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1. 64 Specifications Timing chart Supported timing for COMPUTER input Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 31 469 59 940 25 175 60 37 861 72 809 31 500 72 640 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA 85 720 x 400 37 927 85 039 35 5 720 x 400 x 85 35 2 56 3 36 SVGA 56 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA 60 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA 72 46 875 75 000 49 500 5 75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA 85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA 60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA 70 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA 75 68 667 84 997 94 500 85 49 7 59 8 83 5 WXGA 60 1280 x 800 62 8 74 9 106 5 WXGA 75 71 554 84 880 122 500 WXGA 85 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA3 60 280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA3 75 91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA3 85 440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 500 WXGA 60 400 x 1050 65 317 59 978 121 750 SXGA 60 600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA Specifications 65 Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode E Frequency Frequency Frequency ga KHz Hz MHz E 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 13 832 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 16 1024 768 75Hz
2. SP840 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome 9 80 Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping 8 Projector exterior 1 9 Controls and functions 10 Positioning your projector 14 Choosing a 1 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image 15 Connections 18 Connecting a computer or monitor 18 Connecting a 19 Connecting Video source devices 20 Connecting HDMI source devices 21 Operation 25 Starting up the projector 25 Using the 26 Securing the 26 Utilizing the password function 27 Switching input signal 29 Adjusting the projected image 30 Magnifying and searching for details 32 Selecting the aspect ratio 32 Optimizing the 34 Locking control keys 40 Freezing the 41 Operating in high altitude environment 41 Adjusting the sound 41 Controlling the pro
3. 3 the directional arrows A 4 gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 4 restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press Zoom When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar displays 3 Repeat steps 2 4 in the section Using the remote control above Or if you are using the projector control panel continue to the following steps 4 Press A on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size 5 navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows A V 4 gt to navigate the picture 6 To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out functionality 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 The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Selecting the aspect ratio 32 The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height For SP840 the default aspect ration is 16 9 Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio and digit
4. 42 Operation Controlling the projector through a Lan environment Lan Control Settings allow you to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network Configuring the Lan Control Settings If you are in a DHCP environment 1 Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Lan Control Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lan Control Settings page displays Press W to highlight Control By and press lt P gt to select RJ45 Network State Disconnect DHCP off Projector P Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 DNS 0 0 0 0 Apply Press to highlight DHCP and press 44 gt to select On Press W to highlight Apply and press MODE ENTER Re enter the Lan Control Settings page The Projector IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Server settings will display Note down the IP address displayed in the Projector IP Address row C3 If the Projector IP Address still does not display contact your ITS administrator Operation 43 If you are in a non DHCP environment 1 Repeat steps 1 4 above 2 Projector will restore the latest IP configuration into Lan Control Settings 1 usu Network State
5. 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 cannot be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment Regulation statements Accessibility Requirements for Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 508 BenQ s commitment to accessible products allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices BenQ s LCD monitors and projectors are compliant with Section 508 guidelines by including the assistive features as below BenQ s monitors have colored Power indicators While the indicator shows green it means that the monitor is using the full power While the indicator shows yellow or amber it means that the monitor is in suspend or sleep mode
6. Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness Sharpness on page 35 for details This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC C system is selected Flesh Tone See Adjusting Flesh Tone on page 35 for details Save Settings Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 or User 3 mode Reset Picture Resets the picture settings for User 1 or User 2 or User 3 mode Settings Operation peoueApy AYNLOld Z AV IdSIG 6 FUNCTION Clarity Control Color Temperature Color Temperature User Fine Tuning Gamma Selection Brilliant Color White Peaking 3D Color Management Color Space Conversion Video Format Film Mode 3D Comb Filter Aspect Ratio Keystone Overscan Adjustment Digital Zoom PC amp Component YPbPr Tuning DESCRIPTION See Adjusting Clarity Control on page 36 for details See Selecting a Color Temperature on page 36 for details See Selecting a Color Temperature User Fine Tuning on page 36 for details Selects gamma mode that most suits your need for the image quality See Selecting a Gamma Selection on page 36 for details Adjusts the Brilliant Color value to extend the exposure range and sharpens detail for grain free images See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 37 for details Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation See Selecting a White Peaking on page 37
7. Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S Video source device using Component Video connections you need not connect to this device using an S Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 20 for details Connections 23 usu Connecting Composite Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available fso you can continue with this procedure fnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a composite Video source device 1 Takea Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector To connect the projector to an Audio source device 1 Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Displ
8. Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 4 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 Mounting 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 To set the projector position 1 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or amp Language remote control and then press amp gt Projector Position Menu Setti until the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Nia power OF is hi i Direct P menu is highlighted t Direct Power On 2 Press A V to highlight Projector ES ys 4 Panel Key Lock Position and press lt gt until the Background Color E E correct position is selected E Screen Positioning your projector English Front Table 30 Min Disable 3 hr Off Blue Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting if available and the video format each factors in the pr
9. and use Auto Keystone or Keystone to manually correct it following one of these steps Using Auto Keystone It can correct Keystone to optimal status by automatically Using the remote control 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Auto Keystone and press lt P gt to select Off to disable Auto Keystone function 3 Press W on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press Wf 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 W to highlight Auto Keystone and press to select Off to disable Auto Keystone function 3 Press MENU EXIT and then press 4 gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 4 to correct keystoning at the top of the KEYSTONE image or press Wf to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Operation 31 5 80 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 Zoom to display the Zoom bar 2 Press Zoom to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need
