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Benq SP870 Digital Projector User Manual

1. Introduction Quick release foot Projection lens Lens cap External control panel See page 9 for details Focus ring and Zoom ring See page 9 for details Vent cool air intake Front IR remote sensor Quick release button AC power cord inlet Main power switch Speaker grill Ceiling mount holes Lamp cover Rear IR remote sensor RS232 control port USB socket DVI D signal input socket RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input socket DC 12V output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control etc Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices RGB signal output socket Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input sockets Composite Video signal input socket S Video signal input socket Audio signal input socket Vent heated air exhaust Kensington anti theft lock slot Controls and functions Projector Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected picture See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 27 for details Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected picture See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 27 for details POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 48 for details MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu When the OSD menu
2. Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image The word BLANK appears in the corner of the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen The length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments Once BLANK is pressed the projector lamp enters Economic mode automatically If the preset time spans are not suitable for your personation select Disable No matter Blank Timer is activated or disabled you can press any key A Do not block the projection lens except ENTER and LASER on the remote control or ENTER on the from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed A Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam or even cause a fire on yourself or others See the warning messages on the back of the remote control prior to using it projector to restore the picture Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any
3. BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Regulation statements FCC statement CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement for Europea
4. Lamp Mode Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 45 for details Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Settings Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 See Resetting the lamp timer on page 47 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 44 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new Security Settings one See Utilizing the password function on page 24 for details Power On Lock See Utilizing the password function on page 24 for details Returns all settings to the factory preset values NUSU psduPAPY dN LHS WALSAS S Reset All Settings ce The following settings will still remain Position Phase H Size User 1 User 2 Color Space Conversion Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Lamp Settings Security Settings FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter Source Shows the current signal source Picture mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Oumenm Syston Shows the native resolution of the input signal Status Color system Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent Lamp
5. ENTER Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 11 BLANK Used to hide the screen image CF Hiding the image on page 35 12 VOLUME VOLUME Adjusts the sound level gt Adjusting the sound on page 37 13 POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on CF Starting up the projector on page 22 Shutting down the projector on page 38 14 DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM Magnifies or reduces the projected image size CF Magnifying and searching for details on page 28 15 TIMER ON Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting CF Setting the presentation timer on page 33 16 TIMER SET UP Enters presentation timer setting directly CF Setting the presentation timer on page 33 17 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image gt Auto adjusting the image on page 27 18 Keystone Arrow keys w A Up 4 Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection CF Correcting keystone on page 28 19 Right Locks the keys on the projector gt Locking control keys on page 36 When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 18 9 and 19 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments gt Using the On Screen Display OSD menus on page 23 20 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar gt Switching in
6. speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 42 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device Component Video to VGA Component D Sub adaptor 722 video cable cable The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 18 for details cm e Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection Connecting an S Video or a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine ifit has an unused S Video or Video output socket available If it has both sockets use the S Video output socket for connection as the S Video terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal See Connecting Video source devices on page 18 for details If it has either ofthe output socket you can also continue with this procedure If no
7. 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 a 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 3221 720 x 400_70 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 nn 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 an 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 800 49 65 59 96 83 500 WXGA_60a 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA3_60 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA3_75 91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA3_85 Hasler 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_60 85 938 85 002 148 500 1280 x 960_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 MAC13 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MAC16 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MAC19 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 587 74 959 100 000 MAC21 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 1125i 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 11251 50Hz 28 13 50 00 1080P 60HZ 67 5 60 00 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Horizontal Vertical Frequency Color sub carrier Video mode Frequency kHz Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 1
8. Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used nuou NOLLVWYOANI 9 The INFORMATION menu shows you the current operating status of the projector Operation 43 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 If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface A Never rub the lens with abrasive materials 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 38 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case A Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case 44 Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below d Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended
9. Security Settings page with Off shown in the row of Power On Lock You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector ii If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password C Though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Operation 25 Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time When starting up the projector automatically search for the available signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals You can also manually cycle through the available input signals 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays 2 Press 4 W until your desired signal is selected and press ENTER on the projector or remote control Once detected the selected source information will display at the corner ofthe screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal D Sub Comp CF7 The brightness level of the p
