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1. Connection Operation Starting up the projector 1 Please use the original accessories e g power cable 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 As soon as the lamp lights up a Power On Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of start up a start up logo is gt f the projector is still hot projected from previous activity it If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the ve coobng fan for approximately 90 image clearness seconds before To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the energizing the lamp Power On Off Ring Tone on page 41 for details If the projector is activated for the first time select Please select language your OSD language following the on screen a instructions Fran ais Romana Deutsch lerlands Norsk If you are prompted for a password press the Gs arrow ke
2. 1 L Take a Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter 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 of the 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 speaker s 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 L R jack of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 20 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection 21 Connecting an S Video composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video Video output jack available
3. 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 Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press lt P 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 off the Power On Off Ring Tone To turn off the ring tone 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press Y to highlight Power On Off Ring Tone and press lt gt to select Off C 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 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 gt 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 to select a preferred position Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu
4. 2 ll Freeze Freezes the projected image gt Freezing the image on page 39 3 4 Left Starts the FAQ function Cz Utilizing FAQ function on page 39 4 BLANK Used to hide the screen picture CFP Hiding the image on page 38 5 Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size CP Magnifying and searching for details on page 31 6 Volume Adjusts the sound level CF Adjusting the sound on page 41 12 Introduction For details see the info provided behind the hand sign 7 Menu Exit Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings gt Using the menus on page 26 8 Keystone Arrow keys w A Up m Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection Cz Correcting keystone on page 25 9 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image gt Auto adjusting the image on page 24 10 K Right Activates panel key lock When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 8 and 10 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments CF Locking control keys on page 40 Using the menus on page 26 11 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar gt Switching input signal on page 30 12 Mode Enter Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display
5. 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 Green Red Red re start the projector it will shut down again Please Green Red Green contact your dealer for assistance Green Red Orange Orange Red Red Orange Red Green Orange Red Orange Off Green Red Off Green Green Maintenance 57 Troubleshooting 58 The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cord Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input 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 focused Adjust the focus of the lens using t
6. If it has both jacks use the S Video output jack for connection as the S Video terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal If it 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 Cr 22 Take an S Video Video cable and connect one end to the S Video Video output Jack of the Video source device Connect the other end of the S Video Video cable to the S VIDEO VIDEO jack on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker s 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 L R jack of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 20 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly
7. OSD menu item gt Selecting a picture mode on page 33 13 Timer On 15 Page Up Down Activates or displays an on screen This function is not available with the timer based on your own timer MP5 series models setting C gt Setting the presentation timer on page 37 14 Timer Set up Enters presentation timer setting directly c Setting the presentation timer on page 37 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Replacing the remote control battery 1 Pull out the battery holder CT Please follow the illustrated instructions Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder 2 Insert the new battery in the holder Note the positive polarity should face outward 3 Push the holder into the remote control A Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used battery according
8. 000 1024 x 768 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 1024 x 576 Netbook 1 60 000 35 820 46 996 1024 x 600 Netbook 2 64 995 41 467 51 419 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 1280 x 800 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 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 4280 x 960 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 000 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 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 75 060 68 680 100 000 Specifications 61 Supported timing for HDMI HDCP input Resolution Mode Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency Frequency Hz Frequency kHz MHz 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 640 x 480 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 800 x 600 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 1024 x 768 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 WX
9. 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 1 Press Menu Exit and then press lt p until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Aspect Ratio 3 Press lt gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Operation 31 CT 32 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 3 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 O O O O gt Q 16 10 picture O O O gt O O 15 9 picture O O O O Real The image is projected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projec
10. 57 4 Menu Exit Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings C Using the menus on page 26 3 5 Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on gt Starting up the projector on page 23 Shutting down the projector on page 42 Introduction For details see the info provided behind the hand sign Z 6 lt 4Left Starts the FAQ function CFP Utilizing FAQ function on page 39 7 BLANK Used to hide the screen picture gt Hiding the image on page 38 8 TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high gt Indicators on page 57 9 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem CF Indicators on page 57 10 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image C7 Auto adjusting the image on page 24 11 Keystone Arrow keys w A Up m Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection c Correcting keystone on page 25 12 K Right Activates panel key lock When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 6 11 and 12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments CF Locking control keys on page 40 Using the menus on page 26 13 Mode Enter 14 SOURCE Select
11. OSD menu and press lt p gt to highlight the INFORMATION menu 2 Press Y to select FAQ Image and Installation or FAQ Features and Service 3 Press Mode Enter 4 Press A W to select a problem and press Mode Enter for possible solutions 5 To exit the OSD menu press Menu Exit 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 A Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is 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 select On A confirmation message displays 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
