BenQ SP891 User Manual
BenQ SP891 User Manual

BenQ SP891 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SP891 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety instructions ... 3 Overview ... 6 Shipping contents ...6 Remote control batteries ...7 Remote control operation...7 Projector features...8 Projector exterior view ...9 Controls and functions...10 Control panel ...10 Remote control ...11 Positioning your projector... 12 Choosing a location...12 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ...13...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ projector! It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation.
  • Page 4 11. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 12. This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting.
  • Page 5: Moisture Condensation

    13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply. 14. When you think service or repair is required, take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician. 15. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts.
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below. Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase. Some of the accessories may vary from region to region. The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions.
  • Page 7: Remote Control Batteries

    BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed. If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.
  • Page 8: Projector Features

    Projector features • Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction. • High picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution, excellent home theater brightness, super high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction.
  • Page 9: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view Front and upper side view Rear view "Connecting with video equipment" on page 17 for connection details. Under view 1. Control panel (See for details.) 2. Lamp cover 3. Front IR sensor 4. Vent (heated air exhaust) 5.
  • Page 10: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Control panel 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected image. 3. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating. 4. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes if the projector's temperature becomes too high.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control 1. Source selection keys (COMPONENT, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, HDMI, PC) Selects an input source for display. The COMPONENT key toggles between Component 1 and Component 2. 2. LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes. 3. MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.
  • Page 12: Positioning Your Projector

    Select this location with the projector suspended 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. *Set Ceiling Rear after you turn the projector on.
  • Page 13: 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. This projector is equipped with a movable lens. See "Shifting the projection lens" on page 16 for details.
  • Page 14: Projection Dimensions

    Projection dimensions Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen Floor Installation <B> <A> <E> <C> <F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9 Screen dimensions Diagonal Height Width <A> <B> <C> [inch (cm)] [cm] [cm]...
  • Page 15 Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4:3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4:3 aspect ratio screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images. Floor Installation <B> <A>...
  • Page 16: Shifting The Projection Lens

    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. It is measured as an offset from the projected image’s vertical or horizontal center.
  • Page 17: Connecting With Video Equipment

    Connecting with video equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system.
  • Page 18: Connecting Component-Video Devices

    Connecting component-video devices Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. The RCA type component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices. The audio connections are provided for informational purposes only. You can also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier. AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
  • Page 19: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable. Laptop or desktop computer Speakers Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combination like Fn + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop.
  • Page 20: Using The Projector

    Using the projector Preparations 1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on. 2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector. 3. Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch on.
  • Page 21: Selecting An Input Source

    This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use. System Setup "Displaying more than one for details. until the Display menu is highlighted. to select a suitable color space. Language English Splash Screen BenQ Projector Position Floor Front Auto Off Disable Sleep Timer Disable Background Color Blue...
  • Page 22: Using The Menus

    EXIT Back 4. Press MENU once or EXIT twice* on the projector or MENU/EXIT twice* on the remote control to leave and save the English settings. BenQ Floor Front Disable *The first press leads you back to the main Disable Blue menu and the second press closes the OSD menu.
  • Page 23: Utilizing The Password Function

    Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Once the password is set and this function is selected, the projector is password-protected. Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector.
  • Page 24: Entering The Password Recall Procedure

    2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 3. 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.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle. Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle. If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal.
  • Page 26: Correcting Picture Distortion

    Correcting picture distortion Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected picture displays visible as a trapezoid shape like either of the following: • Two parallel sides (left and right, or top and bottom) but is noticeably wider on either side. •...
  • Page 27: Using The Preset And User Modes

    Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is preset with several pre-defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a picture mode that suits your need: •...
  • Page 28: Resetting The Picture Mode

    Setting the User 1/User 2 mode There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the selected User mode) as a starting point and customize the settings.
  • Page 29: Fine-Tuning The Picture Quality

    Fine-tuning the picture quality No matter what picture mode you have selected, you are able to fine-tune those settings to fit every presentation purpose. Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the OSD menu.
  • Page 30: Advanced Picture Quality Controls

    Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Picture -- Advanced menu to be adjusted to your preference. To save the settings, just press MENU on the projector or MENU/EXIT on the remote control to leave the OSD menu.
  • Page 31: Setting A Preferred Color Temperature

    Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature: 1. Highlight Color Temperature and select User 1, User 2, or User 3 by pressing on the projector or remote control. 2. Press to highlight Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning and press ENTER.
  • Page 32: Color Management

    Color Management In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the room. Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered.
  • Page 33: Selecting The Aspect Ratio

    Setting 3D Comb Filter This feature separates composite signal to Y (brightness) signal and C (color) signal, and can help produce clearer and sharper images with correct colors in place. This function is only available when a Video signal is selected Selecting the aspect ratio The "aspect ratio"...
  • Page 34 3. Letter Box (LB): Scales a picture to fit the projector’s native resolution in its horizontal width and resize the picture’s height to the 3/4 of the projection width. This may produce a picture greater in height than can be displayed, so part of the picture is lost (not displayed) along the top and bottom edges of the projection.
  • Page 35: Hiding The Image

    Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the remote control to hide the screen image. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See page 17 for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound: 1.
  • Page 37: Controlling The Projector Through A Lan Environment