10. Sub menu pm mgg H Size m Digital Zoom Current input signal 8 see rce Status Press MENU EXIT back to the previous page or to exit To use the OSD menus please set the OSD menu to your familiar language first 1 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control 2 to turn the OSD menu on Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone a Position Digital Zoom 3 menu Presentation Timer Language English Projector Position Front Table E Auto Power Off Disable E Blank Timer Disable 4 Panel Key Lock Off e Timer Controller Disable E Splash Screen BenQ Press W to highlight Language and press lt P gt to sel Presentation Timer amp Language English El Projector Position Front Table Auto Power Off Disable E Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock Off Timer Controller Disable Fi Splash Screen BenQ Press MENU EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu 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 rear side of the projector See item 26 on page 8 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combinat
11. angle To adjust the projector slightly lift the front ofthe projector and press and hold the quick release buttons on the both sides near bottom until the picture is positioned where you want it To retract the foot hold up the front of the projector while pressing the quick release buttons then slowly lower the projector i Be aware of the vent where hot ir If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the comes from projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected picture ii 2 not an 2 en wne the e amp IS on e strong II rom becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting the lamp may cause unge fo keystone on page 28 for details your eyes Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds CF The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring Se Operation 27 28 Correcting keystone Keystoning refer
12. are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 24 for details Switch all of the connected equipment on The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the No Signal message will continue displaying until an input signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 26 for details Operation POWER DIGITAL If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fans for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector s resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting See Timing chart on page 51 for details Using the On Screen Display OSD menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview ofthe OSD menu Main menu icon Main menu j Wall Color Aspect Ratio D Keystone Highigt
13. can also press DIGITAL ZOOM When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size DIGITAL DIGITAL PATTERN Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY F TERNE The picture can only be menu is highlighted 7 navigated after the picture is 2 Press W to highlight Digital Zoom and press ENTER The nahe Zoom bar displays magnify the picture while 3 Repeat steps 2 4 in the section of Using the remote control searching for details 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 To navigate the picture press ENTER to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows A V 4 to navigate the picture 6 To reduce size of the picture press ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out function and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press W repeatedly until it is restored to the original size Operation Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 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
14. down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ projector ceiling mount kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector on Il cn FE AN es j STEM SETUP Ba Presentation Timer Language 7 Projector Position e Auto Power Off Disable Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock Off Disable English Front Table Timer Controller Splash Screen Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size 4 3 is the native aspect ratio of this projector To be able to project a complete 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio image the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector s native aspect width This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75 of the projector s native aspect height ey io O O Q 4 3 aspect image ina 4 3 16 9 aspect image scaled to aspect display area a 4 3 aspect display area Thus a 16 9 aspect image will not utilize 25 of the height of a 4 3 aspect image displayed by this projector This will be seen as darkened unlit bars along the top and bottom vertical 12 5 height respectively of the 4 3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16 9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4 3 projection display area The
15. enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and press to select Off e Keys on the remote control en i 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 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 0 C 35 C A Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 36 0 C and 35 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted Degen 2 Press W to highlight High Altitude Mode and press lt gt to en select On A confirmation message displays GE 3 Highlight Yes and press ENTER wa Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch
16. in the Picture Mode sub menu item 4 Press lt gt to select a picture mode that is closest to your need 5 Press W to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt gt See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details 6 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press ENTER on the projector or remote control to store the settings 7 The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is selected You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs Adjusting Brightness Press BRIGHTNESS on the remote control or highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P 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 Press CONTRAST on the remote control or highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing 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 selected input and view
17. is activated exits and saves the menu settings See Using the On Screen Display OSD menus on page 23 for details 14 ch POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 22 and Shutting down the projector on page 38 for details MODE Depending upon which input signal is selected selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 30 for details ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 29 for details BLANK Used to hide the screen picture See Hiding the image on page 35 for details 10 11 12 13 TEMPerature indicator light Lights up if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 48 for details LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 48 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed picture See Auto adjusting the image on page 27 for details Keystone Arrow keys w A Up a Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 28 for details a Left Starts the FAQ function See Utilizing FAQ function on page 35 for details gt Right Q Locks the keys on the projector See Locking control keys on page 36 for details When the On Screen Displa
18. pictures 46 Maintenance 6 As shown in the figure hold the new lamp and 11 align the two locators on the lamp with the holes on the projector and then insert the lamp all the way into the projector 7 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 Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw Resetting the lamp timer 12 A Restart the projector Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings menu Press ENTER and the Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press ENTER on the projector or remote control The lamp time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Maintenance 47 Indicators Light Status amp Description POWER TEMP LAMP Power events Orange Stand by mode SE Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally Orange off off shut down without the normal cooling down