10. 60 240 75 020 80 000 19 1152 870 75Hz 68 68 75 06 100 000 21 1024 1024 576 60Hz 35 82 60 46 996 576 1024 1024 600 60Hz 37 32 60 48 964 600 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Signal Format Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 480i 525i 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i 625i 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 1080i 1125i1 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 1125i 50Hz 28 13 50 00 1080P 60Hz 67 5 60 00 1080P 50Hz 56 26 50 00 1080P 24Hz 27 24 1080P 25Hz 28 12 25 1080P 30Hz 33 75 30 Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz 1080i 1125i 50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration 66 Specifications Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Video mode Horizontal Vertical Color sub carrier Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz 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 Supported timing for HDMI HDCP input Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 720 x 400 37 927 85 039 35 5 720 x 400_85 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 640 x 480 37
11. Disconnect DHCP off Projector I P Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 DNS 0 0 0 0 Apply Pert 3 Press V to highlight DHCP and press 4 to select Off 4 Contact your ITS administrator for information on the Projector IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Server settings 5 Press V to select the item you want to modify and press MODE ENTER Press lt gt to move the cursor and the press lt gt to enter the value 7 save the settings press MODE ENTER If you do not want to save the settings press MENU EXIT 8 Press V to highlight Apply and press MODE ENTER 1 If end user want to cancel this process immediately just press the Menu key Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby mode you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector 1 Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and click GO osoft Internet Explore E Bi xl Edt Favorites Toos Heb Back x iz p J sech O O WSO SD ay 22 ere 2 remote network operation page opens This page allows you to operate projector as if you were using the remote control or control panel on the projector Bena Sources List COMPUTER 1 These buttons f
12. N PAL60 SECAM In the normal condition select Auto and the projector will automatically detect the video standard When the projector has difficulty detecting the video standard select the appropriate video standard from the menu Cr This function is only available with Video and S Video input source and must be configured for Video and S Video Connectors separately 38 Operation Selecting a Film Mode Highlight Film Mode in the PICTURE Advanced menu and select by pressing 4 on the projector or remote control On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the Film Mode function is not available CF This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Selecting a 3D Comb Filter Highlight 3D Comb Filter in the PICTURE Advanced menu and select by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control 3D Comb Filer separates the Y and C signals while simultaneously processing three consecutive horizontal scan lines While comparing three consecutive horizontal scan lines within a single video frame it also analyzes each frame in advance ensuring the best possible picture On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the 3D Comb Filter function is not available C3 This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Remote paging operations Connect the projector to yo
13. System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB 2 Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used S Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the projector The INFORMATION menu shows you the current operating status of the projector 54 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 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 is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 46 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 wit
14. TV and 4 3 images aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration Letter Box Scales an image so that the original aspect ratio of the production is preserved For input signals that do not conform to the projector s native resolution the full unaltered image is displayed with a black border where no image exists 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 reszed to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector away from the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments OSD menus can be displayed in the unused black areas 21 10 O 4 3 picture O O O O 16 9 picture O O O o 16 9 picture O O 2 1 4 3 picture gt O O 16 9 picture 9 O Q O ir format picture 9 9 OJ gt E 4 3 picture Operation 5 80 Optimizing the image 34 Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type To select an ope
15. and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments Operation 37 usu To adjust the settings 1 Go to the PICTURE Advanced menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press MODE ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary color and press lt P gt to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow 4 Press V 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
16. 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 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 61 for details The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Siatus The lamp has been in operation for 1500 hours Notice Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected Order Replacement Lamp See Setting Lamp mode as Economic on page 56 you may continue to operate the projector until the 1950 hour lamp warning appears Lamp gt 1500 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp beng com The lamp has been in operation for 1950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Replace Lamp soon Lamp gt 1950 Hours Order new lamp at lamp beng com The lamp has been in operation for 2000 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable it
17. less the noise Highlight Noise Reduction and press lt gt to adjust the value from 0 to 15 2 Detail Enhancement Sharpens the image The higher the setting the more details the image reveals Highlight Detail Enhancement and press lt 4 gt to adjust the value from 0 to 10 to enhance the image 3 Luma Transmission Luminance Transmission Improvement Enhances picture brightness The higher the setting the more distinct the effect Highlight Luma Transmission and press lt P gt to adjust the value from 0 to 10 to correct the YCbCr color space and downsample the luminance components Y of the image 4 Chroma Transmission Chroma Transmission Improvement Reduces color smear The higher the setting the more distinct the effect Highlight Chroma Transmission and press lt gt to adjust the value from 0 to 10 to correct the YCbCr color space and downsample the chroma components Cb and Cr of the image Selecting a Color Temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE Advanced menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 gt on the projector or remote control Choose a preferred color temperature from among Lamp Native Warm Normal Cool User 1 User 2 User 3 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 white color with a low color temperature appears
18. level Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Press V to highlight Volume and press lt gt to select a desired sound level Adjusting the Treble level To adjust the treble level 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Press V to highlight Treble and press 4 W to select a desired treble level If adjusting the treble level when Mute is on the Mute function turns off automatically Adjusting the Bass level To adjust the bass level 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Press V to highlight Bass and press lt P gt to select a desired bass level Cr If adjusting the bass level when Mute is on the Mute function turns off automatically Turning off the Power on off Ring Tone 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press W to highlight Power on off ring tone and press 4 gt to select Off CF 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
19. magenta 5 Press to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing 4 gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected 6 Press V 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 8 sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Saturation is the amount of that color 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 Selecting Color Space Conversion Highlight Color Space Conversion in the PICTURE Advanced menu and select by pressing 4 on the projector or remote control Select an appropriate color matrix type from among Auto RGB STDV HDTV This function is only available with HDMI input source Selecting a Video Format Highlight Video Format in the PICTURE Advanced menu and select by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Select an appropriate video standard from among Auto NTSC NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL
20. page 61 for details 4 POWER 12 Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 25 and Shutting down the projector on page 46 for details 5 MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 26 for details 10 Introduction 10 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 34 for details Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 26 for details 4 Letu Starts the INFORMATION function BLANK Used to hide the screen picture See Hiding the image on page 40 for details FOCUS ZOOM Ring Used to adjust the projected image appearance See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 30 for details Keystone Arrow keys Ww A V Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 30 for details gt Right 8 Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys on page 40 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 7 10 and 12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on pag
21. screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Sub menu Options 1 PICTURE Tint Basic 2 PICTURE Advanced Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Flesh Tone Save Settings Reset Picture Settings Clarity Control Color Temperature Color Temperature User_Fine Tuning Gamma Selection Brilliant Color White Peaking Primary Color 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Color Space Conversion Video Format Film Mode 3D Comb Filter Cinema Dynamic Standard User 1 User 2 User 3 Cinema Dynamic Standard Noise Reduction Detail Enhancement Luma Transmission Chroma Transmission Lamp Native Warm Normal Cool User 1 User 2 User 3 Lamp Native Warmer Warm Normal Cool Cooler 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 On Off R G B Y C M Auto RGB STDV HDTV Auto NTSC NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM On Off On Off Operation 47 ysysuy Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone Auto 16 9 4 3 Letter Box Real On Off Keystone Keystone 3 Overscan DISPLAY Adjustment Digital Zoom PC amp Component Auto H Size Phase Horizontal YPbPr Tuning position Vertical position Danish Nederlands English Suomi Frangais Deutsch Italiano Norsk Language Polski Portugu s ESPANOL Svenska ERX Bt 04 1 e tina Projector Position Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceili
22. shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connections on page 18 for how the audio input is connected INPUT SOUCER AUDIO IN mini jack mini jack HDMI 1 2 HDMI mini jack VIDEO RCA mini jack S VIDEO RCA mini jack COMPONENT RCA mini jack Operation 41 5 80 Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound Using the remote control Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound While the sound is off the screen will display in the upper right corner of the screen To restore the sound press MUTE again Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press gt to select On 4 To restore the sound repeat steps 1 3 and press lt P gt to select Off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level Using the remote control Press g to select a desired sound
23. single cable It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output jacks available fso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an HDMI source device 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI source device Connect the other end ofthe cable to the HDMIsignal input jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 53 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device E HDMI cable Inthe unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to a suitable selection RGB SDTV HDTV See Changing Color Space on page 29 for details If no signal is detected after establishing the connection turn off the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu See Switching input signal on page 29 for details Connections 21 5 80 22 Connecting Component Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks available fso you c
24. the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Ensure the connectors are aligned If you experience resistance lift the lamp and start again Maintenance 59 7 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp A Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 8 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 9 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 10 Press the lamp cover down until the click is heard locking the projector 11 Restart the projector LN Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 12 After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Goto the SYSTEM RE SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Notice a menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Press W to Cancel 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 LN Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage 60 Maintenance Indicators Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Orange Stand by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange The projector needs to for 90 seconds after the p
25. the polarity as shown here 3 Replace the cover Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction 13 usu 14 Positioning your projector Choosing a location 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 ofa suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 1 Front Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table 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 Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling
26. to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Selecting a Color Temperature User Fine Tuning Highlight Color Temperature User Fine Tuning in the PICTURE Advanced menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 on the projector or remote control Choose a preferred color temperature from among Lamp Native Warmer Warm Normal Cool Cooler Warmer 5000 Warm 6500 Normal 7300 Cool 8500 Cooler 9300 The foregoing color temperature values are only for reference This function is only available when User 1 User 2 User 3 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item Selecting a Gamma Selection Highlight Gamma Selection in the PICTURE Advanced menu and select the modes by pressing 4 on the projector or remote control Choose a preferred gamma mode from among 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 Gamma Correction enables adjustment to the light intensity brightness of an image in order to match the source more closely Operation Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE Advanced menu and select by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control 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
27. 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 35 2 56 3 36 SVGA_56 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA 60 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA 72 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA 75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA 85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA 60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA 70 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA 75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA 85 Specifications 67 5 80 Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 49 7 59 8 83 5 WXGA 60 1280 800 62 8 74 9 106 5 WXGA 75 71 554 84 880 122 500 WXGA 85 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA 60 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA 75 91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA 85 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 500 WXGA 60 1400 x 1050 65 317 59 978 121 750 SXGA 60 1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MACI3 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 16 1024 768 75 60 241 75 020 80 000 19 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 68 75 06 100 000 21 31 47 60 27 480 31 25 50 27 000 576 37 50 50 74 25 720 50 45 00 60 74 25 720 60 VIDEO 28 13 50 74 25 10801 50 33 75 60 74 25 10801 60 67 5 60 148 5 1080 56 26 50 148 5 1080 1080P 24Hz 27 24 74 25 1080P 24Hz 1080P 25Hz 28 12 25 74 25 1080P 25Hz 1080P 30Hz 33 75 30 74 25 1080P 30Hz 68 Cr Displaying a 1080i 50 or 1080i 60 signal may result in slight image vibration Specifica
28. TION Equivalent Lamp Hour Firmware Version Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Operation 49 50 Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 34 for details Selects a picture mode that most 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 User 3 mode on page 34 for details Reference Mode Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on Brightness page 35 for details gt Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image v See Adjusting Contrast on page 35 for details o Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a c Color video image See Adjusting Color on page 35 for details a This function is only available when Video S Video with NTSC T system is selected g Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 35 for details o Tint 3 This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected
29. al TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press 4 gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W 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 About the aspect ratio In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas C Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal width and vertical height This is suitable for the incoming image which is in 4 3 or 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio 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 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors standard definition
30. an continue with this procedure fnot 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 1 Takea Component Video cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the jacks green to green blue to blue and red to red 2 Connect the other end of the Component Video cable to the COMPONENT jack on the projector Match the colors of the plugs to the colors of the jacks green to green blue to blue and red to red To connect the projector to an Audio source device 1 Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the audio L R input of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the audio L R input on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 41 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device Component video cable Audio Cable eb mg 0 Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correct
31. 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 7500 and 9300K with a wide range of contrast levels BenQ s multimedia monitors and projectors usually have one or two speakers for audio performance which allow users including hearing impaired to interact with the computer systems connected Speaker controls are typically located on the front panel Firmware of BenQ s monitors and projectors contain unique product information that helps computer systems to identify BenQ products and activate their Plug and Play function when connected All BenQ s monitors and projectors are compatible with the PC99 standard For example connectors are color coded to help users easily connecting products to computer systems
32. ange or try another password 4 Enter a new password 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 Password Changed 7 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 4 gt The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off shown in the row of Power on Lock You will not have to enter the password next time you turn 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 functio
33. 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 14 15 Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector Important safety instructions 5 6 Safety Instructions Continued 16 17 18 A 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 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced Ro um This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed 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 safel
34. as where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued 6 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 10 11 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified p
35. ay OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 41 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Video Cable device Audio Cable Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if HDMI and Component Video and S Video inputs are unavailable for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 20 for details 24 Connections SU up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied A Please use the original accessories e g power cable only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire 2 Press POWER on the projector or remote control to start the projector and a start up tone sounds 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 startup logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ri
36. 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 71
37. d input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control 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 Highlight Tint in the PICTURE Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Flesh Tone Highlight Flesh Tone in the PICTURE Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 gt on the projector or remote control This function adjusts accurate color primaries resulting in natural looking flesh tones with excellent color saturation Operation 35 5 80 36 Adjusting Clarity Control Highlight Clarity Control in the PICTURE Advanced menu and adjust the values by pressing MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control To adjust the settings 1 Noise Reduction Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players The higher the setting the
38. e 26 for details SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 29 for details Remote control 0 N97 POWER LASER FUNCTION E 18 PAGE UP DOWN KEYBOARD g eooooo Standard remote 1 Laser Standard Remote only Use as on screen pointer DO NOT POINT IN EYES 2 POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 25 and Shutting down the projector on page 46 for details 3 Enter Enter key when connected through USB to a PC 4 Left cursor Left arrow when connected through USB to a PC 5 Down Down arrow when connected through USB to a PC 6 PAGE UP Page up arrow when connected through USB to a PC See Remote paging operations on page 39 for details e MENU STATUS e em AUTO BLINK e e SOURCE FREEZE ZOOM 48 9 2 For Japan model only Up cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 26 for details lt Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 26 for details v Down cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 26 for details KEYSTONE keys n Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an an
39. em The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is qus usta EN 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 2000 hours usage Replace Lamp Now Order a new lamp at lamp benq com The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp Refer to user manual Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp beng com Maintenance 57 58 Replacing the lamp AC If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulat
40. er 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 areusing a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 4646 mm and with a vertical offset of 448 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average If the min and max values are available on the table 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 to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projecti
41. esentations 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 69 5 80 Regulation statements 70 FCC statement CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
42. etry by entering another five digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 28 for details Password Error If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Operation 27 usu Entering the password recall procedure 1 Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote RECALL PASSWORD control for 3 seconds The projector will display Please write down the recall code a coded number on the screen and contact BenQ 2 Write down the number and turn off your projector 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to Recall code 12345678 verify that you are an authorized user of the projector provide proof of purchase documentation to Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays 3 Enter the old password Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the ch
43. for details See 3D Color Management on page 37 for details Only action for HDMI Input source See Selecting Color Space Conversion on page 38 for details Selects the default video format to use for Video or S Video input See Selecting a Video Format on page 38 for details cr This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected See Selecting a Film Mode on page 39 for details tT This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected See Selecting a 3D Comb Filter on page 39 for details This function is only available when Video S Video with NTSC system is selected There are five options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 32 for details Corrects any keystoning of the image automatically or manually See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Removes the noise in a video image Overscans the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 32 for details Corrects the display data frequency Phase and the position of the image automatically or manually This function is only available with Component or PC input source Operation 51 nuew 5 84 dNLIS WALSAS t FUNCTION Language Projector Position Menu Setti
