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1. Advanced Setup Picture Mode Dynamic Load Settings From Dynamic Cinema Brightness Cinema Standard Contrast Standard L Photo Color Photo User 1 Tint User 1 User 2 Sharpness User 2 L User 3 Reset Picture Settings User 3 Rename User Mode Noise Reduction Lamp Native I Detail Enhancement Warm Luma Transmission Black level Normal L___Chroma Transmission Clarity Control Cool Color Temp User 1 Red Gain Color Temp Fine Tuning User 2 Green Gain Color Management User 3 Blue Gain Dynamic IRIS Red Offset Color Space Transfer Primary Color Green Offset Blue Filter Range L Blue Offset Saturation I Red Default Yellow RGB Green YUV Cyan Blue Aspect Ratio L Magenta Keystone Position 2D Keystone Anamorphic Overscan Adjustment Pincushion Correction 14 3 Digital Zoom Letter Box Pan H Size Wide PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning Phase L Real Auto 17 languages Language BenQ Splash Screen Blue My Screen My Screen Floor Front Projector Position Ceiling Front Auto Off Black IL Floor Rear Sleep Timer Blue L Ceiling Rear Background Color Purple Menu Settings Menu Display Time Input Source D Sub Menu Position Auto Source Search HDMI Menu Transparency Video S Video
2. Screen Dimensions Distance from Screen in mm Vertical Offset in mm Diagonal Width Height Min Max A s 2 distance distance Highest Lowest F with max AY 9 with min lens lens eet Inches mm mm mm position position zoom zoom 3 3 40 1016 813 610 1615 1777 1939 61 671 4 2 50 1270 1016 762 2019 2222 2424 76 838 5 0 60 1524 1219 914 2423 2666 2909 91 1006 5 8 70 1778 1422 1067 2827 3110 3394 107 1173 6 7 80 2032 1626 1219 3230 3554 3878 122 1341 7 5 90 2286 1829 1372 3634 3999 4363 137 1509 8 3 100 2540 2032 1524 4038 4443 4848 152 1676 9 2 110 2794 2235 1676 4442 4887 5333 168 1844 0 0 120 3048 2438 1829 4846 5332 5818 183 2012 0 8 130 3302 2642 1981 5249 5776 6302 198 2179 1 7 140 3556 2845 2134 5653 6220 6787 213 2347 2 5 150 3810 3048 2286 6057 6665 7272 229 2515 3 3 160 4064 3251 2438 6461 7109 7757 244 2682 4 2 170 4318 3454 2591 6865 7553 8242 259 2850 5 0 180 4572 3658 2743 7268 7997 8726 274 3018 5 8 190 4826 3861 2896 7672 8442 9211 290 3185 6 7 200 5080 4064 3048 8076 8886 9696 305 3353 gt There is 3 tolerance among these numbers in the above two tables due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for th
3. 3 You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Laptop or desktop computer To audio input terminals From audio output terminals e e ol 0 E Ooooo 6 eo O 000 0000 0 HDMI cable VGA cable C Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combination like Fn F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop Press Fn and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your laptop s documentation to discover your laptop s key combination Connection 19 20 Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets HDMI Component Video S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Best video quality The best available video connection method is HDMI HDMI High
4. Barrel distortion Horizontal and vertical lines bend outwards toward the edge of the picture The distortion is most noticeable at the four edges of the picture Using the projector 27 To correct the image s shape you can perform the following steps 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control Go to the Display gt Keystone menu and highlight Pincushion Correction 2 Press Left or gt Right repeatedly to adjust the image until you are satisfied with the shape The values on the adjustment bar of the page change while pressing When the values reach their maximum or minimum with repeated button presses the image s shape will stop changing You will not be able to change the image further in that direction Pincushion distortion 1 Go to the Display gt Keystone menu 2 Highlight Pincushion Correction and press B repeatedly until the image s shape becomes square Barrel distortion 1 Go to the Display gt Keystone menu 2 Highlight Pincushion Correction and press D d repeatedly until the image s shape becomes square Optimizing the image To optimize the image use the remote control or on screen menus For the operation of on screen menus please refer to Using the menus on page 36 The following steps are optional You do not need to follow every step It depends on the image quality you desire 1 Selecting a picture mode Select a picture mode on the remote co
5. AV equipment DVD player digital tuner etc Video cable uge To audio input Im terminals From audio output terminals S Video cable Do not connect both S Video and composite Video cables from the same video source device at the 22 same time You should only ever connect one or the other See Connecting Video source devices on page 20 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection Using the projector Start up 1 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on gt The power cable used in the illustration may look different to the power cable type used in your region Use only the power cable as supplied with the projector and which is suitable for your region 2 Remove the lens cap If it is left on it could become deformed due to Press the ch POWER on the projector or remote the wall socket switch where fitted Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied the heat produced by the projection lamp control to turn the projector on The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projec
6. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment This equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose and can be used in any area including residential area WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled SSS in a manner that protects human health and environment Regulation statements
7. Using the menus on page 36 for details ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 36 for details MENU Toggles the On Screen Display OSD menu on and off See Using the menus on page 36 for details Exits and saves any changes made using the On Screen Display OSD menu See Using the menus on page 36 for details 11 Picture quality adjustment buttons See Picture Basic menu on page 37 for details 12 LIGHT Turns on the remote control backlight for about 10 seconds Pressing any other button while the backlight is on keeps the backlight on for a further 10 seconds Press the Light button again to turn the backlight off Introduction Replacing the remote control batteries 1 To open the battery cover turn the remote control over to view its back push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it down in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two new AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative Refit the cover by aligning it with the case and sliding it back up into position Stop when it clicks into place Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat
8. setting value Language English DESCRIPTION Sets the language for the OSD menus There are 17 languages for your choice English default French German Italian Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Swedish Dutch Turkish Czech Portuguese Thai and Polish Splash Screen BenQ Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector startup Three options are available BenQ logo Blue screen or My Screen My Screen Captures and stores the projected image as My Screen See Creating your own startup screen on page 33 for details Projector Position Floor Front The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors There are four settings for choice Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket if you need to install the projector on a ceiling See Choosing a location on page 14 for details Auto Off Disable This function allows the projector to turn off automatically after your last button press when no input signal is detected To set the Auto Off time go to the System Setup gt Auto Off menu and press Left or gt Right to set a time from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments gt The setting will remain the next time you turn on the projector Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes Disable and 360 minutes Background Allow
9. 24 10 Introduction Controls and functions Projector Focus ring 7 Adjusts the focus of the projected image See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 26 for details Zoom ring 8 Adjusts the size of the image See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 26 for details ch POWER Turns the projector on or off See pages 23 34 and 47 for details POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating See Temperature information on page 47 for details MENU Toggles the On Screen Display OSD menu on and off See Using the menus on page 36 for details Keystone Arrows buttons 4 Left AUp Right 47 v Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting two dimensional keystone on page 26 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 36 for details 10 11 MODE Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting available for each input See 1 Selecting a picture mode on page 28 for details ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 36 for details TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Temperature informa
