MW860USTi-V - Video projector BENQ - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Video projector
Brand	BenQ
Model	MW860USTi-V
Display Technology	DLP (1-CHIP DMD)
Native Resolution	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Lens	F = 2.7, f = 5.45 mm
Lamp	225 W
Power Supply	AC100-240V, 3.20A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic)
Power Consumption	310 W (Max)
Weight	4.1 kg (9.04 lbs)
Speaker	10 W x 2 (stereo)
Microphone Input	Yes (3.5 mm jack)
Short Throw Lens	Yes (creates larger images at short distance)
3D Ready	Yes
LAN Control	Yes (RJ45)
USB Display	Yes (USB mini-B type to A type)
USB Reader	Yes (USB A type for flash drive/HDD)
Password Protection	Yes (selectable power-on lock)
Panel Key Lock	Yes (prevents accidental changes)
High Altitude Mode	Yes (up to 3000 m)
Auto Power Off	Yes (adjustable 5-30 min)
Optional Accessories	Spare lamp kit, ceiling mount kit, RS232 cable, BenQ wireless dongle, wall mount kit
Safety Features	Kensington lock slot, security cable lock

Frequently Asked Questions - MW860USTi-V BENQ

How do I set a password to prevent unauthorized use?

Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Set Power on Lock to On. Enter a six-digit password using the arrow keys (▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ correspond to 1, 2, 3, 4). Confirm the password. The projector will require this password every time it is turned on.

What should I do if I forget the password?

Press and hold the AUTO button on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. A coded number will appear on the screen. Write it down, turn off the projector, and contact the local BenQ service center with proof of purchase to decode the number and reset the password.

How often should I replace the lamp?

Replace the lamp when the LAMP indicator lights up red or a warning message appears on screen. Using Economic mode extends lamp life. The lamp is a consumable item; brightness diminishes over time. Always allow the projector to cool for 45 minutes before replacement.

The projector does not turn on. What could be the problem?

Ensure the power cord is securely connected to the projector and wall outlet. If the outlet has a switch, make sure it is on. If the projector was recently shut down, it may be in a cooling cycle (wait 90 seconds). If the issue persists, contact service.

No picture is displayed on the screen.

Check that the video source is turned on and properly connected. Select the correct input source using the SOURCE button on the projector or remote. Make sure the lens cover is open. If using a notebook, activate the external video output (e.g., FN + F3).

How do I adjust a blurred image?

Use the focus slide lever or the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image. Ensure the projector is positioned perpendicular to the screen and at the correct distance. Also check that the lens is clean.

The remote control does not work.

Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries observing polarity. Remove any obstacles between the remote and the projector's IR sensor. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the projector. Point the remote at the front or rear IR sensor.

How do I correct keystone distortion?

Press the Keystone button on the remote control (or go to the DISPLAY menu) to display the keystone correction screen. Use the arrow keys to adjust the image until the top and bottom are parallel. This compensates for tilted projector placement.

How can I temporarily hide the image?

Press the BLANK button on the projector or remote control. The screen will go black (or show a blank color). Press any key (except PAGE UP/DOWN) to restore the image. You can set an auto blank timer in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings menu.

Can I freeze the image during a presentation?

Yes, press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The image will freeze while the video source continues playing. Press any key (except PAGE UP/DOWN) to unfreeze. Note that audio from the source will still be heard.

USER MANUAL MW860USTi-V BENQ

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Table of contents

Important safety instructions .... 3

Introduction...... 7

Projector features......7

Shipping contents 8

Projector exterior view......9

Controls and functions ......10

Positioning your projector .... 15

Choosing a location....15

Obtaining a preferred projected image size....16

Connection ...... 19

Connecting a computer or monitor...21

Connecting Video source devices.....24

Operation 28

Starting up the projector ....28

Adjusting the projected image .....30

Using the menus....32

Securing the projector....33

Switching input signal 35

Magnifying and searching for details ...36

Optimizing the image ....38

Creating your own startup screen.....42

Setting the presentation timer .....43

Remote paging operations ....44

Hiding the image....44

Utilizing FAQ function ......45

Locking control keys 45

Operating in a high altitude environment....46

Adjusting the sound......46

Personalizing the projector menu display.... 47

Controlling the projector through a LAN environment....48

Displaying image through Q Presenter .. 58

Using the Web Control Lock...... 62

Using the Projection Login Code ..... 62

Presenting From a USB Reader......63

Remote Desktop Control through Q Presenter 66

Shutting down the projector 68

Menu operation 69

Maintenance 83

Care of the projector.... 83

Lamp information 84

Troubleshooting...... 90

Specifications...... 91

Dimensions 92

Timing chart.... 93

Warranty and Copyright information...... 96

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

1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference.