44. ft corner of the screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on screen 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 temperature is between 5 C 23 C Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 5 C and 28 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 p gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu We recommend you use the High Altitude mode by selecting it whenever your is highlighted environment is higher than 1500m 2 Press v to highlight High Altitude Mode and Do you want to turn High Altitude press 4 gt to select On A confirmation Mode ON message displays P vs RN ww 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause 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
45. ght Reference Mode This function is only available when User 1 User 2 User 3 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item 5 Press lt P gt to select a picture mode that is closest to your need Press W to select a sub 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 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press MODE ENTER to store the settings The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Operation Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User 1 User 2 or User 3 mode is selected You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the setting 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 Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing 4 gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selecte
46. gled projection See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details STATUS Opens the OSD STATUS menu the menu only opens when an input device 18 detected Introduction 11 usu 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 A Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam 12 MENU 20 PAGE DOWN Turns on the On Screen Display OSD Page down arrow when connected menu Goes back to previous OSD menu through USB to a PC See Remote exits and saves menu settings See Using paging operations on page 39 for the menus on page 26 for details details AUTO 21 gt Right cursor Automatically determines the best picture Navigates and changes settings in the timings for the displayed image OSD See Using the menus on page See Auto adjusting the image on page 26 for details 30 for details 22 OK SOURCE Changes settings in the OSD See Displays the source selection bar Using the menus on page 26 for See Switching input signal on page 29 details for details 23 VOLUME IR transmitter Adjusts volume See Adjusting the Transmits signals to projector sound on page 41 and 42 for details Status LED 24 MUTE Lights when the remote control is used Mutes the built in speaker LASER MODE 25 BLANK LASER Press to operate the onscreen Hides the screen picture pointer 26 ZOOM MODE Choose a suitable preset mode Zoom in for usage environment 27 ZOOM Up Zoom out Up ar
47. h 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 sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 63 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 When you carry the projector yourself please use the original box or a suitable soft carry case Maintenance 55 5 80 Lamp information 56 Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour hours used in Economic mode 4 3 hours used in normal mode See Setting Lamp mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode To obtain the lamp hour information 1 Press Menu Exit and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Lam
48. hing input signal on page 29 for details Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Four options are available BenQ logo Blue screen or Black screen See Personalizing the projector menu display on page 46 for details dNLAS NALSAS 9 FUNCTION Audio Settings Lamp Settings HDMI Settings High Altitude Mode Security Settings Baud Rate Test Pattern Closed Caption Standby Monitor Out Lan Control Settings Reset Settings DESCRIPTION Mute Volume Treble Bass Power On Off Ring Tone See Adjusting the sound on page 41 for details Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp mode as Economic on page 56 for details Reset Lamp Timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 60 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 56 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated HDMI Format Selects appropriate HDMI format automatically or manually HDMI Amplifier Gain Adjusts the appropriate HDMI amplifier gain automatically or manually A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 41 for details Change password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 27 for details Power on Lock See Locking control keys on page 40 for details Selects a baud rate that is
49. identical with your computer s so 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 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 Selects the screen to display closed captioning text if available Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER and MONITOR OUT sockets are correctly connected to devices See Connecting a computer or monitor on page 18 for how to make the connection Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption Sets the networking and remote management of the projector See Controlling the projector through a Lan environment on page 43 for details Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain amp Component YPbPr Tuning Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Security Setting Panel Key Lock and Baud Rate Operation 53 FUNCTION default setting DESCRIPTION default setting value value Source Shows the current signal source 2 Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Q Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal gt Color
50. ions to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement 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 wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled Press the lamp cover down as shown and the cover pops up Remove the lamp cover Maintenance 4 Loosen the screws that secure the lamp LN Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Donotinsert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries 5 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 A Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Donotinsert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 6 Insert the new lamp into
51. jector through a Lan environment 43 2 Table of contents Personalizing the projector menu display 46 Shutting down the projector 46 Menu 47 Maintenance 55 Care of the 55 Lamp information 56 Troubleshooting 62 Specifications 63 Projector specifications 63 Dimensions oret 64 Timing chart 4 edente 65 Warranty and Copyright information 69 Regulation statements 70 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 2 3 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In are
52. ly If you have already made an HDMI Video connection between the projector and this Component Video source device using HDMI Video connections you need not connect to this device using a Component Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 20 for details Connections Connecting S Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available fso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an S Video source device 1 Take an S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the projector To connect the projector to an Audio source device 1 Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 41 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram S Video Cable AV device 3 DLP 5 2 eco t Audio Cable
53. mption 230 Magy lt 1W Standby Mechanical Dimensions 325 mm W x 95 mm H x 254 mm D Weight 3 54Kg 7 8 Ibs Input terminal Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input HDMI Screw type x 2 V1 3 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port X 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Component RCA Jack x 3 Audio input Mini jack x 1 RCA jack x 2 Output terminal Monitor output D Sub 15 pin female x 1 12V Trigger DC jack x 1 Audio output Mini jack x 1 Speaker 3W mono speaker Control terminal USB Type B RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 Lan Control RJ 45 x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 5 C 35 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 1096 8596 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 5 C 28 C e 1500 3000 m at 5 23 with High Altitude Mode on Specifications 63 usu Dimensions 325 mm W x 95 mm H x 254 mm D Ceiling Mount Installation ailing Mount Screws M4 Max L 12 Min L 10 90 5 1555885 5 Tripod Mount 1 4 20 Max L 0 3 inch wm Ceiling Mount 9 Ma Max L 8MM
