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... Front/upper side 11 Rear side ...11 Under view ...11 Controls and functions 12 Projector ...12 Remote control 14 Positioning your projector 16 Choosing a location 16 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 17 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size ... 18 How to determine the recommended screen size for...
... Front/upper side 11 Rear side ...11 Under view ...11 Controls and functions 12 Projector ...12 Remote control 14 Positioning your projector 16 Choosing a location 16 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 17 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size ... 18 How to determine the recommended screen size for...
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...control keys 36 Freezing the image 36 Utilizing FAQ function 37 Operating in a high altitude environment 37 Personalizing the projector menu display 38 Shutting down the projector 38 Menu operation 39 Menu system 39 Using the menus 42 Display menu 43 Picture menu 44 Source menu ... menu 45 System setup: Advanced menu 46 Information menu 48 Maintenance 49 Care of the projector 49 Cleaning the lens 49 Cleaning the projector case 49 Storing the projector 49 Transporting the projector 49 Lamp information 50 Calculation of lamp hour 50 Warning message 50 Replacing the lamp 51...
...control keys 36 Freezing the image 36 Utilizing FAQ function 37 Operating in a high altitude environment 37 Personalizing the projector menu display 38 Shutting down the projector 38 Menu operation 39 Menu system 39 Using the menus 42 Display menu 43 Picture menu 44 Source menu ... menu 45 System setup: Advanced menu 46 Information menu 48 Maintenance 49 Care of the projector 49 Cleaning the lens 49 Cleaning the projector case 49 Storing the projector 49 Transporting the projector 49 Lamp information 50 Calculation of lamp hour 50 Warning message 50 Replacing the lamp 51...
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Projector specifications 57 Timing chart 58 Warranty and Copyright information 59 Regulation statements 60 4 Table of contents
Projector specifications 57 Timing chart 58 Warranty and Copyright information 59 Regulation statements 60 4 Table of contents
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...that you connect your eyes. In areas where the mains voltage may damage your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts... it for safety of ±10 volts occur. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. Important safety instructions 5 Safety Instructions 1. Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for future reference. 4. Please read...
...that you connect your eyes. In areas where the mains voltage may damage your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts... it for safety of ±10 volts occur. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. Important safety instructions 5 Safety Instructions 1. Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for future reference. 4. Please read...
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...any other covers. The product may cause death if you ever undo or remove any electronic components unless the projector is the lamp which has its own removable cover. projector. The only user serviceable part is unplugged. 6 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. The lamp ... of lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Refer servicing only to break on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to disassemble this product on rare occasions. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may fall...
...any other covers. The product may cause death if you ever undo or remove any electronic components unless the projector is the lamp which has its own removable cover. projector. The only user serviceable part is unplugged. 6 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. The lamp ... of lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Refer servicing only to break on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to disassemble this product on rare occasions. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may fall...
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...to back. Do not use if tilted at an angle of , or damage to the projector. 0 m (0 feet) Important safety instructions 7 Doing so may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the image. following environments. - Do not place inflammables near ...). 3000 m (10000 feet) 15. Allow at angle of air around the projector. - Always place the projector on end vertically. Locations where the altitudes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may become excessively high, such as the inside of the 13. Locations where ...
...to back. Do not use if tilted at an angle of , or damage to the projector. 0 m (0 feet) Important safety instructions 7 Doing so may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the image. following environments. - Do not place inflammables near ...). 3000 m (10000 feet) 15. Allow at angle of air around the projector. - Always place the projector on end vertically. Locations where the altitudes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may become excessively high, such as the inside of the 13. Locations where ...
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... the power supply's wall socket through the use a non-BenQ brand projector projector. Do not step on the If you purchased your BenQ projector, so we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you intend to fail. If the that the projector may result in accidents and possible injury. This product...
... the power supply's wall socket through the use a non-BenQ brand projector projector. Do not step on the If you purchased your BenQ projector, so we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you intend to fail. If the that the projector may result in accidents and possible injury. This product...
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... depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input source contrast/brightness settings, and is normal and expected behavior. The projector offers the following features. • Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors • Quick ...picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes • The apparent brightness of use. Introduction 9 Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of the ...
... depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input source contrast/brightness settings, and is normal and expected behavior. The projector offers the following features. • Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors • Quick ...picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes • The apparent brightness of use. Introduction 9 Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of the ...
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... kit 3. Spare lamp kit 2. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of these items are only supplied in some specific regions. Shipping contents The projector is shipped with batteries Quick start guide User manual CD User manual Warranty Card* Safety manual* Power cord VGA cable *The warranty card and safety... are missing, please contact your place of purchase. If any of the items shown below. Please consult your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Remote control with the cables required for your dealer for detailed information.
... kit 3. Spare lamp kit 2. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of these items are only supplied in some specific regions. Shipping contents The projector is shipped with batteries Quick start guide User manual CD User manual Warranty Card* Safety manual* Power cord VGA cable *The warranty card and safety... are missing, please contact your place of purchase. If any of the items shown below. Please consult your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Remote control with the cables required for your dealer for detailed information.
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... 16. Lamp cover 20. Rear adjuster foot 11. Ceiling mounting screw holes 20 10 Introduction 11 Rear IR remote sensor 13. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 4 5 1. 6 2. 7 3. 8 4. 5. 9 6. 7. 8. 9. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 12 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens Quick-release button Lens cap Focus ring Kensington anti...
... 16. Lamp cover 20. Rear adjuster foot 11. Ceiling mounting screw holes 20 10 Introduction 11 Rear IR remote sensor 13. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 4 5 1. 6 2. 7 3. 8 4. 5. 9 6. 7. 8. 9. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 12 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens Quick-release button Lens cap Focus ring Kensington anti...