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1. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes.

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1. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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1. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on.

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1. 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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1. 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.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

1. 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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1. 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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1. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.

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1. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

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1. 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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1. 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)

1. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments.

2. Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.

3. Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.
4. Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the image.

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• 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).

3000 m (10000 feet)

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1. Do not block the ventilation holes.

2. Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.

3. Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item.
4. Do not place inflammables near the projector.

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If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire.

1. 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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Safety Instructions (Continued)

1. 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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1. 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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1. 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 wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

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1. 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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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.

• H D M I
• LAN display for network control and web server
• LAN display 4-1 (maximum 4PC/ NB display to I projector)
- Remote desktop feature for LAN and USB display I-M (maximum IPC/ NB can display to 8 projectors at the same time)
- USB display supports computer connection via USB mini-B type to A type cable
- USB Reader supports USB flash drive or HDD display
• 3D Ready supported
- Variable audio output
- Microphone input with big speakers (10W x2) can save extra audio systems for schools
• 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 adjusents to your liking
- Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time
- Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations
• One-key auto-adjusent to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
- Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• High brightness projection lamp
- Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
- Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption
- Component HDTV compatibility (YP bPr)
• Less than I W power consumption in standby mode
- WXGA, perfect for widescreen NB and PC, and provides 30% more images to XGA
- Short throw lens to create larger images with less distance between the projector and the screen

- The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is 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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projector Remote control with batteries

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Power cord VGA cable

Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*

Optional accessories

I. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit
3. RS232 cable

1. BenQ wireless dongle
2. Wall mount kit

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

Rear/lower side

1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Focus slide lever
4. Projection lens
5. Vent (heated air exhaust)
6. Speakers
7. Front IR remote sensor
8. Quick-release button
9. Audio output jack
10. Audio input jack
    II. S-Video input jack
11. RGB signal output jack
12. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack
13. HDMI input jack
14. RS-232 control port
15. USB B type jack
16. USB A type jack
17. RJ45 LAN input jack
18. Rear IR remote sensor
19. Rear adjuster foot
20. USB mini-B type jack
21. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
22. Ceiling mount holes
23. 12V DC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as anelectric screen or light control, etc. Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices.
24. Video input jack
25. AC power cord inlet
26. Audio (L/R) input jack
27. Microphone input jack

Controls and functions

Projector

I. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

2. Keystone/Arrow keys (/ Up, ▲▼ Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 31 for details.

3. Left ?

Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing FAQ function" on page 45 for details.

4. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 38 for details.

Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus" on page 32 for details.

5. BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture. See "Hiding the image" on page 44 for details.

6. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 30 for details.

7. Power/POWER indicator light

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 28 for details. Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page 89 for detail.

8. TEMPerature indicator light

Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. See "Indicators" on page 89 for details.

9. Right/

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #2, #3, and #9 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjusents. See "Using the menus" on page 32 for details.

Activates panel key lock. See "Locking control keys" on page 45 for details.

10. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Indicators" on page 89 for details.

II. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See "Switching input signal" on page 35 for details.

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 or wall, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit or wall mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.

If you use a non-BenQ brand projector mounting kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling or wall due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.

You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount or wall 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 mounting bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

Remote control

I. ON

Turns on the projector. See "Starting up the projector" on page 28 for details.

2. COMPUTER-I/COMPUTER-2

Displays RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal.

3. S-VIDEO

Displays S-video signal.

4. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 32 for details.

5. BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture. See "Hiding the image" on page 44 for details.

6. Keystone/Arrow keys (/ Up, ▲▼ Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 31 for details.

7. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 38 for details.

Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus" on page 32 for details.

8. Lef

Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing FAQ function" on page 45 for details.

9. ZOOM+/ZOOM-

Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. See "Magnifying and searching for details" on page 36 for details.

10. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN

Page up/down arrows when connected through USB to a PC. See "Remote paging operations" on page 44 for details.

11. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing the image" on page 44 for details.

12. Network Setting

Enables Network Settings OSD menu.

13. TEST

Displays the test pattern. See "Test Pattern" on page 71 for details.

14. OFF

Turns off the projector. See "Shutting down the projector" on page 68 for details

15. VIDEO

Displays vidoe signal.

16. NETWORK

Enables the network mode.

17. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See "Switching input signal" on page 35 for details.

18. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 30 for details.

19. Right/

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #6, #8, and #19 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjusents. See "Using the menus" on page 32 for details. Activates panel key lock. See "Locking control keys" on page 45 for details.

20. LASER

Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes.

21. VOLUME+/VOLUME-

Adjusts the projector's sound level. See "Adjusting the sound" on page 46 for details.

22. MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and off. See "Muting the sound" on page 46 for details.

23. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 37 for details.

24. MIC/VOL

Adjusts the microphone's sound level. See for details. See "Adjusting the microphone's sound level" on page 47 for details.

25. CAPTURE

Captures current displayed screen to be MyScreen. See "Creating your own startup screen" on page 42 for details.

Operating the LASER pointer

The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits red colored light when you press it and the indicator lights up red.

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.

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 22.5 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (\~ 26 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

- Operating the projector from the front • Operating the projector from the rear

Replacing the remote control battery

1. 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.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery component. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. 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 excessive heat and humidity.
• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer's instructions.
• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

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.

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

I. Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability.

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 Mounting 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.

3. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor 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.

4. 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 Mounting 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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Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size.

The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular ( 90^ right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).

If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle.

You can see from the diagram on page 18, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.

If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.

When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are proportional to the projection distance.

BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).

How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size

I. Select your screen size.
2. Refer to the table on page 18 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "Screen size". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding distance from screen value in the column labelled "Distance from screen (mm)". This is the projection distance.
3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical offset (mm)" value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen.
4. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and offset by the value determined in step 3 above.

For example, If you are using this projector and a 120-inch screen, the projection distance is 991 mm and with a vertical offset of 202 mm.

How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance

This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room.

The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room.

I. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the projection distance.
2. Refer to the table on page 18 and find the closest match to your measurement in the column labelled "Distance from screen (mm)".
3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding "Screen size" listed in that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance.
4. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical offset (mm)" value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector.

For example, if you are using this projector and your measured projection distance is 2.0 m (2000 mm), the closest match in the column is 1689 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 200-inch screen is required.

If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting keystone" on page 31 on page for details.

Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 92 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)
Inch mm
40 1016 862 538		294 67
50 1270 1077 673		3 381 84
60 1524 1292 808		4 468 101
80 2032 1723 1077		642 135
100 2540 2154 1346		817 168
120 3048 2585 1615		991 202
150 3810 3231 2019		1253		252
200 5080 4308 2692		1689		337
250 6350 5385 3365		2125		421
300 7620 6462 4039		2561		505

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.

Connection

When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:

I. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. 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.

- For detailed connection methods, see pages 21-27.

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    A["Computer"] -->|1| B["Server"]
    A -->|2| C["Port 1"]
    A -->|3| D["Port 2"]
    A -->|4| E["Port 3"]
    A -->|5| F["Port 4"]
    B --> G["Internal Display"]
    C --> G
    D --> G
    E --> G
    F --> G
    G --> 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"]
    G --> P["Device 9"]
    G --> Q["Device 10"]
    H --> R["USB Interface"]
    I --> R
    J --> R
    K --> R
    L --> R
    M --> R
    N --> R
    O --> R
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1. Audio cable 6. Video cable
2. VGA cable 7. S-Video cable
3. VGA to DVI-A cable 8. Component Video to VGA (DSub) adapter cable
4. USB B type to A type cable 9. HDMI cable
5. USB mini-B type to A type cable 10. USB flash drive/HDD/wireless dongle/keyboard/mouse

Computer system requirements for USB display::

Operation System Requirements	Minimum Hardware Requirements
Windows XP	Supports USB 2.0
Windows Vista	CPU: Pentium 1G RAM: 512MB RAM Disk: 20MB hard driver space

Computer system requirements for WiFi display::

Operation System Requirements	Minimum Hardware Requirements
Windows XP	WiFi: 54 Mbps
Windows Vista	CPU: Pentium IG
	RAM: 512MB RAM
	20MB hard driver space

Computer system requirements for LAN display::

Operation System Requirements	Minimum Hardware Requirements
Windows XP	LAN: 100 Mbps
Windows Vista	CPU: Pentium IG
	RAM: 512MB RAM
	20MB hard driver space

Connecting a computer or monitor

Connecting a computer

The projector can connect to both IBM ^® compatibles and Macintosh ^® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using VGA):

I. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER I or COMPUTER 2 signal input jack on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO jack of the projector. When you connect audio output signal from a computer, please balance out the volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects.
4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 71 for details.
The built-in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using USB):

I. Take a USB mini-B type to USB A type cable and connect one end to the A type jack of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the MINI-B jack on the projector.