54. n by entering the old password 28 Operation 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 Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On which is the default of this projector 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 Press A V until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment COMPUTER connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 HDMI 1 to search for another signal When SOURCE is activated the Quick Auto HDMI 2 Search function will be turn off COMPONENT The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic COMPUTER presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than L S VI DEO Video using mostly moving images movies VI DEO The native display resolution of this projector is in a 16 9 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 set
55. nformation and status of this projector Model SPB40 Tools Info Contact IT Help Projector Information Projector Status DLP Name Power Sts o Location Source Preset ode 720 Projector Postion ul Macadcress Resolution Hours B Lamp Assured DEI satus IEEE Press Exit to go back to the Exit remote network p operation page For more information visit http www crestron com If you are an IT administrator and would like to manage multiple devices through one interface you can download Crestron Roomview at www crestron com getroomview Operation 45 5 80 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 frame Menu position in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt P gt to select a preferred position Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar language for the OSD menus Use lt P gt to select your language Splash Sc
56. ng Front Ceiling Top Left Top Right Center position Bottom Left Bottom Right Menu Settings 9 Sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec Menu Display Time 4 30 sec Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 SYSTEM Auto Power Off min 25 min 30 min SETUP Direct Power On On Off Basic ee Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 P hr 12 hr Panel Key Lock On Off Background Color Purple Black Blue COMPUTER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Source Component Video S Video Quick Auto Search Splash Screen BenQ Blue Black Mute Off On Volume Range 0 10 Audio Settings Treble Range 15 15 Bass Range 15 15 5 org Off On SYSTEM SETUP Lamp Mode Normal Economic Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer Advanced Equivalent Lamp Hour HDMI Format Auto PC Signal Video Signal HDMI Settings ifi g HDMI Amplifier Range 1 3 Gain High Altitude Mode Off On 48 Operation Security Settings Baud Rate Test Pattern Change password Power on Lock Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Off On 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Off On Off On CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Control by Network Status Off On Controlby RS232RM5 00000006 Network Status DHCP Projection IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Apply Reset All Settings Closed Caption 5 Standby Monitor SYSTEM Out SETUP Advanced Lan Control Settings Source 6 Picture Mode Resolution INFORMA Color System
57. ng chart on page 65 for details A To maintain the lamp life once you turn the projector on wait at least 5 minutes before turning if off 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 1 Picture Mode User 1 Reference Mode Dynamic Brightness y Highlight LM Sub menu p Color Press MENU Sharpness EXIT to the lesh Tone i Save Setting es page or to eset Picture Settings exit COMPUTER _ Exit use the OSD menus please set them to your familiar language first 1 Press MODE ENTER on the projector or 3 Press to highlight Language remote control to turn the OSD menu on and press MODE ENTER to select a preferred language 4 User 1 lt wee Dynamic Language English Contrast Projector Position Front Table m Menu Settings x m Auto Power Off Disable Sharpness Y Direct Power On Disable Flesh Tone Blank Timer Disable Save Setting Sleep Timer Disable Reset Picture Settings Panel Key Lock Off Background Color Blue Source Splash Screen BenQ 1 Me Back 2 Use lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM 4 Press MENU EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first pre
58. ng to adjust the image clearness To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the Power on off Ring Tone on page 42 for details If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 3 Tousethe OSD menus please set them to your familiar piease seiect tanguage language first See Personalizing the projector menu kc English display on page 46 for details 4 Ifyouare prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a five digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 27 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on ER 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect valid signal the message Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found suomi Francais Deutsch Italiano Norsk Polski Portugu s You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 29 for details If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed 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 Timi
59. ngs Auto Power Off Direct Power On Blank Timer Sleep Timer Panel Key Lock Background Color Source Splash Screen Operation DESCRIPTION Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 26 for details The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 14 for details Menu position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position 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 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 56 for details Powers projector on automatically when the power cable is connected Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on page 40 for details Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours See Setting the Sleep Timer on page 40 for details Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control See Locking control keys on page 40 for details Selects background appearance when there is no signal Selects the default source for projection See Switc
60. nnot 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 lt P respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter five 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 5 To activate the Power on Lock function press A W to highlight Power on Lock and press lt P gt to select On 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 6 Toleave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the five digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD follows You can r
61. of the end to the HDMI jack of the computer Connect the other end of computer Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the the cable to the HDMI signal input COMPUTER signal input jack on jack on the projector the projector 2 Ifyou wish to use the remote paging function take a USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB port of the computer and the small end to the USB socket on the projector See Remote paging operations on page 39 for details 3 Ifyou wish to make use of tle projector mixed mono speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the computer and the other end to the AUDIO jack of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 53 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram CT 1 USB cable 2 Audio cable 3 VGA cable 4 HDMI cable Connections Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connecting a moni
62. ojected image size 16 9 is the native aspect ratio SP840 can project a complete 16 9 widescreen image t O 4 3 aspect image 16 9 16 9 aspect image scaled to a 4 3 aspect aspect display area 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 image distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled surfaces The modern digital projector does not project directly forward like older style reel to reel film projectors did Instead digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table and everyone in the room can see the screen 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 diagram 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 si
63. ojector exterior view Front upper side Rear lower side N 1 il QUE did em D phis par 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Vent heated air exhaust Lamp cover Quick release button Projection lens External control panel See Projector on page 10 for details Vent cool air intake Focus ring and Zoom ring Front IR remote sensor AC power cord inlet USB input jack COMPONENT input jacks S VIDEO input jack VIDEO input jack MONITOR output jack AUDIO input jack COMPUTER input jack HDMI 1 input jack HDMI 2 input jack 12V TRIGGER For display screen motor use DC12V 200ma Kensington anti theft lock slot Rear adjuster foot AUDIO speaker IR receiver AUDIO input jack right AUDIO input jack left RS 232 control port AUDIO output jack Quick release foot LAN Introduction 9 usu Controls and functions Projector 1 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 61 for details 2 POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 61 for details 11 3 TEMPerature indicator light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on
