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| Product Type | Video Projector (DLP) |
| Brand | BenQ |
| Model | MX763 |
| Resolution | XGA (1024 x 768) |
| Brightness | 3500 ANSI Lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 13,000:1 |
| Lamp Life | Up to 6000 hours (Normal), 10000 hours (Eco) |
| Projection Technology | DLP (Digital Light Processing) |
| Keystone Correction | Vertical ±40 degrees |
| Zoom Ratio | 1.1x |
| Throw Ratio | 1.86 - 2.04 |
| Connectivity | HDMI, VGA (2x), Composite, S-Video, USB, RS-232 |
| Built-in Speaker | 10W Mono |
| Power Consumption | 280W (Normal), <0.5W (Standby) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 311 x 244 x 104 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
| Noise Level | 33 dB (Normal), 28 dB (Eco) |
| Lamp Type | 190W NSH |
| Filter Cleaning Cycle | Every 1000 hours |
| Security | Kensington Lock, Auto Power Off |
| Spare Parts Available | Lamp module, filter unit |
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USER MANUAL MX763 BENQ
Projector features 7
Shipping contents...... 8
Projector exterior view...... 9
Controls and functions ...... 10
Positioning your projector14
Choosing a location.... 14
Obtaining a preferred projected image size.... 15
Connection ......17
Connecting video source devices...... 18
Playing sound through the projector. 19
Operation ......21
Starting up the projector.... 21
Adjusting the projected image ...... 22
Using the menus.... 24
Securing the projector.... 25
Switching input signal.... 28
Magnifying and searching for details . 29
Selecting the aspect ratio.... 29
Optimizing the image.... 31
Setting the presentation timer ...... 34
Remote paging operations ...... 35
Freezing the image.... 35
Hiding the image 35
Locking control keys 36
Operating in a high altitude environment 36
Creating your own startup screen ..... 36
Adjusting the sound....37
Controlling the projector through a LAN environment....38
Using the USB cable to display computer content....52
Presenting from a USB Reader......53
Using the USB Camera ....54
Shutting down the projector ....54
Direct power off ....55
Menu operation ....56
Maintenance......66
Care of the projector....66
Lamp information....67
Troubleshooting .....73
Specifications ....74
Projector specifications....74
Dimensions....75
Ceiling mount installation....75
Timing chart....76
Warranty and Copyright information....79
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 operate your projector. Save it for future reference.

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Cartoon illustration of a smiling rectangular object with eyes and arms, being cut by a sheet (no text or symbols)- Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes.

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Cartoon illustration of a person reacting to a projector screen (no text or symbols present)- Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Cartoon illustration of a smiling rectangular book character with eyes and arms, surrounded by clouds and speech bubbles (no text or symbols)- Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap (if any) when the projector lamp is on.

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Cartoon illustration of a rectangular device with eyes and a ring, resembling a projector or camera (no text or symbols)- In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power cuts or surges of ±10 volts occur. In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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Cartoon illustration of a rectangular device connected to a power outlet with a sensor symbol (no text or labels)- Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on the projector or remote control.

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- The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

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Cartoon illustration of a character holding a fan with steam, no text or symbols present- Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.

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Cartoon illustration of a smiling block with eyes and speech bubbles, accompanied by a clock showing 6 o'clock (no text or symbols)- Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.

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Cartoon illustration of a smiling projector with a power cord and open circuit (no text or symbols)- Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

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Cartoon illustration of a computer monitor with a smiling face and a cup, surrounded by clouds (no text or symbols)- Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover.
Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

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Cartoon illustration of a computer monitor with scissors and two eyes, surrounded by flying gloves (no text or symbols)- When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect.
Safety Instructions (Continued)
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Do not place this projector in any of the following environments.
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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 up.
- Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shorten the projector's life span and darken the image.

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Simple line drawing of a kettle on a stovet and a steaming box with a small cartoon character (no text or symbols)- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient temperature above 40^ C / 104^ F
- Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).

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Do not block the ventilation holes.
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Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.
- Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item.
- Do not place inflammables near the projector.

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Cartoon illustration of a broken object with steam and motion lines (no text or symbols)If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire.
- Always place the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation.
- 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. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp.

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Simple line drawing of stacked books with a computer monitor and a pencil on top (no text or symbols)- Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector.

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- Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury.

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Simple line drawing of a steaming stack of books with a magnifying glass (no text or symbols)- 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.

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Cartoon illustration of a computer monitor with a smiling face and a hand holding an electrical outlet, emitting exhaust smoke (no text or symbols)- This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed.

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⚠️ Ceiling mounting the projector
We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property.
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.
If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.
You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org.
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
- Microphone jack to output the sound through the projector speaker
- USB MINI-B jack to display computer signal through a USB cable
- USB TYPE-A jack to present images stored on a USB flash drive
- 3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images
- Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs
- Auto keystone function to correct image keystoning automatically
- Brilliant color / VIDI to provide truer, more vibrant colors in picture
- Closed captioning to display the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos
• Variable audio output
- Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors
- Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process
- Selectable password protected function
• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking
- Selectable quick cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time
• FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press
- Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations
• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
- Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
- Ability to display 1.07 billion colors
- Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
- Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption
• Built-in speakers providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected
- Component HDTV compatibility (YP bPr)

- The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.
- The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.
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. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

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Line drawings of a projector, a cable with plug connectors, and a separate electrical plug (no text or symbols)Projector Power cord VGA cable

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Three electronic devices: a gray folder, a purple CD, and a white card (no visible text or symbols)Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*

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Optional accessories
- Spare lamp kit
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Ceiling mount kit
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RS232 cable
Projector exterior view
Front/upper side

Rear/lower side

- External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.)
- Lamp cover
- Vent (heated air exhaust)
- Lens cover
- Focus ring and Zoom ring
- Vent (cool air intake)
- Front IR remote sensor
- Projection lens
- AC power jack
- Kensington anti-theft lock slot
- Rear adjuster foot
- Ceiling mount holes
- Front adjuster foot
- RJ45 LAN input jack
- USB Mini-B port
- RS232 control port
- USB Type-A ports
- HDMI-input port
- RGB signal output jack
- RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input jack
- S-Video input jack Video input jack
- Audio (L/R) input jacks
- Audio input jack Audio output jack Microphone jack
- 12V DC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control, etc. Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices.
Controls and functions
Projector

- Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
- Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image.
- POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation.
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Top IR remote sensor
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MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.
- POWER
Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.
- Left

Decreases the projector volume.
- BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
- TEMPerature warning light
Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high.
- LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem.
- 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.
- Right/

Increases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #7, #12, and #13 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.
- MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.
- SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
Remote control

1. ON/OFF
Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.
- Source selection buttons (COMPUTER-1, COMPUTER-2, VIDEO, S-VIDEO)
Selects an input source for display.
- MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.
- BLANK
Used to hide the screen image.
- Left
6. 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
Operates your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint).
- FREEZE
Freezes the projected image.
- NETWORK SETTING
Enters network setting directly.
- TEST
Displays the test pattern.
- NETWORK
Searches the network signal and project it within a few seconds once available.
- SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
- AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.
- Keystone/Arrow buttons (/Up, ▲ □
▼ Down)
Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
- Right
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #5, #15 and #16 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.
- 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.
- Numeric buttons
Enters numbers in network settings.

Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be pressed when asked to enter password.
Operating the LASER pointer
The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits red colored light when you press it.
The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output.


Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others. See the warning messages on the back of the remote control prior to using it.
The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of children.
Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the top 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).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
- Operating the projector from the front

- Operating the projector from the top

Replacing the remote control batteries
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To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off.
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Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
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Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop when it clicks into place.

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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.
- Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local environment regulations for your region.
- Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
- If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:
1. Front Table
Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability.

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Simple line drawing of a person observing a projector on a table, with a pointer and shadow (no text or symbols)2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.
Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

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Simple line drawing of a person observing a wall-mounted device, with no text or symbols present.3. Rear Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
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.

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Simple line drawing of a pendulum setup with a person silhouette (no text or symbols)4. Rear Table
Select this location with the projector placed on the table behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is required.
Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

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Simple line drawing of a person observing a projector mounted on a stand with a pointer, no text or symbols present.Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size.
Projection dimensions
Refer to "Dimensions" on page 75 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

| Screen size Distance | from screen (mm) | Vertical offset (mm) | |||||||
| Diagonal | W (mm) | H (mm) | Min length | Average | Max length | ||||
| Inch mm | (max. zoom) | (min. zoom) | (min.) | (max.) | |||||
| 40 | 1016 | 813 | 610 | 1143 148 | 6 1829 | 30 | 91 | ||
| 50 12 | 70 1016 | 762 1429 | 1857 2 | 286 38 114 | |||||
| 60 15 | 24 1219 | 914 1714 | 2229 2 | 743 46 | 137 | ||||
| 80 | 2032 | 1626 | 1219 | 2286 2 | 971 3657 | 61 | 183 | ||
| 100 2 | 540 2032 | 1524 | 2857 | 3714 4571 | 76 229 | ||||
| 120 3 | 048 2438 | 1829 | 3429 | 4457 5486 | 91 274 | ||||
| 150 3 | 810 3048 | 2286 | 4286 | 5571 6857 | 114 343 | ||||
| 200 | 5080 | 4064 | 3048 | 5714 | 7429 | 9143 | 152 | 457 | |
| 220 | 5588 | 4470 | 3353 | 6286 | 8171 | 10057 | 168 | 503 | |
| 250 | 6350 | 5080 | 3810 | 7143 | 9286 | 11429 | 191 | 572 | |
| 300 | 7620 | 6096 | 4572 | 8571 | 11143 | 13714 | 229 | 686 | |
For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 4457mm and the vertical offset is 91mm - 274mm .
If your measured projection distance is 5.0 m (5000 mm), the closest match in the "Distance from screen (mm)" column is 4457 mm or 5571 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 120" (about 3.0 m) or 150" (about 3.8 m) screen is required.

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. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
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. It is measured as an offset from the projected image's vertical or horizontal center. You can use a screwdriver to shift the projection lens within the allowable range depending on your desired image position.
To shift the projection lens, open the flap on the side of the projector to expose an access (a deep hole) to the lens shift device. Insert a screwdriver to touch the device, and then rotate the screwdriver clockwise or counterclockwise until the screen is positioned where you want it.
- When the screen position is fixed

- When the projector position is fixed


- To avoid causing damage to the lens shift device, rotate the screw driver slowly and gently.
- Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality. In the unlikely event that the image distortion is produced, see "Correcting keystone" on page 23 for details.
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" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
- The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model.

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A["Monitor"] --> B["(VGA)"]
A --> C["(DVI)"]
D["Notebook or desktop computer"] --> E["1"]
D --> F["2"]
D --> G["3"]
D --> H["1"]
D --> I["8"]
J["A/V device"] --> K["11"]
J --> L["4"]
J --> M["8"]
J --> N["5"]
J --> O["6"]
J --> P["7"]
Q["Microphone"] --> R["9"]
Q --> S["8"]
T["Speakers"] --> U["or"]
V["or"] --> W["USB"]
V --> X["AC"]
Y["12V Trigger"] --> Z["Microphone"]
- VGA cable
- VGA to DVI-A cable
- USB cable
- Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adapter cable
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S-Video cable
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Video cable
- Audio L/R cable
- Audio cable
- Microphone
- USB flash drive/USB wireless dongle
- HDMI cable

- 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. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination.
- The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1 jack.
- If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 64 for details.
Connecting video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the video source device as described below:
| Terminal name Terminal appearance Picture quality | ||
| HDMI | ![]() | Best |
| Component Video | ![]() | Better |
| S-Video | ![]() | ![]() |
| Video | ![]() | Normal |
Connecting audio
The projector has two built-in mono speakers 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. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speakers.
The built-in speakers will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.

- In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. See "Changing Color Space" on page 28 for details.
- The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting audio" on page 18 for details.
- If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
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.
You can also use a microphone to output the sound through the projector speaker.
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 63 for details.
The table below describes the connection methods for different devices, and where the sound is from.
| Device | PC/Component Video | Video/S-Video Microphone | |
| Audio input port | AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN 2 | AUDIO (L/R) | MIC |
| The projector can play the sound from... | AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN 2/MIC | AUDIO (L/R)/MIC | • MIC• AUDIO IN 1/MIC• AUDIO IN 2 (L/R)/MIC |
| Audio output port | AUDIO OUT AUDIO | OUT AUDIO OUT | |
| The selected input signal determines which sound will be played by the projector speaker, and which sound will be output from the projector when AUDIO OUT is connected. If you select the COMPUTER 1/YPbPr 1 signal, the projector can play the sound received from AUDIO IN 1/MIC. If you select the COMPUTER 2/YPbPr 2 signal, the projector can play the sound received from AUDIO IN 2/MIC. | |||

The projector can play sound if the connected RJ45 cable or USB cable carries audio signal. There is no need to connect the audio cable when the USB Display or Network Display source is selected.
About the microphone input
- If you wish to use a microphone, connect a 3.5 mini jack cable microphone to the projector.
- You can use a wireless microphone as long as a wireless module is attached to the projector's microphone input jack and it works well with the associated devices. To ensure a quality use of the wireless microphone, it is recommended that your microphone conforms to the specifications listed in the table below.
| Signal | Parameter | Min | Type | Max | |
| Microphone | Transducer Principle | Dynamic | |||
| Impedance | 300 | 1K | ohm | ||
| Frequency response | 600 | 16k | Hz |
- There are two ways to adjust microphone volumes.
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Directly set microphone volume levels in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Audio Settings > Microphone Volume menu.
• P r e s s MIC/VOL keys (+/-) on the remote control. -
To make the microphone input available when the projector is in standby mode, turn on the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Standby Settings > Microphone menu.
- If the microphone is not working, check the volume setting and cable connection.
- 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. power cord) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

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Diagram showing a cable being inserted into an electrical device with a power plug (no text or symbols visible)- Press ⏻ POWER on the projector or ⏻ ON on the remote control to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on.
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected.
(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.
To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 37 for details.

If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp.
- If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the on-screen instructions.
- If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 25 for details.
- Switch all of the connected equipment on.
- The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If
the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message "No Signal" will continue displaying until an input signal is found.
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You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 28 for details.

If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the message "Out of Range" displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 76 for details.
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped 4 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 feet, screw the adjuster feet in a reverse direction.
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. To correct this situation, see "Correcting keystone" on page 23 for details.

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Line drawing of a projector with two side views showing internal components and rotation arrows (no text or symbols)
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes.
Be careful when you press the quick-release button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality.
The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.

This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
- Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring.

- Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.

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, if you want the projector to automatically correct image keystoning, be sure the Auto Keystone function in the DISPLAY menu is On.
Or you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.
• Using the remote control
Press ☐ on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page. Press ☐ to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press ☐ to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.

