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... projected image size 14 Connection 16 Connecting video source devices........17 Operation 18 Starting up the projector 18 Adjusting the projected image 19 Using the menus 21 Securing the projector 22 Switching input signal 24 Magnifying and searching for details ...25 Selecting the aspect ratio 25 Optimizing the image 27 Setting the presentation timer 30 Remote paging operations 31 Freezing the image 31 Hiding the image 32 Locking control keys 32 Operating in a high altitude environment 32 Adjusting the sound 33 Using...
... projected image size 14 Connection 16 Connecting video source devices........17 Operation 18 Starting up the projector 18 Adjusting the projected image 19 Using the menus 21 Securing the projector 22 Switching input signal 24 Magnifying and searching for details ...25 Selecting the aspect ratio 25 Optimizing the image 27 Setting the presentation timer 30 Remote paging operations 31 Freezing the image 31 Hiding the image 32 Locking control keys 32 Operating in a high altitude environment 32 Adjusting the sound 33 Using...
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... this manual and marked on the product. Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is NOT stable. Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap...
... this manual and marked on the product. Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is NOT stable. Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap...
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... fall from the ceiling due to have the projector serviced. 19. If you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it is a safety risk that you use of the ceiling mount bracket. BenQ recommends that the projector may result in accordance with local disposal laws. This will perform the secondary role of displaying inverted images for mounting the projector and ensure it...
... fall from the ceiling due to have the projector serviced. 19. If you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it is a safety risk that you use of the ceiling mount bracket. BenQ recommends that the projector may result in accordance with local disposal laws. This will perform the secondary role of displaying inverted images for mounting the projector and ensure it...
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... standby mode. • Filter Free Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs. • One-key auto-adjustment Pressing AUTO on the keypad or remote control to restart the projector immediately within the lamp manufacturers specifications. Introduction Projector features The projector offers the following features • SmartEco™ starts your projector automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power On boots up the cooling process when turning off . • 3D Function supported...
... standby mode. • Filter Free Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs. • One-key auto-adjustment Pressing AUTO on the keypad or remote control to restart the projector immediately within the lamp manufacturers specifications. Introduction Projector features The projector offers the following features • SmartEco™ starts your projector automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power On boots up the cooling process when turning off . • 3D Function supported...
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... ring timings for the displayed image. menu. SOURCE Manually corrects distorted images Displays the source selection bar. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. Lights up or flashes when the projector is activated, the #5, #7, and #12 6. TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's 10. Keystone/Arrow keys select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. ( / Up, / Down) 13. menu is under operation. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 10 Introduction menu, 12. Controls...
... ring timings for the displayed image. menu. SOURCE Manually corrects distorted images Displays the source selection bar. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. Lights up or flashes when the projector is activated, the #5, #7, and #12 6. TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's 10. Keystone/Arrow keys select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. ( / Up, / Down) 13. menu is under operation. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 10 Introduction menu, 12. Controls...
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...-Screen Display (OSD) menu projector. Keystone/Arrow keys 21. Page Up/Page Down Operate your own timer setting. 12 21 13. Toggles projector audio between standby mode and on 2 7 3 15 a connected PC) which is activated, the #4, #7, and #16 keys are 3. Goes back to adjust Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. Activates the selected On-Screen Display 19. Mute (OSD) menu item. CC Displays the lamp mode selection bar. 9. Adjusts the sound level. SOURCE...
...-Screen Display (OSD) menu projector. Keystone/Arrow keys 21. Page Up/Page Down Operate your own timer setting. 12 21 13. Toggles projector audio between standby mode and on 2 7 3 15 a connected PC) which is activated, the #4, #7, and #16 keys are 3. Goes back to adjust Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. Activates the selected On-Screen Display 19. Mute (OSD) menu item. CC Displays the lamp mode selection bar. 9. Adjusts the sound level. SOURCE...
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... "Connecting audio" on page 17 for details. • If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. See "Standby Settings" on and operating correctly. The built-in speaker(s) will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. •...
... "Connecting audio" on page 17 for details. • If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. See "Standby Settings" on and operating correctly. The built-in speaker(s) will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. •...
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... projector. The current input signal being scanned appears in the upper left corner of Range" displayed on -screen instructions. 4. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on page 22 for details. 5. If you will run the cooling fan for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on . See "Timing chart" on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Operation Starting...
... projector. The current input signal being scanned appears in the upper left corner of Range" displayed on -screen instructions. 4. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on page 22 for details. 5. If you will run the cooling fan for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on . See "Timing chart" on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Operation Starting...
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... source information will re-adjust the values of the screen for details. Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring. Operation 19 The strong light from . Be careful when you need to the size that you press the quickrelease button as it is on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in a reverse direction. Adjust the projected image to optimize the picture quality. To adjust the projector, screw...
... source information will re-adjust the values of the screen for details. Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring. Operation 19 The strong light from . Be careful when you need to the size that you press the quickrelease button as it is on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in a reverse direction. Adjust the projected image to optimize the picture quality. To adjust the projector, screw...
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... remote control to turn the OSD menu on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings. Press MENU/EXIT on . Size Digital Zoom 3D Teaching Template Highlight Current input signal Analog RGB Off Auto ENTER 0 0 Status MENU Exit Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to select a preferred language and press MODE/ENTER. 5. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 3. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Menu Settings Operation Settings Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen...
