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BenQ MP782 User's Manual

1. On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting a color temperature The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected 1 T1 With the highest color temperature T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings 2 T2 Makes images appear bluish white 3 T3 Maintains normal colorings for white 4 T4 Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it 3D 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 require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled
2. Projector Position Front Table Menu Settings E Auto Power Off Disable 4 Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock Off El Sleep Timer Disable Splash Screen 26 Operation Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft Otherwise purchase a lock such as the Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector See item 11 on page 9 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key s and the lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu A WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password C Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page is
3. See Audio Settings on page 51 for details Ce The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 21 for details Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection 23 Operation Starting up the projector 24 1 C Please use the original accessories e g power cord only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet Turn on the power outlet switch where fitted Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied shock and fire 2 Open the lens cover If it is closed it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp Press Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on a 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 Cc If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for ap
4. still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image The word BLANK appears in the corner of the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen The length Do not block the projection of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute A lens from projecting as this increments could cause the blocking object to become heated and If the preset time spans are not suitable for your deformed or even cause a fire personation select Disable No matter Blank Timer is activated or not you can press most of the keys on the projector or remote control to restore the picture 38 Operation Utilizing FAQ function The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems regarding image quality installation special feature operation and service information To get the FAQ information 1 Press lt on the projector or remote control or press MENU EXIT to open the OSD menu and press lt gt to highlight the INFORMATION menu 2 Press W to select FAQ Image and Installati
5. 19 p Right The laser beam is visible It is Locks the keys on the projector necessary to press and hold CF Locking control keys on page 39 LASER for continuous output When the On Screen Display OSD A Do not look into the laser light window or menu is activated the 18 9 and 19 shine the laser light beam on yourself or keys are used as directional arrows to others See the warning messages on the select the desired menu items and to make back of the remote control prior to using it adjustments The laser pointer is not a toy Parents should be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep Using th 4 26 CF ee eee oii page this remote control out of the reach of children Introduction Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees 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 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Operating the projector from the front Operating the projector from the rear 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 c
6. 4428 2491 3985 1947 125 220 5588 2740 4870 2740 4383 2142 137 240 6096 2989 5313 2989 4782 2337 149 270 6858 3362 5977 3362 5380 2629 168 300 7620 3736 6641 3736 5977 2921 187 Positioning your projector 17 B2 a Screen Screen Table B1 The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 4 3 a Screen size Projected picture size b Distance c Vertical Diagonal Height Width Height Width from screen offset Inches mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 30 762 457 610 457 610 357 34 50 1270 762 1016 762 1016 596 57 80 2032 1219 1626 1219 1626 953 91 100 2540 1524 2032 1524 2032 1192 114 120 3048 1829 2438 1829 2438 1430 137 150 3810 2286 3048 2286 3048 1787 171 180 4572 2743 3658 2743 3658 2145 206 200 5080 3048 4064 3048 4064 2383 229 220 5588 3353 4470 3353 4470 2622 251 240 6096 3658 4877 3658 4877 2860 274 270 6858 4115 5486 4115 5486 3217 309 300 7620 4572 6096 4572 6096 3575 343 Table B2 The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 10 a Screen size Projected picture size b Distance c Vertical Diagonal Height Width Height Width from screen offset Inches mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 30 762 457 610 381 610 298 19 50 1270 762 1016 635 1016 497 32 80 2032 1219 1626 1016 1626 794 51 100 2540 1524 2032 1270 2032 993 64 120 3048 1829 2438 1524 2438 1192 76 150 3810 2286 3048 1905 3048 1490 95 1
7. 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 480i 59 94 15 73 13 5 576i 50 15 63 13 5 480p 60 31 47 27 000 576p 50 31 25 27 000 A 720p_60 60 45 00 74 25 Vigeo FIDMI 720p_50 50 37 50 74 25 1080i_60 60 33 75 74 25 1080i_50 50 28 13 74 25 1080p 60 67 5 148 5 1080P 50 56 26 148 5 Specifications 65 66 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Signal Format a Vertical Frequency Hz 480i 525i1 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i 625i 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 1080i 1125i1 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 1125i1 50Hz 28 13 50 00 1080P 60Hz 67 5 60 00 1080P 50Hz 56 26 50 00 Cz Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz or 1080i 1125i 50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Video mode Horizontal Vertical Frequency Color sub carrier Frequency kHz Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 C3 denotes the timing being able to display 3D i
8. Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Maintenance 55 Timing of replacing the lamp 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 Go to http lamp benq com for a replacement lamp AN 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 See Indicators on page 60 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp C The warning messages below are for reference only Please follow the actual on screen instructions to prepare and replace the lamp Status Message The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 3500 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic Mode selected See Lamp Mode on page 51 you may continue to operate the Lamp gt 3500 Hours projector until the 3950 hour lamp warning appears Order Replacement Lamp Order a new lamp at lamp benq com The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 3950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when t
9. Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on B 4 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on the table behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment Positioning your projector 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 siz
10. Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 Keystone 1 Position DISPLAY Phase H Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync On Off 3D Sync Invert Disable Invert Picture Mode eA a ag 1 User Reference Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness PICTURE Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature T1 T2 T3 T4 Primary Color R G B C M Y 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search On Off 3 SOURCE Color Space Conversion Auto RGB YUV Timer Period 1 240 minutes a Timer Display Always 1 min 2 min 3 min Never SYSTEM Presentation Timer Position seo mot Top igh Timer SETUP Timer Counting Count Down Count Up Basic Direction Sound Reminder On Off On Off Operation 45 46 Main menu Sub menu Options 4 Language English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espafol Pycckun See PSC 1B A x H AE StS 01 Svenska Nederlands Tiirkge e tina Portugu s Inu Polski Magyar Bpnrapcku Hrvatski Rom n Suomi Norsk Dansk Projector Position Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Menu Display 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 SYSTEM Time sec 30 sec SETUP Menu Settings Menu Position center Top Left Top Right Basic Bottom Right Bottom Left Disable 5 min 1
11. Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time Timer frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 36 for details Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using Language the menus on page 26 for details Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with A Position one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 14 for details Menu Display Time a M Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key m enu press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Settings g Menu Position m Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position a Auto Power _ Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is v ff detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page w o 55 for details o 3 D gt Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will be displayed during projector start up The following options are available BenQ logo Black screen Blue screen 50 Operation Function Description ick Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables Quic i SNAPE the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal Cooling 90 second duration to approximately 30 seconds High er
12. and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted 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 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page is displayed 3 Highlight Primary Color and press lt gt to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta Operation 35 4 Press W to highlight Hue and press lt gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in
13. displayed 2 Highlight Power On Lock and select press On by pressing lt gt 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys INPUT NEW PASSWORD gt V lt respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page AN IMPORTANT The digits being input will be displayed 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 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Operation 27 If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right is Please try again displayed lasting for 3 seconds and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 28 for details Password Error If you ent
14. input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments e e O k d RO 4 3 picture o OAO O gt O O 16 9 picture Operation 3 OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like some computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration O O O gt a O O 4 3 picture O O 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration O O O QO 2 O 16 9 picture Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture s colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY gt
15. maono Operation page For more information visit http www crestron com amp www crestron com getroomview Operation 43 Shutting down the projector 1 Press O Power and a confirmation message will be displayed prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the a DIGITAL message will disappear 2 Press 0 Power a second time The POWER indicator light flashes orange the projection lamp shuts down and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector AN To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process To shorten the cooling time you can also activate the Quick cooling function See Quick Cooling on page 51 for details 3 The POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet Cao Ifthe projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage 44 Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using Main menu Sub menu Options Wall Color Off
16. new or replaced as this could cause damage Maintenance 59 60 Indicators Light Status amp Description POWER TEMP LAMP Power events Orange Off Off Stand by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Orange The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power Off Off Flashing 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 events Orange The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start Off Red the projector it will shut down again Please contact your Flashing a dealer for assistance Off Off Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off Off Red Red Off Red Green Off Red Orange Red Red Red Red Red Green Red Red Orange The projector has shut down automatically If you try to re Green Red Red start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your Green Red Green dealer for assistance Green Red Orange Orange Red Red Orange Red Green Orange Red Orange Off Green Red Off Green Green Maintenance Troubleshooting The pr
17. source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection Connecting an S Video Composite Video source device Examine your video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video Video output Jack available Ifithasboth jacks use the S Video output jack for connection as the S Video terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal Ifit has either of the output jack you can also continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an S Video Video source device 1 Take an S Video Video cable and connect one end to the S Video Video output jack of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video Video cable to the S VIDEO VIDEO jack on the projector 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device and the other end to the AUDIO or AUDIO L R jack of the projector 4 Ifyou wish and the AUDIO OUT jack is available on your projector you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus
18. test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion Operation 51 nu ui p 59u ADpV dNLAS IN31SAS S Function Description Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and Cl d sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned ose usually marked as CC in TV listings Caption Er Set your screen aspect ratio to 4 3 This function is not available when the aspect ratio is 16 9 or Real Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select 3 Or isplays captions in the primary language CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 CC1 displays capti in the primary languag in your area Lan Control Settings Control By DHCP Projector IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Apply See Controlling the projector through a Lan environment on page 41 for details Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values C The following settings will still remain Position Phase H Size User 1 User 2 Color Space Conversion Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Security Settings and Baud Rate 52 Operation Function Description FAQ Image and Installation Displays possible solutions to problems you may
19. 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 lt gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately Magenta For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected cr Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic 6 Press W to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt P gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments 8 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Setting the presentation timer 36 Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations Follow these steps to utilize this function 1 Press Timer Set up on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODE ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer Period an
20. turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen and the MONITOR OUT jack is available on your projector you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external monitor following the instructions below To connect the projector to a monitor 1 Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 20 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input jack of the video monitor Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT jack on the projector The D Sub output only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the COMPUTER jack If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode make sure the Standby Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu See Standby Monitor Out on page 51 f
