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BenQ GP10 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GP10 Ultra Lite LED Projector User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety Selecting the aspect ratio...... 31 Optimizing the image......32 instructions ....3 Operating in a high Introduction....6 altitude environment ......34 Adjusting the sound ....... 34 Projector features........6 Displaying images with PC and Video Shipping contents ........7 source devices.........

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 In some countries, the line voltage is...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions (Continued) Never replace any electronic When the projector is under components unless the projector is operation, you may sense some unplugged. heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect.
  • Page 5 Always place the projector on a level, disconnect it from the power supply's horizontal surface during operation. wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. Important safety instructions...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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. • Advanced LED light source Long lasting LEDs provides a longer life span than traditional lamps. •...

  • Page 7: Shipping Contents

    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. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions.

  • Page 8: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view Vent (cold air intake) Front/upper side Internal Speakers Vent (heated air exhaust) Front IR remote sensor Projection lens Lens cover External control panel (See "Projector" on page 9 details.) Focus ring AC power jack SD card slot Type A USB jack Mini-B USB jack HDMI input jack...

  • Page 9: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Projector Left key When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is on: - Navigate left to select the desired menu items. - Make adjustments. (e.g. brightness, contrast...) When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is off: (Only applied to SD card, internal memory and USB Drive) - Play previous video and audio file.
  • Page 10 TEMPerature indicator light Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. LED indicator light Indicates the status of the light source. Lights up or flashes when the light source has developed a problem. 10. Home Directly returns to home screen from lower level of OSD.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control Left key When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is on: - Navigate left to select the desired menu items. - Make adjustments. (e.g. brightness, contrast...) When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is off: (Only applied to SD card, internal memory and USB Drive) - Play previous video and audio file.
  • Page 12 10. Right key When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is on: - Navigate right to select the desired menu items. - Make adjustments. (e.g. brightness, contrast...) When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is off: (Only applied to SD card, internal memory and USB Drive) - Play next video and audio file.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Effective Range

    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 15 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 7 meters (~ 23 feet).

  • Page 14: Positioning Your Projector

    BenQ has provided a table of screen size to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. Refer to "Projection dimensions" on page 15 depending on the projector you are using.

  • Page 15: Projection Dimensions

    4039 7500 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: Connection

    Connection In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 7). They are commercially available from electronics stores. Connecting the power Insert one end of the provided power cord into the AC IN terminal. Insert the plug on the power cord into a wall outlet.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer ® The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM ® compatibles and Macintosh computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer: •...
  • Page 18 • Using an HDMI cable Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the computer. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the projector. • Using a USB cable Take a USB cable and connect the type A end to the USB output jack of the computer.

  • Page 19: Connecting Video Source Devices

    iii. Disconnect the USB cable only when the message says that it is safe to remove the hardware. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the files are being copied, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the projector. •...

  • Page 20: Connecting An Hdmi Source Device

    Connecting an HDMI source device The projector provides a HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI source device like a Blu-Ray player, a DTV tuner or a display. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, Blu-Ray player and displays over a single cable.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Component Video Source Device

    Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to a Component Video source device: Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Composite Video Source Device

    Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to a composite Video source device: Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device.

  • Page 23: Connecting An External Speaker

    Connecting an external speaker You can hear sound through an external speaker instead of the internal speakers built into the projector. To connect the projector to an external speaker source device: Connect an appropriate stereo cable to the external speaker and the audio output jack on the projector.

  • Page 24: Connecting To An External Memory Device

    Connecting to an external memory device Connecting an SD card To connect the projector to an SD card: Connect an SD card to the SD card slot on the projector. • The maximum memory capacity supported for an SD(HC) card is 32 GB. (The maximum capacity supported for external memory is based on our factory test.

  • Page 25: Playing Sound Through The Projector

    HDD (Hard Disk Drive). • As the data in the USB storage device can be damaged, please back up important data to avoid loss. The user is responsible for data management. BenQ shall not be held liable for any data loss. •...