• Using the OSD menu
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Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀/▶ until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
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Press ▼ to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone correction page is displayed.
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Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.

The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
- Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on.

- Use / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu.

- Press ▼ to highlight Language and press 🔍to select a preferred language.

- Press MENU/EXIT twice* on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings.
*The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu.
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 projector.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the lock's documentation for finding out how to use it.
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 On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password

Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
- Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTER.
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As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys ( , ▲ ▶ , ▼ , ◀) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password.
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Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Security Settings page is displayed.
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Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page.

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To activate the Power On Lock function, press ▲/▼ to highlight Power On Lock and press ▶to select On.
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To activate the Splash Screen Lock function, press ▲/▼ to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press ◀/▶ to select On.
When the Splash Screen Lock is activated, the My Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be password-protected.

IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it.
Password: ____ ____ ____
Keep this manual in a safe place.
- To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to the right is displayed lasting for 3 seconds, and the INPUT
PASSWORD message follows. You can retry by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not record the

password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 26 for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
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Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen.
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Write down the number and turn off your projector.
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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.

Changing the password
- Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > Change Password menu.
- Press MODE/ENTER. The message "INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD" appears.
- Enter the old password.
i. If the password is correct, another message "INPUT NEW PASSWORD" is displayed.
ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds, and the message “INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD” is displayed for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
- Enter a new password.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it.
Password: ____ ____ ____
Keep this manual in a safe place.
- Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
- You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started.
- To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message “INPUT PASSWORD” is displayed. Enter the current password.
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 no have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector.
Press ▼ to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press ◀/▶ to select Off. The Splash Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be available for your change.
ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds, and the message “INPUT PASSWORD” is displayed for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.

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.
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same 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 Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
To select the source:
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Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar is displayed.
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Press / until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/ENTER.
If available, you can also select the source by pressing one of the Source buttons on the remote control.
Once detected, the selected source information will be displayed 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.

- The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals. Data (graphic) "PC" presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than "Video" using mostly moving images (movies).

- The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the “aspect ratio” setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 29 for details.
- Firewall in the PC must be switched off to allow QPresenter and USB Display to work.
Changing Color Space
In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV.
To do this
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Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀/▶ until the SOURCE menu is highlighted.
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Press ▼ to highlight Color Space Conversion and press ◀/▶ to select a suitable color space.

This function is only available when the HDMI-input port is in use.
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
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Press ZOOM+/ZOOM- to display the Zoom bar. Press ZOOM+ to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need.
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Use the directional arrows (, , ▲) or the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.
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To restore the picture to its original size, press AUTO. You can also press ZOOM-. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size.
• Using the OSD menu
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Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀ /▶ until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
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Press ▼ to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar is displayed.
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Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
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To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directional arrows (▲,▼) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.
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To reduce size of the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/out function, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also press ▼ repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.

The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified. You can further magnify the picture while searching for details.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and some computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal.
To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
• Using the remote control
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Press ASPECT to show the current setting.
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Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements.
• Using the OSD menu
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Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀ /▶ until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
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Press ▼ to highlight Aspect Ratio.
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Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements.
About the aspect ratio

- In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.
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OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
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Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio.

- 16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

- Real : The image is projected as its original resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments.

- 16:10: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:10 aspect, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

- 4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like some computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

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 > Wall Color menu and press ◀/▶ to select a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard.
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.
- Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected.
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Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press ◀/▶ to select a desired mode.
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Dynamic mode: 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.
- Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring.
- sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
- Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment.
- User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 31 for details.
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as a starting point and customize the settings.
- Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
- Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.
- Press ◀/▶ to select User 1 or User 2.
- Press ▼ to highlight Reference Mode.

This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.
- Press ◀/▶ to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
- Press ▼ to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with ◀/▶. See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details.
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When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/ENTER to store the settings.
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The confirmation message "Setting Saved" is displayed.
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.
Adjusting Brightness
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.



Adjusting Contrast
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment.



Adjusting Color
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the picture becomes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don't need it, select Off.
When Off is selected, the Color Temperature function is not available.
Selecting a color temperature
The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type selected.
- Cool: Makes images appear bluish white.
- Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white.
- Warm: Makes images appear reddish white.
\*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the "color temperature". A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
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. Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should you require it.
Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the projector, however, your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance, or even an experienced professional installer.
The Color Management 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.
If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc, you can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments.
To adjust the settings:
- Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.
- Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page is displayed.
- Highlight Primary Color and press ◀/▶ to select a color from among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.
- Press ▼ to highlight Hue and press ◀/▶ to select its range. Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.
Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0, only pure red in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta.
- Press to Highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing ◀. ▶ Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected.

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| Region | Count | |---|---| | RED | 15 | | Green | 20 | | Blue | 30 | | Magenta | 10 | | Yellow | 15 | | Cyan | 10 |
Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of "0" removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.
- Press ▼ to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing ◀/▶. The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately.
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Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.
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Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.
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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. Follow these steps to utilize this function:
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Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and press MODE/ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page.
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Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing ◀/▶. The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-minute increments.

If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset.
- Press ▼ to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing ◀ ▶
| Selection Description | |
| Always | Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time. |
| 1 min/2 min/3 min | Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s). |
| Never | Hides the timer throughout the presentation time. |
- Press ▼ to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing ◀/▶.
Top-Left → Bottom-Left → Top-Right → Bottom-Right
- Press ▼ to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing ◀ ▶
| Selection Description | |
| Count Up | Increases from 0 to the preset time. |
| Count Down | Decreases from the preset time to 0. |
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Press ▼ to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing ◀/▶. If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up.
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To activate the presentation timer, press ▼ and press ◀/▶ to highlight On and press MODE/ENTER.
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A confirmation message is displayed. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm. You will see the message "Timer is On" displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting when the timer is on.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:
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Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message is displayed.
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Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message "Timer is Off" appearing on the screen.
Remote paging operations
Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function. See "Connection" on page 17 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.
If remote paging function doesn't work, check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version.

The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft® Windows®98 operating system. Windows®XP or higher operating systems are recommended.
Freezing the image
Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word “FREEZE” will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control.

If your remote control has the following keys, please note that they cannot be pressed to release the function: LASER, #1, #4, PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN.
Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen.
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. The word “BLANK” appears in the corner of the screen while the image is hidden. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard.
You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. The length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments.
If the preset time spans are not suitable for your presentation, 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.

Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
Locking control keys
With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER.
- Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by pressing ▶/▶ on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message is displayed.
- Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
To release panel key lock, use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu and press ◀/▶ to select Off.

- Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled.
- If you press POWER to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
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– 35^ C.

Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such a condition.
To activate the High Altitude Mode:
- Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀/▶ until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
- Press ▼ to highlight High Altitude Mode and press ◀/▶ select On. A confirmation message is displayed.
- Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER.
Operation under "High Altitude Mode" may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance.
If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions.
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.
To create your own startup screen, project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source. The rest steps are as follows.
• Using the remote control
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Press CAPTURE on the remote control.
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A confirmation message is displayed. Press CAPTURE or MODE/ENTER again.
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The message 'Screen Capturing...' is displayed while the projector is processing the picture. Please wait.
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If the action is successful, you see the message 'Captured Succeeded' on the screen. The captured picture is saved as My Screen.
- To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen, set My Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and restart the projector.
• Using the OSD menu
- Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀/▶ until the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu is highlighted.
- Press ▼ to highlight My Screen and press MODE/ENTER.
- Repeat steps 2-5 in the "Using the remote control" section to capture and view the captured picture.
In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture.
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection" on page 17 for how the audio input is connected.
Muting the sound
To temporarily turn off the sound:
- Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀/▶ until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
- Press ▼ to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Audio Settings page is displayed.
- Highlight Mute and press ◀/▶ to select On.