21. 0 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Dimensions 290 mm W x 127 87 mm H x 252 mm D Sao cGo Bena ago Ceiling mount installation Ceiling Mount screw M4 x 8 Max L 8 mm 149 50 Unit mm 228 00 an 1 Specifications 63 Timing chart 64 Cc Supported timing for PC input p Vertical Horizontal HEGI Resolution Mode Frequency Frequency Hz Frequency kHz MHz VGA _ 60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640x789 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 390x009 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 1024 X 168 XGA 75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 1024 x 576 BenQ 60 0 35 820 46 966 1024 x 600 BenQ 64 995 41 467 51 419 WXGA_60 59 81 49 702 83 500 1280 x 800 WXGA_75 84 88 71 554 122 5 WXGA_85 74 934 62 795 106 5 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 1290X990 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 640 x 480
22. 0 min 15 min 20 Aut Power Off min 25 min 30 min Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Panel Key Lock On Off Sleep Timer Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr Splash Screen Black Blue BenQ Quick Cooling On Off High Altitude Mode On Off Mute On Off Audio Settings Volume Power On Off On off 5 Ring Tone SYSTEM Standby Monitor Out On Off i Lamp Mode Normal Economic SETUP Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Advanced Equivalent Lamp Hour Security Change Password Settings Power On Lock Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off Operation Main menu Sub menu Options Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 On Off Control By RJ45 RS232 5 DHCP On Off SYSTEM Projector IP SETUP Lan Control Address Advanced Settings Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Apply Reset All Settings FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service Source 6 Picture Mode INFORMATION e Resolution Current System Status Color System e Equivalent Lamp Hour Firmware Version Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Operation 47 Description of each menu Function Description Wall Color Corr
23. 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 640 x 480 VGA_120 119 518 61 910 52 500 800 x 600 SVGA_120 119 972 76 302 73 25 800 x 600 SVGA_120 119 854 77 425 83 000 1024 x 768 XGA_120 119 804 98 958 137 750 1024 x 768 XGA_120 119 989 97 551 115 5 denotes the timing being able to display 3D images Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz or 1080i 1125i 50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration Specifications Supported timing for DVI D amp HDMI HDCP input s Vertical Horizontal Pixel Resolution Mode Frequency Frequency Hz Frequency kHz MHz VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640x480 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 ein SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 102430168 XGA 75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 WXGA_60 59 81 49 702 83 500 1280 x 800 WXGA_75 84 88 71 554 122 5 WXGA_85 74 934 62 795 106 5 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 129900 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59
24. 80 4572 2743 3658 2286 3658 1787 114 200 5080 3048 4064 2540 4064 1986 127 220 5588 3353 4470 2794 4470 2185 140 240 6096 3658 4877 3048 4877 2383 152 270 6858 4115 5486 3429 5486 2681 171 300 7620 4572 6096 3810 6096 2979 191 C There is 3 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location 18 Positioning your projector Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to Turn all equipment off before making any connections 1 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted C3 Inthe connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores The connection illustrations below are for reference only The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model For detailed connection methods see pages 20 23 I Notebook or Monitor desktop computer AN device COMPUTER S VIDEO AUD
25. BenQ MP782 ST Digital Projector User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping CONtENtS 0 8 Projector exterior vlew 9 Controls and functions 10 Positioning your projector 14 Choosing a location 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image SIZC seuseteutenvedveneusteuseevetensronsucestrodeneveresnses 15 Connection 19 Connecting a computer or monitor 20 Connecting video source devices 21 Operation 24 Starting up the projector 24 Adjusting the projected image 25 Using the menus a 26 Securing the projector 27 Switching input signal 30 Magnifying and searching for details 31 Selecting the aspect ratio 31 Optimizing the image 33 Setting the presentation timer 36 Freezing the image 38 Hiding the image eens 38 Utilizing FAQ function 39 Locking control keys 39 Operating in a high altitude eBVITORIBeDU aaa a ua 40 Adjusting the sound 40 2 Table of
26. Hiding the image on page 38 12 VOLUME VOLUME Adjusts the sound level CF Adjusting the sound on page 40 13 POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on CF Starting up the projector on page 24 Shutting down the projector on page 44 14 DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM Magnifies or reduces the projected image size Magnifying and searching for details on page 31 Introduction 11 12 15 TIMER ON 20 SOURCE Activates or displays an on screen timer Displays the source selection bar play play based on your own timer setting C gt Switching input signal on page 30 gt Setting the presentation timer on page 36 21 MUTE 16 TIMER SET UP Toggles projector audio between on and Enters presentation timer setting directly off CF Setting the presentation timer on page 36 Cc Muting the sound on page 40 17 AUTO 22 MODE Automatically determines the best picture Depending upon the input signal in use timings for the displayed image selects an available picture mode c Auto adjusting the image on page 25 Cc Selecting a picture mode on page 33 18 Keystone Arrow keys w Up O Operating the LASER pointer Y Down The Laser Pointer is a TEER Manually corrects distorted images presentation aid for emit Fom Ns aperture resulting from an angled projection professionals It emits red agamreenna kaysta na Gir pasa 28 colored light when you press it cr sa pag and the indicator lights up red
27. IO R AUDIO y tt IONITOR OUT Coe vimeo Aupo AUDIO OUT Espia VGA cable VGA to DVI A cable DVI to HDMI cable DVI D cable Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter cable Be Qo 49 O ON S Video cable Audio L R cable Audio cable Video cable Connection 19 20 Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector can connect to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output jack of the computer Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER signal input jack on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the computer and the other end to the AUDIO or AUDIO L R jack of the projector If you wish and the AUDIO OUT jack is available on your projector you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 51 for details C Many notebooks do not
28. Use lt gt to select your language Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use lt p gt to select a screen Controlling the projector through a Lan environment Lan Control Settings allow you to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network Configuring the Lan Control Settings If you are in a DHCP environment 1 SOO Dr Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Lan Control Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lan Control Settings page is displayed Press Y to highlight Control By and press lt gt to select RJ45 Press Y to highlight DHCP and press lt gt to select On Press W to highlight Apply and press MODE ENTER Re enter the Lan Control Settings page The Projector IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Server settings will be displayed Note down the IP address displayed in the Projector IP Address row CZ If the Projector IP Address still does not appear contact your ITS administrator Operation 41 If you are in a non DHCP environment 1 Repeat steps 1 4 above 2 Press Y to highlight DHCP and press lt gt to select Of
29. V and some 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 signal To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is Using the remote control Press ASPECT to show the current setting Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Operation 31 32 Press Y to highlight Aspect Ratio Press lt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio Q i O O Ois O O 16 10 picture O O e T O O O O re O O 15 9 picture Real The image is projected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area For
30. Wall Color menu and press 4 gt to select a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface There are several precalibrated colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type F PAGE DOWN To select an operation mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and press lt P gt to select a desired mode 1 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 2 Presentation mode Default Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD 4 Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a b