  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation Starting up the projector Connect the power using the power cord. The Power indicator turns into orange. Press Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector. The Power indicator lights green when the projector is The start up procedure takes several seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the image height The projector is equipped with 2 adjuster feet. This adjusters change the image height. To adjust the projector: Screw the adjuster feet to adjust the image height. To retract the feet, screw the adjuster feet in a reverse direction.

  • Page 28: Hiding The Image

    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. Correcting keystone when an image is displayed on the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps.

  • Page 29: Securing The Projector

    Securing the projector 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 Settings menu. You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password.

  • Page 30: Entering The Password Recall Procedure

    Write down the number and turn off your projector. 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 31: Firmware Upgrade

    Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password. Firmware upgrade Follow below procedures to upgrade firmware version. • Only an SD Card is supported for a firmware update. •...

  • Page 32: Optimizing The Image

    Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode 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. To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps.

  • Page 33: Using Wall Color

    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 color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, press to open the pop-up menu in one of the computer, iPhone/ iPod, composite video, component and HDMI modes.

  • Page 34: Operating In A High Altitude Environment

    Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–30°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1499 m and ambient temperature is between 0°C and 35°C.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Sound Level

    Hightlight Settings and press OK to enter. Go to Advanced > Audio Settings and press OK to enter. Highlight Mute and press OK to open the pop-up menu. Highlight On and press OK to confirm. To leave the OSD, press until the projector returns to the home screen, or press to go back to the home screen directly.

  • Page 36: Displaying Images With Pc And Video Source Devices

    Displaying images with PC and Video source devices You can connect your projector to a PC and various Video source devices. (e.g. HDMI, composite video, component video) However, you need only connect the projector to an input source device. To display images: Connect the projector to one of the above signal source.

  • Page 37: Using Pc/ Video Pop-Up Menus

    Using PC/ Video pop-up menus The projector has a multilingual OSD that allows you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. This menu is for the settings to be used in computer, DVD player, composite video, component and HDMI modes. Using the menu To open the OSD menu, press on the projector or remote control when the...

  • Page 38: Description Of Each Menu

    Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is Wall Color not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 33 for details. There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending Aspect Ratio on your input signal source.

  • Page 39: Displaying Files With Internal Memory, Usb Drive And Sd Card

    Displaying files with internal memory, USB Drive and SD card The projector can display files saved in internal memory or external storage like an SD card or a USB Drive when you have connected to projector. To display files: Turn on the power of the projector and the projector displays the home screen. Connect the projector to one of the above external memory devices.

  • Page 40: Using The Menu

    When playing videos NAME DESCRIPTION Play/Pause Plays or pauses a video. Volume up/down. Volume • Plays the previous video. • Press and hold to rewind the video. Prev - The rewind speed increases to x2, x4, x8 and x16 at 2- second intervals.

  • Page 41: Menu System

    • See the table for supported subtitle file types. Refer to "Supported file formats" on page Menu system Menu Item Sub-menu Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/ Wall Color Blue/Blackboard Screen Settings Auto Keystone On/Off Keystone Picture Mode Bright/Standard/Cinema/Game/User Reference Mode Bright/Standard/Cinema/Game Brightness Contrast Picture Mode...

  • Page 42: Wall Color

    Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Wall Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 33 for details. Auto Keystone Screen Settings Auto corrects any keystoning of the image. Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image.
  • Page 43 When playing music NAME DESCRIPTION Play/Pause Plays or pauses a music. Volume up/down. Volume • Plays the previous music. Prev • Press and hold to rewind the music. • Plays the next music. Next • Press and hold to fast forward the music. Open/close music pop-up settings menu.
  • Page 44 Menu system Menu Item Options Play Mode All in folder/One music Play Order Normal / Shuffle Repeat On/Off Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Lets you choose to play one music or all music in a folder. Play Mode Lets you select the playback order of music files. Play Order Lets you select whether to repeat music playback.
  • Page 45 When viewing photos NAME DESCRIPTION Play/Pause Plays or pauses a slideshow. Previous photo. Prev Next photo. Next Menu Open/close photo pop-up settings menu. • Return to upper level of OSD. • Close photo pop-up setting menu. Back • Leave current photo player and back to photo file browser.