10. Component 1 Component 2 Normal ECO Lamp Hours Nor Lamp Hours Eco Lamp Rest Rate Grid Color Bar Lamp Power Lamp Hours Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Pattern Dust Filter Dust Filter Hours High Altitude Mode Reset Dust Filter Time Password Key Lock D Sub Source Block HDMI Reset All Settings Video S Video Component 1 Component 2 Password Change Password Menus 35 Information Source Picture Mode Resolution Lamp Hours Nor Lamp Hours Eco Lamp Rest Rate Dust Filter Hour C If there is no equipment connected or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Using the menus The projector is eguipped with on screen display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are 17 different menu languages See page 39 for more details Below is the overview of the English OSD menu Main menu icon a Picture Mode Cinema Mode Highlight PONI Load Settings From Brightness S pe o Sub menu Contrast t 12i si Status Color 2 Tint a Sharpness 2 r Reset Picture Settings o Press EXIT to Rename User Mode the previous page or to exit
11. Current input signal swpeo EXIT Back The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote 4 Press ENTER and press A Up W Down to select 2D control to turn the OD menu on Keystone Pincushion Correction z Load Settings From Brightness Contrast Color Tint m Sharpness Reset Picture Settings ru Rename User Mode Use Left p Right to select the Display menu 3 Press A Upi v Down to select Keystone LJ pm Ratio Keystone Position zu oe 6 Based on the image shape displayed on the screen press e Pan the keystone buttons W Up D lt Left a W Down PC Component YPbPr A 2 i Q Right to adjust the image to a rectangular or square one 7 Press EXIT MENU on the projector or remote control to exit and save the settings 36 Menus Picture Basic menu The Picture Basic menu allows you to adjust the finer details of the projected image quality Before making adjustments you are suggested to choose a desired picture mode in this menu which has set some certain values in order to meet different lighting environment and presentation purposes FUNCTION default setting value Picture Mode D sub Analog RGB HDMI Standard S Video Component Video Standard DESCRIPTION Picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See 1 Selecting a
12. S video or a composite Video source device 22 Using the projector su 23 Start P Sra EA E at AAA AAA A dd AAA 23 Utilizing the password function una ka 24 SOLES NO vn EN NIN VANE 24 If you forget the password nannan naana r Er ar R TEREE REE 24 Entering the password recall procedure nnnnnnnenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenen 24 Changing the password rce aee ARRAL PTE TRER OA AE 25 Disabling the password function aaa 25 Switching input signal een 25 Activating automatic source Search rerirs iriiri srra eerk tr EREN 25 2 Table of contents Speeding up the process of source search uneesssesesesnenennsnsnenennnonnenennnonnnnenennsennennnen 26 Adjusting the projected image nanasa ina a aa a kan 26 Adjusting the projection angles s s svi san sesede tidad 26 Fine tuning the image size and Clarity aaa 26 Correcting two dimensional keystone cococononononononcncnnnnoninininonononononncananocononananananananoso 26 Correcting pincushion and barrel distortion usesesesesenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenn 27 Optimizing NE INA NE a Noo eT ome Vat er lp amy 28 1 Sele ting a picture mode id UMI enka 28 2 Adjusting picture quality scicss cssssssvsusssssssesssueasussssesseevesesesevensbecevevebecevebensvevcnensesecbens 29 3 Selecting the aspect ratio Alana ein nn ene a A ALA JO 29 Advanced picture quality controls sressesronnenrsnnenenenneen inneren er 30 Setting black level
13. and a blank space are provided to you 5 Repeat Step 3 and 4 until you are satisfied with the new name z The maximun length is 12 digits A WwW N The first character cannot be a space 6 When finished press ENTER to save the settings 2 Adjusting picture guality You can adjust Brightness Contrast Color Tint and Sharpness settings using the Picture Basic menu or with the remote control See Picture Basic menu on page 37 for details 7 All settings in the Picture Basic menu will take effect right away and be saved to the picture mode that you select Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen 3 Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV signals and computers are in 4 3 ratio and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input source Images can be stretched in a linear manner so the whole of the image is stretched egually or non linearly which distorts the image You can change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is by using the Aspect buttons on the remote control or in the Display gt Aspect Ratio OSD menu Select an aspect ratio to sui
14. and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment 1 Floor front Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 3 Floor rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Floor Rear in the System Setup gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 2 Ceiling front Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Ceiling Front in the System Setup gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 4 Ceiling rear Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set Ceiling Rear in the System Setup gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on Positioning your projector Obtaining a preferred projected picture size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size BenO has provided separate tables of dimensions fo
15. gt Right to select On 4 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press ENTER WARNING High Altitude Mode is used when the environment is higher than 3200 feet or the temperature is over 40 C Do you want to turn the High Altitude Mode on x Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Searching for details on the projected image If you need to find the details on the projected image you can perform the following steps 1 Go to the Display gt Digital Zoom menu 2 Press 4 Left or Right on the projector or remote control repeatedly to magnify the image until you are satisfied with the image size The image can be magnified up to 300 3 Press v Down to highlight Pan and press ENTER to display the Pan page 4 Use the Keystone Arrow buttons w A D 4 A V Q on the projector or remote control to navigate the image 5 Press EXIT to go back to the previous page 6 To restore the image to its ori
16. in the System Setup gt Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last button press Menu Position in the System Setup gt Menu Settings menu adjusts the OSD position on the screen Turning the power off 1 Press bPoweR on the projector or remote To protect the lamp the projector will not The Power indicator light flashes orange the control and a prompt message appears Press Presses button again to power off ch POWER a second time to turn the projector off lamp shuts down and the fans continue to run for approximately 140 seconds to cool down the projector respond to any commands during the cooling process 3 The Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process 4 Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket has finished and fans stop Using the projector Menus On Screen Display OSD structure Picture Basic Picture Advanced Display System Setup
17. press the other buttons until you are satisfied with the shape The values on the lower portion of the page change while pressing When the values reach their maximum or minimum with repeated button presses the image s shape will stop changing You will not be able to change the image further in that direction Two parallel sides left and right or top and bottom but is noticeably wider on either side un u m To widen the bottom side press a Y To widen the upper side press U A or or Go to the Display gt Keystone menu Go to the Display gt Keystone menu Enter the 2D Keystone correction page Enter the 2D Keystone correction page and press n W repeatedly until the and press Y A repeatedly until the image s shape becomes square image s shape becomes square No parallel sides A mm 1 To widen the left side press D or 3 To widen the upper 4 Press EXIT MENU to exit and save the side press U A settings 2 Go to the Display gt Keystone menu Enter repeatedly until the the 2D keystone correction page and press image is square D Correcting pincushion and barrel distortion Sometimes your projected image may suffer from pincushion or barrel distortion due to the curved projection surface Pincushion distortion Horizontal and vertical lines bend inwards toward the center of the picture The distortion is most noticeable at the four edges of the picture
18. region to region and may differ from those illustrated JI Remote control and two User manual AAA batteries Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Safety manual Power cable Component Video cable Optional accessories 1 HDMI Cable 2 Spare lamp kit 3 Ceiling mount kit Introduction 9 Projector exterior view Front and upper side External control panel See page 11 for details Vent heated air exhaust Focus and Zoom adjustment Front IR sensor Projection lens Inlet cool air intake Len shift lever Lens cap es AAA vn HM Rear side See Connection on page 19 for connection details 17 18 19 20 10 21 9 9 Front Adjuster foot 17 Composite Video input RCA 10 AC power cord inlet 18 S Video input mini 4 pin DIN 11 Rear IR sensor 19 12VDC output terminal 12 RS 232C port Used to trigger external devices such as an electric screen 13 USB socket or lighting controls etc Consult your dealer for how to 14 HDMI port connect to these devices 15 RGB socket N Note that the total maximum current must not 16 Component Video inputs RCA exceed 0 5 A Support Y PB PR or Y CB CR video signal P E 20 Inlet cool air intake 21 Kensington anti theft lock slot Under side 22 Ceiling mounting bracket screw holes 23 Dust filter grill 9 24 Lamp cover 22 23
