Table of Contents Warranty and Copyright information ................2 Important safety instructions ....................4 Introduction .......................... 6 Shipping contents ............................6 Projector exterior view ..........................8 Controls and functions..........................9 Positioning your projector ....................11 Choosing a location ..........................11 Obtaining a preferred projected image size..................
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.
17. 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 - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shorten the projector's life span and darken the image.
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 with batteries Installation guide Warranty card* Power cord HDMI cable •...
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• 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. •...
Controls and functions Projector & Remote control All the key presses described in this document are available on the remote control or projector. 1. MENU 5. AUTO Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image when PC signal 2.
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12. ALL 19. LIGHT Press and hold ID SET until the ID setting Turns on the remote control backlight for a indicator lights up. Press ALL to clear current few seconds. To keep the backlight on, press ID setting of the remote control. The ID is any other key while the backlight is on.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Note that a special rear projection screen and the Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required projector on the ceiling. for this installation location. After turning on the projector, go to Advanced Menu - Settings > Projector Installation >...
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The projector can also be installed at following angles: 360-degree projection Installation of the projector should be performed carefully. Incomplete or improper installation may cause the projector to fall, resulting in personal injury or property damage. Positioning your projector...
Projection dimensions Screen Center of lens 16:10 Screen diagonal Projection distance JU935 • The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is in a 16:10 aspect ratio Screen size Projection distance (mm) Diagonal Min length...
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• 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.
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.
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.
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. To retract the feet, screw the adjuster feet in a reverse direction.
• Press to disable the auto vertical keystone function. Adjusting Corner Fit You can manually adjust four corners of the image by setting the horizontal and vertical values. 1. Do one of the following steps to display the corner fit correction page. •...
Connection 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. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. Notebook or Monitor desktop computer A/V device HDMI cable...
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• 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. The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model.
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.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with 2 types of On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. • Basic OSD menu: provides primary menu functions. (See Basic menu on page • Advanced OSD menu: provides full menu functions. (See Advanced menu on page To access the OSD menu, press MENU on the projector or remote control.
Below is the overview of the Basic OSD menu. Press OK to enter Menu Type Basic Menu the menu. Brightness Light Mode Normal Main menu Status Aspect Ratio Wireless LAN Auto Picture Mode Information Presentation Menu Type Volume Current input Press MENU to signal exit.
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2. Write down the number and turn off your BenQ Customer Center. projector. 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to Recall Code: decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify Return that you are an authorized user of the projector.
Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same Source time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for the available signals. Be sure the Advanced Menu - Settings > Auto Source Search menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
10. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server settings will be displayed. Note down the IP address displayed in the IP Address row. If the IP Address still does not display, contact your ITS administrator. If you are in a non-DHCP environment: 1.
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To switch input source, click on your desired signal. The source list varies according to the connectors available on the projector. ''Video'' stands for the Video signal. The tools page allows you to manage the projector, configure the Network settings and secure access of remote network operation on this projector.
The info page displays the information and status of this projector. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. For more information, visit http://www.crestron.com & www.crestron.com/getroomview. Shutting down the projector 1. Press on the projector or on the remote control and a confirmation message will appear prompting you.
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.
-50~0~50 Tint 0~17~31 Sharpness 0~10 Brilliant Color 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 / 2.3 /2.4 / 2.6 / Gamma Selection BenQ/DICOM HDR Brightness -2~2 Color Cool/Normal/Warm Temperature R Gain (0~50~100) G Gain (0~50~100) Picture Color B Gain (0~50~100)
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Main menu Submenu Options Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10/2.4:1 H: -30~0~30 2D Keystone V: -30~0~30 Corner Fit Test Pattern Off/Grid W/Grid G/RGB Ramps Phase PC & Component YPbPr Tuning H. Size Position 3D Sync Mode DLP Link/VESA 3D Auto/Top Bottom/Frame 3D Mode Sequential/Frame Packing/Side by Side/Off 3D Sync Invert...
