BenQ PE7700 User's Manual
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1. 2 Sp Sp a amp amp 3 ama wy ny et w CEN 9 10 7 6 6 11 Bena POWER Refer to pages 19 23 and 32 for more information Press and hold this button to turn the projector on when it is in the standby mode Or press this button twice to turn the projector off Source buttons Refer to 27 for more information Selects an input source to display on the projector Aspect buttons Refer to 26 for more information Selects the image aspect ratio to suit the input signal Memory 1 2 3 and default buttons Refer to 26 for more information Restores settings saved in memory locations 1 2 and 3 or restores the default settings for the current input source Arrows 4 lt 4 w gt Refer to 25 for more information Used to select the desired menu or to make adjustments ENTER Refer to 25 for more information Opens the selected items of the menu MENU Refer to 25 for more information Turns the on screen display control menu on or off Picture quality adjustment buttons Refer to 25 for more information 8 PIP and POP buttons Refer to page 22 for more information To turn the PIP or POP function on or off press the PIP or POP button Adjust the size of the PIP image by pressing the or button If you want to switch between main window and sub window or left window and right window toggle ACTIVE so that you can adjust the image settings in the selected window 9 Pre2. Using PIP Picture In Picture and POP Picture On Picture functions 22 Tor ae EPON OE reaa E ENT 23 AE A E nee eg acters cee A E EE EE EA E EE dace T 24 Menm Tac tU eee ee a a a e a e e e e e E eee 24 Usne tne Te AS NAER AARE 25 Picture AICI e E 25 Display Tie ays Meee rene Ene a emp E meen Mer cE rt oe nee ere ein tee sere 26 OpPHONS MEM saioa aeea Neea MeL tats Atta edad dada eie adad 27 SCP EA aaa 27 AONAN CTA a aa a a a gh tee tate cee es 28 Additonal iNformiatioti scossbesstessccatiwndeceetn uit avinidv ten vaarseceruaatvesseneieatarnasacesuastoans 29 Care Or MG PVC CLOT Tumoren aa 29 enno Tele 11S ca t ce ai AEEA RE ATE E OAE ERAR 29 CANIS Kepro eOr CaSe er E E O eae ieee 29 Cleanmine and replacing the dust TICS sssrin E 29 Sorne Depro eTO herna a NOAA Aa eee 30 Transporuna the PLOJCCLOL croia T a EE 30 Replacing the lamp Contact your BenQ dealer for assistance 30 THAI CATOTS aE EE TA 32 TODE NOOU NO oaa a A ARAARA EN E 33 Speca ONS an aea ae a a e 34 Opicalkcharacters iC Sieden er erae aE SEENE EEE EEE EE EAEE 34 Electrical character Sti CS aeiieoo i nE NO NANA 34 NNT TNR REEE PEPA A E A A EE A N PENA A TE E E 34 E n aee haracteri ieS E E ERT T 34 Dimensions lt ssc ssssssesevoonneocecacedadsscoveeveseves bees acensienaseascosensessveveonoeuseeeevenseeee 34 4 Table of Contents Safety regulatory and legal information Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector It has been designed to prov
3. Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Ceiling Front in the Setup gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on IV 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 Setup gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on NI Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16 9 and 4 3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector 1 Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 2 Select the Screen Size you desire from the 16 9 ratio screen dimension table or 4 3 ratio screen dimension table below according to what screen type you have Install the projector at a distance between the Min and Max Projection Distance values in the table 3 Decide the preferred height of your projector For example if you are using a 16 9 screen with 80 inches diagonal you are suggested to place your projector within a range between 2 34m to 3 18m from the screen The ideal height of your projector lens center will be level with the bottom or top side of the screen Insta
4. Offset Image Distance Height Type Height Width Min Max Tele Wide inch inch inch inch inch inch inch inch cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm C7 The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Only the 16 recommended screen sizes are listed If the your screen size is not in the table above please contact your BenQ dealer for assistance An examination of the table reveals that you can place the projector lens in the range from 0 99 to 10 91m distance from the screen which will give you a projected image from 0 75 x 0 42m to 6 1 x 3 43m Positioning your projector Connecting various equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment such as a VCR DVD player digital tuner cable or satellite box video game console or digital camera You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system The projector can connect multiple video equipment at the same time by using different cables Make sure you select the correct input to display When connecting any signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn off all equipment before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted 4 Connect all audio signals to external speakers This projector is not equipped with speakers C7 In the connections shown below only certain cables
