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... Connecting a computer or monitor... 18 Connecting Video source devices....... 21 Operation 26 Starting up the projector 26 Using the menus 27 Securing the projector 28 Switching input signal 31 Adjusting the projected image 32 Magnifying and searching for details on the ...startup screen .......43 Adjusting the sound 44 Personalizing the projector menu display 44 Shutting down the projector 45 Menu operation 46 Maintenance 53 Care of the projector 53 Lamp information 54 Troubleshooting 60 Specifications 61 Projector specifications 61 Dimensions 62 Timing chart 63 Warranty and ...
... Connecting a computer or monitor... 18 Connecting Video source devices....... 21 Operation 26 Starting up the projector 26 Using the menus 27 Securing the projector 28 Switching input signal 31 Adjusting the projected image 32 Magnifying and searching for details on the ...startup screen .......43 Adjusting the sound 44 Personalizing the projector menu display 44 Shutting down the projector 45 Menu operation 46 Maintenance 53 Care of the projector 53 Lamp information 54 Troubleshooting 60 Specifications 61 Projector specifications 61 Dimensions 62 Timing chart 63 Warranty and ...
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... information technology equipment. The intense light beam may fluctuate or cut out, it is under operation as this product, it is on the projector or remote control. Refer servicing to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. Do not block the projection lens with any objects...volts AC, but could cause the objects to qualified service personnel. 6. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is recommended that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual before you connect your eyes. Please read this manual and marked on the...
... information technology equipment. The intense light beam may fluctuate or cut out, it is under operation as this product, it is on the projector or remote control. Refer servicing to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. Do not block the projection lens with any objects...volts AC, but could cause the objects to qualified service personnel. 6. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is recommended that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual before you connect your eyes. Please read this manual and marked on the...
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... are dangerous high voltages inside which has its ventilation grill. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to disassemble this product on rare occasions. projector. The product may sense some heated air and odor from its own removable cover... serious damage. 11. It is unplugged. 12. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which may cause death if you ever undo or remove any electronic components unless the projector is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. 4 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued...
... are dangerous high voltages inside which has its ventilation grill. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to disassemble this product on rare occasions. projector. The product may sense some heated air and odor from its own removable cover... serious damage. 11. It is unplugged. 12. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which may cause death if you ever undo or remove any electronic components unless the projector is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. 4 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued...
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... ventilation holes. Allow at angle of more than 10 degrees left to , the lamp. - Always place the projector on end vertically. Locations with all windows rolled up. - Do not stand the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation. - Do not place inflammables near fire...than 3000 m (10000 feet). 3000 m (10000 feet) 16. following environments. - Do not place this projector in any of air around the projector. - Locations near the projector. - Locations where the altitudes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside of , or damage to right, nor at ...
... ventilation holes. Allow at angle of more than 10 degrees left to , the lamp. - Always place the projector on end vertically. Locations with all windows rolled up. - Do not stand the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation. - Do not place inflammables near fire...than 3000 m (10000 feet). 3000 m (10000 feet) 16. following environments. - Do not place this projector in any of air around the projector. - Locations near the projector. - Locations where the altitudes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside of , or damage to right, nor at ...
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... 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 may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is directly proportional to provide high quality video image • Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) • HDCP compatibility • The apparent brightness of use. Introduction 7 The projector offers the following features. •...
... 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 may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is directly proportional to provide high quality video image • Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) • HDCP compatibility • The apparent brightness of use. Introduction 7 The projector offers the following features. •...
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... will be suitable for detailed information. Soft carry case 8 Introduction If any of these items are only supplied in some specific regions. Shipping contents The projector is shipped with batteries Quick start guide User manual CD Soft cover Warranty card* Safety manual* (UK) (US) (AU) (KOREA) (CHINA) (EU) Power cord Optional...
... will be suitable for detailed information. Soft carry case 8 Introduction If any of these items are only supplied in some specific regions. Shipping contents The projector is shipped with batteries Quick start guide User manual CD Soft cover Warranty card* Safety manual* (UK) (US) (AU) (KOREA) (CHINA) (EU) Power cord Optional...
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...details.) 6. Projection lens 4. Rear adjuster foot 12. DVI input socket 19. Audio socket 20. 12VDC output terminal Used to connect these devices. 23 21. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 4 PUSH Rear/lower side 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 4 1. Ceiling mounting holes 13. ...RGB signal output socket 17. Kensington anti-theft lock slot 11. Speaker grill Introduction 9 External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 6 for how to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control, etc...