12. See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 52 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before Security changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function Settings on page 27 for details Power On Lock See Utilizing the password function on page 27 for details Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so Baud Rate that you can 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 test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion Operation 49 Function Description nusul psdueAPY dNLAS NALSAS S Closed Caption 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 sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usually marked as CC in TV listings Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset value
13. adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while 2 pressing the quick release button then slowly lower l the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse i Do not look into the lens direction while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the may cause damage to screen and the projector are not perpendicular to your eyes each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on Be careful when you page 25 for details press the quick release button as it is 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 C7 e The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning e This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected 24 Operation Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the p
14. find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance Positioning your projector 15 16 3 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical offset mm value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 4 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above and offset by the value determined in step 3 above For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 2422 mm and the vertical offset is 91 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 limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 2 Reter to the table on page 17 and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 3 Using this value look across that row to the left t
15. 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 a table of 4 3 aspect ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the 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 screen size 1 Select your screen size 2 Reter to the table on page 17 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen size Using this value look across this row to the right to
16. new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Replace Lamp Soon Lamp gt 2950 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp benq com The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 3000 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after 3000 hours usage Replace Lamp Now Lamp gt 3000 Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Order a new lamp at lamp benq com 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 Maintenance 53 54 Replacing the lamp A Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in accordance with local disposal laws See www lamprecycle org 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 in
17. predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type 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 The picture modes are listed below 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 Presentation mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode 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 Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs for best viewing in a blackened little light environment 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 34 for details Operation 33 cr 34 Setting the User 1 User 2 mode There are two user definable modes if the
18. projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores For detailed connection methods see pages 19 22 Monitor Notebook or desktop computer AN device COMPUTER VGA cable VGA to DVI A cable Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter cable HDMI cable 5 S Video cable 6 Video cable 7 Audio L R cable 18 Connection 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 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER signal input jack on the projector 3 Ifyou wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker s 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 L R jack of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected gt Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a
19. 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 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 Ben
20. 6 When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions 3 Safety Instructions Continued 9 When the auto blank sensor does not work and the projector is under operation do not block the projection lens with any objects 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 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 10 11 12 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 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 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 Safety Instructions Continued 13 14 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside w
21. BenQ MP515 ST MP525 ST Digital Projector User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features esse esse eee eee 7 Shipping CONtENtS T 8 Projector exterior vlew 9 Controls and functions 10 Positioning your projector 14 Choosing a location 14 Obtaining a preferred projected WAS SIZE Tage HRO rae Td 15 Connection 18 Connecting a computer or monitor 19 Connecting Video source devices 20 Operation 23 Starting up the projector 23 Adjusting the projected image 24 Using the menus sese eee eee eee 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 37 Hiding the image 38 Freezing the image q kgs 39 Utilizing FAQ function 39 Operating in a high altitude environment 40 Locking control keys wo 40 Adjusting the sound 41 2 Table of contents Personalizing the projector menu Hs
22. EEN the password 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 displays 3 Enter the old password If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press Menu Exit to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started Operation 7 To leave the OSD menu press Menu Exit 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 Select Off by pressing lt gt The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page wit
23. GA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 1280 x 800 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 4280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 4280 x 960 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 000 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 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 75 060 68 680 100 000 480p 60 000 31 470 27 000 576p 50 000 31 250 27 000 720p_60 60 000 45 000 74 250 VIDEO 720p_50 50 000 37 500 74 250 HDCP 1080i_60 60 000 33 750 74 250 1080i_50 50 000 28 130 74 250 1080p 60 000 67 500 148 500 1080p 50 000 56 250 148 500 C Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz or 1080i 1125i 50Hz signal may result in slight image 62 vibration Specifications Supported timing for Component YPbPrinput Signal Format Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 480i 525i1 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 1080i 1125i 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 1125i 50Hz 28 13 50 00 1080p 60Hz 67 50 60 00 1080p 50Hz 56 26 50 00 Cz Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz or 1080i 1125i1 50Hz signal may result in slight image vibratio
24. Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage 42 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 Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 4 Keystone DISPLAY Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Dynamic Presentation sRGB Picture Mode EYE 1 User 2 R terenc ada Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Brightness Contrast Color 2 Tint PICTURE Sharpness 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 Timer Display Always 1 min 2 min 3 min Never meade Presentation Timer Position Sick REE m Left Top Right Timer _ I SETUP Timer Counting Gt Down Count Up Basic Direction Sound Reminder On Off On Off Operation 43 44 Main menu Sub menu Options English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espa ol Pycckwu SARS ANC RTK x B AB StS O1 Language Svenska Nederlands Tirkge Ce amp tina Portugu s Inu Polski Magyar Hrvatski Romana Norsk Dansk Banrapcku suomi Projector P