5. Refer to 32 for more information Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has 1 POWER indicator light Refer to page 32 for more developed a problem Please contact your information BenQ dealer for assistance Lights up or flashes when the projector is under 10 AUTO v operation Automatically determines the best picture 2 MEMORY 4 timings for the displayed image Sequentially recalls settings 1 3 saved to memory 11 SOURCE ENTER Refer to page 25 for 3 ARROWS lt gt more information When the on screen menu is activated the 2 3 Switches input sources sequentially or opens and 10 are used as directional arrows to select the the selected item of menu when the on screen desired menu items and to make adjustments menu is activated 4 POWER Refer to pages 19 23 and 32 for more information Press and hold this button to turn the projector on when it is in the standby mode Or press this button twice to turn the projector off Remote control c Notes on remote control operation A Make sure there is nothing between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infrared beam w The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters from the front of the projector or 8 meters from the rear of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 45 degrees of the projector s IR remote control sensor 12 Overview
6. are included with the projector see page 10 Other cables are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting video inputs Connecting HDMI devices You must use an HDMI cable when connecting the projector to an HDMI device The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface terminal supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices such as DTV tuners DVD players and displays over a single cable It provides a pure digital viewing and listening experience HDMI device DVD player digital tuner etc es Ss e From audio output To audio input terminals terminals HDMI cable C37 Beacuse HDMI is an evolving technology it is possible that some devices may not operate properly with the projector Connecting component video devices Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals AV equipment DVD player digital tuner etc From audio output To audio input terminals terminals Component cable Connecting various equipment 17 Connecting S video or video devices Ooo00 Pe From audio output To audio input 0000 Q terminals terminals S Video cable or Video cable Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA BNC cable Laptop or desktop computer nm oon e0eo From audio output To audio input t terminals terminals VGA BNC cable C7 If the selected video
7. filter will shut down automatically once the filter is seriously clogged with dust and cause over heating inside of the projector You will see the message pictured to the right before the power off The projector will turn off in 1 min To clean the filter 1 Turn the project off and wait until the fans stop running 2 Disconnect the projector from any cables 3 Draw the dust filter grill from the front right side of the projector Additional information 29 4 Usea small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to clean the filter Or use a soft brush such as a clean artist s paintbrush to gently sweep the dust away WE Ifthe dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken contact your place of purchase to replace it 5 Re install the filter grill securely Please check if the filter is well attached WE Ifthe filter grill is not correctly seated in place you will be reminded by a message displayed on the screen every three minutes until MENU EXIT on the projector or EXIT on the remote control is pressed The projector will automatically shut down within minutes if there has been no further action taken Re install the filters securely then turn on the power again 6 Go to Setup gt Reset Dust Filter Timer to reset the filter timer Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please 1 Make sure the temperature and humidity of the s
8. 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 6 Pattern It will be displayed with the aspect ratio setting made using the Aspect Ratio function of the DISPLAY menu Use this pattern when installing the projector even if there is no input signal Use it to adjust the image size and the focus 7 Lamp m Lamp Power Sets Full or Economic as the power type of your projection m Lamp Hours Shows the total time of the lamp has been used E Reset Lamp Timer Resets the lamp timer This should only be done after the lamp has been replaced 8 Dust Filter E Dust Filter Hours Shows the total time of the filter has been used E Rest Dust Filter Timer Reset the dust filter timer This should only be done after the filter has been replaced Advanced menu 1 White Balance Fine Tuning Adjusts the white color E Color Temp Info shows the current color temperature C7 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 temp
9. to the factory preset values Setup menu This menu contains items necessary for basic image setup 1 Language Sets the language for the OSD menus 2 Mirror 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 Refer to page 14 for more information 3 Keystone Corrects for trapezoidal distortion resulting from the angle of projection It can provide correction of up to 12 degrees 4 High Altitude This item is designed for those who use the projector in extreme environments like high temperature or high altitude We recommend you select Yes when your environment is higher than 3000 feet or is hotter than 40 C Operation with Yes selected may caused a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve over all cooling system and performance If you use the projector under other extreme environments 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 Menus 27 should switch to Yes to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh and extreme environments 5 Black level The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units In some areas which use NTSC TV standard