  • Page 46: Auto Keystone

    Menu system Menu Item Sub-menu Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/ Wall Color Blue/Blackboard Screen Settings Auto Keystone On/Off Keystone Picture Mode Bright/Standard/Cinema/Game/User Reference Mode Bright/Standard/Cinema/Game Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Color Settings Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Warm/Normal/Cool Save Settings Slideshow Speed Fast/ Normal/ Slow Slideshow Mode All in folder / One photo Play Settings...
  • Page 47 Picture Mode Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. Reference Mode Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below.
  • Page 48 When viewing documents NAME DESCRIPTION Enter Enlarge the current page. Magnify the page with a further press. When the page is not enlarged: : Move to the previous page. Down : Move to the next page. Left When the page is enlarged: Right : Move to the top/down/left/right portion of the page.

  • Page 49: Aspect Ratio

    Document viewer pop-up settings menu The document view pop-up menu provides an on-screen display (OSD) for adjustments when viewing photos. Using the menu To open the OSD menu, press on the projector or remote control when the projection screen is displayed. When the OSD is displayed, press to select the desired item and adjust the settings by using...

  • Page 50: Supported File Formats

    SRT only supports for UTF (unicode 8). Bit rate range : If peak bit rate of a video file is larger than 10MB, it might cause video playback lag. Please visit BenQ.com to know more details about the latest supported formats. Operation...

  • Page 51: Using Usb Streaming

    Using USB streaming The projector supports USB streaming for USB display and USB file transfer. BenQ EZ USB display The projector can project computer screen via a USB cable instead of a VGA cable. To use USB display: Connect the projector to a computer using a USB cable.
  • Page 52 Turn on the power of the projector and your source device. The projector displays the home screen. Press to select USB Streaming. Press to select USB File Transfer and then press OK to enter. If the connection is sucessful, you will see “It is in USB file transfer mode.”...

  • Page 53: Using Wireless Streaming

    Using wireless streaming Display PC screen to projector wirelessly BenQ EZ QPresenter is a power program to project your PC/NB screen to projector wirelessly. It also brings you extension display function so that you can show different content in the secondary display.
  • Page 54 You will be prompted to the “To install BenQ EZ QPresenter” page and follow the steps as instructed. Select “BenQ GP10” as your Start a web browser and key in IP WLAN connection on your address 192.168.100.10 into the computer (make sure your computer address bar and press “Enter”.

  • Page 55: Frequently Asked Questions

    Open BenQ EZ QPresenter to start projection in mirror mode (default). Tips: • If you have installed BenQ EZ QPrensenter prior to step i., it will be connected to GP10 automatically. • You can disable or enable audio streaming baed on your preferences.
  • Page 56 Q: Why does my display frame rate slow down? • A: BenQ EZ QPresenter needs to encode display content while sending massive real- time data to the projector. i. PC: A dual core PC (excluding Atom processors) or Mac is required to encode the screen images at 30FPS (Frame Per Second) speed.
  • Page 57 Display iPhone/iPAD content to projector wirelessly BenQ GP10 QPresenter is an easy-to-use app which enables your mobile devices to project the display to BenQ GP10 Ultra Lite LED projector. You can display your photos/ documents including PDF, MS-Office and iWorks.
  • Page 58 NB/PC to your iPhone or iPad. After it’s done, you can disconnect your iPhone/iPad. Turn on your iPhone/iPad WiFi , find BenQ GP10 or the projector SSID you defined to projector and connect with it directly. After WiFi connection is established, you can execute BenQ GP10 QPresenter app on your iPhone/iPad, and you will be able to see the device’s IP address now.
  • Page 59 Wi-Fi Dongle Specifications Model Name WDRT8192 Wireless Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Interface USB 2.0 Data Transfer Rate up to 300Mbps Frequency Band 2.4GHz ISM Band Security 64 bit/128 bit WEP, TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2 Supported OS Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Minimum PC System Requirement CPU: 200MHz or above RAM: 64MB RAM or above, 128MB recommended Operation...