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...upon which input signal is Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. Power Enacts the selected On-Screen Display Toggles the projector on the On-Screen Display (OSD) See "Fine-tuning the image size and menu. See "Using the menus" on page 42 for ...details. 4. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, / details. See "Hiding the image" on page 29 for details. 9. Lights up or flashes when the projector is selected, selects an available picture setup under operation. Turns on or off. Down) 5. See "Correcting keystone" on page 35 for details. See "Indicators"...
...upon which input signal is Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. Power Enacts the selected On-Screen Display Toggles the projector on the On-Screen Display (OSD) See "Fine-tuning the image size and menu. See "Using the menus" on page 42 for ...details. 4. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, / details. See "Hiding the image" on page 29 for details. 9. Lights up or flashes when the projector is selected, selects an available picture setup under operation. Turns on or off. Down) 5. See "Correcting keystone" on page 35 for details. See "Indicators"...
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Remote control 6 7. 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 8. 11 7 12 5 13 9. 1. Power Toggles the projector on the projector or remote control. Freeze 10. See "Utilizing 11. Goes back to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on page 42 for details. See .... SOURCE Sequentially selects the input signal DSub/Comp. (Component Video), Video, or S-Video. See "Start up" on page 24 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 34 for details. 6. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. BLANK Used to hide the screen image. Timer Setup Enters presentation timer setting directly. ...
Remote control 6 7. 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 8. 11 7 12 5 13 9. 1. Power Toggles the projector on the projector or remote control. Freeze 10. See "Utilizing 11. Goes back to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on page 42 for details. See .... SOURCE Sequentially selects the input signal DSub/Comp. (Component Video), Video, or S-Video. See "Start up" on page 24 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 34 for details. 6. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. BLANK Used to hide the screen image. Timer Setup Enters presentation timer setting directly. ...
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... control and the sensors should face outward. 3. Make sure that there are located on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. • Operating the projector from the • Operating the projector from possible battery leakage. Insert the new battery in the holder. Push the holder into a... replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. • Dispose of the projector. Please follow the illustrated instructions. Note the positive polarity should be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the...
... control and the sensors should face outward. 3. Make sure that there are located on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. • Operating the projector from the • Operating the projector from possible battery leakage. Insert the new battery in the holder. Push the holder into a... replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. • Dispose of the projector. Please follow the illustrated instructions. Note the positive polarity should be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the...
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...; 4. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you turn the projector on . 4. Ceiling at rear of screen; 3. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on . Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in the System Setup: Basic...
...; 4. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you turn the projector on . 4. Ceiling at rear of screen; 3. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on . Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in the System Setup: Basic...
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... distortion caused by this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector. BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in a 4:3 aspect display area 16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 ... the projection distance. This will need to select an input (other than that they can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width. This is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the vertical offset also increases ...
... distortion caused by this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector. BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in a 4:3 aspect display area 16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 ... the projection distance. This will need to select an input (other than that they can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width. This is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the vertical offset also increases ...
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... 18 Positioning your room. If you can be used for details. Use the Keystone function to the right column and make note of the projector. See "Correcting keystone" on the screen. Looking across this value, look across that row. Select your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (...4500mm), the closest match in the "Recommended projection distance from screen in relation to the horizontal center of the projector at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and offset by the physical space available in your measurement in the column ...
... 18 Positioning your room. If you can be used for details. Use the Keystone function to the right column and make note of the projector. See "Correcting keystone" on the screen. Looking across this value, look across that row. Select your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (...4500mm), the closest match in the "Recommended projection distance from screen in relation to the horizontal center of the projector at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and offset by the physical space available in your measurement in the column ...
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BenQ recommends that it , so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. Positioning your installation location. 4:3 Screen Diagonal Screen Center of lens Offset Projection distance 4:3 Screen Diagonal Feet Inches mm 2.5 30 762 3 36 914... 7200 274 7874 299 8000 305 There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you intend to optical component variations. This will help you determine the exact mounting position...
BenQ recommends that it , so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. Positioning your installation location. 4:3 Screen Diagonal Screen Center of lens Offset Projection distance 4:3 Screen Diagonal Feet Inches mm 2.5 30 762 3 36 914... 7200 274 7874 299 8000 305 There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you intend to optical component variations. This will help you determine the exact mounting position...
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... the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on the projector. Refer to your notebook's documentation to a laptop or desktop computer: 1. Connection When connecting a signal source to the... on page 10). Turn all equipment off . In the connections shown below, some cables may not be sure to a projector. Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that shown in the following diagram: Laptop or desktop computer VGA cable Many notebooks do not turn...
... the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on the projector. Refer to your notebook's documentation to a laptop or desktop computer: 1. Connection When connecting a signal source to the... on page 10). Turn all equipment off . In the connections shown below, some cables may not be sure to a projector. Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that shown in the following diagram: Laptop or desktop computer VGA cable Many notebooks do not turn...
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...analog video and will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods described here. The method you choose will result in preference to a component ...video device. See "Connecting an S-Video or a composite Video source device" on page 22 for how to connect the projector to (composite) Video. Connection 21 Better video quality The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than optimal result from your Video ...
...analog video and will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods described here. The method you choose will result in preference to a component ...video device. See "Connecting an S-Video or a composite Video source device" on page 22 for how to connect the projector to (composite) Video. Connection 21 Better video quality The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than optimal result from your Video ...
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... of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you connect the projector to a High Definition TV (HDTV) tuner, the following standards are supported: • 480i • 576i • 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 480p • 576p •...; Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16:9 aspect ratio picture. • If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on the...
... of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you connect the projector to a High Definition TV (HDTV) tuner, the following standards are supported: • 480i • 576i • 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 480p • 576p •...; Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16:9 aspect ratio picture. • If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on the...