Table of contents Important safety Adjusting the sound......35 Controlling the projector through a LAN instructions ......3 environment .........36 Introduction......7 Presenting from a USB Reader....49 Shutting down the projector ....50 Projector features ........7 Direct power off ........50 Shipping contents........8 Menu operation ........51 Projector exterior view ......
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. Safety Instructions Please read this manual before you In some countries, the line voltage is...
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Safety Instructions (Continued) The lamp becomes extremely hot Do not place this product on an during operation. Allow the projector unstable cart, stand, or table. The to cool for approximately 45 minutes product may fall, sustaining serious prior to removing the lamp assembly damage.
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Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not place this projector in any of the Do not block the ventilation holes. following environments. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Space that is poorly ventilated or - Do not cover this projector with a cloth confined.
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If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.
Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features. • Network Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser •...
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 The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.
Projector exterior view External control panel Front/upper side (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) Lamp cover Mirror IR remote sensor Projection lens Focus ring Vent (cool air intake) Speaker grill Vent (heated air exhaust) AC power jack Ceiling mount holes Adjuster feet 12V DC output terminal...
Controls and functions Projector AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. Right/ Activates panel key lock.
Remote control MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN Operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint).
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ZOOM+/ZOOM- Magnifies or reduces the projected image size. VOLUME+/VOLUME- Adjusts the sound level. MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off. ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio. MIC/VOL +/- Adjusts the microphone sound level. CAPTURE Captures the projected picture and save it as your startup screen.
Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location. Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.
There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. 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.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. • In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents"...
• Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo 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 notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously.
Playing sound through the projector You can make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector. If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector.
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• You might get feedback noise from the microphone when you are too close to the speaker of the projector. Move the microphone away from the speaker of the projector. The greater volume you require, the greater distance you need to be away from the speaker to prevent the noise.
Operation Starting up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the original accessories (e.g.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 2 adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine-tune the horizontal angle. To retract the foot, screw the rear adjuster feet in a reverse direction.
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. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.
Front Table H. Size Menu Settings Digital Zoom Operation Settings 3D Sync Panel Key Lock Disable 3D Sync Invert Background Color BenQ Teaching Template Splash Screen BenQ MyScreen Analog RGB MENU Exit Analog RGB MENU Exit Press MENU/EXIT twice* on the...
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. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector.
BenQ Customer Center. projector. 0 2 1 2 Recall Code: 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 MENU Exit authorized user of the projector.
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page. Press to highlight Power On Lock and press to select Off. You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector. Press to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press to select Off.
Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control Press ZOOM+/ZOOM- to display the Zoom bar. Press ZOOM+ to magnify the center of the picture.
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About the aspect ratio • In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. • OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 16:9: Scales an image so that it is Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit displayed in the center of the...
Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, go to the DISPLAY >...
The confirmation message “Setting Saved” displays. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is selected. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments to these functions by highlighting them and pressing on the projector or remote control.
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3D 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.
Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings. Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations.
Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging "Connection" on page 16 function. for details. You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN on the remote control.
Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black or Blue screen, you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source.
Press CAPTURE on the remote control. A confirmation message displays. Press CAPTURE or MODE/ENTER again. The message 'Screen Capturing...' displays while the projector is processing the picture. Please wait. If the action is successful, you see the message 'Captured Succeeded' on the screen. The captured picture is saved as My Screen.
Controlling the projector through a LAN environment You can manage and control the projector from one or more remote computers when they are properly connected to the same local area network. Cable/ADSL Internet modem Cable connection If you are in a DHCP environment: Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port on your Ethernet or router.
Wireless connection To connect to the projector wirelessly, you have to plug a BenQ wireless dongle (optional) to the USB Type A connector on the projector, and then only a few OSD configuration steps are required. Make sure the projector is turned on.
Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby mode, you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector.
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The Virtual Keypad page displays a virtual keypad with which you can control the projector as if using the physical keypad on the projector. See "Projector" on page 10 for how to operate it. The Display Setting page provides some selective OSD menu items necessary for controlling the projector or adjusting the projected pictures.
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The Picture Setting page provides all the OSD menu items in the PICTURE menu for adjusting the projected pictures. See "2. PICTURE menu" on page 55 for how to use them. The Information page displays the information about the projector status, network status.
