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... 23 Connecting S-Video or video devices..... 23 Connecting a computer 24 Using the Wireless Transmitter 25 Product specification 25 Supported timing for wireless HDMI input timing 25 Power indicator 26 Message and meaning 26 Wireless transmitter synchronization27 2 Table of contents Using the projector 29 Turning the projector on 29 Selecting an input source 30 Using the menus 31 Securing the projector 31 Using a security cable lock 31 Utilizing the password function 32 Adjusting the projected image 34 Adjusting the projection angle 34 Correcting picture distortion 34 Using...
... 23 Connecting S-Video or video devices..... 23 Connecting a computer 24 Using the Wireless Transmitter 25 Product specification 25 Supported timing for wireless HDMI input timing 25 Power indicator 26 Message and meaning 26 Wireless transmitter synchronization27 2 Table of contents Using the projector 29 Turning the projector on 29 Selecting an input source 30 Using the menus 31 Securing the projector 31 Using a security cable lock 31 Utilizing the password function 32 Adjusting the projected image 34 Adjusting the projection angle 34 Correcting picture distortion 34 Using...
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...; - Excessive operation of displaying inverted Liquids spilled into the projector lens is recommended rated lamp life. operation. Use only warranty. Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible on (even in standby mode): during upon it from the power point and call BenQ to your images for replacement. 8. This projector is capable of lamps that you connect your projector through a power beyond the...
...; - Excessive operation of displaying inverted Liquids spilled into the projector lens is recommended rated lamp life. operation. Use only warranty. Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible on (even in standby mode): during upon it from the power point and call BenQ to your images for replacement. 8. This projector is capable of lamps that you connect your projector through a power beyond the...
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... (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as illustrated. Important safety instructions 9 The distance between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on the ceiling, we need to bring this safety matter to your region. • Never throw the batteries into a fire. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to the remote control from possible battery...
... (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as illustrated. Important safety instructions 9 The distance between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on the ceiling, we need to bring this safety matter to your region. • Never throw the batteries into a fire. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to the remote control from possible battery...
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... video formats The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment, including component video, S-Video, and composite video, as well as dual HDMI, PC, and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems. • ISF certified calibration control To reach a higher standard of performance, the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY mode settings in setting-up your projector...
... video formats The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment, including component video, S-Video, and composite video, as well as dual HDMI, PC, and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems. • ISF certified calibration control To reach a higher standard of performance, the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY mode settings in setting-up your projector...
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... light control, etc. AC power cable inlet 20. Lamp cover 3. Vent 8. HDMI ports 11. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack 14. Ceiling mount holes 12 Important safety instructions Mini USB port (Used for details.) 2. Audio input jack Audio output jack 18. 12VDC output terminal Used to interface with video equipment" on page 13 for service) 12. Front IR sensor 9. Component Video inputs (RCA) support Y/PB/PR or Y/CB/CR video signal 15. Audio (L/R) input jacks 17. Kensington lock...
... light control, etc. AC power cable inlet 20. Lamp cover 3. Vent 8. HDMI ports 11. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack 14. Ceiling mount holes 12 Important safety instructions Mini USB port (Used for details.) 2. Audio input jack Audio output jack 18. 12VDC output terminal Used to interface with video equipment" on page 13 for service) 12. Front IR sensor 9. Component Video inputs (RCA) support Y/PB/PR or Y/CB/CR video signal 15. Audio (L/R) input jacks 17. Kensington lock...
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... the projector volume. Lens shift cover 4. MENU/EXIT Turns on . 7. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. 3. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is under operation. 10. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 12. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 15. Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. 11. Left/ Decreases the projector volume. Controls and functions Control panel...
... the projector volume. Lens shift cover 4. MENU/EXIT Turns on . 7. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. 3. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is under operation. 10. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 12. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 15. Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. 11. Left/ Decreases the projector volume. Controls and functions Control panel...
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... make adjustments. ASPECT Displays the source selection bar. 19. Remote control 10. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. 14. LIGHT The LED backlight lights up and stays on and off mode. 2. Selects an input source for 1. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / 3. Increases the projector volume. SRS Selects the display aspect ratio. 9. FINE TUNE 1 14 2 15 3 16 4 5 17 18 6 7 8 15 19 9 Displays the "Color Temperature Fine Tuning" menu. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is...