64. ojector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from Auto adjusting the image C In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector 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 upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning This function is only available when COMPUTER signal analog RGB is selected Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size that 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating the you need using the ZOOM ring FOCUS ring Operation Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situationwhere the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector
65. on distance 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical offset in 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 was 4 0 m 4000mm the closest match in the Average column is 3872 mm Looking across thisrow shows that a 100 inch screen is required Positioning your projector SP840 projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 64 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Recommended projection dis ld as tance from screen mm Vertical diagonal Width Height Min Max offset in Inches mm mm mm Ee Average zoom zoom 30 762 664 374 1056 1162 1267 112 40 1016 886 498 1408 1549 1690 149 50 1270 1107 623 1760 1936 2112 187 60 1524 1328 747 2112 2323 2534 224 80 2032 1771 996 2816 3098 3379 299 100 2540 2214 1245 3520 3872 4224 374 120 3048 2657 1494 4224 4646 5069 448 150 3810 3321 1868 5280 5808 6336 560 200 5080 4428 2491 7040 7744 8448 747 220 5588 4870 2740 7744 8518 9293 822 250 6350 5535 3113 8800 9680 10560 934 300 7620 6641 3736 10560 1121 There is 5 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physicall
66. or even cause a fire Setting the Sleep Timer You can set the Sleep Timer interval so the projector powers off after the specified time period of inactivity regardless of signal Set the sleep timer in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Sleep Timer from among Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12hr 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 M on the projector or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and select 2 On by pressing lt gt the projector or remote control 2 confirmation message displays Select Yes to amp 8 contin vele m To release panel key lock press and hold for 3 seconds on the projector You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock and press 4 gt to select Off Keys remote control are still in use when panel key lock is enabled If you press 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 Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper le
67. ower is Flashing turned off Lamp events Orange Flashing Off Red The lamp ignition retries if the lamp fails during startup Off Red The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off Off Red Red Off Red Green Off Red Orange The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re Red Red Red start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your Red Red Green dealer for assistance Red Red Orange Green Red Red Green Red Green System events Off Green Red The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re Off Green Green Start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Off Green Orange Maintenance 61 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on Cause There is no power from the power cable Remedy 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 The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Remedy Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector i
68. p computer Notebook or desktop computer 1 VGA cable 2 VGA to DVI A cable 2 VGA cable gt O m 0 COUP rem CD 77 Connections usu Connecting Video source devices 20 You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output jacks HDMI Component Video S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Best video quality The best available video connection method is HDMI If your source device is equipped with a HDMI jack you can enjoy uncompressed digital video quality See Connecting HDMI source devices on page 21 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI source device and other details If no HDMI source is available the next best video signal is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S Video or composite Video See Connecting Component Video source devices on page 22 for how to connect
69. p Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 3 You will see the Equivalent lamp hour information displaying on the menu 4 the menu press Menu Exit You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is consumable that normally can last up to 1500 2000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp mode menu and press lt P gt Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt p gt The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Maintenance Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp
70. ration mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps Press MODE ENTER on the projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go o fhetPICTURE Basic gt Picture Mode menu and press lt gt to select a desired mode The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below 1 Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the COMPUTER input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment 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 Standard mode Default Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs User 1 User 2 User 3 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on page 34 for details Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode There are three user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User 1 User 2 User 3 as a starting point and customize the settings p Br 4 Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the PICTURE Basic gt Picture Mode menu Press 4 to select User 1 to User 2 User 3 Press to highli
71. reen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use lt gt to select a screen Shutting down the projector 46 1 Press POWER and a confirmation TIL message displays prompting you Ifyou 77 1 don t respond in few seconds the message will disappear If you want to cancel the message press any key except PAGE and A emo LASER on the remote control Or you can press POWER on the projector and a warning message appears Press POWER again Once the cooling process finishes the POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the projector will not be used in an extended period of time Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others See the warning messages on the back of the remote control prior to using it To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on
72. reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting a White Peaking Highlight White Peaking in the PICTURE Advanced menu and adjust the values by pressing amp gt on the projector or remote control This adjustable item utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true more vibrant colors in picture The range is from 1 to3 If you prefer a stronger enhanced image adjust toward the maximum setting For a smoother more natural image adjust toward the minimum setting 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
73. rofessional service personnel 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 Safety Instructions Continued 12 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 ofair around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 35 C 95 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 3000 m 10000 feet 13 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 Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at
74. row when connected through USB 28 FREEZE to a PC Freeze unfreezes the on screen picture Right See Freezing the image on page41 for Right arrow when connected through details USB to a PC Operating the LASER pointer The LASER Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals It emits red colored light when you press it and the indicator lights SRT up red The laser beam is visible It is necessary to press and hold emitted from this aperture LASER for continuous output on yourself or others See the warning messages on the back of the remote control prior to using it The laser pointer is not a toy Parents should be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of children Introduction Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensor is located on the front and the rear 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 7 meters 23 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 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the supplied batteries taking note of