25. Q 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 models 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
26. affected 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 Y to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing 4 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 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press Menu Exit to exit and save the settings oO Operation Setting the presentation timer 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 Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing lt p 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 Press Y to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt gt Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation ti
27. al detected limited menu items are accessible Operation 45 Description of each menu nuswW AV 1dSId L Function Description Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection Wall Color 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 Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 25 for details Position Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum cr This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion c This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the image This function is only available when a PC signal analog Cc RGB is selected Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 31 for details nuswW AYNLIId Z Picture Mode Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecti
28. crewdriver Pull out the lamp connector from a slot in the lamp compartment Disconnect it from the projector as illustrated Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do notinsert 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 Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Reconnect the lamp connector and place it back into its slot to be flush with the projector Maintenance 55 10 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 11 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 12 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 13 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 14 Restart the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 15 After the start up logo press Menu Exit a
29. 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 Y to highlight Reference Mode 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 to select a picture mode that is closest to your need 6 Press Y to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt p 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 displays 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 projector or remote control Adjusting Brightness The higher the value the brighter the image And the lower the setting the darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast The higher the valu
30. d No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Warranty and Copyright information Regulation statements FCC statement CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful 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 interf
31. displays 2 Highlight Yes and press Mode Enter to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen How to use the Timer On key Timer On is a multi functional key Ifthe 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 Ifthe 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 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 of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time spans are not suitable for your personation select Disable No matter Blank Timer is activated or not you can press any key except the Page Up Down key on the projector or remote control to restore the picture To provide you a quick and f
32. e the greater the contrast Use this ass to set the peak white level after you have previously yq adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected i m input and viewing environment Tn a Operation 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 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 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 Mak
33. e floor 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 nf 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 size 4 3 is the native aspect ratio of this projector To be able to project a complete 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio image the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector s native aspect width This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75 of the projector s native aspect height Darkened bar 2 O O O 12 5 height e oe Darkened bar 12 5 height 4 3 aspect image in a 4 3 16 9 aspect image scaled aspect display area to a 4 3 aspect display area 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
34. e 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 nu u 21559 dNLAS NWALSAS r Disables or enables all panel key functions except 5 Power on the projector and keys on the remote control See Locking control keys on page 40 for details 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 display during projector start up The following options are available BenQ logo Black screen or Blue screen Auto Blank See Hiding the image on page 38 for details Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On m enables the function and projector cooling time will be 2 Quick Cooling shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately PE 30 seconds 4 om gs 3 m High Altitude A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in E Mode a high altitude environment on page 40 for details 48 Operation nu ui p 5u ApV dNLAS INNALSAS S Function Description Mute Audio Settings Volume Power On Off Ring Tone See Adjusting the sound on page 41 for details Lamp Mode Lamp Settings See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 52 for details Reset Lamp Timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 56 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour
35. ent lamp hour 1 hours used in Economic mode 3 2 hours used in normal mode C See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode 52 To obtain the 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 displays 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 2000 3000 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 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 Po
36. erence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements 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 65 66 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
37. es 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 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 Operation 35 36 The Color Management pr
38. h Off shown in the row of Power On Lock You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector ii If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays 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 Operation 29 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 searches 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 displays 2 Press Y until your desired signal is selected and press Mode Enter Once detected the selected source information will display at the corner of the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal Video Computer YPbPr HDMI Ca The brightness level of the projected image willchange i
39. he focus 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 battery is out of power Replace the battery with a new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 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 Specifications C All specifications are subject to change without notice Optical Resolution MP525 ST 1024 x 768 XGA MP515 ST 800 x 600 SVGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 6 to 2 8 f 10 to 12 3 mm Lamp 220 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 2 9 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 329 W Max lt 1 W Standby Mechanical Weight 5 5 lbs 2 5 Kg Output terminals Speaker Stereo 5 watt x 2 Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin X 1 IR receiver X 1 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 HDTV signal in
