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- Page 1 Digital Projector User Manual Installation Projector I LK952 / LK953ST V 1.00...
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Page 2: Warranty And Copyright Information
For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com. Copyright Copyright © 2018 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warranty and Copyright information ................2 Important safety instructions ....................4 Introduction .......................... 6 Shipping contents ............................6 Projector exterior view ..........................7 Control Panel .............................. 8 Control terminals ............................9 Remote control ............................10 Installation ........................... 13 Choosing a location .......................... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
15. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 16. This apparatus must be earthed. - Page 5 - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector. - Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up. - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shorten the projector's life span and darken the image.
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories Projector Remote control and batteries Installation guide Power cord The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. -
Page 7: Projector Exterior View
Projector exterior view 1. Vent (heated air exhaust) 12. AC power jack 2. IR remote sensor 13. POWER indicator light/TEMPerature warning light/LIGHT indicator light 3. Zoom ring (See LED Indicators on page 37.) 4. Focus ring 14. Filter cover 5. Adjuster feet 15. -
Page 8: Control Panel
Control Panel 1. MENU Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. Arrow keys ( When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, these keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. Keystone keys ( Displays the keystone correction page. -
Page 9: Control Terminals
Control terminals 1. WIRED REMOTE 9. MONITOR OUT For connection to a wired remote control. Connection to other display equipment for concurrent playback display. (Used with PC 2. RS232 IN port.) Standard 9-pin D-sub interface for connection 10. PC IN to PC control system and projector maintenance. -
Page 10: Remote Control
Remote control 6. OK Confirms the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 7. BACK Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. 8. MENU Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 9. MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off. 10. - Page 11 18. BLANK 21. 3D Used to hide the screen picture. No function. Do not block the projection lens from 22. FREEZE projecting as this could cause the blocking No function. object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. 23.
- Page 12 • Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. •...
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Page 13: Installation
Installation Choosing a location Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into consideration: • Size and position of your screen • Electrical outlet location • Location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment You can install your projector in the following ways: Front Table, Front Ceiling, Rear Ceiling, Rear Table. -
Page 14: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. Projection dimensions 16:9 Screen diagonal Screen Center of lens Projection distance The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is in a 16:9 aspect ratio LK952 Screen size... - Page 15 • All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics.
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Page 16: Mounting The Projector
If you use a non-BenQ brand projector mounting kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall down due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Projector Position
Adjusting the projector position Shifting the projection lens The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be positioned off the center of the screen. The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width. You can turn the knobs on the projector to shift the projection lens in any direction within the allowable range depending on your desired image position. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Projected Image
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. You can screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the horizontal angle. -
Page 19: Connection
Connection Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for connecting the external device. When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. - Page 20 • In the connections above, some cables may not be included with the projector (see Shipping contents on page They are commercially available from electronics stores. • The connection illustrations are for reference only. • Before connecting a cable to the projector or to a device that is connected to the projector, touch any nearby metallic objects to remove any static electricity from your body.
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Page 21: Operation
Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Press on the projector or on the remote control to start the projector. -
Page 22: Using The Menus
4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a 6-digit password. See Utilizing the password function on page 5. Switch all of the connected equipment on. 6. The projector will search for input signals. The current input signal being scanned appears. If the projector does not detect a valid signal, the message “No Signal”... -
Page 23: Securing The Projector
BenQ 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Customer Center. 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode Recall Code: the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector. -
Page 24: Switching Input Signal
Changing the password 1. Go to SYSTEM SETUP: ADVANCED > Password > Change Password. 2. Press OK. The message “Input Current Password” appears. 3. Enter the old password. • If the password is correct, another message “Input New Password” appears. •... -
Page 25: Shutting Down The Projector
Shutting down the projector 1. Press and a confirmation message will appear prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2. Press a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection light source shuts down. 3. -
Page 26: Menu Operation
Menu operation Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. - Page 27 • Gamma Selection Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness. • 1.8/2.0/2.1/BenQ: Select these values according to your preference. • 2.2/2.3: Increases the average brightness of the picture. Best for a lit environment, meeting room or family room.
- Page 28 • Color Temperature • Preset: There are several preset color temperature settings available. The available settings may vary according to the signal type selected. Normal Maintains normal colorings for white. Cool Makes images appear bluish white. With the light source’s original color temperature and higher Lamp brightness.
- Page 29 • Color Gamut Color Gamut refers to the range of colors that can potentially be displayed by a device. There are some standards to define difference levels of color gamuts for display devices, such as CIE 1976, sRGB, Adobe RGB, NTSC, etc. With this projector, selecting Auto will automatically apply the most suitable color gamut to the image source.