75. s 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 Q Blurred image Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary Remote control does not work Cause The battery is out of power Remedy Replace the battery with new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 7 meters 23 feet of the projector The password is incorrect You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 28 for details 62 Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specifications specifications are subject to change without notice General Product name Digital Projector Model name SP840 Optical Resolution 1920 x 1080 1080p Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 5 to 2 76 23 5 to 28 2mm Lamp 330 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consu
76. ss leads you back to the main menu and the second Language English press closes the OSD menu wProjector Position Front Table m Menu Settings 1 Auto Power Off Disable YoDirect Power Disable Blank Timer Disable Sleep Timer Disable Panel Key Lock Off Background Color Blue Source Splash Screen 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 a Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the left side of the projector See Kensington anti theft lock slot on page 9 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key s and a lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it 26 Operation 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 For details of the OSD menu operation please refer to Using the menus on page 26 You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password Once a password has been set the projector ca
77. tchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr High quality manual zoom lens Built in speakers provide mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image HDCP compatibility Dual HDMI v1 3 inputs Auto keystone function to correct image keystoning automatically 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 8 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories C The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Standard For Japan Remote Model Only Projector Remote control with battery UK US KOREA Power cord Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Soft Carry Case Optional accessories 1 Sparelamp kit 3 RS 232 cable 2 Ceiling mount kit The warranty card is only supplied in specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Introduction Pr
78. the projector to a Component Video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting S Video source devices on page 23 and Connecting Composite Video source devices on page 24 for how to connect the projector to an S Video or Video device Connecting Audio The projector has a built in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only They are not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speakers Connections Connecting HDMI source devices The projector provides a HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source device like a DVD player a DTV tuner or a display HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players and displays over a
79. ting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 32 for details Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the 8 HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space To do this 1 2 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt p gt until the PICTURE Advanced menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt q gt to select the setting Cr This function is only available when the HDMI input jack is in use Operation 29 Adjusting the projected image 30 Adjusting the projection angle C Remove the Back Foot Holder the rear adjuster foot before 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 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 Rotate the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction If the pr
80. tions Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 85 temperature in between 5 C and 28 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2009 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no repr
81. tor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA or VGA to DVI A cable by following the instructions below To connect the projector to a monitor With a VGA cable Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 18 The MONITOR OUTput only works when an appropriate COMPUTER input is made to the projector Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the COMPUTER socket 2 a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input socket of the video monitor 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT socket on the projector With a VGA to DVI A cable Your monitor must be equipped 1 3 with a DVI input socket Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 18 The MONITOR OUT put only works when an appropriate COMPUTER input is made to the projector Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the COMPUTER socket Take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor Connect the VGA end of the cable to the MONITOT OUT socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Notebook or deskto
82. unction the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote cantrol See Using the menus on page 26 and Remote control on page 11 for details 44 Operation The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menu exit and save menu settings ii To switch input source click on your desired signal The tools page allows you to manage the projector configure the Lan control settings and secure access of remote network operation on this projector Model SP840 Info contact IT Help Crestron Control Projector User Password IP Address 192 188 0 20 Projector Name A01 Ll Enabled IP ID Location room New Password Port 41794 Assigned To Sir Confirm sena j DHCP Enabled IP Address 10101010 Admin Password Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 New Password DNS Server 0000 Confirm i You can name the projector keep track of its location and the person in charge of it ii You can adjust the Lan Control Settings iii Once set access to the remote network operation on this projector has been password protected iv Once set access to the tools page has been password protected After making the adjustments press the Send button and the data will be saved in the projector v Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page The info page displays the i
83. ur PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function See Connecting a computer on page 18 for details You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing PAGE A V on the remote control If remote paging function doesn t work check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse The remote paging driver on your computer is updated to the latest function cannot work version with Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Windows XP or higher operating systems are recommended Operation 39 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 Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image The word BLANK appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden 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 No matter Blank Timer is activated or disabled you can press any key exceptENTER on the remote control or ENTER on the projector to restore the picture Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed
84. y installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Important safety instructions 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 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 makes the projector cool in a shorter time 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 Ability to display 1 07 billion colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Swi
85. y test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Positioning your projector 17 Connections When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted CF In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting a computer or monitor 18 Connecting a computer The projector provides VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers Additionally you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer With a VGA cable With a HDMI cable Your computer must be equipped with a HDMI output Socket 1 Takea cable and connect one 1 Takea HDMI cable and connect one end to the D Sub out put jack
86. ze 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 screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector Refer to SP840 projection dimensions on page 17 depending on the projector you are using 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 Positioning your projector 15 5 80 16 How to determine the position of the projector for given screen size 1 Select your screen size 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled 16 9 screen Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance 3 Onthat same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical offset in mm value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 4 recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal cent

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