10. wide screen formats 3 Other adjustments You can adjust Brightness Contrast Color and Tint settings in the Picture menu or with the remote control C7 Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen Using the projector and remote control 21 22 Personalizing the projector menu display The on screen display OSD menus can be set according to your preferences These settings will not affect the projection settings operation or performance e Language in Setup menu sets your familiar language for the on screen menus e You can select projector s Background Color from purple black or white in Options menu e OSD Off Secs in Options Menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press Sleep Timer Min in Options menu sets the length of time the projector will auto shutdown e OSD Position H and OSD Position V in Options menu adjust the OSD position on the screen Saving and loading the video memory W Press the video memory buttons on the remote control or MEMORY 4 on the projector to recall the settings directly W There are four video settings MEMORY 1 MEMORY 2 MEMORY 3 and DEFAULT The DEFAULT button can be used to restore the default settings for the current input source W For information about saving user memories refer to page 28 Using PIP Picture In Picture and POP Picture On P
11. 00 feet at 30 C 6000 10000 feet at max 23 C 10 C 60 C 14 F to 140 F 10 90 Unit mm Additional information
12. BenQ PE7700 Digital Projector Home Theater User s Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2005 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be repro duced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copy rights of their respective companies or organizations 2 Copyright f Table of Contents Safety regulatory and legal information 2 0 0 ceesseseeescesseeenecessecesecesneceseees 5 PG GEA Va or IGS Fcc ee cee cece NESIS EEEE 5 EEC statement for European users cccessccesscsssscsssecescecsscesseecsseeceseesseecssaeessneeaes 5 IVIL CSU ACM CII 26 csGoteapcancesndacasape icing ss tetascaiat TTO 5 SAE a E E tetas cee A AE A E E E
13. Photo Mode designed for viewing digital pictures in a living room oa a e E Preset Gaming Mode is suitable for playing video games in a bright living room ae 2 Selecting aspect ratio Bena The aspect ratio is the ratio of image width to image height HDTV and most DVDs are 16 9 which is the default for this projector Most TV shows are 4 3 Change the image ratio using the Aspect buttons on the remote control or in Display gt Aspect Ratio menu Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal There are five aspect ratios available C7 In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas 1 Anamorphic Scales an 4 Wide A 4 3 aspect ratio image is enlarged image so that it is NON linearly in horizontal direction to displayed in the center of accommodate 16 9 full screen display This the screen with a 16 9 stretches only the right and left sides of the aspect ratio image the central part is unchanged d 2 4 3 Scales an image so E that it is displayed in the center of the screen with D T a 4 3 aspect ratio 3 Letter Box Enlarges an 5 Real One to one mapping is performed on image with letterbox the input signal without any scaling with format to display it in the image displayed at the center of the full screen format with a screen 16 9 aspect ratio The upper and lower portions of the image are cropped Use this setting for Cinemascope and Vista video
14. REMARK oe i a The projector is powering up Cannot turn the projector off creen The projector is under normal The projector needs 110 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling Flashing down process Or Cannot turn the projector on green 2 The projector needs to cool for 110 seconds after the power is turned off When the projector is in an abnormal state TEMP LAMP STATE with dust The projector is going to e 1 The lamp has exceeded its Solution usage life Or e Install a new lamp Orange Off Solution The internal temperature is too e Make sure that the ventilation high holes are not blocked e The intake ventilation or the Relocate the projector exhaust ventilation is blocked Stop using the projector until Off l i The projector may be in a poorly the ambient temperature falls ventilated location within the specified range The The ambient temperature may maximum operating The dust filter is seriously clogged 2 The lamp is not properly e Please contact your dealer for attached or is damaged assistance Solution e Install a new filter be too high temperature is specified as 40 C 104 F Solution Check if the power supply is Flashing Flashing stable ange red red TE anae NOCNEGO Check if there is object stuck in the fans Contact your dealer 32 Additional information Troubleshooting Problem There is no power fr
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16. The higher the setting the less the noise Menus 25 6 Filter Turn the video and data filters on or off Filters can reduce noise in the picture to produce a sharper image The higher the setting the less the noise 7 Sharpness Adjusts the picture sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture 8 Preset Mode Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type Refer to page 21 for more information 9 Extended Picture Settings mM Color Temp You can choose a preferred color temperature from among User 1 User 2 Warm Normal and Cool Refer to page 28 for more information about storing the Color Temperature User 1 and 2 Mm Color Enhancement Red Adjusts red hues independently The higher the setting the greater the intensity of red color in the image Green Adjusts green hues independently The higher the setting the greater the intensity of green color in the image Blue Adjusts blue hues independently The higher the setting the greater the intensity of blue color in the image Yellow Adjusts yellow hues independently The higher the setting the greater the intensity of yellow color in the image White Adjusts white peaking 10 Save Settings There are three video memories in which users can store settings including all of the items in the Picture menu Each input source can store up to 3 sets of user memories E To store the settings i Adjust the items i
