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- Page 1 Digital Projector User Manual AW30ST / AH30ST V 1.00...
- Page 2 For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com. Copyright Copyright © 2025 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 BenQ ecoFACTS BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of the "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" corporate vision with the ultimate goal to achieve a low-carbon society. Besides meeting international regulatory...
- Page 4 Table of Contents Warranty and Copyright information ................2 Limited warranty ....................... 2 Copyright ........................... 2 Disclaimer ......................... 2 BenQ ecoFACTS ....................... 3 Product carbon footprint (PCF) ..................3 Important safety instructions ..................5 Introduction ........................8 Shipping contents ......................8 Projector exterior view .....................
- Page 5 Important safety instructions Your 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. 1.
- Page 6 9. Do not place this product on an unstable 12. Always place the projector on a level, cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, horizontal surface during operation. sustaining serious damage. - Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back.
- Page 7 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector. supply's power outlet and call BenQ to - Locations where temperatures may become have the projector serviced. excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.
- Page 8 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 Remote control with Projector Power cord batteries Quick start guide Warranty card* Regulatory statements QR code service sticker...
- Page 9 • 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. •...
- Page 10 Controls and functions Projector & Remote control All the key presses described in this document are available on the remote control or projector. 5. Arrow keys ( , POWER When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Toggles the projector between standby is activated, these keys are used as mode and on.
- Page 11 6. SOURCE 14. SMART ECO Displays the source selection bar. Displays the Light Mode menu for selecting a suitable light source operating 7. ECO BLANK mode. Used to hide the screen picture. 15. FREEZE Do not block the projection lens Freezes the projected image.
- Page 12 Remote control effective range The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
- Page 13 Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling/Wall screen. Note that a special rear projection Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling/Wall projector. Mount Kit are required for this installation location.
- Page 14 Projection dimensions AW30ST • The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is in a 16:10 aspect ratio. • The projection performances will vary based on the actual projection size and ambient light.
- 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.
- Page 16 BenQ projector mounting kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed. 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 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.
- Page 18 2. After the 2D Keystone correction page displays. Use / to correct vertical keystone distortion. Use to correct horizontal keystone distortion. Press Press Press Press Adjusting Corner Fit You can manually adjust four corners of the image by setting the horizontal and vertical values. 1.
- Page 19 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. A/V device Audio cable Wireless Dongle HDMI cable USB cable...
- Page 20 Connecting audio The projector has built-in mono speaker(s) which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications.
- Page 21 • For Windows OS devices Press the Windows + P / K and choose the projector (BenQ_xxxxxxxx). Connecting the projector to the Internet 1. Select the WiFi SSID (BenQ_xxxxxxxx) of the projector in the WiFi settings on your device. 2. Enter the password from the projected image. 3.
- Page 22 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 23 Using the menus The projector is equipped with 2 types of On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. To access the OSD menu, press MENU on the projector or remote control. • Use the arrow keys ( / / / ) on the projector or remote control to move through the menu items.
- Page 24 The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design. Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector.
- Page 25 Please write down the recall code, and contact 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. BenQ Customer Center. 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide Recall Code: proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
- Page 26 Once detected, the selected source information will appear at the corner of the screen for seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another signal. • To enable Wi-Fi display source, go to Advanced Menu - Settings > Auto Source Search and select HDMI+Wi-Fi.
- Page 27 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 28 Reference Mode Golf/Cinema/Game/sRGB Brightness 0~50~100 Contrast -50~0~50 Color -50~0~50 Tint -45~0~45 Sharpness 0~15~31 Gamma 1.8/2.0/2.1/2.2/2.3/2.4/2.5/2.6/BenQ Selection Color Temperature (Native/Cool/Normal/Warm) R Gain (0~200) Color G Gain (0~200) Temperature B Gain (0~200) Tuning Picture R Offset (0~511) G Offset (0~511) B Offset (0~511)
- Page 29 HDMI Format YUV Limited/YUV Full HDMI-2 Digital Zoom 1.0X~1.8X/2.0X Image Resizing Digital Shrink 0.75X~1.0X & Shift AW30ST: 16:10 (1280x800)/16:9 (1280x720)/4:3 (1024x768)/1:1 (800x800) Screen Fill AH30ST: 16:10 (1920x1200)/ 16:9 (1920x1080)/4:3 (1440x1080)/ 1:1 (1080x1080) Digital Lens Shift Fast Mode (AH30ST only) On/Off...