40. hich may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel gt OTA C 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 overheating inside the projector may result in a fire lt 15 10000 feet 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 Om 0 feet Important safety instructions 5 6 Safety Instructions Continued 16 Alwa
41. is available to you should you ever forget it mew Clear Password ___ _ Keep this manual in a safe place 5 To leave the OSD menu press Menu Exit Operation 27 28 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 PasewordiErron the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use S en recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 28 or details Please try again If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Entering the password recall procedure 1 Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector RECALL PASSWORD will display a coded number on the screen Please write down the recall code and contact BenQ 2 Write down the number and turn off your Customer Center projector 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation Get to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Recall Code CR
42. 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 Connection 19 Connecting Video source devices 20 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 cermin Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality name Connecting an HDMI device HDMI on page 21 Best Connecting a Component Compenent Video source device on page O Video E pag Better S Video Good Connecting an S Video co composite Video source device on page 22 Video C Normal 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 speaker s If you have a separate so
43. le See Color Th fi l p gs available S Temperature Selecting a color temperature on page 35 for details 3D Color l See 3D Color Management on page 35 for details Management Save Settings Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode Quick Auto E See Switching input signal on page 30 for details Search aes i c A m Color Space c 3 C p See Changing Color Space on page 30 for details onversion Presentation Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a oti certain time frame See Setting the presentation timer on pee Timer 37 for detail page 37 for details oS o m Zo Sets the for the On Screen Display OSD Do ets the language for the On Screen Display menus z a Language See Using the menus on page 26 for details x Operation 47 Function Description Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen Position or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 14 for details Menu Settings Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu Position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Auto Power Off Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 52 for details Blank Timer Sets the image blank tim
44. me 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 Press Y to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing lt 4 gt Top Left gt Bottom Left gt Top Right Bottom Right Press Y 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 Y and press lt gt to highlight On and press Mode Enter A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press Mode Enter on the projector or remote control to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen The timer start counting at the time the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps Using the remote control Press Timer On and press lt gt to highlight Off and press Mode Enter Operation 37 Using the OSD menu 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Press Mode Enter A confirmation message
45. n 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 Specifications 63 Warranty and Copyright Information 64 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 reserve
46. nce Screen size Distance from screen mm Diagonal Min length Tee Gs W mm H mm max Average rain mm Inch mm zoom zoom 30 762 610 457 550 606 661 23 40 1016 813 610 734 807 881 30 50 1270 1016 762 917 1009 1101 38 60 1524 1219 914 1101 1211 1321 46 80 2032 1626 1219 1468 1615 1761 61 100 2540 2032 1524 1835 2018 2202 76 120 3048 2438 1829 2202 2422 2642 91 150 3810 3048 2286 2752 3028 3303 114 200 5080 4064 3048 3670 4037 4404 152 220 5588 4470 3353 4037 4440 4844 168 250 6350 5080 3810 4587 5046 5505 191 300 7620 6096 4572 5505 6055 6606 229 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 Positioning your projector 17 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 2 3 Cr Turn all equipment off before making any connections Use the correct signal cables for each source Ensure the cables are firmly inserted In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the
47. nd then press lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu 16 Press Y to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode Enter The Lamp Settings page displays 17 Press Y to highlight Reset Lamp Timer and press Mode Enter A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press Mode Enter The lamp time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage 56 Maintenance Indicators Light Status amp Description POWER TEMP LAMP H 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 K Off Off s Flashing power is turned off The projector has shut down automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shut down again Please contact your dealer for assistance Lamp events ranqa The projector has shut down automatically If you try to g Off Red re start the projector it will shut down again Please Flashing contact your dealer for assistance ofr off Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off
48. ng a picture mode on page 33 for details Reference Mode Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 34 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 46 Operation Function Description Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color J in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 35 for details Color CT This function is only available when a Video or S Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC or PAL Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Ti Adjusting Tint on page 35 for details N int This function is only available when a Video or S Video 0 signal is selected and the system format is NTSC Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See c Adjusting Sharpness on page 35 for details Sharpness S r m CF This function is only available when a Video or S Video 3 signal is selected and the system format is NTSC or PAL 3 Bass 5 suns Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 35 for details ere are four color temperature settings availab
49. nu Exit on the projector or 3 Press Y to highlight Language remote control to turn the OSD menu on and press lt gt to select a preferred language Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone K Presentation Timer Position K Language English Projector Position Front Table f Menu Settings m Auto Power Off Disable Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock Off e Sleep Timer Disable Splash Screen BenQ Auto Blank On Phase L L B o 5 Analog RGB MENU Exit 2 Use lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM 4 Press Menu Exit twice on the SETUP Basic menu projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press Presentation Timer Language English Projector Position Front Table closes the OSD menu R Menu Settings E Auto Power Off Disable e Blank Timer Disable 4 Panel Key Lock Off Sleep Timer Disable f Splash Screen BenQ Auto Blank On S Analog RGB Menu Exit 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 ou