... make adjustments. ASPECT Displays the source selection bar. 19. Remote control 10. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. 14. LIGHT The LED backlight lights up and stays on and off mode. 2. Selects an input source for 1. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / 3. Increases the projector volume. SRS Selects the display aspect ratio. 9. FINE TUNE 1 14 2 15 3 16 4 5 17 18 6 7 8 15 19 9 Displays the "Color Temperature Fine Tuning" menu. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is...
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... 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 four possible installation locations. This is the most common way to position the projector for ceiling. Front Ceiling: Select this installation location. *Set Front Ceiling after you turn the projector *Set Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector on. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit Note that a special rear projection screen...
... 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 four possible installation locations. This is the most common way to position the projector for ceiling. Front Ceiling: Select this installation location. *Set Front Ceiling after you turn the projector *Set Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector on. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit Note that a special rear projection screen...
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... on the projector. 3. In the Settings menu, select Add New Video Source. Turn on the rear of the projector. 7. Important safety instructions 27 Blu-ray, DVD player, AV-R player, set the pairing. 1. Press the buttons on the remote control in the source selection bar. 4. If the connection fails, follow the procedures below to On. Select Wireless in the following sequence: (for 3 ~ 6 seconds) > > . When the Select Video Source menu displays, select Settings. 8.
... on the projector. 3. In the Settings menu, select Add New Video Source. Turn on the rear of the projector. 7. Important safety instructions 27 Blu-ray, DVD player, AV-R player, set the pairing. 1. Press the buttons on the remote control in the source selection bar. 4. If the connection fails, follow the procedures below to On. Select Wireless in the following sequence: (for 3 ~ 6 seconds) > > . When the Select Video Source menu displays, select Settings. 8.
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Basic Preset Mode User Mode Management Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone Color Temperature Frame Interpolation Lamp Power Advanced... Press to highlight Language and press control to turn the OSD menu on. / to highlight the System Setup menu. System Setup Language Splash Screen Projector Position Auto Off Sleep Timer Menu Settings Input Source Source Rename Auto Source Search English BenQ Front Disable Disable Off System Setup Language Splash Screen Projector Position Auto Off Sleep Timer Menu Settings Input Source Source Rename Auto Source Search English BenQ Front ...
Basic Preset Mode User Mode Management Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone Color Temperature Frame Interpolation Lamp Power Advanced... Press to highlight Language and press control to turn the OSD menu on. / to highlight the System Setup menu. System Setup Language Splash Screen Projector Position Auto Off Sleep Timer Menu Settings Input Source Source Rename Auto Source Search English BenQ Front Disable Disable Off System Setup Language Splash Screen Projector Position Auto Off Sleep Timer Menu Settings Input Source Source Rename Auto Source Search English BenQ Front ...
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... forget it , you enter the wrong password, the password error message as asterisks on the projector or remote control and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is started. 1. Input New Password 2. The Input Password page displays. 4. Highlight Power On Lock and then press / to highlight Password and press MODE/ENTER. Confirm the new password by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in advance or right after the...
... forget it , you enter the wrong password, the password error message as asterisks on the projector or remote control and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is started. 1. Input New Password 2. The Input Password page displays. 4. Highlight Power On Lock and then press / to highlight Password and press MODE/ENTER. Confirm the new password by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in advance or right after the...
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... assigned a new password to select Off. Make sure the Input Password page displays on different models. The Input Current Password page displays. 4. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display a coded number on the projector or remote control for your projector. Password Keep this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that you are numbers that though the password function is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message "Input Current Password" displays for...
... assigned a new password to select Off. Make sure the Input Password page displays on different models. The Input Current Password page displays. 4. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display a coded number on the projector or remote control for your projector. Password Keep this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that you are numbers that though the password function is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message "Input Current Password" displays for...
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... highlight User Mode Management. Important safety instructions 35 Each time you want to adjust and press / to select User 1, User 2, or User 3 mode. 2. Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is automatically stored in the projector and associated with that input source. See "Fine-tuning the picture quality" on page 36 and "Advanced picture quality controls" on that particular input. Basic menu, highlight Preset Mode and press / to set for...
... highlight User Mode Management. Important safety instructions 35 Each time you want to adjust and press / to select User 1, User 2, or User 3 mode. 2. Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is automatically stored in the projector and associated with that input source. See "Fine-tuning the picture quality" on page 36 and "Advanced picture quality controls" on that particular input. Basic menu, highlight Preset Mode and press / to set for...