19. process Or Flashing 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the GE Off Off projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Lamp events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the GE Off Red projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance off off Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off Off Red Red Off Red Green Off Red Orange Red Red Red Red Red Green Red Red Orange The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the Green Red Red projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for Green Red Green assistance Green Red Orange Orange Red Red Orange Red Green Orange Red Orange Off Green Red Off Green Green 48 Maintenance Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and There is no power from the power cable 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 No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected Turn the
20. projection distance BenQ has provided a table of 4 3 aspect ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset Positioning your projector 13 How to determine the position of the projector for a 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 4 3 screen diagonal 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 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 vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 4 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above and offset by the value determined in step 3 above For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 4416 mm and with a vertical offset of 210 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will hav
21. range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 50 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the batteries from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent When you carry the projector yourself please use the original box or a suitable soft carry case Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer To obtain the lamp hour information 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 3 You will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu 4 To leave the menu press MENU EXIT You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Maintenance Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menus Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode als
22. strongly recommended that you replace the projector is normally run with Economic Mode lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item selected See Lamp Mode on page 43 you may The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is continue to operate the projector until the next normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp lamp warning appears whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished Order Replacement Lamp Replace Lamp Now Lamp gt XXXX Hours Lamp gt XXXX Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Anew lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector lamp time will operate normally Replace Lamp Soon Lamp usage time exceeded Lamp gt XXXX Hours Replace lamp refer to user manual Then reset lamp timer C XXXX shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models Maintenance 45 Replacing the lamp A e To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp e To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp e 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 e To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or comp
23. the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on off ring tone Operation 37 AP Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others See the warning Cz Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage 38 Personalizing the On Screen Display OSD menus 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 Advanced 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 to select a suitable time Menu Position in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use to select a preferred position Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar language for the On Screen OSD Menus Use to select your language Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use to select a screen Shutting down the projector l Press 4 POWER and a confirmation message displays prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear If you want to cancel the message press any key except LASE
24. 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 Operation Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connection on page 16 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound e Using the remote control Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound While the sound is off the screen will display 7 in the upper right corner of the screen To restore the sound press MUTE again e Using the OSD menu 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 is displayed 3 Highlight Mute and press lt 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 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press W to highlight Volume and press lt gt to select a desired sound level Turning off the Power on off ring tone To turn off the ring tone 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press W to highlight Power on off ring tone and press lt gt to select Off C The only way to change Power on off ring tone is setting On or Off here Setting
25. 5 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Specifications 51 52 Supported timing for DVI D HDCP input Horizontal Vertical PixelFrequency Resolution Mode Frequency kHz Frequency Hz MHz 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 3221 720 x 400_70 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 N 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 REN 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 a 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 800 49 65 59 96 83 500 WXGA_60a 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 a 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA_75 Gre 60 000 60 000 108 000 1280 x 960_60 85 938 85 002 148 500 1280 x 960_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 MAC13 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MAC16 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MAC19 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 587 74 959 100 000 MAC21 31 47 60 27 480p 31 25 50 27 000 576p 37 50 50 74 25 720p_50 VIDEO 45 00 60 74 25 720p_60 HDCP 28 13 50 74 25 1080i_50 33 75 60 74 25 1080i_60 67 5 60 148 5 1080p 56 25 50 148 5 1080p S
26. 91 3320 147 8 0 96 2438 3271 3533 3794 168 98 2500 3353 3622 3890 173 9 0 108 2743 3680 3974 4268 189 118 3000 4024 4346 4668 207 10 0 120 3048 4089 4416 4743 210 138 3500 4695 5070 5446 242 12 0 144 3658 4906 5299 5691 252 157 4000 5366 5795 6224 276 15 0 180 4572 6133 6624 7114 315 197 5000 6707 7244 7780 345 18 0 216 5486 7359 7948 8537 379 236 6000 8048 8692 9336 414 25 0 300 7620 10221 11039 11857 526 Positioning your projector 15 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted C In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 7 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers A Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer e With a VGA cable e With a DVI D cable CF Your computer must be equipped with a DVI D input socket 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end 1 Take a DVI D cable and connect one end to the to the D Sub output socket of th
27. BenQ SP870 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 Introduction ee 6 Projector features 6 Shipping contents suis 7 Projector exterior View nennen 8 Controls and functions 9 ProjectOT enanar een 9 Remote control 10 Positioning your projector 12 Choosing a location ssssssesesesesee 12 Obtaining a preferred projected TVA SE SIZ OS EN 13 Gonneetion nen 16 Connecting a computer or E netten 16 Connecting Video source Geesse 18 Operation una 22 Starting up the projector 22 Using the On Screen Display a RA 23 Securing the projector e 23 Using a security cable lock 23 Utilizing the password function 24 Switching input signal 26 Adjusting the projected image 27 Adjusting the projection angle 27 Auto adjusting the image 0 eee 27 Fine tuning the image size and Cla FY sicsti cessed stiesto tinkste 27 Correcting keystone essees 28 Magnifying and searching for deals een 28 Selecting the aspect ratio 29 Optimizing the image 30 Using Wall Color 30 Selecting a picture mode 30 2 Table of contents Fine tuning the image quality in user Oger Eet 31 Setting the presentation timer 33 Hiding the image und 35 Freezing the image sicinsscccrsseresronte 35 Utilizing FAQ function 35 Locking control keys 36 Operatin
28. CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 4 to 2 7 f 38 87 to 46 63 mm Lamp 360 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC 100 240 V 5 1 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 510 W Max lt 1 W Standby Mechanical Weight 10 8 Ibs 4 9 Kg Output terminals RGB output D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Speaker Stereo 2 watt x 2 12 VDC Max 1 A Control USB serial control Type mini B RS 232 serial control Mini Din 8 pin x 1 Dimensions 375 0 mm W x 127 2 mm H x 283 0 mm D 283 0 T Beno L Specifications 127 2 4 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 DVI D input Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 Digital DVI D supports HDCP Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on 375 0 Timing chart Supported timing for Analog RGB input r Horizontal Vertical Pixel Frequency Resolution Mode Frequency kHz Frequency Hz MHz
29. 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 of a 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 near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling after you turn the projector on To set the projector position 1 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control and then press lt q gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press A to highlight Projector Position and press lt P gt until the correct position is selected Positioning your projector 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Table after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside
30. If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a DVI D source device 1 Take a DVI D cable and connect one end to the DVI D output socket of the DVI D source device Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI D signal input socket on the projector 2 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 42 for details AV device E The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 18 for details e Inthe unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s DVI D input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV See Changing Color Space on page 26 for details Connection 19 20 Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the d
31. 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 ofthe available methods described here See Connecting an S Video or a composite Video source device on page 21 for how to connect the projector to an S Video or Video device Connecting audio The projector has built in mono speakers which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only They are not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speakers Connection Connecting a DVI D source device The projector provides a DVI D input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI D source device like a DVD player DVI D format is used to directly carry a digital signal to a digital display without signal conversion The pure digital connection provides faster and higher image quality than an analog connection due to the nature ofthe digital format Examine your source device to determine if it has an unused DVI D output socket available If so you can continue with this procedure E
32. R on the remote control cr To protect the lamp the projector will messages on the back of the remote control prior to not respond to any commands using it during the cooling process 2 Press Oh POWER a second time The POWER To shorten the cooling time you can indicator light flashes orange the projection lamp also activate the Quick cooling shuts down and the fans will continue to run for function See Quick Cooling on approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector page 42 for details 3 Once the cooling process finishes a Power Off Ring e To turn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power on off ring tone on page 37 for details Tone will be heard 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 cr 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 Operation On Screen Display OSD Menus Menu structure Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Some functions are available only when certain input signals are in use The menu items are available when the projector detects at least o
33. a VGA or VGA to DVI A cable by following the instructions below To connect the projector to a monitor With a VGA cable With a VGA to DVI A cable Your monitor must be equipped with a DVI input socket 1 Connect the projector to a computer as described 1 Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 16 in Connecting a computer on page 16 The D SUB output only works when an The D SUB output only works when an appropriate D SUB input is made to the appropriate D SUB input is made to the projector Be sure the projector is connecting with projector Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the D SUB COMP IN the computer using the D SUB COMP IN socket not the DVI D socket socket not the DVI D socket 2 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied 2 Take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the DVI and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the input socket of the video monitor video monitor 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the D SUB 3 Connect the VGA end of the cable to the D SUB OUT socket on the projector OUT socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Notebook or desktop computer 1 VGA cable 2 VGA to DVI A cable 2 VGA cable Connection 17 18 Connecting Video source devices This section describes how to connect t
34. d images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed 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 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 18 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed Ifyou 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 ceil
35. e computer DVI D output socket of the computer Connect Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D the other end of the cable to the DVI D signal SUB COMP IN signal input socket on the input socket on the projector projector 2 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 42 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram cr Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key d combo like FN F3 or CRT 1 VGA cable LCD key turns the external 1 DVI D cable display on off Locate a 2 Audio cable 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 Notebook or desktop computer 16 Connection Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the D SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with
36. e function is not available Selecting a color temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control There are four color temperature settings available 1 T1 With the highest color temperature T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings 2 T2 Makes images appear bluish white 3 T3 Maintains normal colorings for white 4 T4 Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it 3D Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible vi
37. e lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Important safety instructions 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 professional service personnel 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 12 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 13 Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp 14 Do not stand the projector on end vertically 15 A 16 17 Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector This product is capable of displaying inverte