  • Page 60: Using Settings Menu

    Using settings menu This menu is to set the projector’s operating environment. Using the menu To open the OSD menu, press to select Settings icon in home screen. When the OSD is displayed, press to select any item in the main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press OK to enter the feature settings submenu.

  • Page 61: Main Menu

    Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/ Wall Color Blue/Blackboard Auto Keystone On/Off Eye Protection On/Off Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 Auto Power Off min/25 min/30 min Splash Screen BenQ/ Black/Blue High Altitude Mode On/Off SRS HD On/Off Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power on/off ring On/Off...
  • Page 62 Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is Auto Power detected after a set period of time. Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector Splash Screen start-up. Three options are available: BenQ logo, Black screen, or Blue screen. Operation...
  • Page 63 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high High Altitude altitude environment" on page 34for details. Mode "Adjusting the sound" on page 34 for details. Audio Settings Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key Menu Display press.

  • Page 64: Internal Memory

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Shows the current signal source. Source Shows the selected mode. Picture Mode Shows input system format: RGB or YUV. Color System Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Resolution Shows the memory capacity status: Internal Memory. Memory / Internal Memory Shows the DLP 3D status.

  • Page 65: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting down the projector Press Power and a confirmation message displays prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. Press Power a second time. The Power LED indicator flashes orange slowly and fans stop. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the projector will not be used in an extended period of time.

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    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. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.

  • Page 67: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators LED indicators Status / Problems LED Behavior Power Temp Orange Standby Power LED slow flash solid on Green Power warm up blanking Light solid on sequence: Power on Green Power Ring & OK -> -> Orange Cooling Power LED slow flash blanking Ring &...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN socket on the projector, plug the power cord into the AC inlet There is no power from the power cable. on the AC adapter, plug the power cord into the power outlet.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Ultra Lite LED Projector Model name GP10 Optical Resolution 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 1.65 Lamp 3LED Throw Ratio 1.2:1 (40"@1m)

  • Page 70: Dimensions

    Operating relative 10%-90% (without condensation) humidity Operating altitude 0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C 1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with High Altitude Mode on) Dimensions • Without DVD player: 220 mm (W) x 61.8 mm (H) x 177 mm (D) • With DVD player: 220 mm (W) x 95.0 mm (H) x 177 mm (D) 61.8 95.0 62.2...

  • Page 71: Timing Chart

    1024 x 768 XGA_85 84.997 68.667 XGA_120* (Reduce 119.989 97.551 Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.500 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576 60.0 35.820 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 Timing 1280 x 720_60 45.000 1280 x 720...

  • Page 72: Supported Timing For Hdmi Input

    1024 x 768 XGA_85 84.997 68.667 XGA_120* (Reduce 119.989 97.551 Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.500 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576 60.000 35.820 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000...
  • Page 73 Video timings: Vertical Horizontal Timing Resolution Frequency (Hz) Frequency (kHz) 480i 720 (1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 576i 720 (1440) x 576 15.63 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720/50p 1280 x 720 37.5 720/60p 1280 x 720 45.00 1080/24P...

  • Page 74: Warranty And Copyright Information

    For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com. Copyright © 2012 BenQ Corp. Specification may vary by region, please visit your local stores for details. Actual product’s features and specifications are subject to change without notice. This material may include corporate names and trademarks of third parties which are the properties of the third parties respectively.

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