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Page 30: Display Menu
DISPLAY menu Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the Image directional arrow keys. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) Position is selected. Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges. Overscan The greater the value, the more portion of the picture is concealed while the Adjustment... -
Page 31: Installation Menu
• Rear Ceiling Position Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen. Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location. • Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on the table behind the screen. -
Page 32: System Setup: Basic Menu
There is one 12V trigger that works independently according to your needs for installation scenarios. • Off: If this is selected, the projector will not send electronic signal out when it 12V Trigger is turned on. • On: The projector will send a low to high electronic signal out when it is turned on, a high to low signal out when it is turned off. -
Page 33: System Setup: Advanced Menu
Background Sets the background color for the projector. Color Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will be displayed during projector start-up. • Auto Off: Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of light source life. -
Page 34: Information Menu
If you turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on. • Wired LAN: See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide. • AMX Device Discovery: When this function is On, the projector can be detected by AMX controller. -
Page 35: Maintenance
Maintenance Care of the projector Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Please be sure to turn off the projector and let it cool down completely before cleaning the lens. • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. •... -
Page 36: Light Source Information
Light source information Getting to know the light source hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of light source usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent light source hour is as follows: Light Source Usage Time = (hours used in Normal mode) + (hours used in Economic mode) + (hours used in mode) + (hours used in Custom mode) -
Page 37: Led Indicators
LED Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Stand-by mode Powering up Normal operation Normal power-down cooling Downloading Color wheel start fail Phosphor wheel start fail Scaler reset fail Burn-in ON Burn-in OFF Light source events Light source life exhausted Light source error in normal operation Light source is not lit up Thermal events... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If There is no power from the power cord. the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched Attempting to turn the projector on again during Wait until the cooling down process has completed. -
Page 39: Specifications
LK952: Wired Remote control x 1 F = 1.81 to 2.1, f = 14.3 to 22.9 mm LK953ST: 12V Trigger power supply 12V / 0.5A x 1 F = 1.83 to 1.86, f = 8.6 to 9.4 mm Input terminals... -
Page 40: Dimensions
115.48 73.57 15.29 Unit: mm Ceiling mount installation diagram A: BenQ ceiling mount CMG3 (5J.JAM10.001) 277.00 Ceiling mount screw: M4 (Max. L = 25 mm; Min. L = 20 mm) B: Third party mounting holes Screw: M6 (Max. L = 8 mm) Unit: mm 383.00... -
Page 41: Timing Chart
XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) 119.989 97.551 115.5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 67.5 1024 x 576 BenQ Notebook_timing 60.0 35.820 46.966 1024 x 600 BenQ Notebook_timing 64.995 41.467 51.419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000 74.250... - Page 42 94.500 XGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) 119.989 97.551 115.5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.500 108.000 1024 x 576 BenQ Notebook Timing 60.00 35.820 46.996 1024 x 600 BenQ Notebook Timing 64.995 41.467 51.419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000...
- Page 43 • Video timings Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency Timing Resolution Frequency (Hz) Frequency (kHz) (MHz) 480i 720 (1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 576i 720 (1440) x 576 15.63 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720/50p 1280 x 720 37.5 74.25 720/60p...
- Page 44 94.500 XGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) 119.989 97.551 115.500 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.5 108.000 1024 x 576@60Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 60.00 35.820 46.996 1024 x 600@65Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 64.995 41.467 51.419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000...
- Page 45 • Video timings Vertical Frequency Horizontal Pixel Frequency Timing Resolution (Hz) Frequency (kHz) (MHz) 480i 720 (1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 480p 720 (1440) x 480 59.94 31.47 576i 720 x 576 15.63 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720/50p 1280 x 720 37.5 74.25 720/60p...
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Page 46: Rs232 Command
RS232 command RS232 pin assignment Serial Serial RTSZ CTSZ Function Type Operation ASCII Write Power On <CR>*pow=on#<CR> Power Write Power off <CR>*pow=off#<CR> Read Power Status <CR>*pow=?#<CR> Write COMPUTER <CR>*sour=RGB#<CR> Write HDMI <CR>*sour=hdmi#<CR> Write HDMI 2 <CR>*sour=hdmi2#<CR> Source Selection Write HDMI 3 <CR>*sour=hdmi3#<CR>... - Page 47 Function Type Operation ASCII Write Contrast + <CR>*con=+#<CR> Write Contrast - <CR>*con=-#<CR> Read Contrast value <CR>*con=?#<CR> Write Brightness + <CR>*bri=+#<CR> Write Brightness - <CR>*bri=-#<CR> Read Brightness value <CR>*bri=?#<CR> Write Color + <CR>*color=+#<CR> Write Color - <CR>*color=-#<CR> Read Color value <CR>*color=?#<CR> Write Sharpness + <CR>*sharp=+#<CR>...
- Page 48 Function Type Operation ASCII Read Model Name <CR>*modelname=?#<CR> Write Blank On <CR>*blank=on#<CR> Write Blank Off <CR>*blank=off#<CR> Read Blank Status <CR>*blank=?#<CR> Write Menu On <CR>*menu=on#<CR> Write Menu Off <CR>*menu=off#<CR> Write <CR>*up#<CR> Write Down <CR>*down#<CR> Write Right <CR>*right#<CR> Miscellaneous Write Left <CR>*left#<CR> Write Enter / OK <CR>*enter#<CR>...
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