38. e of contrast levels BenQ s multimedia monitors and projectors usually have one or two speakers for audio performance which allow users including hearing impaired to interact with the computer systems connected Speaker controls are typically located on the front panel Firmware of BenQ s monitors and projectors contain unique product information that helps computer systems to identify BenQ products and activate their Plug and Play function when connected All BenQ s monitors and projectors are compatible with the PC99 standard For example connectors are color coded to help users easily connecting products to computer systems correctly Some 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 Other information
39. e 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 28 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 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 projection 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 5 m 4500 mm the closest match in the Average column is 4416 mm Looking across this row shows that a 120 inch scree
40. ed Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta 5 Press W to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt P 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 W to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt P gt This will affect the contrast level of the selected primary color Every adjustment made will be reflected to the image immediately 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments Make sure you have carried out all of the desired adjustments 9 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Go Setting the presentation timer The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations gt The Presentation Timer is only available when the input signal is a PC or notebook with D SUB COMP IN or DVI D terminal in use Follow these steps to utilize this function 1 Press TIMER SET UP on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing lt gt The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute incremen
41. elected video image is not displayed after the 1 Video cable F K projector is turned on and aes video Cable the correct video source 3 Audio cable has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection 21 Operation 22 Starting up the projector 1 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted 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 the main power switch to the I position Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied Remove the lens cap If it is closed it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp Press Oh POWER on the projector or remote control to start the projector As soon as the lamp lights up a Power On Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of start up a startup logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness To turn of the ring tone see Turning off the Power on off ring tone on page 37 for details If you
42. evice To connect the projector to a Component Video source device With a Component Video cable Take a Component Video cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red Connect the other end with 3 RCA type connectors to the COMPONENT sockets of the projector Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 42 for details With a Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable Take a Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the D SUB COMP IN socket on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono
43. ewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary Color and press to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press W to highlight Hue and press gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Operation 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 select
44. g in a high altitude environment QUVRFBF RENTE PINTEIRERTERFURTERPE 36 Adjusting the sound s ssssssesesesese 37 Personalizing the On Screen Display OSD menus 38 Shutting down the projector 38 On Screen Display OSD KT E 39 Menu structure neneneseensnenenennnnennennen 39 Description of each menu ssessseeeeseeees 41 Maintenance ui 44 Care of the projector 0 eee 44 Lamp information 0n0u0 44 Replacing the lamp een 46 Indieators 1 22 22 20223 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications nn 50 Projector specifications 50 Dimensions nee 50 na CHALE see 51 Other information 53 Warranty and Copyright Information ea 53 Regulation statements 53 Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ projector It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable viewing experience in various situations For the best results please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation 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 1 Please read this manual before you operate 5 your projector Save it for future reference 2 Do not look straight at the projector le
45. ge which is neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio O O O 16 10 picture O ie be 15 9 picture Y O OO OO 4 Real The image is projected as its original resolution andwithno 6 pixel conversion For input signals with lower resolutions the O gt projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen oJ O_o oO You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards une the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also as need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments O gt O O O O o o 16 9 picture OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas Operation 29 30 Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY gt Wall Color menu and press lt gt to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface There are several precalibrated colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes s
46. ging the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Password menu 2 Press ENTER on the projector or remote control The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays 3 Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays ii If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password A 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 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Power On Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system Select Off by pressing The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the
47. he projector to Video source devices using video cables Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets e DVI D Component Video e S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one ofthe 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 DVI D If your source device is equipped with a DVI D socket you can enjoy digital video quality See Connecting a DVI D source device on page 19 for how to connect the projector to a DVI D source device and other details If no DVI D 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 a Component Video source device on page 20 for how to connect the projector to a Component Video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video
48. iding the image on page 35 for details Panel Key Lock Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control See Locking control keys on page 36 for details Timer Controller Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Four options are available BenQ logo Black screen or Blue screen nu u posueapy d US WALSAS S Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 30 seconds If you attempt to restart the projector right after the 30 second quick cooling process it will rerun its cooling fans for approximately 60 seconds before energizing the lamp High Altitude Mode A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 36 for details Audio Settings Mute Volume Power on off ring tone See Adjusting the sound on page 37 for details Operation FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press Menu Settings The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu Position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position