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Main menu Submenu Options Status DHCP On/Off IP Address Wired LAN Subnet Mask Network Default Gateway DNS Server Apply AMX Device Discovery On/Off MAC Address (Wired) Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Projector Installation Ceiling/Front Ceiling Remote Receiver Front/Top/Front+Top Auto Source Search On/Off Auto Sync On/Off Dynamic Dimming...
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Auto Disable Network Off/20 min/1 hr/3 hr/6 hr Standby Settings Standby Mode Audio Pass Off/Audio in/Audio L/R/HDMI Through 1/HDMI 2 Background BenQ/Gray/Black/Blue/Purple Background Settings Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue System Menu Type Basic/Advanced Menu Settings Menu Display 5 sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec/Always...
Basic menu The higher the value, the brighter the image. Adjust this control so the black areas Brightness of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source.
Picture Mode • Video: Is suitable for playing videos in an environment where there is ambient light. Dynamic color details are preserved by BenQ enhancement technology. • DICOM SIM: Optimizes the contrast performace. • 3D: Is appropriate for playing 3D images and 3D video clips.
Picture Mode • Video: Is suitable for playing videos in an environment where there is ambient light. Dynamic color details are preserved by BenQ enhancement technology. • DICOM SIM: Optimizes the contrast performace. • 3D: Is appropriate for playing 3D images and 3D video clips.
When 0 is selected, the Color Temperature function is not available. Gamma Selection Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness. • 1.8/2.0/2.1/BenQ/DICOM: 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.
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Color Management This function provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference. • Primary Color: Selects a color from among R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue), C (Cyan), M (Magenta), or Y (Yellow).
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Display There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. • Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. 15:9 picture • Real: Projects an image as its original resolution and resizes it to fit within the display area.
This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images. •...
Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image size. 1. After the adjustment bar displays, press repeatedly to reduce or magnify the image to a desired size. 2. Press OK to enter panning mode. 3. Press the directional arrows ( , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.
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Network Wired LAN Controlling the projector through a Wired LAN environment on page AMX Device When this function is On, the projector can be detected by AMX controller. Discovery MAC Address Displays the mac address for this projector. (Wired) Settings Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors.
Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when there is no action taken on the blank screen, once elapsed the image will return to the screen. If the preset time spans are not suitable for your need, select Disable. No matter Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press most of the keys on the projector or remote control to restore the picture.
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• Port Selection: Allows you to select a preferred control port: through the RS-232C port (RS232 port on the projector) or the HDBaseT port (HDBaseT input port on the projector). Serial Port Setting • Baud Rate: Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable.
• Mute: Temporarily turns off the sound. • Volume: Adjusts the sound level. • Power On/Off Ring Tone: Turns on or off the ring tone when the projector is Audio in startup and shutdown process. Settings The only way to change Power On/Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power On/Off Ring Tone.
Returns all settings to the factory preset values. Factory The following settings will still remain: 2D Keystone, Auto Vertical Keystone, Corner Fit, Default Projector Installation, Light Usage Time, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate, Corner Fit, Digital Shrink & Shift, Digital Lens Shift, Network, HDMI Equalizer, Display Resolution Switch, Dynamic Dimming,Custom Brightness.
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. •...
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 ECO mode) + (hours used in Dimming mode) + (hours used in Custom mode)
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Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Stand-by mode Powering up Normal operation Normal power-down cooling Download CW start fail Phosphor wheel start 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 Fan 1 error (the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed)
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.
XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120 (Reduce 119.989 97.551 115.5 Supported Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 67.5 BenQ 1024 x 576 60.0 35.820 46.966 Notebook_timing BenQ 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419 Notebook_timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000...
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XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120 (Reduce 119.989 97.551 115.5 Supported Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 67.5 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576 60.00 35.820 46.996 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000...
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3840 x 2160_30 For 4K2K model 3840 x 2160 (Only HDMI 2.0 supports) The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen. • Video timings Supported 3D format Vertical Horizontal...
Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input Supported 3D format Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Pixel Frequency Timing Resolution (Hz) (kHz) (MHz) Frame Sequential 480i 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 13.5 Supported 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 Supported 576i 720 x 576 15.63 13.5 576p...
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