- Page 30 Language Bhs Ind On/Off Power Audio Pass Management Off/HDMI-1/HDMI-2 Through Background BenQ/Black/Blue/Purple Background System Settings Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue Menu Type Basic/Advanced Menu Settings Menu Display 5 sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec/Always Time Mute On/Off Volume 0~5~10 Audio Settings Power On/Off On/Off...
- Page 31 Main menu Submenu Options Native Resolution Detected Resolution Source Picture Mode Light Mode Information 3D Format Color System Light Usage Time Firmware Version Service Code Menu operation...
- Page 32 There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. • Auto: Scales an image proportionally AW30ST AH30ST to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. 15:9 picture •...
- Page 33 The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. • Bright: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.
- Page 34 Advanced menu Picture The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. • Bright: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.
- Page 35 The higher the value, the brighter the image. Adjust this control so the black Brightness areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible. The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white Contrast level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment.
- Page 36 • 2.4/2.5: Best for viewing movies in a dark environment. • 2.6: Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes. • BenQ: Finely-tuned gamma to optimize details and increase contrast. High Brightness Low Brightness Low Contrast...
- Page 37 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).
- Page 38 Display There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. • Auto: Scales an image proportionally AW30ST AH30ST to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. 15:9 picture • Real: Projects an image as its original...
- Page 39 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.
- Page 40 • Aspect Ratio will be fixed at Auto if 4:3, 16:9 or 1:1 is selected for AW30ST. • Aspect Ratio will be fixed at Auto if 4:3, 16:10 or 1:1 is selected for AH30ST.
- Page 41 Minimizes the response time between the input source and the displayed image. For the optimized latency, when Fast Mode is activated, Keystone/Aspect Ratio will return to the default settings. Fast Mode *Fast Mode can only be enabled for below input timing adopted by most of (AH30ST only) popular games: - 1080p 60Hz/120Hz/240Hz...
- Page 42 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.
- Page 43 Adjusts the equalizer gain settings for an HDMI signal. The higher the HDMI setting, the stronger the gain value. If there are more than one HDMI port on Equalizer the projector, select the HDMI port first before adjusting the value. Disables or enables "Type A connector"...
- Page 44 Information • Native Resolution: Shows the native resolution of the projector. • Detected Resolution: Shows the detected timing. • Source: Shows the current signal source. • Picture Mode: Shows the selected mode in the Picture menu. • Light Mode: Shows the selected mode in the Light Mode menu. Information •...
- Page 45 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 46 Time used in ECO mode = y hours Time used in SmartEco mode = z hours 2. Equivalent Light Hour = hours --- - --- - --- - , if X= light source life spec of Normal mode Y= light source spec of ECO mode Z= light source spec of SmartEco mode A’...
- Page 47 Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Stand-by mode Powering up Normal operation Normal power-down cooling Download Data abort, scaler shutdown abnormally Burn-in events Burn-in on Burn-in off Light events Light error in normal operation Thermal events Fan 1 error (the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed) Fan 2 error (the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed)
- Page 48 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 There is no power from the power cord. outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
- Page 49 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Resolution AW30ST: 1280 x 800 WXGA AH30ST: 1920 x 1080 1080p Input terminals Display system Video signal input 1-CHIP DMD SD/HDTV signal input Lens Digital - HDMI x 2 F = 2.6 ~ 2.78, f = 10.2 ~ 12.24 mm...
- Page 50 Dimensions 303.5 107.4 220.7 Unit: mm 50 Specifications...
- Page 51 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@60Hz 60.00 35.820 46.996 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600@65Hz 64.995 41.467 51.419 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000...
- Page 52 • Video timings Supported 3D format Vertical Horizontal Pixel Timing Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Frame Frame Side by (Hz) (kHz) (MHz) Sequential Packing Bottom Side 720 (1440) x 480i 59.94 15.73 Supported 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 Supported 720 (1440) x 576i 15.63 576p...
- Page 53 RS232 command AW30ST 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 HDMI(MHL) <CR>*sour=hdmi#<CR> Write HDMI 2(MHL2) <CR>*sour=hdmi2#<CR> Source Selection Write Wireless Display <CR>*sour=wireless#<CR> Read Current source <CR>*sour=?#<CR> Write Mute On <CR>*mute=on#<CR>...
- Page 54 Function Type Operation ASCII Read Sharpness value <CR>*sharp=?#<CR> Write Color Temperature-Warm <CR>*ct=warm#<CR> Write Color Temperature-Normal <CR>*ct=normal#<CR> Write Color Temperature-Cool <CR>*ct=cool#<CR> Write Color Temperature-lamp native <CR>*ct=native#<CR> Read Color Temperature Status <CR>*ct=?#<CR> Write Aspect 4:3 <CR>*asp=4:3#<CR> Write Aspect 16:9 <CR>*asp=16:9#<CR> Write Aspect 16:10 <CR>*asp=16:10#<CR>...