19. the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device 1 Take a Component Video cable and connect one end to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red 2 Connect the other end of the Component Video cable to the COMPONENT sockets on the projector Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red 3 You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV equipment DVD player digital tuner etc From audio output To audio input terminals terminals Component cable If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV HDTV tuner the following standards are supported 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz 1080p 24 50 60 Hz C If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection 21 Connecting an S video or a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video or composite Video output socket avail
20. 0 24 27 74 25 V V 62 5 1080 50p 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 V V V 59 94 67 433 148 35 1080 60p 1920 x 1080 60 67 5 148 5 V Specifications 0 Warranty and Copyright information Copyright Copyright 2007 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenO Corporation Disclaimer BenO Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenO Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenO Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes Hollywood Ouality Video and HOV are trademarks of Silicon Optix Inc Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Warranty BenO warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be reguired with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty per
21. 11 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for upon it approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 8 Do not place liguids near or on the projector Liguids spilled into the projector will void your warranty If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired Important safety instructions Safety instructions continued 12 Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until 15 the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply AR 13 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 parts are the lamp and air filters which have their own removable covers or access panels See page 42 Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel 14 Do not store the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so w
22. Beno W500 LCD Projector Home Entertainment Series User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions uuesesessennsnsnnsnsnsnnsnnnnsnnnennsnnnennsnsnnnsnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnn 5 Introduction nds 8 Projectot features eek 8 SHIPPINE contents a ara 9 AR AA hehe ee 9 Optional acces tc RRERUNNRNn 9 Projector exterior VieW ae 10 Front and upper side saraaa RE NENA AE PEA AAA A E 10 Rear Side sm E NE E ENN A A E 10 Underside E EN EIN EE O E A E 10 Controls and functions een 11 Project mintiendo 11 Remote Id 12 Replacing the remote control batteries unenesenenenenensnenenenenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenenenenennnnnnn 13 Remote control effective range unenesenesenenenenenenenenenenenenenenennnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnenenenenennnnnn 13 Positioning your A een 14 Gho sing a loco 14 Obtaining a preferred projected picture size ar 15 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 15 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance 15 Installation for a 16 9 ratio screen nunana nosia ES aa aN 16 Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen uenra 17 Shifting the projection LENG un nk 18 CODNECHOT ea 19 Connecting a COMPULEr seen ra a a Eo oa ea aa klena 19 Connecting Video source devices vodov dere voda ev ee bona 20 Connecting 4 HDMI device iia 20 Connecting a Component Video source device unenesessnenesesnenennnennenennnnsennenennsannnnen 21 Connecting an
23. Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players and displays over a single cable It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience See Connecting a HDMI device on page 20 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI device If no HDMI source is available the next best video signal is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices this should be your connection method of choice in preference to composite Video See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 21 for how to connect the projector to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting an S video or a composite Video source device on page 22 for how to connect the projector to an S Video or composite Video device Connecting a HDMI device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused HDMI socket av
24. Resolution rate Hz KHz MHz 1 2 Video D Sub HDMI 720 x 400 720 x 400 70 31 469 28 322 V V 60 31 5 25 175 V V 72 37 9 31 5 V V 640 x 480 640 x 480 75 37 5 31 5 V V 85 43 3 36 V V 60 37 9 40 V V 72 48 1 50 V V 800 x 600 800 x 600 75 46 9 49 5 V V 85 53 7 56 25 V V 60 48 4 65 V V 70 56 5 75 V V 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 75 60 78 75 V V 85 68 7 94 5 V V 60 47 4 68 25 V NA 60 47 8 79 5 V V 1280 x 768 1280 x 768 75 80 135 V V 85 911 157 5 V V Specifications 51 52 A Refresh Pixel Freq Comp S Video Format Resolution rate Hz MHz 1 2 Video D Sub HDMI 59 94 15 734 NTSC 3 z E H S SC 3 58 60 15 75 3 58 V 59 94 15 734 NTSC 4 4 A SC 4 43 60 1575 4 43 V PAL B G 50 15 625 4 43 V 59 94 15 734 PALM 60 15 75 ni Y PAL N 50 15 625 3 58 V 59 94 15 734 PAL a 2 E en 60 15 75 Dom y 4 59 94 15 734 4 720x4 80 60i 0 x 487 60 15 75 V V 59 94 31 469 480 60p 720 x 483 i mia z v a v 576 50i 720 x 576 50 15 625 14 75 V V 576 50p 720 x 576 50 31 25 29 V V 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 75 25 V V 59 94 44 955 2 12 72 5 720 60p 80 x 720 Xi Je 74 25 v v 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 pen 74 25 72 NA V A 59 94 33 716 74 175 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 74 25 V V 23 98 26 978 74 175 1080 24p 1920 x 108
25. able Ifso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device Ifyou have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device you need not connect to this device again using an S Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture guality You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and S Video are not supplied on the video source device for example with some analog video cameras If S Video connectivity is available you should use it in preference to using composite Video See Connecting Video source devices on page 20 for details To connect the projector to an S Video or a composite Video source device either through an S Video cable or a Video cable With an S Video cable With a Video cable 1 Take an S Video cable and connect one end to 1 Take a Video cable and connect one end to the the S Video output socket ofthe Video source Video output socket of the Video source device device 2 Connect the other end ofthe Video cable to the 2 Connect the other end ofthe S Video cable to VIDEO socket on the projector the S VIDEO socket on the projector 3 You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram
26. ailable Ifso you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a HDMI device 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input socket on the projector 3 You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier Connection The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram HDMI device DVD player digital tuner etc o From audio output To audio input e terminals terminals NM HDMI cable C Itis not recommended to establish the connection via a DVI to HDMI cable The weight of the DVI to HDMI adapter may be pulling down on the HDMI port causing it to become loose over time Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available Ifso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to
27. arch by blocking source s not in use Go to the Advanced Setup gt Source Block menu and press ENTER Highlight the input source with A Up or v Down Decide whether to Search or Skip it during input signal detection with lt Left or Right Repeat Step 2 and 3 until you are satisfied with the settings 5 Press EXIT MENU to exit and save the settings Be wN 7 Blocking all sources at the same time is not allowed Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are two adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle The lens shift lever adjacent to the projection lens can further assist you in determining the position of the projected image See Shifting the projection lens on page 18 for details ns C If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertical 26 trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting two dimensional keystone on page 26 for details Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size that you need 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring using the zoom ring Correcting two dimensional keystone Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected image displays visibl
28. ases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen Dimensions Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance For example if you are using a 120 inch 4 3 aspect ratio screen please refer to 4 3 standard ratio screen dimension table The average projection distance is 5332 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Adjusting the projected image on page 26 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available
29. assword i Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays ii 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 EXIT to clear and re enter six digits or go back to the previous page 4 Enter a new password A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 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 Press EXIT to go back to the previous page or press MENU to leave the OSD menu Disabling the password function To disable password protection 1 Go back to the Advanced Setup gt Password gt Password menu after opening the OSD menu system 2 Select Off by pressing Left or gt Right The message INPUT PASSWORD displays 3 Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Password page with Off shown in the row of Password You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message d
