character is selected and press OK Menu Functions 43 Picture menu Picture Mode Selects a preset picture mode to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type The preset picture modes are described as below Bright 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 Vivid W ith well saturated color fine tuned sharpness and a higher brightness level Vivid mode is perfect for watching movies in a living room where there isa small amount of ambient light Cinema Rec 709 Complement the worldwide HDTV standard with accurate color and deepest contrast at lower brightness level Cinema Rec 709 mode is suitable for playing movies in a totally dark environment as if in a commercial cinema To easily enjoy the cinematic color retrieved from REC 709 standard we recommend you sh
68. tandards for the brightness level GF HDMI Format is only available when the HDMI signal is selected e CEC Enables or disables the CEC function W hen you connect an HDMI CEC compatible device to your projector with an HDMI cable turnig on the HDMI CEC compatible device automatically turns on the projector while turnig off the projector automatically turns off the HDMI CEC compatible device Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect Baud Rate the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Enables this function to display the grid test pattern which helps you adjust the image size and focus so as to check if the projected image is free of distortion e Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions A bout caption Closed Caption An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usually marked as CC in TV listings e Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CC 1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area Selects Onto shorten the projector cooling time from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 3 seconds HDMI Settings Test Pattern Quick Cooling
69. ter anew password 7 The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen W rite your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started 7 To leave the OSD menu press BACK Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the System Setup Advanced gt Password gt Power on Lock menu after opening the O SD menu system Select Off by pressing lt gt The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Password page with Off show in the row of Power on Lock You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press BACK to cancel the change or try another password C Though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password 42 Menu Functions Switching input signal The projector can be connected to
70. tings Press OK to enter its submenu See below for more details 3D Sync Mode Selects a sync mode for your 3D glasses Projector Position The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 16 for details Test Pattern Enables this function to display the grid test pattern which helps you adjust the image size and focus so as to check if the projected image is free of distortion Auto Source Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources Select Onto enable the projector to scan for input sources until it Search acquires a signal If the function is set to Off the projector selects the last used input source Menu Type Switches to the Advanced 0 SD menu Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal You can also manually select the source type The different source types carry different HDMI Format standards for the brightness level 7 HDMI Format is only available when the HDMI signal is selected 4 Reset Lam Activates this function only after a new lamp is installed W hen you select P Reset a Reset Successfully message displays to notify that the lamp Timer ugn time has been reset to 0 Reset All Returns all settings to the factory preset values Settings en The following settings will still remain Keystone Language Projector Position and Reset Lamp Timer Displays the follo
71. tivity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 3 If this is the first time you turn on the projector the setup wizard appears to guide you through setting up the projector If you have already done this skip this step and move on to step 5 Use the arrow keys A V lt P on the projector or remote control to move through the menu items Use OK to confirm the selected menu item 77 The Setup Wizard screenshots below are for reference only and may differ from the actual design i Specify Projector Position cr For more information about projector position see Choosing a location on page 16 Operation 29 ii Specify O SD Language iii Specify 2D Keystone iv Specify Auto Source Search v Specify Menu Type N ow you ve completed the initial setup 4 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 40 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 43 for details 7
72. ture Mode menu select User 1 or User 2 2 Press W to select User Mode Management 3 Onthe User Mode Management window select Rename User Mode and press OK 4 On the Rename User Mode window use A lt P to select desired characters for the selected mode 5 When done press OK and BACK to exit td Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture W hen adjusting this control the black areas of the picture appear just as black and details in the dark areas are visible The higher the value the brighter the EFA PER AESA picture while the lower the value the darker the picture Jo M 150 M 70 Cr The function is accessible through the remote control Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture After adjusting the Brightness value adjust Contrast to set the peak white level The higher the value the greater the EYA PEER PE ih contrast 30 50 70 CF The function is accessible through the remote control Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Tint Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture The higher the value
73. uency auto matically GF This function is only available when the PC signal is selected This projector supports playing three dimensional 3D content transferred through your 3D compatible video devices and contents such as PlayStation consoles with 3D game discs 3D Blu ray 3D players with 3D Blu ray discs 3D TV with 3D channel and so on After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector wear the BenQ 3D glasses and make sure the power is on to view 3D contents CF When watching 3D contents The image may seem misplaced however this is not a product malfunction e Take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content e Stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort e Keep a distance from the screen of about three times the effective height of the screen when watching 3D content e Children and people with a history of oversensitivity to light heart problems or have any other existing medical condition should be refrained from watching 3D content The following functions help enhance your 3D viewing experience e 3D Sync Mode 3D Select DLP Link or 3D VESA for DLP Link or 3D VESA glasses 3D Mode The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically chooses an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents If the projector cannot recognize the 3D format manually choose a 3D mode according to your preference C7 W hen this function is enabled e The brightness level of the pro
74. wing information about your projector Source Displays the current signal source Picture Mode Displays the current Picture Mode Resolution Displays the native resolution of the input source Color System Displays input system format lt Lamp Usage Time Displays the number of hours the lamp has Information been used 3D Format Displays the current 3D mode en 3D Format is only available when 3D Mode is enabled Firmware Version D isplays the firmware version of your projector GF Some information is given only when certain input sources are in use Menu Functions 37 38 Basic OSD menu without input signals connected As there s no input signal to your projector only the submenus of Settings under Basic OSD menu with input signals connected are available Menu options that are not available will become grayed out To access the OSD menu press MENU on the projector or remote control Use the arrow keys A V lt P on the projector or remote control to move through the menu items Use OK to confirm the selected menu item CF To switch from the Basic OSD menu to the Advanced OSD menu see About the OSD Menus on page 33 3D Sync Mode Selects a sync mode for your 3D glasses The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with OECO EPOSIN one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 16 for details Enables this function to display the grid test
75. x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1024 x 576 Notereok Timing 60 00 35 820 46 996 1024 x 600 Notebook Timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 60 60 45 000 74 250 Specifications 75 Refresh H 3D 3D Resolution Mode rate frequency ee Eben over side Hz kHz q under by side 1280 x 768 1280 x 768 60 59 870 47 776 79 5 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 1280 x 800 wxGA 85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 909 101 563 146 25 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960 i 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA 60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA 60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050 60 59 954 65 290 146 250 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 60 60Hz Reduce Blanking Be ohio 1283 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1200 60 60Hz Reduce Blanking anes 14 038 194 C7 There timing showing depend the EDID fil
76. y 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 battery 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 Projector features 15 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Before choosing an installation location for your projector take the following factors into consideration Size and position of your screen e Electrical outlet location Location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment You can install your projector in the following ways L Front Table 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 portability Turn on the projector and make the following settings MENU gt Settings or System Setup Basic gt Projector Position gt Front 2 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Turn on the projector and make the following settings MENU gt Settings or System Setup Basic gt Projector Position gt Rear 7 A special rear projection screen is required 3

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