- Page 55 Function Type Operation ASCII Write Projector Position-Front Table <CR>*pp=FT#<CR> Write Projector Position-Rear Table <CR>*pp=RE#<CR> Write Projector Position-Rear Ceiling <CR>*pp=RC#<CR> Write Projector Position-Front Ceiling <CR>*pp=FC#<CR> Read Projector Position Status <CR>*pp=?#<CR> Write Quick auto search <CR>*QAS=on#<CR> Operation Settings Write Quick auto search <CR>*QAS=off#<CR>...
- Page 56 Tint + <CR>*tint=+#<CR> Write Tint - <CR>*tint=-#<CR> Write Set Tint value <CR>*tint=value#<CR> Read Get Tint value <CR>*tint=?#<CR> Write Set BenQ gamma value <CR>*gamma=value#<CR> Read Gamma value status <CR>*gamma=?#<CR> Write Red Gain + <CR>*RGain=+#<CR> Write Red Gain - <CR>*RGain=-#<CR> Write Set Red Gain value <CR>*RGain=value#<CR>...
- Page 57 Function Type Operation ASCII Write Set Hue value <CR>*hue=value#<CR> Read Get Hue value <CR>*hue=?#<CR> Write Saturation + <CR>*saturation =+#<CR> Write Saturation - <CR>*saturation =-#<CR> Write Set Saturation value <CR>*saturation =value#<CR> Color Calibration (only for service) Read Get Saturation value <CR>*saturation =?#<CR> Write Gain + <CR>*gain=+#<CR>...
- Page 58 Function Type Operation ASCII Picture Mode Read Picture Mode <CR>*appmod=?#<CR> Write Contrast + <CR>*con=+#<CR> Write Contrast - <CR>*con=-#<CR> Write Set Contrast value <CR>*con=value#<CR> Read Contrast value <CR>*con=?#<CR> Write Brightness + <CR>*bri=+#<CR> Write Brightness - <CR>*bri=-#<CR> Write Set Brightness value <CR>*bri=value#<CR> Read Brightness value <CR>*bri=?#<CR>...
- Page 59 Function Type Operation ASCII Read 4 Corners Top-Right-Y Status <CR>*cornerfittry=?#<CR> Write 4 Corners Bottom-Left-X Decrease <CR>*cornerfitblx=-#<CR> Write 4 Corners Bottom-Left-X Increase <CR>*cornerfitblx=+#<CR> Read 4 Corners Bottom-Left-X Status <CR>*cornerfitblx=?#<CR> Write 4 Corners Bottom-Left-Y Decrease <CR>*cornerfitbly=-#<CR> Write 4 Corners Bottom-Left-Y Increase <CR>*cornerfitbly=+#<CR> Read 4 Corners Bottom-Left-Y Status <CR>*cornerfitbly=?#<CR>...
- Page 60 Function Type Operation ASCII Read Model Name <CR>*modelname=?#<CR> Read System F/W Version <CR>*sysfwversion=?#<CR> Read MCU F/W Version <CR>*mcufwversion=?#<CR> Miscellaneous Write Blank On <CR>*blank=on#<CR> Write Blank Off <CR>*blank=off#<CR> Read Blank Status <CR>*blank=?#<CR> Write Freeze On <CR>*freeze=on#<CR> Write Freeze Off <CR>*freeze=off#<CR> Read Freeze Status <CR>*freeze=?#<CR>...
- Page 61 Tint + <CR>*tint=+#<CR> Write Tint - <CR>*tint=-#<CR> Write Set Tint value <CR>*tint=value#<CR> Read Get Tint value <CR>*tint=?#<CR> Write Set BenQ gamma value <CR>*gamma=value#<CR> Read Gamma value status <CR>*gamma=?#<CR> Write Red Gain + <CR>*RGain=+#<CR> Write Red Gain - <CR>*RGain=-#<CR> Write Set Red Gain value <CR>*RGain=value#<CR>...
- Page 62 Function Type Operation ASCII Write Service mode enable for error report <CR>*error=enable#<CR> Read Error code report <CR>*error=report#<CR> Read FAN 1 speed <CR>*fan1=?#<CR> Service Read FAN 2 speed <CR>*fan2=?#<CR> (Only for service) Read FAN 3 speed <CR>*fan3=?#<CR> Read Temperature 1 <CR>*tmp1=?#<CR> Read LED indicator <CR>*led=?#<CR>...
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