31. a de A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high Mod altitude environment on page 40 for details oqe Mute Audio Volume Settings Power On Off Ring Tone See Adjusting the sound on page 40 for details Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA n signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER jack is correctly Standby connected to devices See Connecting a monitor on page 20 for how to Monitor Out make the connection n Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power m CF consumption c Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 55 for details gt p Lamp Reset Lamp Timer Settings See Resetting the lamp timer on page 59 for details R Equivalent Lamp Hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 55 for details on how the 3 totallamp hour is calculated S Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new Security one See Utilizing the password function on page 27 for details Settings PRS ower oc See Utilizing the password function on page 27 for details Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can Baud Rate connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Test Pattern Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid
32. angle To adjust the projector 1 Press the quick release button and lift the front of the projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the quick release button to lock the foot in position 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction AN c h the lamp is on The strong light If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the from the lamp may cause screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each damage to your eyes other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To Be careful when you press the correct this situation see Correcting keystone on quick release button as it is page 29 for details close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds Ce The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected F
33. conds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies The native display resolution of this projector is ina 4 3 aspect ratio For best display picture results you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 31 for details Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s DVI D input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV To do this 1 2 cr Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SOURCE menu is highlighted Press Y to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt gt to select a suitable color space Computer YPbPr DVI D video S Video This function is only available when the DVI D input port is in use Operation Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the dir
34. contents Personalizing the projector menu Cis play A E E E AR 41 Controlling the projector through a Lan environment 41 Shutting down the projector 44 Menu Operation 45 Maintenance 54 Care of the projector 54 Lamp information eee 55 Troubleshooting 61 Specifications 62 Projector specifications 62 Dimensions 63 Ceiling mount installation 63 Timing chanta ua aa auqa 64 Warranty and Copyright information 67 Regulation statements 68 Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions 1 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference 2 Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes 3 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on In some countries the line voltage is NOT stab
35. d decide the time period by pressing lt 4 gt The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments Cz If the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset 3 Press Y to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt P gt Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 1 min 2 min 3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1 2 3 minute s Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time Operation Press W to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing lt gt Top Left gt Bottom Left gt Top Right gt Bottom Right Press W to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing lt gt Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0 Press W to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing lt gt If you select On a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down up and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up To activate the presentation timer press W and press 4 p gt to highlight On and press MODE ENTER A confirmation message is displayed Highl
36. e 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 You can see from the diagrams on page 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 If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance BenQ has provided tables of 16 9 aspect ratio and 4 3 aspect ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset How to determine the position of the projector for a given
37. e lamp hour information 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu 2 Press Y to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page is displayed 3 You will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu 4 To leave the menu press MENU EXIT You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000 4000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press lt P gt Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt P gt The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select
38. e obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 8 meters 26 feet of the projector The password is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 28 for details Troubleshooting 61 Specifications Projector specifications T All specifications are subject to change without notice Optical Resolution 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 6 Lamp 210 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 3 8 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 315 W Max lt 1 W Standby Mechanical Weight 7 7 lbs 3 5 Kg Output terminals RGB output D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Speaker Stereo 5 watt x 2 Audio signal output PC audio jack x 1 62 Specifications Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 Lan control RJ45 x 1 IR receiver X 2 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port X 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTYV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Digital DVI D x 1 supports HDCP Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x 1 RCA audio jack L R x 2 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 150
39. e screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps Using the remote control Press _ on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press _ to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER The Keystone correction page is displayed 3 Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press _ to correct keystoning at Press YV Press v the bottom of the image Operation 29 30 Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time When starting up the projector automatically search for the available signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals You can also manually cycle through the available input signals 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar is displayed Press Y until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source information will be displayed at the corner of the screen for se
40. e 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 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT 28 Operation Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Power On Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT PASSWORD is displayed Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page Press Y to highlight Power On Lock and press lt gt to select Off You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector If the password is incorrect the password error message will be displayed lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD is displayed for your retry You can press MENU 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 Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to th