30. ces color smear The higher the setting the more distinct the effect 4 Repeat Step 3 until you are satisfied with the picture clarity Selecting a color temperature 1 Go to the Picture Advanced menu and highlight Color Temp 2 Press 4 Left or Right to select from one of the following settings Lamp Native With factory default color temperature and higher brightness This setting is suitable for environments where high brightness is required such as using the projector to project slides in well lit rooms Warm Makes pictures appear reddish white Normal Maintains normal colorings for white Cool With the highest color temperature making pictures appear bluish white User 1 User 2 User 3 recalls the customized settings in the Color Temp User Fine Tuning menu See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 31 for details GGF About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Setting a preferred color temperature CF This function is only available when the color temperature is set as User 1 User 2 User 3 1 Go to the Picture Advanced menu and highlight Color Temp 2 Press Left or gt Right to se
31. d on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed NO PICTURE Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input source device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly Select the correct input signal with the Source key on selected the projector or remote control The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap BLURRED IMAGE Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK Cause Remedy The battery is out of power Replace the battery with a new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 6 meters 19 5 feet of the projector THE PASSWORD IS INCORRECT You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedur
32. e on page 24 for details Troubleshooting 49 Specifications Projector specifications C7 All specifications are subject to change without notice 50 Optical Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection screen size Lamp Electrical Video Signal Data Signal Max number of display colors Terminals Input Output General characteristics Weight Power Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage temperature Storage humidity Dimensions 349 x 126 8 x 295 8 mm W XH xD Unit mm Specifications Three panels LCD system 0 55 LCD 1280 x 720 1 2x zoom 23 5 300 140W NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL B G PAL M PAL N SECAM HDTV XGA SVGA VGA Macintosh HDTV 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i 480p 480i 16 770 000 full color display Video S Video Component Y CB CR Y PB PR D sub HDMI 12VDC Max 0 5A 8 8lbs 4 0kg 0 2 VAC 100 240V 4 0 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Max 215W 0 35 C without condensation at sea level 10 90 without condensation 0 1499m 0 35 C High altitude mode 1500 3000m 0 30 C 20 C 60 C 4 F to 140 F 10 90 349 Fg Center N of lens E 77 77 295 8 T Timing chart Cz V denotes the type of input that this timing can support k Refresh H Freg Pixel Freq Comp S Video Format
33. e as a trapezoid shape like either of the following Two parallel sides left and right or top and bottom but is noticeably wider on either side No parallel sides To correct the image s shape you can perform the following steps 1 Adjust the projection angle Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the base of the lens level with the top or bottom edge of the screen 2 Ifthe image is stilled distorted or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above you will need to manually correct the image following ONE of these steps Using the projector Press one of the Keystone Arrow buttons Y A D 4 A V on the projector or remote control to display the 2D Keystone correction page Press the button whose keystone icon is similar to the adjustment you are about to make For example the Up button y A will widen the upper side and reduce the bottom side of the picture Continue pressing the same button or press the other buttons until you are satisfied with the shape Press MENU on the projector or remote control Go to the Display gt Keystone menu and press ENTER Highlight 2D Keystone and press ENTER to display the Keystone correction page Press one of the Keystone Arrow buttons y 2D Keystone A 4 A V q gt on the projector or remote control whose keystone icon is similar to the adjustment you are about to make Continue pressing the same button or
34. e 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 a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Important safety instructions 7 Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use The projector offers the following features Three panel LCD system to deliver superior brightness color saturation and color depth HOV Hollywood Quality Video scaler functionality to provide excellent picture quality employing contrast and clarity enhancement noise reduction and motion opti
35. en light Status amp Description Power events The projector has just been connected to a power outlet Main power switch on Stand by mode Powering up Normal operation The projector needs 140 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Lamp hour warning Lamp hour error The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 47 48 Light Power Temp Status 8 Description Thermal events The projector has shutdown automatically Ifyou try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switche
36. eration or resize in the centre of the projection This is most suitable for use with PC and RGBHD source inputs Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced user definable functions in the Picture Advanced menu All settings in the Picture Advanced menu will take effect right away and be saved to the picture mode 30 that you select Setting black level 1 Go to the Picture Advanced menu and highlight Black Level 2 Press Left or gt Right to select O IRE or 7 5 IRE The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units In some areas which use NTSC TV standard the grayscale is measured from 7 5 IRE black to 100 IRE white however in other areas which use PAL equipment or Japanese NTSC standard the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE black to 100 IRE white We suggest that you check the input source if it is with 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE then select accordingly Using the projector Adjusting picture clarity 1 Go to the Picture Advanced menu and highlight Clarity Control 2 Press ENTER 3 Press A Up or v Down to highlight one of the following functions and press 4 Left or gt Right to adjust the setting Noise Reduction Reduces electrical image noise The higher the setting the less the noise Detail Enhancement The higher the setting the more details the image reveals Luma Transmission Enhances contour details The higher the setting the more distinct the effect Chroma Transmission Redu
37. ginal size go to the Display gt Digital Zoom menu and press 4 Left to reduce the size of the image Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from between BenQ logo and Blue screen you can make your own startup screen that is an image projected from your computer or video source Project the image you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source Go to the System Setup gt My Screen menu press ENTER A confirmation message displays Press ENTER again The message Screen Capturing displays while the projector is processing the image Please wait If the action is successful you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen The captured image is saved as My Screen 6 To view the captured image displayed as the startup screen set My Screen in the System Setup gt Splash Screen menu and restart the projector In the unlikely event the capturing action failed If so change your target image UR db Ne Using the projector 33 34 Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display OSD menus can be set according to your preferences These settings do not affect the projection settings operation or performance Language in the System Setup menu sets your familiar language for the on screen menus You can select the projector s Background Color from black blue or purple in the System Setup menu Menu Display Time
38. guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Go to the Picture Advanced menu and highlight Color Management 2 Press ENTER and the Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary Color and press Left or Right to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press V to highlight Range and press Left or Right to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example ifyou 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 5 Press W to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing Left or gt Right Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its va
