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... distance ..... 18 Connection 20 Connecting a computer or monitor 20 Connecting a computer 20 Connecting a monitor 21 Connecting Video source devices 22 Connecting a Component Video source device 23 Connecting an S-Video source device 24 Connecting a composite Video source device 25 Operation 26 Start up 26 Utilizing the power-on lock function 27 Setting a password 27 If you forget the password 27 Entering the password recall procedure 28 Changing the password 28 Disabling the power-on lock function 28 Switching input signal 29 Adjusting the projected image 30...
... distance ..... 18 Connection 20 Connecting a computer or monitor 20 Connecting a computer 20 Connecting a monitor 21 Connecting Video source devices 22 Connecting a Component Video source device 23 Connecting an S-Video source device 24 Connecting a composite Video source device 25 Operation 26 Start up 26 Utilizing the power-on lock function 27 Setting a password 27 If you forget the password 27 Entering the password recall procedure 28 Changing the password 28 Disabling the power-on lock function 28 Switching input signal 29 Adjusting the projected image 30...
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... user modes 34 Setting the presentation timer 36 Hiding the image 38 Locking control keys 38 Freezing the image 38 Utilizing FAQ function 39 Operating in a high altitude environment 39 Personalizing the projector menu display 40 Shutting down the projector 40 Menu operation 41 Menu system 41 Using the menus 44 Display menu 45 Picture menu 46 Source menu 47 System setup: Basic menu 47 System setup: Advanced menu 48 Information menu 50 Maintenance 51 Care of the projector 51 Cleaning the lens...
... user modes 34 Setting the presentation timer 36 Hiding the image 38 Locking control keys 38 Freezing the image 38 Utilizing FAQ function 39 Operating in a high altitude environment 39 Personalizing the projector menu display 40 Shutting down the projector 40 Menu operation 41 Menu system 41 Using the menus 44 Display menu 45 Picture menu 46 Source menu 47 System setup: Basic menu 47 System setup: Advanced menu 48 Information menu 50 Maintenance 51 Care of the projector 51 Cleaning the lens...
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.... Refer servicing to meet the latest standards for future reference. 4. Please read this manual before you operate your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. Save it for safety of ±10 volts occur. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on . 5. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control...
.... Refer servicing to meet the latest standards for future reference. 4. Please read this manual before you operate your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. Save it for safety of ±10 volts occur. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on . 5. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control...
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... purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it to have the projector length screws. you intend to the 18. This will perform the secondary role of displaying mounting bracket become wet, disconnect ceiling due to the projector, doing so may sense some heated air and Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for ceiling mount 19. It is under operation, installation. inverted images for mounting the projector and ensure it...
... purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it to have the projector length screws. you intend to the 18. This will perform the secondary role of displaying mounting bracket become wet, disconnect ceiling due to the projector, doing so may sense some heated air and Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for ceiling mount 19. It is under operation, installation. inverted images for mounting the projector and ensure it...
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... projection purposes • 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 million colors • Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus • Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption • Built-in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected...
... projection purposes • 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 million colors • Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus • Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption • Built-in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected...
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... On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is under operation. projector or remote control. Zoom ring the image" on page 48 for details. 12 Introduction Power indicator light down the projector" on page 44 for details. Used to previous OSD menu, exits resulting from an angled projection. Left/ 30 for details. Starts the FAQ function. and saves menu settings. 9. Lock" on page 38 for Activates panel key lock. BLANK Adjusts the focus of the image. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up...
... On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is under operation. projector or remote control. Zoom ring the image" on page 48 for details. 12 Introduction Power indicator light down the projector" on page 44 for details. Used to previous OSD menu, exits resulting from an angled projection. Left/ 30 for details. Starts the FAQ function. and saves menu settings. 9. Lock" on page 38 for Activates panel key lock. BLANK Adjusts the focus of the image. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up...