If available, you can also press MUTE on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off.
Adjusting the sound level
To adjust the sound level, press VOLUME+/VOLUME- on the remote control, or:
- Repeat steps 1-2 above.
- Press ▼ to highlight Volume and press ◀/▶ to select a desired sound level.
Adjusting the microphone volume
To adjust the microphone sound level, press MIC/VOL keys (+/-) on the remote control, or:
- Repeat steps 1-2 above.
- Press ▼ to highlight Microphone Volume and press ◀/▶ to select a desired sound level.
Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone
To turn off the ring tone:
- Repeat steps 1-2 above.
- Press ▼ to highlight Power On/Off Ring Tone and press ◀/▶ to select Off.

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.
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.

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A["Cable/ADSL modem"] --> B["Internet modem"]
B --> C["Router"]
C --> D["Laptop"]
D --> E["Server"]
D --> F["Computer"]
G["User"] --> H["Device 1"]
G --> I["Device 2"]
G --> J["Device 3"]
G --> K["Device 4"]
G --> L["Device 5"]
G --> M["Device 6"]
G --> N["Device 7"]
G --> O["Device 8"]
Cable connection
If you are in a DHCP environment:
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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.
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Do one of the following:
- Press NETWORK SETTING on the remote control. The Network Settings page is displayed. - Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀/▶ until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. Press ▼ to highlight Network Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Network Settings page is displayed.
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Highlight Wired LAN and press MODE/ENTER.
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Make sure the Status is Connect.
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Press ▼ to highlight DHCP and press ◀/▶ to select On.
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Press ▼ to highlight Apply and press MODE/ENTER.
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Re-enter the Network Settings > Wired LAN page. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS settings will be displayed. Note down the IP address displayed in the IP Address row.

If the IP Address still does not appear, contact your ITS administrator.
If you are in a non-DHCP environment:
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Repeat steps 1-4 above.
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Press ▼ to highlight DHCP and press ◀/▶ to select Off.
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Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS settings.
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Press ▼ to select the item you want to modify and press MODE/ENTER.
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Press / to move the cursor and the press / to enter the value.
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To save the settings, press MODE/ENTER. If you do not want to save the settings, press MENU/EXIT.
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Press ▼ to highlight Apply and press MODE/ENTER.
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.
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Do one of the following:
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Press NETWORK SETTING on the remote control. The Network Settings page is displayed.
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Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀/▶ until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. Press ▼ to highlight Network Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Network Settings page is displayed.
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Highlight Wireless LAN and press MODE/ENTER.
- Make sure the Status is Connect.
- Make sure the SSID information is displayed.
- Press ▼ to highlight Connection Mode and press ◀/▶ to select AP or Infrastructure. In AP mode, you need to use your computer's wireless connection utility to search the projector's SSID and connect to it. Then you can search the projector with QPresenter.
Setting the Infrastructure mode
- Connect both the RJ45 cable and wireless dongle to the USB ports of the projector.
- Open the Admin page of the Projector Network Display System and log in.

See "Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser" on page 41 for how to use the Projector Network Display System.
3. Go to the Wireless LAN page and change the Connection mode to Infrastructure mode.

- Click Search in the SSID row to list all the available wireless access points. Click the desired SSID in the Search result list and click Apply.

- Disconnect the RJ45 cable from the computer.
- Select the same SSID from your computer.
- Open QPresenter and search for the correct projector and click Connect.

• See "Using QPresenter" on page 49 for how to connect the projector.
- There are more wireless settings available on the Projector Network display System > Admin > Wireless LAN page.
- If you need more information about AP and Infrastructure modes, please refer to user documentations for Wireless Routers which are usually available on 3C stores.
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.

- If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, make sure it is version 7.0 or higher.
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The screenshots in this manual are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.
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Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter.

- The main page of the Projector Network Display System appears. This web page provides access to a variety of functions with a simple click.

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Click Download to save QPresenter software on your computer. See "Displaying images through QPresenter" on page 49 for details.
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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. See the chapter "Menu operation" for how to use them.

- 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 60 for how to use them.

- The Information page displays the information about the projector status, network status.

- 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.

i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control. See "2. PICTURE menu" on page 60 and "Remote control" on page 11 for details.
ii. To switch input source, click your desired signal.
iii. The software is available in multiple languages.

The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menu, exit and save menu settings.
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 it.
ii. You can adjust the Network Settings.
iii. Once set, access to the remote network operation on this projector has been password-protected.
iv. Once set, access to the tools page has been password-protected.

After making the adjustments, press the Send button and the data will be saved in the projector.
v. Press exit to go back to the remote network operation page.
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.
- 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. The number of connected computer may affect the network display performance. You can also adjust the Broadcasting, Projection Log In Code, AMX Device Discovery and USB Camera settings here.

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.
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.

Using the web control lock
This function is designed to prevent unauthorized people from maliciously changing the projector settings through the Projector Network Display System.
To enable the function:
- After your computer is connected to the projector, enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter.
- Go to the Admin page of the Projector Network Display System.
- Enter the current password.
- Click ON in the Web Control Lock row.
The next time someone connects to this projector, the Projector Network Display System page provides limited functions.
To disable the function:
- Go to the Admin page of the Projector Network Display System.
- Enter the current password.
- Click OFF in the Web Control Lock row.
You can also use the OSD menu to toggle this function:
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Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" appears. Enter the current password.
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If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page. Press ▼ to highlight Web Control Lock and press ◀ /▶ to select On or Off.
Displaying images through QPresenter
Downloading and installing QPresenter
QPresenter 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.

The projector also provides QPresenter for Mac computers. If you are using a Mac computer, the projector automatically provides Mac version of the QPresenter for you to download.
- Enter the main page of the Projector Network Display System. See steps 1-2 on page 41 for details.
- Click the Download icon.
- When the download is complete, install the software to your computer by clicking the exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- Launch OPresenter.
Using QPresenter

- The Search page allows you to search and connect to a projector.

• To connect to a projector, type the projector IP address and click Connect.
• To search for projectors, simply click Search to list all the projectors on the same local area network. Click the desired projectors in the Search result list, and click Connect. You can also type a desired projector name and click Search.
- 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.
• To pause projection, click Pause.
- If there are multiple computers connected to the projector, you can decide a display location by clicking 1, 2, 3, 4, L, R, or Full Screen.
- The Basic Settings page allows you to configure QPresenter.

• To activate Remote Desktop function, click Yes. Type the name and password for your computer. Go to the projector OSD menu SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Network Settings > Remote Desktop, and enter Account (the name for your computer) and Password, and highlight Connect, press MODE/ENTER.
- The QPresenter 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 QPresenter interface language, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list and select a desired language. Click Apply.
• To allow notification messages to appear, click Yes. Click Apply.
• To display your computer screen on multiple projectors, click Activate 1:N Display. Click Apply. It can display up to 8 projectors at the same time.
- The Advanced Settings page allows you to configure QPresenter.