41. eable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It isa normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 13 Do not place this projector in any of the following environments 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 shorten the projector s life span and darken the image Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 3000 m 10000 feet Om 0 feet 15 16 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheatin
42. ection arrow keys for navigating the picture 1 Using the remote control Press Digital Zoom to display the Zoom bar Press Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need Use the directional arrows A V lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press Digital Zoom When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the c The picture can only be ripinal size navigated after it is magnified 8 i You can further magnify the Using the OSD menu picna while searching for Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until Sear the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar is displayed Press A repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directional arrows A Y lt p gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out function and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press Y repeatedly until it is restored to the original size Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog T
43. ector or remote control Adjusting Brightness The higher the value the brighter the image And the J lower the setting the darker the image Adjust this apa control so the black areas of the image appear just as ry PY black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this wana ai to set the peak white level after you have previously E BBa ne 4 adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected a a ot 70 input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Lower setting produces less saturated colors If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Operation Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off
44. ects the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 33 for details Aspect Ratio There are four options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 31 for details Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on Keystone page 29 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position r of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their Position maximum or minimum This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is c selected Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion 2 Phase This function is only available when a PC au Eg signal analog RGB is selected gt Adjusts the horizontal width of the image H Size This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is 3 en selected P ini Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and Digital Zoom searching for details on page 31 for details This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images Fora PC type signal When the vertical frequency is 120Hz and the content be
45. ed signal cr The source list varies according to the connectors available on the projector DVI D 1 stands for the DVI D signal Video 1 stands for the Video signal S Video 1 stands for the S Video signal 42 Operation The tools page allows you to manage the projector configure the Lan control settings and secure access of remote network operation on this projector wass contac Heip Crestron Control Projector User Password IP Address Projector Name enabled PID Location New Pasword Port Assigned To Confirm Send IP Address 10 8230142 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DNS Server 10 821515 Eron Expansion options i You can name the projector keep track of its location and the person in charge of it ii You can adjust the Lan Control Settings iH Once set access to the remote network operation on this projector has been password protected iv Once set access to the tools page has been password protected C After making the adjustments press the Send button and the data will be saved in the projector v Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page The info page displays the information and status of this projector contact il Projector Information Projector Status Poca D rove sas EmzRRREE STIOG ten s I remvare version ET EN wawawa ORE O 100s TT crosan Emma Press Exit to eee 0 back to the remote network lt
46. els of BenQ s monitors and projectors contain additional USB and DVI ports for connection to more devices such as a special headphone to assist the hearing impaired All BenQ monitors and projectors come with user manuals on compact discs which could be easily read by commercial software such as Adobe Reader via a connected computer system These documents are also available on the BenQ s web site www BenQ com Other types of documents may be available upon requests BenQ s customer service provides answers and assistance to all our customers through phone calls facsimiles e mails or web sites Regulation statements 69
47. encounter FAQ o Features and Service O Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode I Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu C t Resolution 3 urren Shows the native resolution of the input signal System a Status Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector Operation 53 Maintenance 54 Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shu
48. er an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Entering the password recall procedure 1 Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen RECALL PASSWORD Please write down the recall code 2 Write down the number and turn off your ane comtat Beng ustomer Center projector 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service RecalliCode TID 121102 center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an Wi authorized user of the projector Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed 3 Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD is displayed ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message will be displayed lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password A IMPORTANT The digits being input will be displayed 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 availabl
49. f 3 Contact your ITS administrator for information on the Projector IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Server settings Press W to select the item you want to modify and press MODE ENTER Press lt gt to move the cursor and the press Y to enter the value 6 To save the settings press MODE ENTER If you do not want to save the settings press MENU EXIT 7 Press Y to highlight Apply and press MODE ENTER OU Es Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby mode you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector 1 Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and click GO F Crestron_TI Microsoft Internet Explorer Ble Edt View Favorites Tools Hep Back 4 I Qisexch Favorites CBrstory Be B oe 2 The remote network operation page opens This page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the remote control or control panel on the projector Tools Info Contact IT Help Mute SOUrcES LIST i These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control See 2 PICTURE menu on page 49 and Remote control on page 11 for details c The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menu exit and save menu settings ii To switch input signal click on your desir
50. g inside the projector may result in a fire Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector Important safety instructions 5 6 Safety Instructions Continued 17 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury 18 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced 19 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for A mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed 20 This apparatus must be earthed A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and pr
51. h method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device 1 Take a Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter cable or Component Video cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of the video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the jacks green to green blue to blue and red to red Connect the other end ofthe Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter cable with a D Sub type connector to the COMPUTER jack on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device and the other end to the AUDIO or AUDIO L R jack of the projector If you wish and the AUDIO OUT jack is available on your projector you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 51 for details The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 21 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the video