49. ing environment Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P 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 menu and adjust the values by pressing Jk 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 menu and adjust the values by pressing 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 Operation 31 ysysug 32 Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing 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 reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off When Off is selected the Color Temperatur
50. ing 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 5 Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use The projector offers the following features Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Selectable password protected function Up to 11 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display High brightness projection lamp Ability to display 16 7 mil
51. ion of key s and a lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it Operation 23 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu A You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password GGF Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings menu Press ENTER on the projector or remote control The Security Settings page displays Highlight Power On Lock and select On by pressing lt gt As pictured to the right the four arrow keys A V lt respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password INPUT NEW PASSWORD Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page A The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write
52. iple beep sound will be generated when the timer is up Are you sure to turn on the To activate the presentation timer press W and press to presentation timer highlight On and press ENTER A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press Yes W no ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen The timer start counting at the time the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps Using the remote control Press TIMER ON and press lt gt to highlight Off and press ENTER a a Es Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Presentation Timer and press ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page Press W and press lt gt to highlight Off and press ENTER A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen How to use the TIMER ON key It is a multi functional key If the presentation timer is off pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to activate the timer or not by following the on screen instruction If the timer is already on pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to restart continue or turn off the timer by following the on screen instruction Operation
53. key except LASER on the remote control Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device Ifthe connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen Utilizing FAQ function The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality installation special feature operation and service information To get the FAQ information 1 Press or press MENU EXIT to open the OSD menu and press to highlight the INFORMATION menu 2 Press W to highlight FAQ Image and Installation or FAQ Features and Service based on the information you want to know 3 Press ENTER 4 Press A to select a problem and press ENTER for possible solutions To exit the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Operation 35 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 KH or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and select On by pressing a IK A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight Yes and press ENTER to confirm To release panel key lock press and hold on the remote control or projector for 3 seconds You can also use the remote control to
54. lion colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built in speakers provide mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr HDCP compatibility 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 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any ofthese items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories gt The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card and safety manual are only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information UK US KOREA CHINA t Au ze E EU adaptor Power cord VGA cable Remote control with batteries KC Quick start guide Multi language user manual CD Warranty card Safety manual Optional accessories If you need to purchase the accessories listed below please also contact your local dealer 1 Spare lamp ki
55. mage to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 31 for details Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 32 for details Color Temperature See Selecting a color temperature on page 32 for details Operation 41 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION tw 3D Color See 3D Color Management on page 32 for details e gy Management 2 D Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode m Save Settings w Quick Auto Search See Switching input signal on page 26 for details 5 Go See Changing Color Space on page 26 for details O 8 C Color Space A Conversion Fo nuw seg AN LIS WALSAS 7 Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 33 for details Language Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the On Screen Display OSD menus on page 23 for details Projector Position The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 12 for details Auto Power Off Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 45 for details Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See H
56. mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 31 for details Video input signals Component YPbPr S Video Video D Sub Comp YPbPr DVI D HDCP HDMI 1 Dynamic mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment 2 Standard mode Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs 3 Cinema mode Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment 4 User User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 31 for details The User 1 and User 2 modes here are different from the User 1 and User 2 modes defined under the D Sub Comp analog RGB DVI D DVI D signal input Operation co Setting the User 1 User 2 mode There are two user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User 1 2 as a starting point and customize the settings 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the PICTURE menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Picture Mode and press lt to select User 1 or User 2 3 Press W to highlight Reference Mode This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up
57. n is required If you can only obtain metric sized screens the listed screen sizes on either side of the 120 inch screen are the 3 0 m 3000 mm and 3 5 m 3500 mm screens Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen sizes indicates that the 4 5 m measured projection distance will also fit the 3 0 m 3000 mm size screen Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values There is 3 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that 14 if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Positioning your projector Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 50 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens 4 3 screen diagonal Distance from screen in mm Vertical offset Feet Inches mm Min length Average Max length inmm with max with min zoom zoom 59 1500 2012 2173 2334 104 5 0 60 1524 2044 2208 2371 105 6 0 72 1829 2453 2649 2846 126 79 2000 2683 2897 3112 138 7 0 84 2134 2862 30
58. n users This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC the Restriction of The Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 95 EC Turkish EEE Directive Commission Regulation EC No 1275 2008 implementing Directive 2005 32 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment and the Directive 2009 125 EC of the European parliament and of the council establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy related products WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure tha