- To display still pictures, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list and select Graphic. Click Apply. To display video clips, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list and select Video. Click Apply.
Graphic mode: worse image quality but faster transmission speed.
Video mode: better image quality but slower transmission speed.
However, the actual transmission speed was determined by the network traffic at that time.
- To adjust the capture rate, move the slide bar. The network bandwidth may also affect the performance.
• To launch QPresenter when your computer operating system is started, click Yes for Boot and launch. Click Apply.
• To link to the Projector Network Display System web page, click Link.
- Disconnect
To disconnect from the projector(s), click the Disconnect icon.

- Be sure to turn off other virtual network control programs before using QPresenter.
- Firewall in the PC must be switched off to allow QPresenter and USB Display to work.
- Wireless keyboard mouse combo is not supported by Pixelworks currently.
Using the broadcasting function
When it comes to 1:N LAN Display, there are two ways to do this function:
- By TCP/IP (support up to 8 projectors, original design)
- By Multicast (support up to 255 projectors, this new design)
You can select channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6... 25 with showing the correspondent IP (gray out).
There are 1\~25 channels (25 IPs) for you to select freely:
239.192.19.21\~239.192.19.45
If the channel is fixed at emergency channel, when projector detects image coming in from this channel, it will project this image automatically. There is no need to switch sources manually.
To activate this function:

The function requires special version of the QPresenter. Please download it from your User Manuel CD.
- Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Network Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER.
- Press ▼ to highlight Broadcasting and press ◀ /▶ to select On.
- Open the Advanced Settings page in the QPresenter.
- Click Yes in the Activating Broadcasting row and click Apply.
Or
- Open the Projector Network Display System and go to the Basic page.
- Click ON in the Broadcasting row and select a channel using the drop-down list.
- Open the Advanced Settings page in the QPresenter.
- Click Yes in the Activating Broadcasting row and click Apply.

• This function is only available when the Network Display source is selected.
- The minimum system requirement for your computer is Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz CPU, 2G DDR.
Using the Projection Login Code
This function is designed to ensure network display through the correct projector. To toggle this function:
- Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Network Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER.
- Press ▼ to highlight Projection Log In Code and press ◀ /▶ to select On or Off.
When this function is on, the projector generates a random 4-digit code in the upper right corner when you switch the source to Network Display. You need to key in this 4-digit code in the QPresenter when connecting to the projector.
Using the USB cable to display computer content
- Take a USB cable and connect one end to your computer and the other end to the USB min B port on the projector.
- Press SOURCE and select USB Display in the source bar.
- Go to My Computer on you PC and double-click the BenQ QPresenter icon.
- The projector automatically displays the content in your computer.
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:
- A square box will be displayed on the filename for unidentified characters.
- Thai filename is not supported.
- Files in GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP formats can be displayed for the file size smaller than WXGA (1280 x 800) only.
- If a folder consists of more than 200 photos, only the first 200 photos can be displayed.
To view your pictures as a slide show, follow these steps:
- Plug the USB flash drive into the USB TYPE-A jack of the projector.
- The projector automatically displays the thumbnails. Or you can manually select USB Reader from the source selection bar.
When viewing thumbnails
| To Press | |
| open a folder Enter | |
| scroll through thumbnails four arrow keys | |
| return to a previous page Auto | |
| exit USB Reader Exit | |
| change to a different page | ◀/▶ |
| go back to the first page of that folder Back | |
| start a slide show | Slideshow when an image is highlighted. |
| adjust USB Reader settings | Setting |
During a slide show
| To Press | |
| go to previous or next image | ◀/▶ |
| rotate the image by 90 degree clockwise/counterclockwise | ▲/▼(Rotation is temporary; the image returns to its original orientation when you go back to thumbnails) |
| return to a previous page Auto | |
| start/stop a slide show | Enter |
Setting page
You can adjust the file order and Slideshow settings. When you are done, press OK to save the settings or press Cancel to ignore the change.
Using the USB Camera
- Plug the USB camera to the projector's USB Type A port. For supported USB camera list, visit http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/#footnote-1.
- Open the Projector Network Display System and log in.

- Go to the Basic page and click Connect in the USB Camera row. Images captured by the USB camera will be displayed in a pop out page.

Shutting down the projector
- Press ⏻ POWER on the projector or ⏻ OFF on the remote control, and a confirmation message will be displayed 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.

To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process.
To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick cooling function. See "Quick Cooling" on page 62 for details.
- Once the cooling process finishes, a "Power Off Ring Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