50. o find the corresponding 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 Vertical offset mm value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if your measured projection distance is 4 8 m 4800 mm the closest match in the Average column is 5046 mm Looking across this row shows that a 250 about 6 35 m screen is required Checking the min and max projection distance values on the columns of Distance from screen mm indicates that the 4 8 m measured projection distance will fit the 220 size screen The projector can be adjusted using the zoom control to display on this screen size Be aware that different screens have different vertical offset values 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 25 for details Positioning your projector Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 60 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens lt H gt Projection dista
51. or maitaining 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 Shutting down the projector on page 42 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 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 59 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent Maintenance 51 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 equival
52. osition Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling 4 Menu Dis P 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec I play Time 30 sec ay Men Settings Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom ie Right Bottom Left Basic Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 Auto Power Off S 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 Auto Blank On Off Quick Cooling On Off High Altitude Mode On Off Mute On Off Audio Settings Volume _ 5 Baal On Off Ring On Off SYSTEM Lamp Mode Normal Economic SETUP Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Advanced Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password Security Settings Power On Lock Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off Operation Main menu Sub menu Options 5 Closed Caption On off SYSTEM Closed Caption Enable SETUP Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Advanced Reset All Settings FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service 6 gt Source INFORMA e Picture Mode gt Resolution TION Current System Status Color System gt 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 sign
53. ovides 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 displays 3 Highlight Primary Color and press lt gt to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press Y 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 the projected picture will be selected Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta 5 Press Y to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt P 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
54. playus c aa E a aaa asas 41 Shutting down the projector 42 Menu operation 43 Maintenance 51 Care of the projecto ccs 51 Lamp information 52 Troubleshooting 58 Specifications 59 Warranty and Copyright information 64 Regulation statements 65 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 4 Always open the lens shutter or operate your projector Save it for remove the lens cap when the future reference projector lamp is on 5 In some countries the line voltage is 2 Do not look straight at the projector NOT stable This projector is lens during operation The intense designed to operate safely within a light beam may damage your eyes 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 3 Reter servicing to qualified service personnel
55. put Analog Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Digital HDMI V1 2 x 1 Audio signal input Audio in 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 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Specifications 59 Dimensions 255 mm W x 114 mm H x 236 mm D 114 NES push L H g 60 23 65 55 Ceiling mount screws M4 x 8 Max L 8 mm 69 9E 00 29 006LL Unit mm 189 00 100 00 69 41 84 00 50 00 116 00 82 50 61 00 127 12 255 25 60 Specifications Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Mode Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency Frequency Hz Frequency kHz MHz 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 64052480 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 800 x 600 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65
56. riendly way to temporarily hide the screen image the projector is equipped with a sensor to detect any object approaching the projection lens and enters blank status automatically in a short time once the object is within 30 degrees perpendicular to the sensor and 20 cm from the sensor Moving the object away from the effective range will also return the projector to normal projection status within a few seconds Be sure the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Auto Blank menu is On CF Once BLANK is pressed the projector lamp enters Economic mode automatically The effective range of the sensor may vary according to the material and color of the blocking object 38 Operation Freezing the image Press gt on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any key except the Page Up Down 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 still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen 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 l Press lt on the projector or remote control or press Menu Exit to open the
57. rojector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps Using the remote control Press w m onthe projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press m to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press w to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the OSD menu 1 Press Menu Exit and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Keystone and press Mode Enter The Keystone correction page displays 3 Press m to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press w to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Press a v Press w A Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the 2 Sharpen the image by rotating the size that you need using the zoom focus ring ring y T m Gat 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 Aspect Ratio Keystone Position ITER Status Sub menu EZ Phase E Press Menu Exit to the Highlight previous page or to exit Current input signal The following example describes how to set the OSD language 1 Press Me
58. s J 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 FAQ Image and Installation Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter FAQ Features and Service D Source z Shows the current signal source 20 Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu a Resolution Z Current System Shows the native resolution of the input signal E 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 50 Operation Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens 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 lr 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
59. s an available picture setup Displays the source selection bar mode CP Switching input signal on page 30 Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item C Selecting a picture mode on page 33 A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use 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 Introduction 11 Remote control 1 Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on gt Starting up the projector on page 23 Shutting down the projector on page 42
60. s only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information CY d Projector Quick start User manual Warranty guide CD card VGA cable Power cord Remote control with battery c Pull the tab before using the remote control Optional accessories Spare lamp kit Ceiling mount kit RS232 cable Soft carry case H ON 8 Introduction Projector exterior view 1 External control panel See Controls and functions on page 10 for details Vent heated air exhaust Quick release button Lens cover Focus ring and Zoom ring Vent cool air intake Front IR remote sensor Auto blank sensor Projection lens AC power cord inlet Kensington anti theft lock slot Rear adjuster foot Ceiling mount holes Lamp cover RS232 control port RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack HDMI input port Front upper side S Video input jack Video input jack Audio L R input jacks Introduction 9 10 Controls and functions Projector 1 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image gt Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 25 2 Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image gt Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 25 POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation CP Indicators on page