52. he projector runs out of lamp time Replace Lamp Soon Lamp gt 3950 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp beng com The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 4000 hours Notice It is strongly recommended that you replace the Replace Lamp Now lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item Enrica ea The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is Lamp usage time exceeded normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp Older ain ema Lamp simp pana cons whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after 4000 hours usage The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Notice Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp refer to User manual Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp beng com 56 Maintenance Re A pl acing the lamp To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is re
53. here is an alternate sound system available or if audio is not required Connection 21 22 Connecting a DVI D device You should use a DVI D cable when making connection between the projector and DVI D device To connect the projector to a DVI D device 1 cr Take a DVI D cable and connect one end to the DVI D output port of the video device Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI D input port on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device and the other end to the AUDIO or AUDIO L R jack of the projector If you wish and the AUDIO OUT jack is available on your projector you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 51 for details The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 21 for details Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess whic
54. ight Yes and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm You will see the message Timer is On appearing on the screen The timer starts counting when the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps Using the remote control Press Timer On and press 4 p gt to highlight Off and press MODE ENTER 1 Using the OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Press MODE ENTER A confirmation message is displayed Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off appearing on the screen How to use the Timer On key Timer On is a multi functional key If the presentation timer is off pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to activate the timer or not by following the on screen instruction If the timer is already on pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to restart continue or turn off the timer by following the on screen instruction Operation 37 Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will
55. ine tuning the image clarity If needed sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring Operation 25 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon Main menu Wall Color a jm Aspect Ratio _ Keystone ee Status Sub menu a aS a i H Size a x Digital Zoom Press MENU po 3D sync EXIT to the WL r 3D Sync Invert Disable Ee art Highlight page or to gnig exit Current input signal E l Analog RGB MENU Bat The following example describes how to set the OSD language 1 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or 3 remote control to turn the OSD menu on Press W to highlight Language and press 4 p gt to select a preferred language Wall Color fll Ee Presentation Timer Language English E Projector Position Front Table Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase m H Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync on m Menu Settings g Auto Power Off Disable Blank Timer Disable EF 3D Sync Invert Disable Panel Key Lock Off El Sleep Timer Disable Splash Screen BenQ 4 Press MENU EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Presentation Timer Language English
56. ing projected 3D Sync is made with 3D technology selecting On will present the 3D images Fora video type signal When the content being projected is made with 3D technology selecting On will present the 3D images When the 3D Sync function is On the brightness level of the cr projected image will decrease and the Picture Mode cannot be adjusted 3D Sync When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this y ge aep Invert function to correct the problem 48 Operation Function Description nuswW 4YyNLIId Z Picture Mode Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 33 for details Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality Reference and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the Mode same page below See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 33 for details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 34 for details Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 34 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 34 for details Color This function is only available when a VIDEO S VIDEO or c Component video signal is selected and the system format i
57. ion 7 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories C The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information VGA cable ATA Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card C 0 Remote control with batteries Optional accessories 1 Spare lamp kit 3 RS232 cable 2 Ceiling mount kit 4 Carry bag 8 Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Lamp cover External control panel See Controls and functions on page 10 for details Vent heated air exhaust Quick release button Lens cover Focus ring Vent cool air intake Front IR remote sensor Projection lens AC power jack Kensington anti theft lock slot Rear adjuster foot Ceiling mount holes Rear IR remote sensor RJ45 LAN input jack RS232 control port DVI D input port RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack S Video input jack Video input jack Audio L R input jacks Audio input jack Audio output jack RGB signal output jack Introduction 9 Controls and functions 10 Projector 1 Focus ring Adjus
58. lackened little light environment 5 User 1 User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 33 for details Setting the User 1 User 2 mode There are two 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 as a starting point and customize the settings 1 Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu 2 Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu 3 Press lt P to select User 1 or User 2 4 Press W to highlight Reference Mode CF This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item 5 Press lt P gt to select a picture mode that is closest to your need Operation 33 34 6 Press W to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt gt See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details 7 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press MODE ENTER to store the settings 8 The confirmation message Setting Saved is displayed Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is selected Based on your needs you can make adjustments to these functions by highlighting them and pressing lt gt on the proj
59. le This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued ve 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 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged s gt Oh 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 12 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 servic
60. limited by the physical space available in your room Positioning your projector 15 16 1 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 2 Refer to the table on page 17 and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled b Distance from screen This is the projection distance 3 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding a Screen size listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the c Vertical offset value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if you need a 16 9 screen to project a 16 9 picture and your measured projection distance is 1 5 m 1500 mm please refer to Table Al on page 17 The closest match in the b Distance from screen column is 1623 mm Looking across this row shows that a 150 about 3 8 m screen is required If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 29 for details Positioning your projector Projection di
61. mages Specifications Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty 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 35 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2009 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corpo