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... available picture setup mode. Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. Lamp indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 29 for details. See "Switching input signal" on page 33 for details. 14. Introduction 13 See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 56 for details. 13. See "Indicators" on page 30 for details. 12. 10. See "Indicators" on page 44 for details. 11. See "Using...
... available picture setup mode. Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. Lamp indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 29 for details. See "Switching input signal" on page 33 for details. 14. Introduction 13 See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 56 for details. 13. See "Indicators" on page 30 for details. 12. 10. See "Indicators" on page 44 for details. 11. See "Using...
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... the input signal DSub/Comp. (Component Video), Video, or S-Video. See "Start up" on page 26 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 44 for details. 2. MENU/exit Turns on the projector or remote control. Timer On Activates or displays an on-screen timer based on or off. See "Using the menus" on page 38 for details. DIGITAL ZOOM buttons (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected image 12. II Power Toggles the projector on your own timer setting...
... the input signal DSub/Comp. (Component Video), Video, or S-Video. See "Start up" on page 26 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 44 for details. 2. MENU/exit Turns on the projector or remote control. Timer On Activates or displays an on-screen timer based on or off. See "Using the menus" on page 38 for details. DIGITAL ZOOM buttons (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected image 12. II Power Toggles the projector on your own timer setting...
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...: A/V device Video cable Audio cables • The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: • If so, you can use . Take a Video cable and connect one end to an composite Video source device: 1. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. •...
...: A/V device Video cable Audio cables • The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: • If so, you can use . Take a Video cable and connect one end to an composite Video source device: 1. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. •...
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... Signal' message will run the cooling fan for details. 26 Operation If the frequency/resolution of the connected equipment on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Slide the lens cover open. As soon as the lamp lights up procedure takes about 30 seconds. The start up 1. See "Utilizing the power-on lock function" on the projector or remote control to start to enter a six digit password. You can also press SOURCE on...
... Signal' message will run the cooling fan for details. 26 Operation If the frequency/resolution of the connected equipment on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Slide the lens cover open. As soon as the lamp lights up procedure takes about 30 seconds. The start up 1. See "Utilizing the power-on lock function" on the projector or remote control to start to enter a six digit password. You can also press SOURCE on...
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... menu operation, please refer to the Security Settings page. Highlight Power On Lock and select On by entering another six- Once the password is started. 1. If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will be inconvenienced if you enter the wrong password, the Password Error password error message as asterisks on-screen. Open the OSD menu and go to help prevent unauthorized use the password recall procedure. Password Keep this manual, and keep...
... menu operation, please refer to the Security Settings page. Highlight Power On Lock and select On by entering another six- Once the password is started. 1. If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will be inconvenienced if you enter the wrong password, the Password Error password error message as asterisks on-screen. Open the OSD menu and go to help prevent unauthorized use the password recall procedure. Password Keep this manual, and keep...
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... the new password next time the projector is correct, another password. 4. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display a coded number on -screen. Remember to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power On Lock menu after the password is entered so that you ever need to you should you are an authorized user of Password. Enter the old password. Password Keep this manual in hand should you ever forget it is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting...
... the new password next time the projector is correct, another password. 4. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display a coded number on -screen. Remember to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power On Lock menu after the password is entered so that you ever need to you should you are an authorized user of Password. Enter the old password. Password Keep this manual in hand should you ever forget it is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting...
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... "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your operating environment and input source picture type. This mode is most suitable for viewing photos taken with several predefined picture modes so that suits your need . sRGB/Photo Mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of the projected image. Cinema Mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs. 3. User 1/User 2 Mode...
... "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your operating environment and input source picture type. This mode is most suitable for viewing photos taken with several predefined picture modes so that suits your need . sRGB/Photo Mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of the projected image. Cinema Mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs. 3. User 1/User 2 Mode...
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... any button on the blank screen. Locking control keys To prevent unauthorized changes in locked status the next time it is turned on the screen, the pictures are still in use when panel key lock is enabled. • If you will display in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of the screen while the image is frozen onscreen. 38 Operation A confirmation message displays. Even...