61. sets your familiar language for the On Screen Display OSD Menus Use lt P 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 to select a screen Operation 41 Shutting down the projector 1 Press Power and a confirmation message will display prompting you Ifyou don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear 2 Press 5 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 A To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process To shorten the cooling time you can also activate the Quick cooling function See Quick Cooling on page 48 for details 3 Once the cooling process finishes a Power Off Ring Tone will be heard The POWFR indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet CF7 To turn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 41 for details 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 5 Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange
62. t 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 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 displays 2 Highlight Power On Lock and select On by pressing lt gt 3 AS pictured to the right the four arrow keys A 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 A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it
63. 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 High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display High brightness projection lamp Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Less than 1 W power consumption in standby mode Built in speaker providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr Optical short throw lens to reduce projection distance greatly without sacrificing picture quality 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 Introduction 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 The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card i
64. these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions 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 gt 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 p 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 gt to select Off CT Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled Ifyou press O 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 40 Operation Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker s Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connection on page 18 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound
65. to sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a 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 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 Protect the projector s surface by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item on the desk for padding Turn the projector over Then loosen the screws on the lamp cover 4 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 Maintenance Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Be careful not to lose the screw as it is needed to hold the lamp in place It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic head s
66. to the battery manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion Ifthe battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction 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 near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 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 pam Ea 4 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed near th
67. tor after making these adjustments O O OEN vas A RO 4 3 picture O S oS O gt iE O O 16 9 picture Operation 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 computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration Shai Di 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 T P O O oo O 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 Wall Color menu and press lt 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
68. und 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 18 are provided for informational purposes only You need not connect audio to the projector if there is an alternate sound system available or if audio is not required Connection Connecting an HDMI device You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices To connect the projector to an HDMI device 1 2 a Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output port of the video device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input port on the projector In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV See Changing Color Space on page 30 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 20 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 which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device
69. ur need 2 Use the directional arrows A YV lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 3 To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press Digital Zoom When CY The picture can only be the key is pressed again the picture is further navigated after it is aes l a magnified You can further reduced until it is restored to the original size magnify the picture while Using the OSD menu searching for details 1 Press Menu Exit and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Digital Zoom and press Mode Enter The Zoom bar displays 3 Ifyou are using the remote control follow the steps 1 3 in the Using the remote control section above If you are using the projector control panel press A repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size 4 To navigate the picture press Mode Enter to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows A Y lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 5 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 W 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 TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio and digital TV and DVDs are usually in
70. waw 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 in a 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 HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV 1 Press Menu Exit and then press lt P until the SOURCE menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt gt to select a suitable color space C This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use 30 Operation Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control 1 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 yo
71. wer 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 Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Maintenance 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 N 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 57 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status Message The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 2500 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected see Getting to know the lamp hour on page 52 you may continue to operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp warning appears Order Replacement Lamp Lamp gt 2500 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp benq com The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 2950 hours A
72. ys 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 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 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 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 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
73. ys to enter a six digit password See e tina B nrapckn Portugu s suomi Utilizing the password function on page 27 for details S a Switch all of the connected equipment on gz Magyar Lng Press Enter to Confirm Exit to leave Operation 23 7 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 30 for details T If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector s resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting See Timing chart on page 61 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 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

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