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- To turn off the power ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 37 for details.
- If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange.
- Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage.
Direct power off
The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off. To protect the lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. (When you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down. In such cases, press
POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange.
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 | ||
| 1. DISPLAY | Wall Color | Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard | |
| Aspect Ratio | Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 | ||
| Auto Keystone | |||
| Keystone | |||
| Position | |||
| Phase | |||
| H. Size | |||
| Digital Zoom | |||
| 3D Sync Off/Frame Sequential/Top-Bottom | |||
| 3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert | |||
| Teaching Template | Blackboard | Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/ Coordinate Chart | |
| Whiteboard | Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/ Coordinate Chart | ||
| 2. PICTURE | Picture Mode | Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/User 1/User 2 | |
| Reference Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema | |||
| Brightness | |||
| Contrast | |||
| Color | |||
| Tint | |||
| Sharpness | |||
| Brilliant Color On/Off | |||
| Color Temperature | Cool/Normal/Warm | ||
| 3D Color Management | Primary Color | R/G/B/C/M/Y | |
| Hue | |||
| Saturation | |||
| Gain | |||
| Save Settings | |||
| 3. SOURCE | Quick Auto Search On/Off | ||
| Color Space Conversion | Auto/RGB/YUV | ||
| 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic | Presentation Timer | Timer Period 1~240 minutes | |
| Timer Display Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never | |||
| Timer Position | Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/ Bottom-Right | ||
| Timer Counting Direction | Count Down/Count Up | ||
| Sound Reminder | On/Off | ||
| On/Off | |||
| Main menu Sub-menu Options | |||
| 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic | Language | Italiano / Español / Русский繁體中文 / 简体中文 / 日本語 / 한국어 /Svenska / Nederlands / Türkçe /Čeština / Português / 1m / Polski /Magyar / Hrvatski / Română/Norsk / Dansk / Български /Suomi / Indonesian / Еллнікá /العربية / हिन्दी | |
| Projector Position | Front Table / Rear Table / RearCeiling / Front Ceiling | ||
| Menu Settings | Menu Display Time5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25sec/30 sec | ||
| Menu PositionCenter / Top - Left / Top - Right /Bottom - Right / Bottom - Left | |||
| Reminder MessageOn / Off | |||
| Operation Settings | Direct Power On On / Off | ||
| Signal Power On On / Off | |||
| Auto Power OffDisable / 5 min / 10 min / 15 min / 20min / 25 min / 30 min | |||
| Quick Cooling On / Off | |||
| Instant Restart On / Off | |||
| Blank TimerDisable / 5 min / 10 min / 15 min / 20min / 25 min / 30 min | |||
| Sleep TimerDisable / 30 min / 1 hr / 2 hr / 3 hr / 4hr / 8 hr / 12 hr | |||
| Remote Receiver | Front + Top / Front / Top | ||
| Panel Key Lock On / Off | |||
| Background Color | Black / Blue / Purple / Ben Q | ||
| Splash Screen | Black / Blue / Ben Q / My Screen | ||
| My Screen | |||
| 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced | High Altitude Mode On / Off | ||
| Audio Settings | Mute On / Off | ||
| Volume | |||
| Microphone Volume | |||
| Power On / Off Ring ToneOn / Off | |||
| Lamp Settings | Lamp ModeNormal / Economic | ||
| Reset lamp timer | |||
| Equivalent Lamp Hour | |||
| Security Settings | Change Password | ||
| Change Security SettingsPower On Lock | |||
| 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced | Baud Rate | 2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/57600/115200 | |
| Test Pattern On/Off | |||
| Closed Caption | Closed Caption Enable | On/Off | |
| Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 | |||
| Standby Settings | Network On/Off | ||
| Microphone On/Off | |||
| Monitor Out On/Off | |||
| Audio Pass Through | On/Off | ||
| Network Settings | Wired LAN | Status | |
| DHCP | |||
| IP Address | |||
| Subnet Mask | |||
| Default Gateway | |||
| DNS Server | |||
| Apply | |||
| Wireless LAN | Status | ||
| SSID | |||
| IP Address | |||
| Connection Mode | |||
| Remote Desktop | Account | ||
| Password | |||
| Connect | |||
| Projection Log In Code | On/Off | ||
| Broadcasting | |||
| AMX Device Discovery | On/Off | ||
| Mac Address | |||
| Reset All Settings | |||
| 6. INFORMATION | Current System Status | SourcePicture ModeResolutionColor SystemEquivalent Lamp HourFirmware Version | |
Note that 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.
Description of each menu
| Function Description | ||
| 1. DISPLAY menu | Wall Color | Corrects the projected picture's color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 31 for details. |
| Aspect Ratio | There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 29 for details. | |
| Auto Keystone | Automatically corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on page 23 for details. | |
| Keystone | Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on page 23 for details. | |
| Position | Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum.This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. | |
| Phase | Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. | |
| H. Size | Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. | |
| Digital Zoom | Magnifies or reduces the projected image. See "Magnifying and searching for details" on page 29 for details. | |
| 3D Sync | 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.Video timing: 480iPC timing: up to 1280x800@120Hz for Frame SequentialPC timing: up to 1280x800@60Hz for Frame SequentialPC timing: up to SXGA+@60Hz for Top-BottomWhen the 3D Sync function is On:The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted.The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees. | |
| 3D Sync Invert | When you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this function to correct the problem. | |
| 1. DISPLAY menu | Teaching Template | Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes.Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing ▲/▼ and press ◀/▶ to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to display the selected pattern. |
| 2. PICTURE menu | Picture Mode | Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 31 for details. |
| 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. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 31 for details. | |
| Brightness | Adjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting Brightness" on page 32 for details. | |
| Contrast | Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. See "Adjusting Contrast" on page 32 for details. | |
| Color | Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video image. See "Adjusting Color" on page 32 for details.This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video signal is selected. | |
| Tint | Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See "Adjusting Tint" on page 32 for details.This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC. | |
| Sharpness | Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See "Adjusting Sharpness" on page 32 for details.This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video signal is selected. | |
| Brilliant Color | See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 32 for details. | |
| Color Temperature | There are four color temperature settings available. See "Selecting a color temperature" on page 32 for details. | |
| 3D Color Management | See "3D Color Management" on page 32 for details. | |
| Save Settings | Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode. | |
| 3. SOURCE menu | Quick Auto Search | See "Switching input signal" on page 28 for details. |
| Color Space Conversion | See "Changing Color Space" on page 28 for details. | |
| 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu | Presentation Timer | Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 34 for details. |
| Language | Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 24 for details. | |
| Projector Position | The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 14 for details. | |
| Function Description | Direct Power OnAllows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord.Signal Power OnSets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing the ⏻POWER key on the projector or ⏻ON on the remote control when the projector is in standby mode and the signal is feed through the VGA cable.Auto Power OffAllows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time. See "Setting Auto Power Off" on page 67 for details.Quick CoolingEnables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90-second duration to approximately 30 seconds.This function is only available when Instant Restart is off.Instant RestartSelecting On enables you to restart the projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning it off.This function is only available when Quick Cooling is off.Blank TimerSets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once elapsed the image will return to the screen. See "Hiding the image" on page 35 for details.Sleep TimerSets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours. | |
| 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu | Operation Settings | |
| Function Description | ||
| 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu | Remote Receiver | Allows you to enable all the remote receivers or one specific remote receiver on the projector. |
| Panel Key Lock | Disables or enables all panel key functions except ⏻ POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys" on page 36 for details. | |
| Background Color | Sets the background color for the projector. | |
| Splash Screen | Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up. The following options are available: BenQ logo, My Screen, Black screen, Blue screen. | |
| My Screen | Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen. See "Creating your own startup screen" on page 36 for details.In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture. | |
| 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu | High Altitude Mode | A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 36 for details. |
| Audio Settings | MuteVolumeMicrophone VolumePower On/Off Ring ToneSee "Adjusting the sound" on page 37 for details. | |
| Lamp Settings | Lamp ModeSee "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 67 for details.Reset lamp timerSee "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 71 for details.Equivalent Lamp HourSee "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 67 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated. | |
| Security Settings | Change PasswordYou will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 25 for details.Change Security SettingsPower On LockSplash Screen LockSee "Utilizing the password function" on page 25 for details.Web Control LockSee "Using the web control lock" on page 48 for details. | |
| 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu | 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 and update or download the projector's firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. |
| Test Pattern | Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion. | |
| Closed Caption | Closed Caption EnableActivates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions.• Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as "CC" in TV listings).Caption VersionSelects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). | |
| Standby Settings | NetworkSelecting On enables the function. The projector is able to provide the network function when it is in standby mode.MicrophoneSelecting On enables the function. The projector can output the microphone signal when it is in standby mode and all the necessary equipment is correctly connected. See "Playing sound through the projector" on page 19 for details.Monitor OutSelecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to devices. See "Connection" on page 17 for how to make the connection.Audio Pass ThroughSelecting On enables the function. The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode. Connect the correct signal cable and connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN jack. See "Connection" on page 17 for how to make the connection.Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. | |
| Function Description | ||
| 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu | Network Settings | Wired LANWireless LANRemote DesktopProjection Log In CodeBroadcastingSee "Using the broadcasting function" on page 52 for details.AMX Device DiscoveryWhen AMX Device Discovery is On, the projector can be detected by AMX controller.Mac AddressDisplays the mac address for this projector.The System limitation of 1:1 audio is Intel Pentium 4, 3.0G CPU, 1G RAM. |
| Reset All Settings | Returns all settings to the factory preset values.The following settings will still remain: Phase, H. Size, User 1, User 2, Color Space Conversion, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, DHCP, SSID, Remote Desktop and Baud Rate. | |
| 6. INFORMATION menu | Current System Status | SourceShows the current signal source.Picture ModeShows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.ResolutionShows the native resolution of the input signal.Color SystemShows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB.Equivalent Lamp HourDisplays the number of hours the lamp has been used.Firmware VersionShows the firmware version of your projector. |
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.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
- Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
- If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.
- Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material.
Cleaning the projector case
Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in "Shutting down the projector" on page 54 and unplug the power cord.
- To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth.
- To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent. Then wipe the case.

Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case.
Storing the projector
If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below:
- Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector. Please refer to "Specifications" on page 74 or consult your dealer about the range.
- Retract the adjuster feet.
- Remove the batteries from the remote control.
- Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.
Transporting the projector
It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. When you carry the projector yourself, please use the original box or provided soft carry case.
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.