17. best image quality The current source information will be displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen for 3 seconds C7 The screen will be blank while the auto adjustment is functioning Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size that you 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus need using the zoom ring ring iii j T iN milll ijl 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 page 25 The following steps are optional You do not need to follow every step It depends on the image quality you desire 20 Using the projector and remote control 1 Selecting a preset mode Select a preset mode on the remote control or in Picture gt Preset Mode menu There are 5 modes available for each input These modes are with preset values suitable for various projection purposes E Preset Cinema Mode with well balanced color saturation and contrast but lowest brightness It is suitable for enjoying dark movie contents in a totally dark environment E Preset Home Theater Mode is brighter than Cinema Mode A little bit ambient light is allowed when using the projector with this mode E Preset Family Room Mode Brightness is emphasized in this mode It is 3 BiTi Cote IE ee ce T good for watching TV program playing games or seeing bright movies e E Preset
18. ble battery leakage 10 Overview Projector exterior view Front upper side 1 Ventilation holes exhaust Rear IR sensor Control panel See page 12 for detailed information Focus ring and zoom ring Front IR sensor Projection lens Dust filter grill Lens cap NOU Ae WN PE Rear side in e 9 Connector panel 10 Main AC power switch 11 Power cable socket 12 Front adjuster feet 13 Ceiling mounting holes 14 Kensington lock slot 15 Composite Video input RCA jack 16 S Video input mini DIN 4 pin 17 RS 232C input for servicing 18 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface input Supports an all digital video source such as a set top box DVD player digital TV DTV or other digital AV equipment 19 Component video input RCA jacks Supports Y PB PR or Y CB CR signal input 20 RGB HDTV input BNC Supports Y PB PR Y CB CR or RGB video signal input or PC signal input Overview 11 Controls and functions Control panel 5 MENU EXIT Turns the on screen display control menu on Exits and saves the menu settings 6 Focus Ring Refer to 20 for more information Adjusts the focus of the projected image 7 Zoom Ring Refer to 20 for more information Adjusts the size of the projected image 8 Temperature warning light Refer to page 32 for more information Lights up or flashes if the projector s temperature becomes too high 9 LAMP indicator light
19. d the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to it Moisture condensation Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from a cold location to a hot location When the projector is exposed to such a change in temperature moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts To prevent the projector from possible damage do not use the projector for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden change in temperature Avoid volatile liquid Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide or some types of cleaner near the projector Do not have rubber or plastic products touching the projector for a long time They will leave marks on the finish If cleaning with a chemically saturated cloth be sure to follow the product s safety instructions Disposal This product contains the following materials which are harmful to human bodies and environment e Lead which is contained in solder e Mercury which is used in lamp To dispose the product or used lamps consult your local environment authorities for regulations Safety regulatory and legal information Overview Features W High Picture Quality This single DMD DLP projector provides excellent picture quality a high contrast ratio and very good color uniformity E Dynamic Performance and Rich Gray Scale With a 6 segment color wheel the projector can attain refresh rates of up to 300 Hz whic
20. efore the projector identifies the input signal This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected 5 Ifthe horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector a message reading Unsupported timing will be displayed on screen This message will remain on screen until you change the input signal Switching input signals The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time To sequentially select input signals press one of the Source buttons on the remote control or SOURCE ENTER on the projector WE When the projector is turned on it will search for the input source you last selected W If you need to use the PIP or POP function refer to page 22 for advanced operation Using the projector and remote control 19 Adjust the image Adjusting the angle height There are two adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector These adjuster feet change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector you can screw the height adjuster feet to fine tune the projection angle C If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal To correct this problem adjust the value of Keystone in the Setup menu Auto adjusting the image With one press of the Auto button on the projector the built in intelligent auto adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the