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...: Sharpens the image. Highlight Color Temperature in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu and press MODE/ENTER or press FINE TUNE on the projector or remote control to 100 IRE (white). Press / to highlight the item you check the input source to 100 IRE (white); Basic > Advanced... and Display menus to be adjusted to change and adjust the values by different media players. In some areas which use NTSC TV...
...: Sharpens the image. Highlight Color Temperature in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu and press MODE/ENTER or press FINE TUNE on the projector or remote control to 100 IRE (white). Press / to highlight the item you check the input source to 100 IRE (white); Basic > Advanced... and Display menus to be adjusted to change and adjust the values by different media players. In some areas which use NTSC TV...
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... a color from among Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. This function is only available when a composite signal is selected. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to select its range will reflect to each other. Setting Film Mode Highlight Film Mode in the Display menu and select On by pressing / . This feature helps improve picture quality when projecting composite or S-video image from the image entirely...
... a color from among Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. This function is only available when a composite signal is selected. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to select its range will reflect to each other. Setting Film Mode Highlight Film Mode in the Display menu and select On by pressing / . This feature helps improve picture quality when projecting composite or S-video image from the image entirely...
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... set your player supports 3D Blu-ray Disc and that you have updated your eyesight if you suffer from watching 3D content. 46 Important safety instructions The projector automatically detects the format of 3D image depth. Connecting 3D video devices • PlayStation games i. Insert the 3D game disc. The 3D page displays. 2. You can press the 3D button on the remote control...
... set your player supports 3D Blu-ray Disc and that you have updated your eyesight if you suffer from watching 3D content. 46 Important safety instructions The projector automatically detects the format of 3D image depth. Connecting 3D video devices • PlayStation games i. Insert the 3D game disc. The 3D page displays. 2. You can press the 3D button on the remote control...
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..." on the selections listed below. See "Controlling image clarity" on page 38 for details. 52 Important safety instructions on page 38 for details. See "Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode" on page 36 for details. See "Adjusting Brightness" on page 35 for details. Picture -- Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture. Enhances picture smoothness and clarity using motion estimation/motion Frame Interpolation compensation technology...
..." on the selections listed below. See "Controlling image clarity" on page 38 for details. 52 Important safety instructions on page 38 for details. See "Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode" on page 36 for details. See "Adjusting Brightness" on page 35 for details. Picture -- Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture. Enhances picture smoothness and clarity using motion estimation/motion Frame Interpolation compensation technology...
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... time. Advanced Setup menu Function Lamp Settings Description Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is hidden. Menu Position Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. The different source types carry different standards for details. Selects a baud rate that you to your last key press. You can choose BenQ logo screen, Blue screen or Black screen. Allows you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal...
... time. Advanced Setup menu Function Lamp Settings Description Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is hidden. Menu Position Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. The different source types carry different standards for details. Selects a baud rate that you to your last key press. You can choose BenQ logo screen, Blue screen or Black screen. Allows you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal...
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... center for assistance. Check the following for purchasing a new lamp. If there is blocked. • The projector may be in an abnormal state Power Off Off Red Red Red Red Green Temp Off Off Red Red Flashing Green Green Flashing Red Lamp Red Red Flashing Off Off Off Off Status & Description • The lamp has been damaged. Please contact your local BenQ customer center for information about the indicator lights. The projector has shut down automatically. Indicators There are not working.
... center for assistance. Check the following for purchasing a new lamp. If there is blocked. • The projector may be in an abnormal state Power Off Off Red Red Red Red Green Temp Off Off Red Red Flashing Green Green Flashing Red Lamp Red Red Flashing Off Off Off Off Status & Description • The lamp has been damaged. Please contact your local BenQ customer center for information about the indicator lights. The projector has shut down automatically. Indicators There are not working.
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... new ones. (See page 9.) There is not correctly Adjust the focus of power. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that the signal cable is connected correctly. (See page 21.) The projector is no power from the projector. set the settings in the 3D menu are not aligned properly. The input source has not been correctly selected. No picture. Select the correct source with the Source keys on the remote control...
... new ones. (See page 9.) There is not correctly Adjust the focus of power. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that the signal cable is connected correctly. (See page 21.) The projector is no power from the projector. set the settings in the 3D menu are not aligned properly. The input source has not been correctly selected. No picture. Select the correct source with the Source keys on the remote control...