...details.) 6. Projection lens 4. Rear adjuster foot 12. DVI input socket 19. Audio socket 20. 12VDC output terminal Used to connect these devices. 23 21. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 4 PUSH Rear/lower side 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 4 1. Ceiling mounting holes 13. ...RGB signal output socket 17. Kensington anti-theft lock slot 11. Speaker grill Introduction 9 External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 6 for how to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control, etc...
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... 9. See "Correcting keystone" on page used as directional arrows to hide the screen image. TEMPerature warning light timings for details. Lights up the projector" on page 50 for details. See "Indicators" on page 33 for 5. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, / 7 12 Down) 13 ...FAQ function. Lights up or flashes when the projector is is activated, the #6, #9, and #11 buttons are under operation. Turns on page Displays the source selection bar. Focus ring details. Adjusts the focus of the lamp. II Power adjustments. POWER indicator light When the...
... 9. See "Correcting keystone" on page used as directional arrows to hide the screen image. TEMPerature warning light timings for details. Lights up the projector" on page 50 for details. See "Indicators" on page 33 for 5. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, / 7 12 Down) 13 ...FAQ function. Lights up or flashes when the projector is is activated, the #6, #9, and #11 buttons are under operation. Turns on page Displays the source selection bar. Focus ring details. Adjusts the focus of the lamp. II Power adjustments. POWER indicator light When the...
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...turn of the screen. See "Switching input signal" on page 28 for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 4. As soon as the lamp lights up procedure takes about 30 seconds. If the projector is left corner of the ring tone, see the message 'Out of the input signal exceeds the... page 44 for details. If it is still hot from previous activity, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the 'No Signal' message will see "Turning off the Power on/off ring tone" on . Operation Starting up ,...
...turn of the screen. See "Switching input signal" on page 28 for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 4. As soon as the lamp lights up procedure takes about 30 seconds. If the projector is left corner of the ring tone, see the message 'Out of the input signal exceeds the... page 44 for details. If it is still hot from previous activity, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the 'No Signal' message will see "Turning off the Power on/off ring tone" on . Operation Starting up ,...
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... need to lock the foot in the corner of the screen for details. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is functioning. To adjust the projector: 1. Screw the rear adjuster foot to your eyes. Fine-tuning the image clarity If needed, sharpen the picture by rotating the focus ... quality. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of Frequency and Clock to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. If the projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. Be careful when you may cause damage to fine tune the horizontal angle...
... need to lock the foot in the corner of the screen for details. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is functioning. To adjust the projector: 1. Screw the rear adjuster foot to your eyes. Fine-tuning the image clarity If needed, sharpen the picture by rotating the focus ... quality. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of Frequency and Clock to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. If the projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. Be careful when you may cause damage to fine tune the horizontal angle...
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...screen while the image is hidden. You can use BLANK on the video or other device. If the preset time spans are running on the projector or remote control to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the blank screen. If the ...left corner of time when there is no action taken on the remote control to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of the screen. No matter Blank Timer is pressed, the projector lamp enters Economic mode automatically. Do not block the projection lens from 5 to 30 minutes in the...
...screen while the image is hidden. You can use BLANK on the video or other device. If the preset time spans are running on the projector or remote control to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the blank screen. If the ...left corner of time when there is no action taken on the remote control to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of the screen. No matter Blank Timer is pressed, the projector lamp enters Economic mode automatically. Do not block the projection lens from 5 to 30 minutes in the...
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...can also activate the Quick cooling function. To protect the lamp, the projector will continue to run for details. 3. Once the cooling process finishes, a "Power Off Ring Tone" will display prompting you attempt to re-start the projector after the fans stop . The Power indicator light is not...page 44 for details. • If the projector is a steady orange and fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange. Press II Power a second time. The Power indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down , to protect the lamp, when you . Shutting down . Disconnect the...
...can also activate the Quick cooling function. To protect the lamp, the projector will continue to run for details. 3. Once the cooling process finishes, a "Power Off Ring Tone" will display prompting you attempt to re-start the projector after the fans stop . The Power indicator light is not...page 44 for details. • If the projector is a steady orange and fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange. Press II Power a second time. The Power indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down , to protect the lamp, when you . Shutting down . Disconnect the...