39. he finer details of the projected image guality FUNCTION default setting value Black Level 0 IRE DESCRIPTION See Setting black level on page 30 for details Clarity Control See Adjusting picture clarity on page 31 for details Color Temp See Selecting a color temperature on page 31 for details Color Temp Fine Tuning See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 31 for details Color Management See Color management on page 32 for details Dynamic IRIS On Toggles Dynamic IRIS between On and Off Color Space Transfer Default When using certain European TV setup boxes found with YUV color encoding system press lt Left or Right to select YUV as this will allow images to display normally Blue Filter Off See Activating the blue filter on page 32 for details Display menu Use this menu to set the way that the projector displays the picture FUNCTION default setting value Aspect Ratio Anamorphic DESCRIPTION There are a few aspect ratios that can be selected for different input signals See 3 Selecting the aspect ratio on page 29 for details Keystone 0 Corrects for trapezoidal distortion resulting from the angle of projection and pincushion distortion of the image 2D Keystone 0 Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting two dimensional keystone on page 26 for details Pincushi
40. he projector in any of the following environments space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows closed locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s lifespan and darkening the screen locations near fire alarms locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F locations where altitude is higher than 3050 metres 10000 feet above sea level Important safety instructions 5 6 Safety instructions continued 5 Do not block the ventilation holes whilst the 9 Do notlook straight into the projector lens during projector is on even in standby mode operation It may harm your sight Do not cover the projector with any item Do not place the projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface lt A hye DR 10 Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the 6 In areas where the mains power supply voltage rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps may fluctuate by 10 volts it is recommended beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break that you connect your projector through a power on rare Occasions stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS as appropriate to your situation
41. his may alter the projected aspect depending upon the original aspect of the source image Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration The 4 3 setting is most suitable for 4 3 images like standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration The Letterbox setting resizes an image proportionately both vertically and horizontally from the width of a 4 3 aspect to the width of a 16 9 aspect and centers it on screen This produces an image greater in height than can be displayed so part of the image is lost not displayed along the top and bottom edges of the projection This is suitable for the display of movies which are presented in letterbox format with black bars top and bottom The Wide setting stretches the image horizontally in a non linear manner that is the edges of the image are stretched more than the centre of the image to prevent distortion of the central part of the image This is suitable for occasions where you want to stretch the width of a 4 3 aspect image to the width of a 16 9 aspect screen It does not alter the height Some widescreen movies have been produced with their width squashed down to the width of a 4 3 aspect and are best viewed when restretched back to their original width using the Wide setting The Real setting displays the image in a one to one pixel mapping without alt
42. in your room 1 Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 2 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 3 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 4 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance For example if you have a 16 9 aspect ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4 5m 4500mm please refer to 16 9 widescreen ratio screen dimension table The closest match in the Average Positioning your projector 15 16 column is 4356 mm Looking across this row shows that a 3048 mm 30 48 m screen is required If you can only obtain imperial sized screens the screen size is 10 120 diagonally Installation for a 16 9 ratio screen Ceiling Installation Floor Installation Ceiling Diagonal Projection Distance Screen Diagonal Center of the lens Center of the lens Screen Floor Projection Distance 16 9 widescreen ratio screen dimension table Screen Dimensions Distance from Sc
43. iod BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 40 C altitude lower than 10000 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenO com Warranty and Copyright information 53 0 Regulation statements 54 FCC statement CLASS B This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this eguipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver
44. is projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Positioning your projector 17 USIJ UH Shifting the projection lens The lens shift lever at the front side of the projector provides flexibility for installing your projector It allows the projector to be positioned off axis from screen center The lens shift offset is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width It is measured as an offset from the projected image s vertical or horizontal center The W500 is equipped with 110 vertical lens shift and 48 8 horizontal shift You can use the joystick to shift the projection lens in any direction within the allowable range depending on your desired image position 18 Vertical lens shift 120 48 8 120 Horizontal lens shift 120 48 8 120 The lens shift lever can be secured by turning it clockwise or released by turning it counterclockwise Please be careful to not over tighten it Lens shift adjustment will not result in degraded picture quality In the unlikely event image distortion was produced If so see Adjusting the projected image on page 26 for details Positioning your projector Connection You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment such as a VCR DVD player digital tuner cable or satellite decoder video game console or digital camera You can also connect
45. isplays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press EXIT 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 Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time However it can only display one ata time To select an individual input signal press one of the Source buttons on the remote control To sequentially cycle through all possible sources press SOURCE on the projector and the source selection bar displays Press 4 Up or v Down repeatedly until your desired signal is selected and press ENTER If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector you can press the key again to search for another signal Activating automatic source search Be sure the Auto Source Search in the System Setup menu is activated if you want the projector to automatically search the signals Go to the System Setup gt Auto Source Search menu and select On by pressing 4 Left or gt Right The projector will scan for input signals until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input signal Using the projector 25 Speeding up the process of source search You can speed up the process of source se
46. it See Setting a password on page 24 for details Once the password is set and this function is selected the projector is Password password protected Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector or the remote control Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Changing the password on page 25 for details Key Lock Off Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and buttons on the remote control To release key lock press and hold EXIT on the control panel or remote control for 5 seconds Source Block Sets whether one or more than one source to be skipped or searched when the projector is detecting input signals See Speeding up the process of source search on page 26 for details Menus Returns all settings to the factory preset values Reset All Settings gt The following settings will still remain Phase Projector Position Language Password and High Altitude Mode Information menu FUNCTION default setting value DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture Basic menu Resolution Shows the resolution of the input signal Lamp Hours Nor Shows the total time ofthe lamp has been used in normal mode Lamp Hours Eco Shows the to
47. it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system The projector can be connected to multiple video equipment at the same time by using different cables All you need to do is select the appropriate input for the projector to display When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn off all equipment before making any connections 2 Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs 3 Ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted to the equipment sockets C Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector See page 9 for the shipping contents Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores We recommend that you purchase international standard cables for cable connection Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA and HDMI input sockets that allow you to connect it to a laptop or desktop computer To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer either through a VGA cable or a HDMI cable e With a VGA cable With a HDMI cable 1 Take a VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D Sub signal input socket on the projector Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI output socket of the computer HDMI signal input socket on the projector