21. emote control PIP Sub window ES i i 4 A i a Fi k 5 n Main window POP Left window Right window Turning the power off Follow the steps below 1 Press the POWER button on the projector or remote control A confirmation message appears To turn the projector off press POWER again TEEPA 2 The Power indicator light flashes green and the fans run for about two To ror The Sa own Proces minutes to cool the lamp The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete 3 Then the Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop 4 If the projector will not be used for an extended period turn the main power switch off and unplug the power cable from the power outlet Using the projector and remote control 23 Menus Menu structure Preset Cinema Mode Brightness Preset Home Theater Mode Color Preset Family Room Mode Preset Photo Mode Preset Gaming Mode Preset Mode Extended Picture Settings Save Settings To User s Memory 1 Load Settings To User s Memory 2 To User s Memory 3 Color Temp Color Enhancement User Memory 1 User Memory 2 User Memory 3 Default Display Aspect Ratio Anamorphic 4 3 Letter Box Wide Real Pe IS nV VinG PIP OF PIP master ra Main window Sub window POPE IG SV V eS G POP OF POP master Right window Left wind
22. erature appears to have more blue in it M RGB Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue E RGB Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue To store Color Temperature to User 1 and 2 i Open the Advanced menu select White Balance Fine Tuning gt RGB Gain and press ENTER ii Press 4 or W to select the item to be changed and then adjust the value with the lt 4 or gt button iii Press EXIT to leave and save the settings iv Repeat steps 11 and iii to set RGB Offset values v Select and enter Store Color Temperature to User 1 or Store Color Temperature to User 2 to save the settings which are made above vi Press EXIT to leave and save the settings C7 To make the color temperature higher Set the value of Blue Gain greater and the value of Red Gain smaller cz To make the color temperature lower Set the value of Red Gain greater and the value of Blue Gain smaller 28 Menus Additional information 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 Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing 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 U
23. h provides dynamic performance and rich gray scale without the color flicker or rainbow effect associated with other single DMD DLP projectors W Sealed Optical Engine The optical engine uses a high quality lens for maximizing optical performance The sealed optical engine prevents light leakage and any dust from entering the engine which could cause annoying spots in the projected image W Fixed CAT optical lens for robust contrast ratio 2500 1 The projector is added an aperture in lens to get the optimization of the contrast ratio and brightness Mi Low Noise Operation The projector s unique cooling system design prevents annoying fan noise and is rated at less than 29 dB at normal mode and 26 dB at Economic mode WE Wide Variety of Inputs The projector can support a wide variety of video formats The component inputs are used to connect the projector to HDTV receivers and DVD players They use RCA connectors to minimize signal degradation that may be caused by installations that have longer cables E HDTV Ready The projector is compatible with 480i 480P 576i 576p 10801 and 720P formats E De interlacing with 3 2 Pull Down Using BenQ s proprietary de interlacing technology the projector provides exceptional scaling and film to video 3 2 pull down conversion for the most artifact free images possible E PIP POP function The Picture In Picture PIP and Picture On Picture POP functions allow you to display two inpu
24. he line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely with a mains voltage between 100 and 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply lt a The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions Safety instructions continued This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Please use BenQ s Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed 11 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place the projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover the projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously _ obstructed overheating inside the projector may cause damage to the lamp the projector to fail or result in fire 12 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 13 Do not place the projector i
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26. icture functions There are two groups of inputs classified according to their display modes Video Group Video and S Video inputs Graphic Group Component 1 and 2 RGBHD and HDMI inputs The PIP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group G in V or display one input from Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group V in G The POP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group and one input from the Video Group side by side G lt gt V or V lt gt G If you want to view two images from 2 different input signals at the same time refer to the following steps to display the second image 1 Select one input source by pressing one of the Source buttons on the remote control 2 Press the PIP or POP button on the remote control 3 Select the second signal input on the remote control 4 You may press PIP or POP button repeatedly to choose the corresponding positions G in V or V in G G lt gt V or V lt gt G of the images 5 Toggle the ACTIVE button on the remote control to switch the active window between the two windows In the active window you can change the input signal settings 6 To adjust the size of the PIP window press or 7 To adjust the position of the PIP window press the ARROW buttons 4 4 v gt 8 To turn off the PIP or POP function select PIP Off or POP Off Using the projector and r