    Controlling the projector through a Lan environment Lan Control Settings allow you to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network. Configuring the Lan Control Settings If you are in a DHCP environment: 1.
  • Page 38 2. The remote network operation page opens. This page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the remote control or control panel on the projector. • Menu (Exit) • Auto • • • Enter To switch input source, click on your desired signal. The source list varies according to the connectors available on the projector.
  • Page 39 Please pay attention to the limitation of input length (including space and other punctuation keys) in the list blow: Category Item Crestron Control Projector Network Configuration User Password Admin Password The info page displays the information and status of this projector. For more information, visit http://www.crestron.com Maximum Number of...
  • Page 40: Operating In A High Altitude Environment

    Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend that you activate High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 1500 meters (around 4920 feet) above sea level, or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time (>10 hours) without shutdown.
  • Page 41: Displaying More Than One Image Source Simultaneously

    Displaying more than one image source simultaneously Your projector is capable of displaying pictures simultaneously from two input sources, which can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way. Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly connected to the projector.
  • Page 42: Turning The Projector Off

    Turning the projector off To turn the projector off, press POWER ( ) on the projector or remote control and a warning message appears. Press POWER ( ) again. • The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp.
  • Page 43: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menus

    On-Screen Display (OSD) menus On-Screen Display (OSD) structure Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Picture Mode Load Settings From Brightness Contrast Picture -- Color Basic Tint Sharpness Reset Picture Settings Rename User Mode Black Level Clarity Control...
  • Page 44: System Setup

    Left Size Large/Small H. Size Phase Auto Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/ 30 min BenQ/Blue/Black Floor Front/Ceiling Front/Floor Rear/Ceiling Rear Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/ 30 min Disable/30 min/60 min/90 min/120 min/150 min/180 min Black/Purple/Blue Menu Display Time...
  • Page 45: Advanced Setup

    Main menu Lamp Settings HDMI Settings Baud Rate Test Pattern High Altitude Mode Audio Settings Advanced Setup Password Lan Control Settings Reset All Settings Direct Power On Expert Mode FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Source Information Picture Mode Resolution Equivalent Lamp Hour Firmware Version Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal.
  • Page 46: Picture Mode

    Picture -- Basic menu Function Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector Picture Mode picture set-up to suit your program type. See page 27 Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and Load Settings From further fine-tune the picture based on the selections listed below.
  • Page 47: Display Menu

    Display menu Function There are several options to set the picture’s aspect ratio depending on your Aspect Ratio input source. See Corrects any keystoning of the picture. See Keystone page 26 Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected picture, use the directional arrow keys.
  • Page 48: System Setup Menu

    Allows you to select which logo screen will be displayed during projector start- Splash Screen up. You can choose BenQ logo screen, Blue screen or Black screen. The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or Projector Position more mirrors.
  • Page 49: Advanced Setup Menu

    Expert Mode standards to obtain optimal picture quality from BenQ video display devices. Accordingly, we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
  • Page 50: Information Menu

    Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Function FAQ-Image and Installation Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter. FAQ-Features and Service Source...
  • Page 51: Additional Information

    Additional information Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer or local customer service center if the projector fails to operate as expected.
  • Page 52: Lamp Information

    Lamp Settings Lamp Power Economic Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour 50 hours EXIT Back System Setup Language English Splash Screen BenQ Projector Position Floor Front Auto Off Disable Sleep Timer Disable Background Color Blue Menu Settings Input Source Auto Source Search...
  • Page 53: Timing Of Replacing The Lamp

    • This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner. http://lamp.BenQ.com for a replacement lamp. "Indicators" on page 56 WARNING "Getting to know the lamp...
  • Page 54 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other cables. See "Turning the projector off " on page 42 for details. Slightly lift the projector up. Loosen the screws on the lamp cover.
  • Page 55: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    Resetting the lamp timer Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage. 1. After the start-up logo, press MENU on the projector or MENU/EXIT on the remote control, and then press menu is highlighted.
  • Page 56: Indicators

    The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. Status & Description • The lamp has been damaged. Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp. • The lamp is not properly attached.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem There is no power from the power cable. The projector does not turn on. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. The lamp cover is not securely attached. The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection screen size Lamp Electrical Compatibility Color Space Terminals Input Output Control General characteristics Projector weight Power Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage temperature Storage humidity Additional information...
  • Page 59: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Dimensions 428 mm x 318 mm x 169 mm (W x D x H) Ceiling mount installation Ceiling mount screws: M6 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm) 211.7 Unit: mm 424.4 151.2 324.1 Additional information...
  • Page 60: Timing Chart

    Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Format Resolution 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 *1024 x 576 1024 x 576 *1024 x 600 1024 x 600 1152 x 864 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 1280 x 768...
  • Page 61 Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Format Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) 480i 720 x 480 59.94/60 480p 720 x 480 59.94/60 576i 720 x 576 576p 720 x 576 720/50p 1280 x 720 720/60p 1280 x 720 59.939/60 1080/50i 1920 x 1080...
  • Page 62: Warranty And Copyright Information

    Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
  • Page 63: Regulation Statements

    Regulation statements FCC statement (for United States users) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 64 • All BenQ monitors and projectors come with user manuals on compact discs which could be easily read by commercial software such as Adobe Reader via a connected computer system. These documents are also available on the BenQ's web site (www.BenQ.com).

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