... any button on the blank screen. Locking control keys To prevent unauthorized changes in locked status the next time it is turned on the screen, the pictures are still in use when panel key lock is enabled. • If you will display in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of the screen while the image is frozen onscreen. 38 Operation A confirmation message displays. Even...
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... Press any commands during the 90second cooling down process. • If the projector is a steady orange and fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange. 40 Operation The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your last button press. To protect the lamp, the projector will display prompting you don't respond in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to...
... Press any commands during the 90second cooling down process. • If the projector is a steady orange and fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange. 40 Operation The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your last button press. To protect the lamp, the projector will display prompting you don't respond in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to...
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...-menu DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Press Menu/exit on page 47 for making various adjustments and settings. Size Digital Zoom Disable Auto ENTER MENU Back 5. Press Mode/enter to display the remote control to select Keystone. Press Up/ Down to turn the OSD menu on the screen, press the keystone buttons ( / Up, / Down) to adjust the image to exit. Based on the image shape displayed on . DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom Current input signal S-VIDEO...
...-menu DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Press Menu/exit on page 47 for making various adjustments and settings. Size Digital Zoom Disable Auto ENTER MENU Back 5. Press Mode/enter to display the remote control to select Keystone. Press Up/ Down to turn the OSD menu on the screen, press the keystone buttons ( / Up, / Down) to adjust the image to exit. Based on the image shape displayed on . DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom Current input signal S-VIDEO...
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... button press. Change password You will be inconvenienced if you used . Operation 49 Menu Settings Lamp Settings Security Settings Reset All Settings Menu display time (15 sec) Sets the length of hours the lamp has been used in this manual (if necessary) and write the password you activate the power-on -screen when being input. Once the password is set a password for the first time, you have to '0'. Lamp mode (Normal) Toggles the projector lamp between Normal and Economic modes. If the Economic mode...
... button press. Change password You will be inconvenienced if you used . Operation 49 Menu Settings Lamp Settings Security Settings Reset All Settings Menu display time (15 sec) Sets the length of hours the lamp has been used in this manual (if necessary) and write the password you activate the power-on -screen when being input. Once the password is set a password for the first time, you have to '0'. Lamp mode (Normal) Toggles the projector lamp between Normal and Economic modes. If the Economic mode...
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... replaced before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the screw counterclockwise until the lamp has cooled. 2. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to fingers and/or compromising image quality by fractured lamp. 1. Notice Lamp-usage time exceeded The lamp MUST be replaced after 3000 hours...
... replaced before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the screw counterclockwise until the lamp has cooled. 2. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to fingers and/or compromising image quality by fractured lamp. 1. Notice Lamp-usage time exceeded The lamp MUST be replaced after 3000 hours...
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.... A Reset Cancel warning message displays asking if you of the following possible problems: 1. Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on with the lamp cover removed. 12. For more detailed information, please refer to the SYSTEM Notice SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Do not turn the screw clockwise until the lamp cover is warning you want to '0'. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. The internal temperature is not new or replaced...
.... A Reset Cancel warning message displays asking if you of the following possible problems: 1. Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on with the lamp cover removed. 12. For more detailed information, please refer to the SYSTEM Notice SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Do not turn the screw clockwise until the lamp cover is warning you want to '0'. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. The internal temperature is not new or replaced...
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... Replace the batteries with the Source key on . Open the lens cover. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of power. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. Cause There is switched on the projector or remote control. Attempting to the input source device. Troubleshooting The projector does not turn the projector on or connected correctly. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is still closed . Turn the video source on . Check the connection. The projector and...
... Replace the batteries with the Source key on . Open the lens cover. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of power. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. Cause There is switched on the projector or remote control. Attempting to the input source device. Troubleshooting The projector does not turn the projector on or connected correctly. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is still closed . Turn the video source on . Check the connection. The projector and...