62. mensions Refer to Dimensions on page 63 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position Screen Center of lens Screen gt Center of lens Table A1 The screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 9 a Screen size Projected picture size b Distance c Vertical Diagonal Height Width Height Width from screen offset Inches mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 30 762 374 664 374 664 325 41 50 1270 623 1107 623 1107 541 68 80 2032 996 1771 996 1771 866 110 100 2540 1245 2214 1245 2214 1082 137 120 3048 1494 2657 1494 2657 1298 164 150 3810 1868 3321 1868 3321 1623 205 180 4572 2241 3985 2241 3985 1947 247 200 5080 2491 4428 2491 4428 2164 274 220 5588 2740 4870 2740 4870 2380 301 240 6096 2989 5313 2989 5313 2597 329 270 6858 3362 5977 3362 5977 2921 370 300 7620 3736 6641 3736 6641 3246 411 Table A2 The screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 10 a Screen size Projected picture size b Distance c Vertical Diagonal Height Width Height Width from screen offset Inches mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 30 762 374 664 374 598 292 19 50 1270 623 1107 623 996 487 31 80 2032 996 1771 996 1594 779 50 100 2540 1245 2214 1245 1992 974 62 120 3048 1494 2657 1494 2391 1168 75 150 3810 1868 3321 1868 2989 1461 93 180 4572 2241 3985 2241 3586 1753 112 200 5080 2491
63. moved This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a qualified projector lamp for lamp replacement If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Loosen the screws that secure the lamp cover on the both sides of the projector until the lamp cover loosens 3 Remove the lamp cover from the projector Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries Remove and dispose of the lamp protection film Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector as illustrated Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Maintenance 57 7 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector AN e Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Donotplace the lamp in locations where water might splash
64. ng costs Brilliant color VIDI to provide truer more vibrant colors in picture Closed captioning to display the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos Variable audio output Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Selectable password protected function 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking Selectable quick cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display Ability to display 16 7 million colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built in speakers providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input signal 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 Introduct
65. ojector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cord Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus focused ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The batteries are out of power Replace the batteries with new ones There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove th
66. on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Donotinsert 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 8 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp first into the connector on the projector and reconnect the lamp connector 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp AN Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Donotover tighten the screw 10 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 11 Place the lamp protection film supplied with the new lamp on the lamp compartment 12 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 58 Maintenance 13 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover AN Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Donotover tighten the screw 14 Connect the power and restart the projector Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 15 After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page is displayed Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 AN Do not reset if the lamp is not
67. on or FAQ Features and Service 3 Press MODE ENTER Press A Y to select a problem and press MODE ENTER for possible solutions 5 To exit the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the Panel Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except Power 1 Press on the projector or remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and select On by pressing lt on the projector or remote control A confirmation message is displayed 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm To release panel key lock press and hold gt on the remote control or projector for 3 seconds You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and press lt P gt to select Off Cao Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled Ifyou press 5 Power to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on Operation 39 Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and ambient temperature is between 0 C 35 C AN Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude i
68. operty 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 Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in A accordance with local disposal laws See www lamprecycle org Important safety instructions Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use The projector offers the following features LAN Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser Short throw lens to create larger images with less distance between the projector and the screen Filter free design to lower maintenance and operati
69. or details Connection Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the video source device as described below nus Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality Connecting a DVI D device DXLD on page 22 Best Connecting a Component component Video source device on Video Better page 22 S VIDEO S Video Connecting an S Video Good Composite Video source Video device on page 23 O Nma Connecting audio The projector has two built in mono speakers which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only They are not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speakers If you have a separate sound system you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your video source device to that sound system instead of to the mono audio projector The audio connections illustrated on page 19 are provided for informational purposes only You need not connect audio to the projector if t
70. over and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off 2 Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative 3 Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place A e 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 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region Never throw the batteries into a fire There may be danger of an explosion Ifthe batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction 13 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 14 1 Front Table Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability s 2
71. proximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp If the projector is activated for the first time select your OSD language following the on ase select language screen instructions Enghsh Hrvatski If you are prompted for a password press the a amara reme arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Italiano Dansk Utilizing the password function on page 27 Espano bl TEREA for details reami Switch all of the connected equipment on a me The projector will start to search for input Magyar signals The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 30 for details Operation c Ifthe frequencylresolution 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 64 for details Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection
72. r help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements 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 in a manner that protects human health and environment Regulation statements Accessibility Requirements for Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 508 BenQ s commitment to accessible products allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices BenQ s LCD monitors and projectors are compliant with Section 508 guidelines by including the assistive features as below BenQ s monitors have colored Power indicators While the indicator shows green it means that the monitor is using the full power While the indicator shows yellow or amber it means that the monitor is in suspend or sleep mode and is