59. ne valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Main menu Sub menu Options Off Light Yellow Pink Light Green Malbeeler Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio 4 3 16 9 Auto Real 1 Keystone DISPLAY Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema User 1 Picture Mode User 2 Video source Dynamic Standard Cinema User 1 User 2 PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Video source Dynamic Standard Cinema Reference Mode Brightness Contrast 2 Color PICTURE ae Sharpness Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature T1 T2 T3 T4 Primary Color R G B YIC M 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search On Off 3 SOURCE Color Space Conversion RGB YUV FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service 6 Source INFORMATION san Current System Status e Resolution e Color System Equivalent Lamp Hour Operation 39 Timer Period 1 240 minutes Timer Display Always 1 min 2 min 3 min Never Bottom Right Top Right Bottom Left Timer Position Top Left Presentation Timer Timer Counting Count Down Count Up Direction Timer Audible On Off Reminder On Off English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano 4 Espa ol Pycekn ZEHN kb CA SYSTEM La
60. nguage BA 01 Svenska Nederlands SETUP Basic Turkge CeStina Portugu s Ina Polski z eu Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Projector Position ae Front Ceiling Auto Power Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min 8 Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 Blank Timer P min 30 min Panel Key Lock On Off Timer Controller Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr Splash Screen BenQ Black Blue Quick Cooling On Off High Altitude Mode On Off Mute On Off e Volume Audio Settings Power on off ring On Off tone 5 Menu Display Time 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 SYSTEM Menu Settings taba SETUP 9 Se Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Menu Position Advanced Right Bottom Left Lamp Mode Normal Economic Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password Security Settings Power On Lock Reset All Settings 40 Operation Description of each menu nusw AV IdSIA I FUNCTION Wall Color DESCRIPTION Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 30 for details Aspect Ratio There are four options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 29 for details Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page Keystone 28 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the pr
61. ns during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes 3 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on Do not place this projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 3000 m 10000 feet Om 0 feet Important safety instructions 3 4 9 In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS 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 th
62. o extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press lt gt to select Economic Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt P gt The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Timing of replacing the lamp When the LAMP indicator light is 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 A The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature indicator 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 TEMPerature indicator light still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 48 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status amp Message Status amp Message Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the It is
63. o that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type To select an operation mode that suits your need perform one of the following steps e Press MODE on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and press lt gt to select a desired mode The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed A slight variation in the picture brightness and colors may be observed during the very short below time of switching picture modes PC input signals D Sub Comp analog RGB and DVI D DVI D 1 Dynamic mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms 2 Presentation mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD 4 Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment 5 User 1 User 2
64. of the image input signal To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is Using the remote control 1 Press ASPECT to show the current setting 2 Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Using the OSD menu l Press MENU EXIT and then press lt 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 About the aspect ratio In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas 1 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the OKO O O screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images S gt like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect V o C DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration Inne O O 2 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the GB ai i ORO O O screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images O which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it OO O O displays them without aspect alteration 16 9 picture 3 Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal width This is suitable for the incoming ima
65. ojected image use Positi the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the osition 8 page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion Phase H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 28 for details nusw YAANLOId d Picture Mode Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 30 for details Reference Mode 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 mode on page 31 for details Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 31 Brighiness for details Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 31 for details Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 31 for details Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint Tint on page 31 for details en The function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Sharpness Adjusts the i
66. pecifications Other information 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 ifthe customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 35 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2008 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
67. 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 15 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected image If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the
68. put signal on page 26 21 MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off gt Adjusting the sound on page 37 22 MODE Depending upon the input signal in use selects an available picture mode gt Selecting a picture mode on page 30 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 up red The laser beam is visible It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output A 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 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 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensors to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Operating the projector from the front Introduction 11 Positioning your projector 12
69. rojected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Component Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving eh DVI D images movies Video The input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 30 for y S Video details e The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4 3 aspect ratio For best display picture results you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 29 for details Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s DVI D input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV To do this 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt until the SOURCE menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt P gt to select YUV C This function is only available when the DVI D input socket is in use 26 Operation Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 2 quick release adjuster feet These adjusters change the picture height and projection
