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Without prejudice to any statutory or other rights you may have, BENQ may terminate this SLA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this SLA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts.
Choosing a location ... 12 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ... 12 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 13 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance 14 Screen size chart...15 Connection...16...
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5. Information Menu ... 44 Maintenance ...45 Care of the projector ...45 Cleaning the lens ... 45 Cleaning the projector case ... 45 Storing the projector ... 45 Transporting the projector ... 45 Calculation of lamp hour... 46 Warning message ... 46 Replacing the lamp...
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Dimensions ... 54 Timing chart ... 54 Supported timing for PC input ...54 Supported timing for Component-YPbPr Input ...55 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs ...55 Warranty...56 Limited warranty ... 56 Regulation statements...57 FCC statement ... 57 EEC statement ... 57 MIC statement ...
Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.
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Safety instructions The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.
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Safety instructions (continued) Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. - 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.
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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 wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.
• One-key auto-adjustment With this function, it takes only one press of a button to let the projector achieve the optimized picture quality from any PC Video source. • Digital keystone correction The auto and manual digital keystone correction functions make it possible to correct distorted images without having to move the location of the projector.
Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equipment. 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.
Projector exterior view Front / Upper side Ventilation grill Sliding lens cover Rear side Video socket USB socket Rear adjustable foot Power cable socket Lower side Lamp cover Projection lens Front IR remote sensor S-Video socket Rear IR remote sensor...
TEMPerature warning light (Refer to Flashes red if the projector’s temperature becomes too high. POWER indicator light (Refer to Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. BLANK/5Up button (Refer to on page 37 for more information) Press this button to hide the screen image.
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When the projector is in standby, press once to turn the projector on. When the projector is on, press twice to switch the projector to standby. Keystone /3Left button (Refer to the menus" on page 37 for more information) Press this button to correct keystoning at the top of the projected image.
Power (Refer to mation) Turns the projector on or off. When the projector is in standby, press once to turn the projector on. When the projector is on, press twice to switch the projector to standby. Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon "...
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the projector’s IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters (~ 20 feet).
The maximum (native) resolution of the projector is 1024 x 768 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio (expressed as 4:3). To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio image, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width.
Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the screen).
Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diameter listed in that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value.
• This projector has no speaker or built-in support for audio reproduction. Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to a notebook or desktop computer. Additionally, you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook.
• Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the...
• 720p (50/ 60 Hz) 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 and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device • 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 and operating correctly.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device • 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 and operating correctly.
In the later stage of start up, a default BenQ logo is projected. If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energising the lamp. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow buttons to select the four password digits, then press the Auto (or AUTO/CH.) button.
To set a password CAUTION: Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
Press and hold the4 button for 5 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle. To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing the front adjuster button, then slowly lower the projector. Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction. If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal.
Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. Manual keystone correction To correct keystoning manually, you can perform the following steps.
"Autokeystone (On)" on page 38 Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need, press the Mode (or MODE/SWAP) button. The application modes available for different types of signals are shown below.
• Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the cooling down process. • If the projector is not properly shut-down, you risk damaging the lamp. Do not move the projector whilst the lamp is hot.
802.11 b and 802.11 g modes. You need to use the MODE/SWAP button on the projector, or the SWAP button on the remote control to select a mode that matches that supported by the computer you want to connect.
Preparing your computer for wireless connection Checking the TCP/IP settings of your computer In order for the projector to connect to your computer successfully, your computer must allow automatic IP and DNS address assignment in TCP/IP settings. Follow the steps below to check if the TCP/IP settings of your computer are correctly set.
Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected, and then click the OK button. Installing Wireless Wizard In order to get your computer ready for wireless connection to the projector, you need to install Wireless Wizard. Pre-installation check Check that your system meets the system requirements for operating system and hardware requirements described above.
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Double-click on the and select (All) Programs -> BenQ Wireless Projector -> Wireless Wizard - Commuter Serial to open Wireless Wizard. If there are multiple wireless network cards installed on the computer, the following dialog will display prompting you to select a card to use.
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If the projector still can’t be found, check the following: • Is the computer too far away from the projector? Move the computer closer to the projector and click the Refresh List button in the Wireless Wizard window to try again.
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The computer will start connecting to the projector. This may take a few seconds. Repeat Step 2 - Step 6 if you want to establish wireless connections to the projector on other computers. You can connect up to 10 computers to the projector.
The Wireless Wizard icon on Windows Taskbar will also turn from indicate the status. Press the 5 or 6button on the projector or remote control to select the computer you wish to connect in the projected Wireless Connection menu, and then press the3or 4button to use the image from the connected computer.
Press the Wireless (or SOURCE/WIRELESS) button to display the Wireless Connection menu. Press the 5 or 6button on the projector or remote control to select the next presenter’s computer in the Wireless Connection menu, and then press the3or 4button to project.
Source Resolution Application Mode Information Equivalent Lamp Hour *When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. Using the projector Video / S-Video / Wireless Component Video Application Mode Autokeystone Keystone Color Temp...
Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are different menu languages. Before making adjustments, you may choose a suitable OSD language in Advance > Language menu. (Refer to page page 42 for more details.)
Presentation) (YPbPr/ S- Video/ Video: Movie) YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video Signal Input If this function is set to On, the projector will detect the tilt angle and Autokeystone correct keystoning automatically. (On) Using the projector You can use the remote control 'Mode' button to select a predefined application mode.
Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more greenish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more reddish the image becomes. Tint (50) When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. "Correcting keystone" on Using the projector...
For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector away from the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments.
(On) normal 90-second duration to approximately 30 seconds. This is a selectable function. Selecting On limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password. When the function is activated for the first time, you have to set a password for it. For more...
Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start- Splash Screen up. Three modes are available: Default (BenQ logo), black screen or blue (BenQ logo) screen. A mode for operations in areas like high altitude or high temperature.
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High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is Mode (Off) not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions, or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time (>10hours) without shutdown.
5. Information Menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Function Description Shows the current signal source.
Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.
The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp.
• Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images.
• : Red light • : Green light Status & Description • The projector needs to cool after the power is turned off. • The projector is in the startup cooling process. Stand-by mode. The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up.
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Maintenance The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
The lens cover is not open. Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. See up"...
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Stand within 6 meters (~ 20 feet) of the projector. Remedy Change the wireless connection mode on the projector by pressing the SWAP or MODE/ SWAP button according to the wireless capability of your computer. Check the wireless settings of your computer.
Wireless connection Compatibility Environmental requirements Operating temperature Operating relative humidity Operating altitude Digital Projector CP120 1024 x 768 XGA 1-CHIP DMD F=2.6 to 2.96, f= 25.8 to 30 mm 132W lamp AC100 ~ 240V, 3.5A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 190W (Max) 218 mm (W) x 61 mm (H) x 167 mm (D) 2.9 lb (1.3 Kg)
60.023 68.667 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 63.981 1400 x 1050 63.973 1440 x 900 To achieve the best quality projected image, please use the projector's native resolution of 1024 x 768. Specifications Vertical Pixel Frequency Frequency (Hz) (MHz) 85.039...
Supported timing for Component-YP Signal Format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i(625i)@50Hz 576p(625p)@50Hz 720p(750p)@60Hz 720p(750p)@50Hz 1080i(1125i)@60Hz 1080i(1125i)@50Hz Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Horizontal Video mode Frequency (kHz) NTSC SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency (kHz) (Hz) 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 45.00...
Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this prod- uct is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
Regulation statements FCC statement CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter- ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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