27. ide you with a home theater viewing experience For the best result please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation FCC statement for US users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement for European users This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requiremen
28. image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected please check that the video source is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly C7 Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo such as 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 learn your laptop s key combination 18 Connecting various equipment Using the projector and remote control Preparations 1 Turn all of the connected equipment on 3 Plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the 2 Remove the lens cap rear of the projector and turn the main AC power switch on 4 Plug the power cable into a wall socket and turn the wall switch on Turning the power on Follow the steps below 1 Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied and the main AC power switch is turned on 2 Press and hold the POWER button on the projector or remote control to turn the projector on C7 The POWER button may not work while the projector is warming up 3 The fans will be running A start up image shows on the screen for a few seconds 4 Searching will be displayed on the screen b
29. lens cap is still attached to the Remove the lens cap Page 19 lens The batteries are out of power Replace both of the batteries with new ones Page 10 Remote control There is an obstacle between the Remove the obstacle Page 12 does not work remote control and the projector correctly You are too far away from the Stand within 8 meters 26 2 feet of the projector projector Page 12 Additional information 33 Specifications CF All specifications are subject to change without notice 34 Optical characteristics Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection size Lamp Electrical characteristics Color system Resolution Max number of display colors Input Single chip DLP system 0 8 DMD W_Pal 1280 x 720 1 37 times zoom ratio F 2 4 2 8 f 24 32 0 94 m to 7 62 m 37 to 300 inches 250W NTSC PAL M PAL N PAL 60 SECAM XGA SVGA VGA Macintosh HDTV 1080i 720p 576p 576i 480p 480i 16 770 000 colors full color display Video S Video Component Y CB CR Y PB PR RS 232C RGBHV HDMI General characteristics Dimensions Weight Power Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage temperature Storage humidity Dimensions 380 mm x 300 mm x 115 mm LxWxH 10 lbs 7 6 kg VAC 100 240V 4 0 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Max 320 W 0 C to 40 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation 60
30. llation for a 16 9 ratio screen Ceiling Installation Floor Installation Type Ceiling Screen Center of the lens Offset 16 9 widescreen ratio screen dimension table Screen Size Projection Distance Height Offset Type Height Width Min Max Tele Wide inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm 7794 507127 607752 707178 807203 907228 1007254 107279 1207305 1307325 1407356 1507387 1607406 1707432 1807457 1907483 2007508 2507635 3007762 7689 T1197 C7 The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Only the recommended screen sizes are listed If the your screen size is not in the table above please contact your BenQ dealer for assistance An examination of the table reveals that you can place the projector lens in the range from 1 08 to 11 91m distance from the screen which will give you a projected image from 0 82 x 0 46m to 6 64 x 3 74m full screen Positioning your projector 15 Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen Ceiling Installation B Floor Installation Ceiling Type Type Projection Distance Image Height Offset Screen Center of the lens Center of the lens ett l Screen ear a Image Height 4 3 standard ratio screen dimension table Screen Size Projection Height
31. n any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s lifespan and darkening the screen Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where altitude are higher than 10000 feet Safety regulatory and legal information 7 8 Safety instructions continued 14 Always place the projector on a level Do not step on the projector or place any horizontal surface during operation objects upon it Besides probable physical Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than damage to the projector doing so may result 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of in accidents and possible injury more than 15 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp or other components Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced 15 Do not stan
32. n the Picture menu to your desired values ii Select Save Settings and then press ENTER iii Select To User s Memory 1 To User s Memory 2 or To User s Memory 3 and press ENTER to store the settings iv To leave the OSD press EXIT 11 Load Settings Loads the settings from one of three User Memories or the default setting Display menu Use this menu to set the way that the projector displays the picture 1 Aspect Ratio There are a few aspect ratios that can be selected for different video signals For more information please refer to page 21 2 PIP G in V Displays one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group V in G Displays one input from the Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group PIP off Turns the PIP function off 3 PIP Master Sets the main window or sub window as the active window in order to make any adjustments for it 4 POP G lt gt V Displays the input from Graphic Group at the left side and Video Group at the right side of the screen V lt gt G Displays the input from Video Group at the left side and Graphic Group at the right side of the screen POP Off Turns the POP function off 5 POP Master Sets the right window or left window as the active window in order to make any adjustments for it 26 Menus 6 PIP POP Source Selection Selects the input signal that will be displayed as the PIP or POP image Video Mm Video Composite video