48. leave the OSD menu 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 Ifyou enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or ifyou did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 24 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 Press MODE on the projector or remote control The projector will RECALL PASSWORD display a coded number on the screen Write down the number and turn off your projector Seek help from the local BenO service center to Please write down the recall code decode the number You may be reguired to provide proof of purchase JA documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Recall code 0212 Using the projector Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the Advanced Setup gt Password menu Press ENTER 2 Highlight Change Password Press ENTER 3 The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays Enter the old p
49. lect User 1 User 2 or User 3 3 Press Down to highlight Color Temp User 1 2 3 Fine Tuning 4 Press A Up or v Down to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values with 4 Left or Right Red Gain Adjusts the contrast level of Red Green Gain Adjust the contrast level of Green Blue Gain Adjusts the contrast level of Blue Red Offset Adjusts the brightness level of Red Green Offset Adjusts the brightness level of Green Blue Offset Adjusts the brightness level of Blue 5 Press EXIT MENU to exit and save the settings Using the projector 31 32 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 Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you reguire it 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
50. lue at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected 6 Repeat steps 3 4 and 5 for other color adjustments 7 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments If you are not satisfied with the result you may go to the Picture Basic gt Reset Picture Settings menu enter it for returning to the factory preset values 8 Press EXIT MENU to exit and save the settings Activating the blue filter After making color adjustments you can project the color bar test image from the test disc to test the level of color saturation by activating the blue filter instead of looking through color filters Turning on the blue filter will disable all Red and Green channel output allowing only the Blue color to be displayed on the screen Please refer to the instructions on the test disc for how to check the accuracy of different colors To activate the blue filter 1 Go to the Picture Advanced menu and highlight Blue Filter 2 Press Left or Right to toggle the blue filter on and off The setting will take effect immediately Using the projector Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend that you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 3200 feet above sea level or is hotter than 40 C To activate High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU to turn the OSD menu on and press 4 Left or Right to select Advanced Setup 2 Press A Up or v Down to highlight High Altitude Mode 3 Press Left or
51. mization Intuitive control over the lens shift lever to provide flexibility in setting up your projector Unique cooling system design to prevent unnecessary fan noise rated at less than 32dB in Economic mode Selectable password protected function High quality manual zoom lens Two way digital keystone correction pincushion and barrel corrections to correct distorted images Ultra high brightness projection lamp Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image Dynamic iris system to achieve a high contrast ratio of 5000 1 Component HDTV compatibility A wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment C7 The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions 8 selected input source contrast brightness settings and is directly proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables reguired for connection to a video and PC eguipment Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase Please check with your place of purchase Standard accessories Some of the accessories may vary from
52. mpromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other cables 2 Turn the projector over Then loosen the screw on the lamp cover 3 Remove the lamp cover A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 4 Loosen the screws that hold the lamp to the projector If the screws are not loosened completely they could injure your fingers It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic head screwdriver to retain the screw should it come loose Maintenance 45 5 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector A Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it near or above heat sources or near flammable materials Do not insert your hand into the projector when the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause blurred images 6 As shown in the figure l
53. ntrol or in the Picture Basic gt Picture Mode menu You can also press MODE on the control panel or remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected There are 7 modes available for 3 each input These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection situations as described below Dynamic Mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms Cinema Mode With well balanced color saturation and contrast with a low brightness level This is most suitable for enjoying movies in a totally dark environment as you would find in a commercial cinema Standard Mode Is slightly brighter than Cinema Mode and suitable for use in rooms where there is a small amount of ambient light Photo Mode Designed for viewing digital pictures in a living room User 1 User 2 User 3 Modes Recalls the customized settings See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 modes on page 29 for details These three modes can also be selected directly by pressing the Memory 1 2 3 buttons on the remote control E 7 If you are not satisfied with the picture quality made by the preset picture modes You can manually adjust the settings through the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus See Picture Basic menu on page 37 and Picture Advanced menu on page 38 for details 28 Using the projector Se
54. on Correction 0 Corrects any pincushion distortion of the image See Correcting pincushion and barrel distortion on page 27 for details Position 0 Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow buttons The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every button press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum gt This function is only available with a D sub analog RGB signal selected Overscan Adjustment 0 Slightly magnifies and stretches the picture to remove the less brighter image areas commonly found towards the four edges Digital Zoom Magnifies the projected image See Searching for details on the projected image 100 on page 33 for details Menus Pan Central Displays the Pan page for searching the details of the projected image by using the directional arrow buttons on the projector or remote control after the image is magnified See Searching for details on the projected image on page 33 for details PC amp Component YPsPr Tuning The following settings are only available with a PC or DTV RGB signal selected H Size 0 Adjusts the frequency of the sampling clock that captures the input signal Phase 0 Adjusts the phase of the clock Auto Adjusts the phase and frequency automatically System Setup menu This menu contains items necessary for basic image setup FUNCTION default
55. or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the control from possible battery leakage Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 45 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensors to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Operating the projector from the front Operating the projector from the rear Introduction 13 Positioning your projector 14 Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 1 Floor in front of screen 2 Ceiling in front of screen 3 Floor at rear of screen or 4 Ceiling at rear of screen Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location
56. ower the new lamp first into the connector on the projector and align the two holes on the lamp with the locators on the projector 7 Push the lamp downwards to ensure it is firmly secured to the projector 8 Tighten the screws securing the lamp box 9 Re install the lamp cover 10 Tighten the screw on the lamp cover K Please be careful to not over tighten the screws Loose screws may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction 11 Turn the power on and reset the lamp time i Press MENU to open the OSD menu ii Go to the Advanced Setup gt Lamp Settings menu and press ENTER iii Highlight Reset Lamp Timer and press ENTER Cancel iv A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer v Highlight Reset and press ENTER to reset the lamp timer to 0 Reset Lamp Timer 7 Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage 46 Maintenance Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on it is warning you of the following possible problems 1 The internal temperature is too high 2 The fans are not working Turn the projector off and contact gualified service personnel for further help For more detailed information please refer to Indicators Indicators Illustration Blank Light OFF a K Light flashing Power Temp Lamp on page 47 O Orange light R Red light G Gre
57. picture mode on page 28 for details Load Settings From Loads the settings from one of the preset picture modes and three User Modes This function is only available when the picture mode is set as User 1 2 3 See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 modes on page 29 for details Adjusts the brightness of the image Brightness 50 darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear gt as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the Contrast 50 image The higher the value the greater the contrast Increase or decrease the color intensity of the image The higher the value the more Color 50 vivid and brighter the color Tint 0 Adjusts the color tones of the image The higher the value the more greenish the picture becomes The lower the value the more purplish the picture becomes Sharpness 0 Adjusts the picture sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture Reset Picture Settings Returns the image settings of the current picture mode to the factory preset values C7 If the User 1 User 2 User 3 has been renamed the new name will remain unchanged Rename User Mode Changes User 1 2 3 to your desired name See Renaming the User 1 User 2 User 3 modes on page 29 for details Menus 37 38 Picture Advanced menu The Picture Advanced menu allows you to adjust t
58. projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu For details of the OSD menu operation please refer to Using the menus on page 36 You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subseguently 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 CT Once a password has been set and activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on 24 entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the Advanced Setup gt Password menu Press ENTER 2 Highlight Password and select On by pressing 4 Left or Right 3 A prompt will display on the screen 4 As pictured to the right the four arrow buttons 4 Up Right v Down Left respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 Press the arrow buttons to enter six digits for the password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Password page INPUT PASSWORD screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Press EXIT to go back to the previous page or press MENU to
59. r both 16 9 and 4 3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the horizontal center of the screen This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled surfaces If the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle This projector is eguipped with a movable lens See Shifting the projection lens on page 18 for details BenO has provided tables of 16 9 aspect ratio and 4 3 aspect ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector The vertical offset heights in the dimension tables on page 16 and 17 are measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down You can see from the diagrams on page 16 and 17 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected image There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size incre
60. reen in mm Vertical Offset in mm Diagonal Width Height Min Max Highest Lowest distance distance Feet Inches mm mm mm with max Average with min lens lens zoom zoom position position 3 3 40 1016 886 498 1320 1452 1584 50 548 4 2 50 1270 1107 623 1650 1815 1980 62 685 5 0 60 1524 1328 747 1980 2178 2376 75 822 5 8 70 1778 1550 872 2310 2541 2772 87 959 6 7 80 2032 1771 996 2640 2904 3168 100 1096 7 5 90 2286 1992 1121 2970 3267 3564 112 1233 8 3 100 2540 2214 1245 3300 3630 3960 125 1370 9 2 110 2794 2435 1370 3630 3993 4356 137 1507 10 0 120 3048 2657 1494 3960 4356 4752 149 1644 10 8 130 3302 2878 1619 4290 4719 5148 162 1781 11 7 140 3556 3099 1743 4620 5082 5544 174 1918 12 5 150 3810 3321 1868 4950 5445 5940 187 2055 13 3 160 4064 3542 1992 5280 5808 6336 199 2192 14 2 170 4318 3763 2117 5610 6171 6732 212 2329 15 0 180 4572 3985 2241 5940 6534 7128 224 2466 15 8 190 4826 4206 2366 6270 6897 7524 237 2603 16 7 200 5080 4428 2491 6600 7260 7920 249 2740 20 8 250 1016 5535 3113 8250 9075 9900 311 3424 Positioning your projector Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen Ceiling Installation 7 Floor Installation Ceiling Diagonal Diagonal Image Height Projection Distance Center of the lens Center of the lens Offset Projection Distance Image Height Floor 4 3 standard ratio screen dimension table
61. s of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the eguivalent lamp hour is as follows Total eguivalent lamp hour hours used in Economic mode 3 2 hours used in normal mode C7 See Lamp Settings on page 40 for more information on Economic mode 44 The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 2 3 of that in normal mode That is using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1 3 Warning message When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode For more detailed information on projector warnings please refer to Indicators on page 47 The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Message Status WARNIN Total equivalent lamp hour has reached 2000 hours Install a new NOTICE Order replacement lamp lamp for optimal performance Lamp gt 2000hrs Projector will stop at 3000hrs Total equivalent lamp hour has reached 2950 hour A new lamp should be fitted to a
62. s you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed Color Blue when there is no input signal detected Menu Settings Menu Display Time 10 sec Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds Menu Position Center Adjusts the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD Menu Transparency 0 Adjusts the transparency level of the OSD Input Source Selects the input signal See Switching input signal on page 25 for details Auto Source Search On Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals See Activating automatic source search on page 25 for details Menus 39 40 Advanced Setup menu FUNCTION default setting value Lamp Settings DESCRIPTION Lamp Power Normal Press Left or Right on the projector or remote control to set Normal or Economic as the power type of your projection Using Eco mode reduces system noise and reduces power consumption by 20 If this mode is activated the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected images CT Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature For more information on how the total lamp hour is calculated see Calculation of lamp hour on page 44 for details Lamp Hours i Lamp Hours Nor Shows the total time of the lamp has been used in normal mode ii Lamp Ho
63. sise tania 30 Adjusting picture clarity 2 2 2 222 aaa 31 Selecting a color temperature eomociciniononnnncnnacananananananonananononananananananananananananononanananananeno 31 Setting a preferred color te Mperatu Te enenenena 31 Color management ann Es 32 Activatinstheibluefilter 2 22 2400284 gt 2882 2 Re ej jina 32 Operating in a high altitude environment uneesesersessesessenensennenennenennnnnn 33 Searching for details on the projected image unesesenneneseenenenennennnnnenn 33 Creating your own startup screen ne 33 Personalizing the projector menu display zunesessesesesnesennennenennenennnnn 34 Turning the power off una 34 MENUS inn E EE ka 35 On Screen Display OSD structure raro ai 35 Usi g th menis ee 36 Pict re Basie MEU ne ene 37 Picture Advanced Menu ir lous een 38 Display ment rear 38 SUSCITAR AAA A AA AA regate 39 Advanced iii 40 Information Menu nata na nad A 41 Maintenance asso ne a AN NE No able 42 Che OF the projector ss RI ba oa a ME bi 42 Cleaning Melens id 42 Storme the PLC idas 42 Transporting the AS AAA Ev Ee Vi 42 Cleaning and replacing the dust filter 42 Lamp ATOMA O ni aaa nA ON VALA a AA a A ane ja 44 Calculation of lamp hour gien E A A 44 Replacing the amp iaa daa tic 45 Temperaire OOO rinnen 47 Table of contents 4 A NON NU NINI EN S a did 47 Troubleshooting rd ii id 49 Sc O A ea res 50 Projector specifications O SR NON re 50 Oda A 50 Elec
64. t until the fans stop running Disconnect the projector from any cables Turn the projector over Draw the dust filter grill from the bottom side of the projector Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office eguipment or use a soft brush such as a clean artist s paintbrush to vacuum or sweep the dust away If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken you should replace it Re install the filter grill securely Reapply power and turn the projector on Ifthe filter grill is not correctly seated in place you will be reminded by a message displayed on the screen every three minutes until ENTER on the projector or remote control is pressed Please check if the filter is well attached The projector will automatically shut down within one minute if there has been no further action taken Re install the filter securely then turn on the power again Reset the dust filter timer i Press MENU to open the OSD menu ii Go to the Advanced Setup gt Dust Filter menu and press ENTER iii Highlight Reset Dust Filter Timer and press ENTER iv A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the dust filter timer v Highlight Reset and press ENTER to reset the filter timer to 0 Reset Filter Timer Maintenance 43 Lamp Information Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hour
65. t the format of the video signal and your display reguirements There are five aspect ratios available Using the projector 29 tr In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas 1 Anamorphic displayed as 4 Wide A 4 3 aspect ratio image is enlarged ANA on the remote NON linearly in horizontal direction to control Scales an image so accommodate 16 9 full screen display This that it is displayed in the stretches only the right and left sides of the center of the screen with a image the central part is unchanged 16 9 aspect ratio 2 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of CO O the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio 5 Real One to one mapping is performed on the 3 Letterbox displayed as LB input signal without any scaling with the image on the remote control displayed at the center of the screen Enlarges an image with letterbox format to display it in full screen format with a 16 9 aspect ratio The upper and lower portions of the image are cropped The Anamorphic setting stretches and resizes linearly except that it treats the vertical and horizontal dimensions independently It stretches the height of the source image until it reaches the full projected height and stretches the width of the source image until it reaches the full projected width T