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... Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password Security Change Security Settings Settings • Power On Lock • Splash Screen Lock Reset All Settings Note that the menu items are accessible. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Language Projector Position Front table/Rear table/Rear ceiling/Front ...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/My Screen My Screen Quick Cooling On/Off High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power on/...
... Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password Security Change Security Settings Settings • Power On Lock • Splash Screen Lock Reset All Settings Note that the menu items are accessible. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Language Projector Position Front table/Rear table/Rear ceiling/Front ...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/My Screen My Screen Quick Cooling On/Off High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power on/...
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... "Utilizing the password function" on how the total lamp hour is renewed, select Reset to return the lamp timer to the factory preset values. Lamp Mode (Normal) Setting the projector in 5-second increments. Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is calculated. See "Getting to a new one.... On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 44 for details. Size, User 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode. Security Settings Reset All Settings Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of time the OSD will be shortened from...
... "Utilizing the password function" on how the total lamp hour is renewed, select Reset to return the lamp timer to the factory preset values. Lamp Mode (Normal) Setting the projector in 5-second increments. Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is calculated. See "Getting to a new one.... On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 44 for details. Size, User 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode. Security Settings Reset All Settings Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of time the OSD will be shortened from...
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...FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Current System Status DESCRIPTION Displays possible solutions to problems you the current operating status of the projector. Color system Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB. Unavailable adjustments are in the PICTURE menu. Picture mode Shows... the selected mode in use. Resolution Shows the native resolution of hours the lamp has been used. 52 Operation Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal. INFORMATION menu This menu shows you may encounter.
...FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Current System Status DESCRIPTION Displays possible solutions to problems you the current operating status of the projector. Color system Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB. Unavailable adjustments are in the PICTURE menu. Picture mode Shows... the selected mode in use. Resolution Shows the native resolution of hours the lamp has been used. 52 Operation Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal. INFORMATION menu This menu shows you may encounter.
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...the surface. • Use a canister of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. Cleaning the lens Clean the ... projector It is to do on a regular basis is recommended that you clean the case, turn the projector off...projector case Before you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Please refer to store the projector for the projector...from the remote control. • Pack the projector in "Shutting down the projector" on page 61 or consult your dealer ... damage the case. Storing the projector If you carry the projector yourself, please use the original ...
...the surface. • Use a canister of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. Cleaning the lens Clean the ... projector It is to do on a regular basis is recommended that you clean the case, turn the projector off...projector case Before you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Please refer to store the projector for the projector...from the remote control. • Pack the projector in "Shutting down the projector" on page 61 or consult your dealer ... damage the case. Storing the projector If you carry the projector yourself, please use the original ...
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... period can also get the lamp hour information on the menu. 5. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Setting the projector in Economic mode helps to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode/enter. The Lamp Settings page displays. 4. You will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the ...and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is , using the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . • Setting Auto Power Off This function ...
... period can also get the lamp hour information on the menu. 5. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Setting the projector in Economic mode helps to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode/enter. The Lamp Settings page displays. 4. You will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the ...and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is , using the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . • Setting Auto Power Off This function ...
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... you may continue to operate the projector until the 3950 hour lamp warning appears. Notice Replace Lamp Now Lamp > 4000 Hours Lamp usage time exceeded OK Notice Lamp-usage time exceeded Replace lamp (refer to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up if the lamp becomes too hot. See "Indicators...
... you may continue to operate the projector until the 3950 hour lamp warning appears. Notice Replace Lamp Now Lamp > 4000 Hours Lamp usage time exceeded OK Notice Lamp-usage time exceeded Replace lamp (refer to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up if the lamp becomes too hot. See "Indicators...
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... that has shattered into sharp pieces. • To reduce the risk 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 wall socket. Use a coin to turn...
... that has shattered into sharp pieces. • To reduce the risk 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 wall socket. Use a coin to turn...
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... align the two holes on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is fully laid flat and locked in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 8. If you touch the optical components inside, it ...that it could result in place. Ensure the handle is removed. Maintenance 57 As shown in locations where water might splash on the projector. 7. 5. Lift the handle so that secures the lamp. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could cause color unevenness and distortion of the...
... align the two holes on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is fully laid flat and locked in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 8. If you touch the optical components inside, it ...that it could result in place. Ensure the handle is removed. Maintenance 57 As shown in locations where water might splash on the projector. 7. 5. Lift the handle so that secures the lamp. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could cause color unevenness and distortion of the...