73. ration makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Warranty and Copyright information 67 Regulation statements 68 FCC statement CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 fo
74. s NTSC or PAL Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 34 for details Tint pea This function is only available when a VIDEO or S VIDEO signal Cc is selected and the system format is NTSC Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 34 for details Sharpness This function is only available when a VIDEO S VIDEO or Component video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC or PAL cr Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 35 for details Color There are four color temperature settings available See Selecting a Temperature color temperature on page 35 for details 3D Color See 3D Color Management on page 35 for details Management Save Settings Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode Operation 49 nu ui ADYNOS Function Description uick Aut ae nso See Switching input signal on page 30 for details Color Space See Changing Color Space on page 30 for details Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on page 38 for details Panel Key Lock Disables or enables all panel key functions except Q Power on the projector and keys on the remote control See Locking control keys on page 39 for details Conversion Presentation
75. s between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0 C and 35 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight High Altitude Mode and press lt P gt select On A confirmation message is displayed 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER 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 Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connection on page 19 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE ENTER The A
76. screen size 1 Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 If you have a 16 9 screen refer to page 17 If you have a 4 3 screen refer to page 18 depending on the projected picture aspect ratio you ve got Select your screen size 3 Refer to the table on page 17 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled a Screen size Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled b Distance from screen This is the projection distance 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the c Vertical offset value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 5 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 3 above and offset by the value determined in step 4 above For example if you are using an 120 inch 4 3 aspect ratio screen and the projected picture is 16 10 please refer to Table B2 on page 18 the recommended projection distance is 1192 mm and the vertical offset is 76 mm 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
77. select the desired menu items and to make adjustments en Locking control keys on page 39 Using the menus on page 26 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode 11 12 Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item c Selecting a picture mode on page 33 13 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar c Switching input signal on page 30 Remote control VOLUME VOLUME 1 FREEZE Freezes the projected image CF Freezing the image on page 38 2 ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio CF Selecting the aspect ratio on page 31 3 CAPTURE This function is not available with the MP7 series models 4 BRIGHTNESS Adjusts brightness en Adjusting Brightness on page 34 For details see the info provided behind the hand sign F 5 CONTRAST Adjusts contrast c Adjusting Contrast on page 34 6 TEST PATTERN Displays the test pattern c Test Pattern on page 51 7 LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes Cc Operating the LASER pointer on page 12 8 MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings CF Using the menus on page 26 9 lt Left Q Starts the FAQ function C Utilizing FAQ function on page 39 10 ENTER Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 11 BLANK Used to hide the screen image en
78. ts the focus of the projected image CF Fine tuning the image clarity on page 25 2 POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation c Indicators on page 60 3 MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings CF Using the menus on page 26 4 oO Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on c Starting up the projector on page 24 Shutting down the projector on page 44 5 Left Q Starts the FAQ function Cz Utilizing FAQ function on page 39 6 BLANK Used to hide the screen picture c Hiding the image on page 38 Introduction For details see the info provided behind the hand sign F 7 TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high c Indicators on page 60 8 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem c Indicators on page 60 9 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image CF Auto adjusting the image on page 25 10 Keystone Arrow keys W Up A Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection c Correcting keystone on page 29 gt Right Activates panel key lock When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 5 10 and 11 keys are used as directional arrows to
79. tting down the projector on page 44 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case AN Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 62 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the batteries from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent When you carry the projector yourself please use the original box or provided soft carry case Maintenance Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour 1 hours used in Economic mode 4 3 hours used in normal mode C See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode To obtain th
80. udio Settings page is displayed 3 Highlight Mute and press lt gt to select On Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press Volume on the remote control or 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press Y to highlight Volume and press lt gt to select a desired sound level Turning on the Power On Off Ring Tone If you want to hear a ring tone during the projector start up or shutdown turn on the Power On Off Ring Tone 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press Y to highlight Power On Off Ring Tone and press lt gt to select On CT The only way to change Power On Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power On Off Ring Tone 40 Operation Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display OSD menus can be set according to your preferences The following settings do not affect the projection settings operation or performance Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Use lt to select a suitable time Menu Position in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt p gt to select a preferred position Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar language for the On Screen OSD Menus
81. using less than 2 watts of electricity BenQ s monitors have a variety of settings of pre programmed flicker free timing to make the screen shown on the monitor readily accessible The default timing setting is automatically turned on every time the monitor is powered up and thus reduces the hassle of user intervention BenQ s monitors and projectors have options for brightness and contrast adjustments that text and images could be displayed differently to meet the demands of the visually impaired Other similar adjustments are also available by using the On Screen Display OSD controls on the products BenQ s monitors and projectors include user selectable color controls such as color temperature selections Monitor 5800K 6500K and 9300K Projector 5500K 6500K 7500K and 9300K with a wide range of contrast levels BenQ s multimedia monitors and projectors usually have one or two speakers for audio performance which allow users including hearing impaired to interact with the computer systems connected Speaker controls are typically located on the front panel Firmware of BenQ s monitors and projectors contain unique product information that helps computer systems to identify BenQ products and activate their Plug and Play function when connected All BenQ s monitors and projectors are compatible with the PC99 standard For example connectors are color coded to help users easily connecting products to computer systems correctly Some mod

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