33. om the power Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on cable the rear of the projector and plug the power cable into to a power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure it is switched on Page 19 The projector does The power switch is not in the on Put the power switch in the on position not turn on position Page 19 Attempting to turn the projectoron Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed The lamp cover is not securely Correctly attach the lamp cover Page 30 attached The video source is not turned on Turn the video source on and check that or connected correctly the signal cable is connected correctly Page 17 The projector is not correctly Check the connection Page 17 connected to the input source device No picture The input signal has not been Select the correct input signal with the correctly selected Source buttons on the remote control or SOURCE ENTER on the projector Page 19 The connection cables are not Correctly connect the cables to the Image is unstable securely connected to the projector appropriate terminals Page 17 or the signal source The projection lens is not correctly Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus focused ring Page 20 The projector and the screen are Adjust the projection angle and direction as Picture is blurred not aligned properly well as the height of this unit if necessary Page 20 The
34. ow PIP POP Source Selection Video Video S Video j Graphics BE Component 1 Component 2 RGBHD HDMI Frequency Phase H Position V Position Auto PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning Background Color Setup Language English French German Italian Spanish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Floor Front Ceiling Front Floor Rear Ceiling Rear ROn BlackLevel o amp Fain Power Fal Econo Lamp Hours Lamp hours Lampe fester ota Lamp Are You Sure Dust Filter E Dust Filter Hours Reset Dust Filter Timer Do This Only When You Change A New Filter Are You Sure Purple Black White White Balance Fine Tuning Color Temp Info a User 1 User 2 Warm Normal Cool RGB Gain Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain RGB Offset Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset a Store Color Temperature To User1 Store Color Temperature To User2 24 Menus Using the menus The projector is equipped with on screen display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are eight different menu languages Refer to Setup Menu on page 27 for more details The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone 1 Press the MENU EXIT button to turn the on 4 Adjust keystone values by pressing 4 or screen menu on gt eat J Setup CM 2 Use lt or P to select Setup and press SOURCE High Altitude ENTER Language A ENGLISH gt Mirro
35. r Fioor Rear 4 gt O gt Picture Display Options O Picture Display Options 3 Use 4 or to select Keystone Language 0 encata o ooo 5 Press the MENU EXIT button twice to Mirror lt Rr gt leave and save the settings ee The first press leads you back to the submenu i Rees High Altitude lt eyii and the second press closes the on screen menu Black Level ad Pattern Lamp Picture menu The functions provided in this menu allow you to manually adjust the image quality Before making adjustments try one of the preset modes in this menu These modes have preset values for different lighting environment and presentation purposes 1 Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the value the darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible 2 Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image The higher the value the greater the contrast 3 Color Increase or decrease the color intensity of the image The higher the value the more vivid and brighter the color 4 Tint 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 5 Noise Reduce Reduces electrical image noise
36. reak 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 C7 Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it where children can reach it near or above heat sources or near flammable materials C7 Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 6 Insert a new lamp Make sure it is securely in place 7 Tighten the screws securing the lamp box 8 Reinstall the lamp cover 9 Tighten the screws on the lamp cover C7 Do not over tighten the screws C7 Loose screws may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction 10 Turn the power on and go into Setup gt Lamp gt Reset Lamp Timer menu to reset the lamp time C7 Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed C7 Whenever the lamp is replaced reset the total lamp operation time C7 Do not reset the lamp time if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage Additional information 31 Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the projector Check the following for information about the indicator lights If there is anything wrong turn the projector off and contact your dealer When the projector is in a normal state a TEMP LAMP STATE