70. romising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed e This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a 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 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector 4 Loosen the screw that secures the lamp from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Turn the projector over Then loosen the screw on the lamp cover 5 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector 3 cr Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover A it or near flammable materials removed Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected
71. s to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height ofthe projector you will need to manually correct it by following one of these steps e Using the remote control Press 7 on the control panel of the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press 7 to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image e Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Keystone and press ENTER The Keystone correction page displays 3 Press 7 to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press L to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control 1 Press DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM to display the Zoom bar Press DIGITAL ZOOM to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need 3 Use the directional arrows A V gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 4 To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You
72. t you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device C If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device you need not connect to this device again using an S Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and S Video are not supplied on the video source device for example with some analog video cameras To connect the projector to an S Video Video source device 1 Take an S Video Video cable and connect one end to the S Video Video output socket of the Video source device Connect the other end of the S Video Video cable to the S VIDEO VIDEO socket on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 42 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram e The projector is only cs 8 capable of playing mixed mono audio even ifa stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 18 for details AV device e If the s
73. t 3 Presentation Plus 2 Ceiling mount kit 4 RS232 cable Installing or replacing the remote control batteries 1 To open the battery cover turn the remote control over to view its back push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off 2 Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative 3 Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place A e Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer e Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region e Never throw the batteries into a fire There may be danger of an explosion e Ifthe batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction 7 ysysug Projector exterior view Front upper side Rear lower side See Connection on page 16 for connection details
74. t it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment Other information 53 ysysug 54 Accessibility Requirements for Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 508 BenQ s commitment to accessible products allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices BenQ s LCD monitors and projectors are compliant with Section 508 guidelines by including the assistive features as below BenQ s monitors have colored Power indicators While the indicator shows green it means that the monitor is using the full power While the indicator shows yellow or amber it means that the monitor is in suspend or sleep mode and is using less than 2 watts of electricity BenQ s monitors have a variety of settings of pre programmed flicker free timing to make the screen shown on the monitor readily accessible The default timing setting is automatically turned on every time the monitor is powered up and thus reduces the hassle of user intervention BenQ s monitors and projectors have options for brightness and contrast adjustments that text and images could be displayed differently to meet the demands of the visually impaired Other similar adjustments are also available by using the On Screen Display OSD controls on the products BenQ s monitors and projectors include user selectable color controls such as color temperature selections Monitor 5800K 6500K and 9300K Projector 5500K 6500K 7500K and 9300K with a wide rang
75. ts If the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset Magenta Cr Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic Timer Display Always Timer Position Top Left Timer Counting Direction Count Down Timer Audible Reminder 3 Press W to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt gt Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 1 min 2 min 3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1 2 3 minute s Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time 4 Press W to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing lt P gt 5 Press W to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing lt gt E Smt ab Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0 Operation 33 34 Press W to highlight Timer Audible Reminder and decide if you want to activate the sound reminder by pressing If you select On a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down up and a tr
76. video source on and check that the signal cable correctly is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Wait until the cooling down process has completed Check the connection Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on The input signal has not been correctly selected the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the properly height of the projector if necessary The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The batteries are out of power Replace the batteries with new ones There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector You are too far away from the projector Stand within 8 meters 26 feet of the projector Remove the obstacle The password is incorrect Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 25 for details You do not remember the password Troubleshooting 49 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice 50 Optical Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1
77. y OSD menu is activated the arrow keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the On Screen Display OSD menus on page 23 for details SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 26 for details ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the On Screen Display OSD menus on page 23 for details Introduction 9 Vert 10 Remote control DIGITAL Zoom VOLUME VOLUME 1 FREEZE Freezes the projected image gt Freezing the image on page 35 2 ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio CF Selecting the aspect ratio on page 29 3 CAPTURE This function is not available with this model 4 BRIGHTNESS Adjusts brightness gt Adjusting Brightness on page 31 5 CONTRAST Adjusts contrast GT Adjusting Contrast on page 31 6 TEST PATTERN This function is not available with this model 7 LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes C7 Operating the LASER pointer on page 11 Introduction For details see the info provided behind the hand sign CF 8 MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings CF7 Using the On Screen Display OSD menus on page 23 9 dLeft Starts the FAQ function CF Utilizing FAQ function on page 35 10
78. your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong Password Error password the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 25 for details Please try again If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time 24 Operation Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display acoded number on the screen Write down the RECALL PASSWORD number and turn off your projector Seek help from the local BenQ FERE EAE service center to decode the number You may be required to provide SE proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Recall Code Chan

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