Table of Contents Safety, regulatory and legal information ..........5 FCC statement (for U.S. users) ....................5 EEC statement (for European users) ..................5 MIC statement ........................5 Safety instructions ........................6 Moisture condensation ......................9 Avoid using volatile liquids ....................9 Disposal ...........................
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Cleaning the lens ........................29 Cleaning the projector case ....................29 Storing the projector ......................29 Transporting the projector ..................... 29 Replacing the lamp (contact your BenQ dealer for assistance) ......30 Indicator lights ..................... 31 Service information ..................... 32 Troubleshooting ....................33 Specifications .......................
Safety, regulatory and legal information Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with a home theater viewing experience. For the best result, please read this manual carefully as it is your best guide to the control menus and product operation.
Safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the lastest 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.
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11. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount Do not operate lamps beyond the rated installation. Please use BenQ’s Ceiling lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps Mounting Kit for mounting the projector and beyond the rated life could cause them to ensure it is securely installed.
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Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply’s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 10000 14. Always place the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation.
Moisture condensation Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from a cold location to a hot location. When the projector is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts. To prevent the projector from possible damage, do not use the projector for at least 2 hours after a sudden change in temperature.
Overview 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 these following features: • Compact and portable unit • One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality •...
Projector exterior view Front / upper side Ventilation grill Front adjuster button Front adjuster foot External control panel (See page for detailed information.) Focus ring and zoom ring Front IR remote sensor Projection lens Lens cap Rear side Connector panel (See below for more information.) 10.
Controls and functions Projector Auto (Refer to page for more informa- tion.) Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. Preset (Refer to page for more informa- tion.) Selects one of the preset modes to suit your program type. Power indicator light (Refer to page more information.) Lights up or flashes when the projector is...
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Power (Refer to pages for more information.) Hold this button down for one second to turn the projector on. Press this button twice to turn the projector off. Source buttons (Refer to page for more information.) Selects an input signal to display on the projector. Aspect buttons Selects an image aspect ratio to suit the input signal.
This is the most common from the ceiling in front of the screen. way to position the projector for quick setup and Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit portability. from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factor in the projected image size. BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16:9 and 4:3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector.
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16:9 (widescreen) ratio screen dimension table Screen Size Projection Distance Offset Type (inch) Height (cm) Width (cm) Min. (cm) Max. (cm) Tele (cm) Wide (cm) n examination of the table reveals that you can place the projector lens in the range from 1.73 to 8.47m distance from the screen, which will give you a projected image from 1.11 x 0.62m to 4.43 x 2.49m full screen.
Ceiling installation for a 4:3 (standard) ratio screen Ceiling Projection Distance Offset Screen Size Center of the lens Screen Floor installation for a 4:3 (standard) ratio screen Type Screen Center of the lens Offset Projection Distance Floor 4:3 (standard) ratio screen dimension table: Screen Size Projection Offset...
Connecting various equipment When connecting any signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cable for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 4. Connect all audio signals to external speakers. This projector is not equipped with speakers. In the connections shown below, only certain cables are included in the standard package.
Connecting video inputs Connecting component-video devices Component Video cable (optional accessory) Game player AV equipment From audio To audio input output terminals terminals Component Video cable (optional accessory) Connecting S-video or video device S-Video or video device From audio To audio input output terminals terminals RCA Video...
Using the projector and remote control Preparations Turn all of the connected equipment on. Plug the supplied power cord into the AC inlet on the Remove the lens cap. rear of the projector. Plug the power cord into a wall socket and turn the wall switch on.
Adjusting the image Adjusting the angle height The projector is equipped with 1 front quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus need using the zoom ring. ring. Using the projector and remote control...
Optimizing the image Use the remote control or on-screen menus to optimize the image. For the operation of on-screen menus, please refer to page 25. The following steps are optional. You do not need to follow every step. It depends on the image quality you desire.
Turning the power off Press Power and an on-screen prompt displays. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off. The Power indicator light flashes and the lamp shuts down, however, the fan continues to run for approximately 110 seconds to cool down the projector.
Using the on-screen display menus Menu structure The OSD (On Screen Display) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Component Sub-Menu DVI-A DVI-D Video / S-Video Video Preset Mode Color Temp Preset Mode Brightness Color Temp Contrast...
How to use the on-screen display menus The projector is equipped with multilingual on screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Select Setting > Language to select the OSD language before browsing through the menus. The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone value.
Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Refer to page for functions available for each signal type. Preset Mode: Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type.
User Logo: Enables the user to select which logo screen will appear during projector start-up. Three modes are available: Default (BenQ logo), black screen or blue screen. Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector.
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 if other parts needs replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
Replacing the lamp (contact your BenQ dealer for assistance) The lamp mat be very hot. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner.
Indicator lights There are three indicator lights which show the status of the projector. Refer to the following table for description of indicator light operation. If they indicate that something is wrong, note the light status, turn the projector off and contact your dealer. When the projector is in a normal state ...
Ceiling mount kit ..........60.J7683.001 Component Video cable........50.J2401.001 Wireless Pro (EU) ..........59.J8201.001 Ordering spare parts or getting information For product information, product assistance, service information, or to order accessories, please visit the BenQ Corporation website at http://www.BenQ.com. Additional information...
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy There is no power from the power Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on cable. the rear of the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that The projector does it is switched on.
Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical characteristics Projection system Single-chip DLP system. DMD chip 0.53” DMD 480P (854 x 480) Contrast ratio 2000 : 1 Lens 1.2-times zoom ratio, F/# 2.4 - 2.8, f= 24.0 - 29.1 mm Focus distance 1.5 m - 8 m / 5.2 ft - 26.2 ft Projection size...
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