37. se a canister of compressed air to remove dust Available from building hardware or photographic suppliers 2 If there 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 C7 Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials Even paper towels can damage the lens coating Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush cloth and cleaning solution Do not attempt to clean the lens whilst the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use Cleaning the projector case Before you attempt to clean the case turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely 1 To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth 2 To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case C7 Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Cleaning and replacing the dust filter It is necessary to clean the dust filter periodically You can go to Setup gt Dust Filter Hours 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 In case you fail to clean the filter regularly the projector Please install a new
38. set Refer to page 21 for more information Selects one of the preset modes to suit your program type 10 EXIT Refer to 25 for more information Exits and saves any changes made using the menu 11 LIGHT Turns the remote control s backlight on Overview 13 Positioning your projector 14 Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations l 2 3 4 Floor in front of screen Ceiling in front of screen Floor at rear of screen or 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 the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment I Floor front Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability II 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 Setup gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on Positioning your projector II Ceiling front Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting
39. signal m S Video S Video video signal Graphics E Component 1 and 2 Component Y CB CR and Y PB PR input E RGBHD DTV RGBHD signal input E HDMI C7 In the unlikely event that the image shakes when PIP or POP function is activated we suggest you to change the input signals The shaking image may be caused by the combination of Y CB CR and Video or S Video 7 PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning The following settings are only available with a PC or DTV RGB signal selected E Frequency Adjusts the frequency of the sampling clock that captures the input signal Mm Phase Adjusts the phase of the clock WE H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the image WE V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the image m Auto Adjusts the phase and frequency automatically Options menu In this menu global settings for the projector can be made 1 Background Color Allows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed when there is no input signal detected 2 OSD Off Secs Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The range is from 5 to 60 seconds 3 Sleep Timer Min Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 10 minutes and 3 hours 4 OSD Position H Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD 5 OSD Position V Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD 6 Reset Settings Returns all image settings of the current source
40. torage 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 Remove the batteries from the remote control 4 Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent a Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent When you carry the projector yourself please use a soft carry case Replacing the lamp Contact your BenQ dealer for assistance AN The lamp mat be very hot Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp 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 Slightly lift the projector up Loosen the screws on the lamp cover C7 The lamp door is located at the left side of the projector 3 Remove the lamp cover 30 Additional information 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 5 Slowly pull the lamp straight out of the projector C7 Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to b
41. ts MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose this product can be used in any area including residential areas Safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety instructions Please read this user s manual before you Always open the lens shutter or operate your projector Save this user s remove the lens cap when the manual for future reference projector lamp is on Safety regulatory and legal information 5 Safety instructions continued Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this appliance There are no user serviceable parts inside Take it to a qualified technician when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly can cause a malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Safety regulatory and legal information In some countries t
42. ts on the screen at the same time WE Video Memory This projector allows users to store up to three different configurations in its video memories to optimize the image for different types of signal WE Multilingual OSD On Screen Display menus Overview 9 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a video and PC equipment Some of the items may not be available depending on the region Please check with your place of purchase C7 Some of the accessories may vary from country to country User s manual Warranty card VGA BNC cable Video cable a US 110V EU 220V UK 240V Remote control and batteries Power cable S Video cable Optional accessories 1 HDMI cable 2 Ceiling mounting kit Installing or replacing batteries Push on the cover and slide it to open Install two AAA batteries with the correct polarities then close the cover c Notes on batteries E Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries H Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car H Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region E If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the control from possi
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