See "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 menu.
- Press ▼ to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page is displayed.
- You will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information appearing on the menu.
- To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT.
You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu.
Extending lamp life
The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000-4000 hours with proper usage. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu.
- Setting Lamp Mode as Economic
Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures.
Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press ◀ ▶
- Setting Auto Power Off
This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life.
To set Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Auto Power Off menu and press 🔍. The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period.
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
Go to http://lamp.benq.com for a replacement lamp.

The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See "Indicators" on page 72 for details.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
| Status Message | |
| Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the projector is normally run with Economic selected (See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 67), you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears.Press ENTER to dismiss the message. | ![]() |
| It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished.Press ENTER to dismiss the message. | ![]() ![]() |
| The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally.Press ENTER to dismiss the message. | ![]() |

"XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.
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. - To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
- To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.
- This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner.
• To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a qualified projector lamp for lamp replacement. -
If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp.
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Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.
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Loosen the screws that secure the lamp cover on the side of the projector until the lamp cover loosens.

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Line drawing of a projector with a screwdriver inserted, showing internal components and a circular outline (no text or symbols)- Remove the lamp cover from the projector.
- Remove and dispose of the lamp protection film.
- Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
- Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries.

- Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector as illustrated.
- Loosen the screw that secures the lamp.

- 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.
- Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images.
- As shown in the figure, lower the new lamp first into the connector on the projector and reconnect the lamp connector.


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Illustration of a hand using a computer mouse to adjust or install a device (no text or symbols visible)- Tighten the screw that secures the lamp.

- Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction.
- Do not over tighten the screw.

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Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with no visible text or symbols-
Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place.
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Place the lamp protection film supplied with the new lamp on the lamp compartment.
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Replace the lamp cover on the projector.

- 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.

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Line drawing of a projector with a screwdriver inserted, showing internal components and no text or symbols.- 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. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page is displayed. Highlight Reset lamp timer. A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to "0".

Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage.
Indicators
| Light Status & | Description | ||
| Power events | |||
| Orange Off Off | Stand-by mode. | ||
| Green Flashing | Off Off | Powering up. | |
| Green Off Off | Normal operation. | ||
| Orange Flashing | Off Off | The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process.The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off.The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. | |
| Lamp events | |||
| Orange Flashing | Off Red | The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. | |
| Off Off | Red | 1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or2. Please contact your dealer for assistance. | |
| Thermal events | |||
| Off Red Off | The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. | ||
| Off Red Red | |||
| Off Red Green | |||
| Off Red Orange | |||
| Red | Red Red | ||
| Red | Red Green | ||
| Red | Red Orange | ||
| Green | Red Red | ||
| Green | Red Green | ||
| Green | Red Orange | ||
| Orange | Red Red | ||
| Orange | Red Green | ||
| Orange | Red Orange | ||
| Off Green Red | |||
| Off Green Green | |||
Troubleshooting
⑦ The projector does not turn on.
| Cause Remedy | |
| There is no power from the power cord. | Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. |
| Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. | Wait until the cooling down process has completed. |
⑦ No picture
| Cause Remedy | |
| The video source is not turned on or connected correctly. | Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly. |
| The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device. | Check the connection. |
| The input signal has not been correctly selected. | Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control. |
| The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover. | |
⑦ Blurred image
| Cause Remedy | |
| The projection lens is not correctly focused. | Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring. |
| The projector and the screen are not aligned properly. | Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary. |
| The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover. | |
⑦ Remote control does not work
| Cause Remedy | |
| The batteries are out of power. Replace | the batteries with new ones. |
| There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. | Remove the obstacle. |
| You are too far away from the projector. | Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the projector. |
⑦ The password is incorrect
| Cause Remedy | |
| You do not remember the password. | Please see "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 26 for details. |
Specifications
Projector specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optical
Resolution
1024 × 768 XGA
Display system
1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number
F = 2.45
Lamp
300 W lamp
Electrical
Power supply
AC100-240V, 4.88 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption
488 W (Max); < 0.5 W (Standby)
Mechanical
Weight
7.3 lbs (3.3 Kg)
Output terminals
RGB output
D-Sub 15-pin (female) × 1
Speaker
(Stereo) 10 watt × 2
Audio signal output
PC audio jack x 1
Control
RS-232 serial control
9 pin x 1
LAN control
RJ45 x 1
IR receiver × 2
12V trigger × 1 (Max. 1A)
Input terminals
Computer input
RGB input
D-Sub 15-pin (female) × 2
Video signal input
S-VIDEO
Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1
VIDEO
RCA jack × 1
SD/HDTV signal input
Analog - Component RCA jack x 3
(through RGB input)
Digital - HDMI V1.3 x 1
Audio signal input
Audio in
PC audio jack x 1
RCA audio jack (L/R) × 2
Microphone x 1
USB ports (Type-A × 1; Mini-B × 1)
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature
0^-40^ at sea level
Operating relative humidity
10%-90% (without condensation)
Operating altitude
0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C
1500–3000 m at 0^ C– 30^ C (with
High Altitude Mode on)
Dimensions
339 mm (W) × 120.5 mm (H) × 252 mm (D)


Ceiling mount installation
Ceiling Mount screw: M4 x 8 (Max L = 8 mm)
Unit: mm



Timing chart
Supported timing for PC input
| Resolution Mode | Vertical Frequency (Hz) | Horizontal Frequency (kHz) | Pixel Frequency (MHz) | |
| 640 x 480 | VGA_60* | 59.940 | 31.469 | 25.175 |
| VGA_72 | 72.809 | 37.861 | 31.500 | |
| VGA_75 | 75.000 | 37.500 | 31.500 | |
| VGA_85 | 85.008 | 43.269 | 36.000 | |
| 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221 | ||||
| 800 x 600 | SVGA_56 56.25 35.156 36 | |||
| SVGA_60* | 60.317 | 37.879 | 40.000 | |
| SVGA_72 | 72.188 | 48.077 | 50.000 | |
| SVGA_75 | 75.000 | 46.875 | 49.500 | |
| SVGA_85 | 85.061 | 53.674 | 56.250 | |
| SVGA_120**(Reduce Blanking) | 119.854 77.425 83.000 | |||
| 1024 x 768 | XGA_60* | 60.004 | 48.363 | 65.000 |
| XGA_70 | 70.069 | 56.476 | 75.000 | |
| XGA_75 | 75.029 | 60.023 | 78.750 | |
| XGA_85 | 84.997 | 68.667 | 94.500 | |
| XGA_120**(Reduce Blanking) | 119.989 97.551 115.5 | |||
| 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 | 67.5 | 108 | ||
| 1280 x 768 | 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47.776 | 79.5 | ||
| 1024 x 576 | BenQ Notebook Timing | 60.0 | 35.820 46.966 | |
| 1024 x 600 | BenQ Notebook Timing | 64.995 41.467 51.419 | ||
| 1280 x 800 | WXGA_60* 59.810 49.702 83.500 | |||
| WXGA_75 | 74.934 62.795 106.500 | |||
| WXGA_85 | 84.880 71.554 122.500 | |||
| WXGA_120**(Reduce Blanking) | 119.909 | 101.563 | 146.25 | |
| 1280 x 1024 | SXGA_60*** | 60.020 | 63.981 | 108.000 |
| SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 | 135.000 | |||
| SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 | 157.500 | |||
| 1280 x 960 | 1280 x 960_60*** | 60.000 60.000 108 | ||
| 1280 x 960_85 | 85.002 85.938 148.500 | |||
| 1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.500 | ||||
| 1400 x 1050 | SXGA+_60*** | 59.978 65.317 121.750 | ||
| 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60.000 75.000 | 162.000 | |||
| 1680 x 1050 | 1680x1050_60 | 59.954 65.29 146.25 | ||
| 640 x 480@67Hz | MAC13 | 66.667 35.000 30.240 | ||
| 832 x 624@75Hz | MAC16 | 74.546 49.722 57.280 | ||
| 1024 x 768@75Hz | MAC19 | 75.020 60.241 80.000 | ||
| 1152 x 870@75Hz | MAC21 | 75.06 | 68.68 | 100.00 |

*Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential and Top-Bottom format.
**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
***Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Top-Bottom format.
Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input
| Resolution Mode | Vertical Frequency (Hz) | Horizontal Frequency (kHz) | Pixel Frequency (MHz) | |
| 640 x 480 | VGA_60* | 59.940 | 31.469 | 25.175 |
| VGA_72 | 72.809 | 37.861 | 31.500 | |
| VGA_75 | 75.000 | 37.500 | 31.500 | |
| VGA_85 | 85.008 | 43.269 | 36.000 | |
| 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221 | ||||
| 800 x 600 | SVGA_60* | 60.317 | 37.879 | 40.000 |
| SVGA_72 | 72.188 | 48.077 | 50.000 | |
| SVGA_75 | 75.000 | 46.875 | 49.500 | |
| SVGA_85 | 85.061 | 53.674 | 56.250 | |
| SVGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) | 119.854 77.4 | 25 83.000 | ||
| 1024 x 768 | XGA_60* | 60.004 | 48.363 | 65.000 |
| XGA_70 | 70.069 | 56.476 | 75.000 | |
| XGA_75 | 75.029 | 60.023 | 78.750 | |
| XGA_85 | 84.997 | 68.667 | 94.500 | |
| XGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) | 119.989 97.5 | 51 115.5 | ||
| 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67.5 108 | ||||
| 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59.87 47.776 | 79.5 | |||
| 1024 x 576@60Hz | BenQ Notebook Timing | 60.00 | 35.820 46.996 | |
| 1024 x 600@65Hz | BenQ Notebook Timing | 64.995 41.467 | 51.419 | |
| 1280 x 800 | WXGA_60* | 59.810 | 49.702 83.500 | |
| WXGA_75 | 74.934 | 62.795 | 106.500 | |
| WXGA_85 | 84.880 | 71.554 | 122.500 | |
| WXGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) | 119.909 | 101.563 | 146.25 | |
| 1280 x 1024 | SXGA_60*** | 60.020 | 63.981 | 108.000 |
| SXGA_75 | 75.025 79.976 | 135.000 | ||
| SXGA_85 | 85.024 91.146 | 157.500 | ||
| 1280 x 960 | 1280 x 960_60*** | 60.000 60.000 | 108 | |
| 1280 x 960_85 | 85.002 | 85.938 | 148.500 | |
| 1360 x 768 | 1360 x 768_60*** | 60.015 | 47.712 | 85.500 |
| 1440 x 900 | WXGA+_60*** | 59.887 | 55.935 | 106.500 |
| 1400 x 1050 | SXGA+_60*** | 59.978 65.317 | 121.750 | |
| 1600 x 1200 | UXGA | 60.000 75.000 | 162.000 | |
| 1680 x 1050 | 1680x1050_60 | 59.954 65.290 | 146.250 | |
| 640 x 480@67Hz | MAC13 | 66.667 | 35.000 | 30.240 |
| 832 x 624@75Hz | MAC16 | 74.546 | 49.722 | 57.280 |
| 1024 x 768@75Hz | MAC19 | 75.020 | 60.241 | 80.000 |
| 1152 x 870@75Hz | MAC21 | 75.06 | 68.68 | 100.00 |

*Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential and Top-Bottom format.
**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
***Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Top-Bottom format.
| Timing Resolution | Vertical Frequency (Hz) | Horizontal Frequency (kHz) | Pixel Frequency (MHz) | Remark | |
| 480i** 720 | x 480 59.94 15.73 | 27 HDMI only | |||
| 480p 720 | x 480 59.94 31.47 | 27 HDMI only | |||
| 576i 720 | x 576 50 15.63 27 | HDMI/DVI | |||
| 576p 720 | x 576 50 31.25 27 | HDMI/DVI | |||
| 720/50p | 1280 x 720 | 50 | 37.5 | 74.25 | HDMI/DVI |
| 720/60p | 1280 x 720 | 60 | 45.00 | 74.25 | HDMI/DVI |
| 1080/50i | 1920 x 1080 | 50 | 28.13 | 74.25 | HDMI/DVI |
| 1080/60i | 1920 x 1080 | 60 | 33.75 | 74.25 | HDMI/DVI |
| 1080/24P | 1920 x 1080 | 24 | 27 | 74.25 | HDMI/DVI |
| 1080/25P | 1920 x 1080 | 25 | 28.13 | 74.25 | HDMI/DVI |
| 1080/30P | 1920 x 1080 | 30 | 33.75 | 74.25 | HDMI/DVI |
| 1080/50P | 1920 x 1080 | 50 | 56.25 | 148.5 | HDMI/DVI |
| 1080/60P | 1920 x 1080 | 60 | 67.5 | 148.5 | HDMI/DVI |

Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.
**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input
| Timing | Resolution | Vertical Frequency (Hz) | Horizontal Frequency (kHz) | Pixel Frequency (MHz) |
| 480i** 720 x | 480 59.94 | 15.73 | 13.5 | |
| 480p | 720 x 480 | 59.94 | 31.47 | 27 |
| 576i 720 x | 576 50 | 15.63 | 13.5 | |
| 576p | 720 x 576 | 50 | 31.25 | 27 |
| 720/50p | 1280 x 720 50 | 37.5 | 74.25 | |
| 720/60p | 1280 x 720 60 | 45.00 | 74.25 | |
| 1080/50i | 1920 x 1080 | 50 | 28.13 | 74.25 |
| 1080/60i | 1920 x 1080 | 60 | 33.75 | 74.25 |
| 1080/24P 1920 x 1080 | 24 | 27 | 74.25 | |
| 1080/25P 1920 x 1080 | 25 | 28.13 | 74.25 | |
| 1080/30P 1920 x 1080 | 30 | 33.75 | 74.25 | |
| 1080/50P 1920 x 1080 | 50 | 56.25 | 148.5 | |
| 1080/60P 1920 x 1080 60 | 67.5 | 148.5 | ||

Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.
**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs
| Video mode | Horizontal Frequency (kHz) | Vertical Frequency (Hz) | Color sub-carrier Frequency (MHz) |
| NTSC** | 15.73 | 60 | 3.58 |
| PAL | 15.63 | 50 | 4.43 |
| SECAM | 15.63 | 50 | 4.25 or 4.41 |
| PAL-M | 15.73 | 60 | 3.58 |
| PAL-N | 15.63 | 50 | 3.58 |
| PAL-60 | 15.73 | 60 | 4.43 |
| NTSC4.43 | 15.73 | 60 | 4.43 |

**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
Warranty and Copyright information
Limited warranty
BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage.
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.
Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be in-between 10% and 90%, temperature in-between 0°C and 35°C, altitude lower than 4920 feet, and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.
For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com.
Copyright
Copyright 2011 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.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
* DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.
Patents
This BenQ projector is covered by the following patents:
U.S. patents 6,837,608; 7,275,834; 7,181,318. TW patents 202690; 205470; I228635; I259932.
China patents (中国发明专利) ZL01143168.7; ZL03119907.0; ZL200510051609.2

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