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The Conference Control page allows you to control the display location in the same IP address when there are multiple users connecting to the projector. The Crestron (eControl) page displays the Crestron eControl user interface. The eControl page provides a variety of virtual keys to control the projector or adjust the projected pictures.
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The tools page allows you to manage the projector, configure the LAN control settings and secure access of remote network operation on this projector. i. You can name the projector, keep track of its location and the person in charge of ii.
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To have access to the Admin page, you need to enter a password. The page provides more network settings. The default password is “0000”. If you want to change the password, enter the Basic page. The Basic page allows you to change the password and set the maximum number of connected computers.
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The Wired LAN page allows you to adjust the Wired LAN settings. The Wireless LAN page allows you to adjust the Wireless LAN settings. The maximum length for SSID is 16 bytes. Please use different SSID when more than two projectors are connecting through wireless LAN. Operation...
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The Mail page allows you to send alert e-mail to your ITS administrator. You can first try the Mail Test function to check if the Alert Mail works. These quick buttons are always provided on the web page for you to operate the projector.
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Displaying images through Q Presenter Downloading and installing Q Presenter Q Presenter is an application running on the host PC. It helps connect your computer to an available network projector and transfer the desktop contents to the network projector via local network connection.
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The Special Feature page provides some advanced functions to manage the projected images. • To display a full screen, click Full Screen. • To display a partial screen, click Selectable. A square appears on your screen. You can adjust its size and place it where you want to project. •...
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• The Q Presenter only accepts up to 8 characters consisting of English capitalized letters and digits 0-9 for the name, full 6 digits consisting of 1 to 4 for the password. • To change the Q Presenter interface language, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list and select a desired language.
Presenting from a USB Reader This feature displays a slide show of images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector. It can eliminate the need for a computer source. Supported image formats: • JPEG(JPG) • • TIFF •...
Shutting down the projector Press POWER on the projector or OFF on the remote control, and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. Press POWER a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. Main menu Sub-menu Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Wall Color Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H.
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Main menu Sub-menu Options Closed Caption On/Off Enable Closed Caption Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 Network On/Off Standby Microphone On/Off Settings Monitor Out On/Off Status DHCP IP Address Wired LAN Subnet Mask SYSTEM Default Gateway SETUP: DNS Server Advanced Apply Network Settings Status SSID Wireless LAN...
Description of each menu Function Description Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not Wall Color white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 29 for details. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on Aspect Ratio your input signal source.
Function Description Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. Teaching Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing and press Template to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern. Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type.
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Function Description Quick Auto "Switching input signal" on page 26 for details. Search Presentation Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time Timer frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 32 for details. Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using Language the menus"...
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Sets the background color for the projector. Color Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector Splash start-up. The following options are available: BenQ logo, My Screen, Screen Black screen, Blue screen. Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen. See "Creating...
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Function Description Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or Baud Rate download the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test Test Pattern pattern.
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Function Description FAQ-Image Installation Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter. FAQ- Features and Service Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Resolution Current Shows the native resolution of the input signal. System Color System Status...
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 and case clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.
Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour information: Press MENU/EXIT and then press to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced...
Order Replacement Lamp you may continue to operate the projector until Lamp>XXXX Hours the next hour lamp warning appears. Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com Press ENTER to dismiss the message. It is strongly recommended that you replace the Notice lamp at this age.
Replacing the lamp • 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.
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Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials.
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Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. Connect the power and restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
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Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Orange Stand-by mode. Green Powering up. Flashing Green Normal operation. • The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. Orange • The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power Flashing is turned off.
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on There is no power from the power the projector, and plug the power cord into the cord. power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution RS-232 serial control 1024 x 768 XGA 9 pin x 1 Display system Lan control RJ45 x 1 1-CHIP DMD IR receiver x 1 Lens F/Number F = 2.6 12V trigger x 1 (Max.
Dimensions 404 mm (W) x 229 mm (H) x 324.3 mm (D) 324.3 Wall mount installation Wall Mount 201.40 screw: M4 x 8 (Max L = 8 mm) 184.31 104.06 322.30 646.53 Unit: mm Specifications...
Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product 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 (for United States users) 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 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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7500K and 9300K), with a wide range of contrast levels. • BenQ's multimedia monitors and projectors usually have one or two speakers for audio performance which allow users (including hearing impaired) to interact with the computer systems connected. Speaker controls are typically located on the front-panel.
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