66. tal time ofthe lamp has been used in economic mode Lamp Rest Rate Shows the percentage of the rest lamp life Dust Filter Hour Shows the total time of the filter has been used Menus 41 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean and clean or replace the air filter Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp or the air filter Contact your dealer or local BenO Customer Service Centre if the projector fails to operate as expected Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Before you attempt to clean the lens turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely 1 Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust Available from building hardware or photographic suppliers 2 Ifthere is stubborn dirt or smudge marks use a proper photographic lens brush or moisten a clean soft lens cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface A Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials Even paper towels can 42 damage the lens coating Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush cloth and cleaning solution Do not attempt to clean the lens whilst the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended
67. time please 1 Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to the Spec page in this manual or consult your dealer about the range 2 Retract the adjuster feet 3 Remove the batteries from the remote control 4 Pack the projector in its original packing or eguivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or eguivalent When you carry the projector yourself please use a soft carry case Cleaning and replacing the dust filter It is necessary to clean the dust filter periodically every 1000 hours use You can use the Advanced Setup gt Dust Filter gt Dust Filter Hours menu or the Information menu to check how long the filter has been used If the filter is not cleaned it can become clogged with dust and prevent proper ventilation This can cause overheating and a malfunction of the projector Should the projector filter become seriously clogged with dust TyaRrNING it can cause over heating inside of the projector You will see EEE the message pictured to the right before the projector shuts FILTER CLEANING REMINDER NOTICE down and powers off The projector filters require regular cleaning Please schedule time to check the filters and clean if necessary refer to User s Manual Maintenance To clean the filter 1 5 6 7 Shut down the projector if turned on and wai
68. tion on page 47 for details LAMP indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp has developed a problem See Temperature information on page 47 for details EXIT Exits and saves any changes made using the On Screen Display OSD menu See Using the menus on page 36 for details SOURCE Sequentially selects the input signal D SUB HDMI Video S Video COMP1 or COMP2 See Switching input signal on page 25 for details Introduction 11 12 Remote control 9 11 10 EXIT D power Turns the projector on or off See pages 23 34 and 47 for details Source buttons COMP1 COMP2 VIDEO HDMI D SUB S VIDEO Selects an input source for display See Switching input signal on page 25 for details Aspect buttons ANA Anamorphic 4 3 LB Letterbox WIDE REAL Selects the display aspect ratio See 3 Selecting the aspect ratio on page 29 for details MODE Selects one of the picture modes Cinema Dynamic Standard Photo User 1 User 2 User 3 See 1 Selecting a picture mode on page 28 for details MEMORY 1 2 and 3 Selects User 1 2 or 3 picture mode See 1 Selecting a picture mode on page 28 for details DEFAULT Restores the default settings for current picture mode See 1 Selecting a picture mode on page 28 for details Arrows buttons 4 Left 4Up gt Right Y Down Moves the current On Screen Display OSD menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed See
69. tor is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of start up a startup logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness The projector will not respond to further commands whilst it is warming up If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp If you are prompted for a password press the arrow buttons to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 24 for details Switch on all ofthe connected equipment The projector will start to search for input signals The current input source being scanned displays in the center ofthe screen The searching message will continue displaying until an input source signal is found You can press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to display the selection bar and switch between different signals See Switching input signal on page 25 for details If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen 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 51 for details Using the projector 23 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the
70. trical A IN Mi 50 Terminals sadijo VA ANE ad OE eh iat 50 General characteristics inicia Ad Ee 50 Dimensions bo a dd A AS 50 Ia 51 Warranty and Copyright information nanesena 53 OP VINO eb 53 E A k 53 Warran ea el ats ca a AA ea tt ata ate EN acta Mate NJA JA ina 53 Regulation statements u 00m klunnenddiennen 54 FCC STANE A E A EA AA A A AE AE 54 EEG SANA e A A A EN a A RRR RA 54 MIIE Statement A Er eee eee tec Erer necucusbevennpetnernsonsanrseneaes 54 WERE directive tee 54 Table of contents Important safety instructions Your BenO projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology eguipment 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 afety instructions 1 Please read this user manual before you operate your 4 projector Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference 2 Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table as it may fall and be damaged Do not place inflammables near the projector 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 3 When you think service or repair is required take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician Do not place t
71. tting the User 1 User 2 User 3 modes There are three user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User 1 2 3 as a starting point and customize the settings Go to the Picture Basic gt Picture Mode menu Press Left or gt Right to select User 1 User 2 or User 3 Press y Down to highlight Load Settings From and press ENTER Press A Up or v Down to highlight a picture mode that is closest to your need and press ENTER Press EXIT to go back to the previous page and press Y Down to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with 4 Left or gt Right 6 You can also press EXIT and then press gt Right to go to the Picture Advanced menu for further picture setting adjustments See Advanced picture guality controls on page 30 for details UR db bb Renaming the User 1 User 2 User 3 modes To rename the user definable modes you can perform the following steps 1 Go to the Picture Basic gt Rename User Mode menu and press ENTER Press A Up or v Down to highlight User 1 User 2 or User 3 and press ENTER Press Left or Right to select a character position Assign a letter or a number to this character position by pressing 4 Up or Y Down repeatedly Press 4 Up to select individual letters in alphabetical order or press W Down to select in reverse order Capital letters lowercase letters numbers from 0 to 9
72. urs Eco Shows the total time of the lamp has been used in economic mode iii Lamp Rest Rate Shows the percentage of the rest lamp life Reset Lamp Timer Resets the lamp timer This should only be done after the lamp has been replaced See Replacing the lamp on page 45 for details Use the patterns when installing the projector even if there is no input signal Grid Press ENTER to display the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and the focus to ensure that the projected image is free of Pattern distortion Color Bar Press ENTER to display the color bar test pattern After making color adjustments you can display this test pattern to check that the colors are to your liking Dust Filter Hours Shows the total time of the filter has been used Dust Filter Reset Dust Filter Timer Reset the dust filter timer This should only be done after the filter has been replaced See To clean the filter on page 43 for details This item is designed for those who use the projector in extreme environments like High Altitude high temperature or high altitude We recommend you select Yes when your Off environment is higher than 3200 feet or is hotter than 40 C See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 33 for details e Password Off Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password When the function is activated for the first time you have to set a password for
73. void the inconvenience when the projector runs out NOTI CE Replace lamp soon of lamp time Lamp gt 2950hrs Projector will stop at 3000hrs Total equivalent lamp hour has reached 3000 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item With the usage time increase the lamp brightness diminished gradually This is normal lamp behaviour You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly Lamp usage time exceeded aa a a diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after 3000 hours usage NOTI CE Replace lamp now Lamp gt 3000hrs Maintenance If this warning message displays the projector will shut down in 40 g seconds The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate NOTICE Lamp usagetime NOT mally exceeded Replace lamp refer to User s Manual then reset lamp timer Replacing the lamp K 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 co

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