... remote control to turn the OSD menu on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings. Press MENU/EXIT on . Size Digital Zoom 3D Teaching Template Highlight Current input signal Analog RGB Off Auto ENTER 0 0 Status MENU Exit Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to select a preferred language and press MODE/ENTER. 5. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 3. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Menu Settings Operation Settings Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen...
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... ( , , , ) respectively represent 4 digits INPUT NEW PASSWORD (1, 2, 3, 4). Open the OSD menu and go to select On. Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use it . Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTER. 3. As pictured to the Security Settings page. The password can locate a Kensington lock slot on page 9 for setting up password security. Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be used in this manual in a safe...
... ( , , , ) respectively represent 4 digits INPUT NEW PASSWORD (1, 2, 3, 4). Open the OSD menu and go to select On. Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use it . Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTER. 3. As pictured to the Security Settings page. The password can locate a Kensington lock slot on page 9 for setting up password security. Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be used in this manual in a safe...
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... turn off your selected password down in advance or right after opening the OSD menu system. Password Keep this manual in a short time. You may be 255 255 255 255 required to provide proof of the projector. Enter the old password. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will appear, and the message "INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD" appears for 3 seconds. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on the projector or remote control...
... turn off your selected password down in advance or right after opening the OSD menu system. Password Keep this manual in a short time. You may be 255 255 255 255 required to provide proof of the projector. Enter the old password. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will appear, and the message "INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD" appears for 3 seconds. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on the projector or remote control...
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..." on the projector or remote control. If the password is in use an input signal which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for details. Press SOURCE on page 25 for the available signals. For best display picture results, you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change or try another signal. • The...
..." on the projector or remote control. If the password is in use an input signal which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for details. Press SOURCE on page 25 for the available signals. For best display picture results, you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change or try another signal. • The...
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... your display software program (on the video or other device. A confirmation message appears. Freezing the image Press Freeze on the projector or remote control to freeze the image. Operation 31 Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER on the remote control to confirm. You will display in the upper left corner of counting down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing / . The remote paging function cannot work , check if the USB connection...
... your display software program (on the video or other device. A confirmation message appears. Freezing the image Press Freeze on the projector or remote control to freeze the image. Operation 31 Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER on the remote control to confirm. You will display in the upper left corner of counting down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing / . The remote paging function cannot work , check if the USB connection...
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..., and ambient temperature is turned on the projector will operate except POWER. 1. Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this , you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these 32 Operation A confirmation message appears. 2. Operating in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no control keys on . Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your...
..., and ambient temperature is turned on the projector will operate except POWER. 1. Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this , you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these 32 Operation A confirmation message appears. 2. Operating in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no control keys on . Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your...
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... Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Reset Picture Settings Current/All/Cancel Quick Auto Search On/Off Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV 36 Operation SOURCE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/ Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H. Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. DISPLAY 2. Main menu Sub-menu...
... Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Reset Picture Settings Current/All/Cancel Quick Auto Search On/Off Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV 36 Operation SOURCE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/ Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H. Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. DISPLAY 2. Main menu Sub-menu...
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... input signal carries closed captioning mode. When the corresponding jacks are closed captioned (usually marked as "CC" in speaker(s) will still remain: Keystone, User 1, User 2, Reference Mode, Reset Picture Settings, Projector Installation, Language, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate, Reset All Settings and Current System Status. 44 Operation Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. Returns all settings to use in your area). See "Connection" on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound...
... input signal carries closed captioning mode. When the corresponding jacks are closed captioned (usually marked as "CC" in speaker(s) will still remain: Keystone, User 1, User 2, Reference Mode, Reset Picture Settings, Projector Installation, Language, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate, Reset All Settings and Current System Status. 44 Operation Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. Returns all settings to use in your area). See "Connection" on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound...
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Resolution Shows the native resolution of hours the lamp has been used. Color System Shows input system format. Equivalent Lamp Displays the number of the input signal. 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode. 6. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector. Operation 45 Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Lamp Mode Shows the current lamp mode.
Resolution Shows the native resolution of hours the lamp has been used. Color System Shows input system format. Equivalent Lamp Displays the number of the input signal. 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode. 6. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector. Operation 45 Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Lamp Mode Shows the current lamp mode.
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... duration (in hours) of lamp life. To set Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . You will not automatically shut down in Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode extends the lamp operation life. Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can do the following settings via the OSD menu. • Setting the Lamp Mode Setting the projector in a certain time period. To set Auto Power Off, go...
... duration (in hours) of lamp life. To set Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . You will not automatically shut down in Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode extends the lamp operation life. Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can do the following settings via the OSD menu. • Setting the Lamp Mode Setting the projector in a certain time period. To set Auto Power Off, go...
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.... Check the connection. Remove the obstacle. Troubleshooting 51 Select the correct input signal with new ones. Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The battery is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. Attempting to the input signal device. The lens cover is switched on the projector or remote control. The projector and the screen are too far away from the power cord. Open the lens cover. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that the signal cable is...
.... Check the connection. Remove the obstacle. Troubleshooting 51 Select the correct input signal with new ones. Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The battery is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. Attempting to the input signal device. The lens cover is switched on the projector or remote control. The projector and the screen are too far away from the power cord. Open the lens cover. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that the signal cable is...