- It may take several seconds to successfully display the screen for the first time plug-in.

• If computer's screen still can't be projected, please go to "My Computer", find the projector name (same as using a flash disk drive), then double click it.
• Projection speed will vary according to the computer capability.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using LAN):

I. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port.
2. Make sure that your computer is also connected to an internet cable. Please use Q Presenter program to connect network display and transfers the desktop contents of the host PC via local network connection. See "Displaying image through Q Presenter" on page 58 for details.

Do not use the RJ45 cable to connect the projector to your computer. Because this connection needs an IP router.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using HDMI):

I. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI jack of the computer.

1. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI jack on the projector.

- 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.

• Transmission speed and image quality will vary according to the bandwidth of local area network and the status of network usage.

Connecting a monitor

If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external monitor following the instructions below:

To connect the projector to a monitor:

I. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 21.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub input jack of the video monitor.

Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack, take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor.

1. Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT jack on the projector.

- The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 jack. When the projector is powered on, the output signal from MONITOR OUT jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 jack.

- If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Standby Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 81 for details.

Connecting Video source devices

You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above 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	Reference Picture quality
HDMI	HDMI "Connecting an	HDMI source device" on page 25	Best
Component Video	COMPUTER	"Connecting a Component Video source device" on page 26	Better
S-Video	S-VIDEO "Connecting an S-	Video/composite source device" on page 27	Good
Video	VIDEO		Normal

Connecting an HDMI source device

The projector provides an HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner, a display or a notebook computer.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output jacks available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to an HDMI source device:

I. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI source device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack on the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 71 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.
- 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 35 for details.

Connecting a Component Video source device

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:

I. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of the Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the jacks; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.

1. Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the COMPUTER I or COMPUTER 2 jack on the projector.
2. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO jack of the projector.
3. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 71 for details.

The built-in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.

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.

Connecting an S-Video/composite source device

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/composite output jack available:

• If it has both jacks, use the S-Video output jack for connection as the S-Video terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal.
• If it has either of the output jack, you can also continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to an S-Video/Video source device:

I. Take an S-Video/Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video/Video output jack of the Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video/Video cable to the S-VIDEO/VIDEO jack on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO (L/R) jack of the projector.
4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 71 for details.
The built-in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.

- 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.

Operation

Starting up the projector

I. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied.

- Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

- If Direct power on function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings menu, the projector will turn on automatically after the power cord has been connected and power has been applied. See "Direct Power On" on page 70 for details.

1. Make sure the lens cover is open. If it is closed, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp.

Diagram showing a plug inserted into an electronic device with two cables (no text or symbols visible)

Line drawing of a projector with a circular dial and control panel (no text or symbols)

1. Press ⏻ Power on the projector or ON on the remote control to start the projector. The POWER indicator light flashes and stays green when the projector is on.

The start up procedure takes about 10-20 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected.

(If necessary) Use the focus ring/focus slide lever to adjust the image clearness.

If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp.

1. If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the on-screen instructions.
2. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 33 for details.
3. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
4. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being scanned displays in the screen. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message 'No Signal' will continue displaying until an input signal is found.

Enter Confirm MENU Exit

You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 35 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 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 93 for details.

Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle

The projector is equipped with I quick-release adjuster foot and I rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:

I. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle.

To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing the quick-release button, then slowly

lower the projector. Screw the rear adjuster foot 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 31 for details.

- 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 adjuster 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 Adjusent function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality.

• The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.

- This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

I. Sharpen the image by using the focus ring/ focus slide lever.

Composite image showing a filmstriped arch structure transforming into an ornate arch with architectural details, alongside a close-up of a camera lens (no text or symbols)

Correcting keystone

Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen.

To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps.

• 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 O S D m

I. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / ◀ ▶ until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

1. Press ▼ to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone correction page displays.

2. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image or 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 adjusents and settings.

Below is the overview of the OSD menu.

The following example describes how to set the OSD language.

I. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on.

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

1. Press ▼ to highlight Language and press 🔊to select a preferred language.

1. 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 rear side of the projector. See item 22 on page 9 for details.

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 power-on lock 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, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started.

I. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Security Settings page displays.
2. Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTER.
3. Highlight Power on Lock and select On by pressing ◀/▶.
4. 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 digits for the password.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.

Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page.

IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display 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.

1. 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 displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' 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 34 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

I. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your projector.
3. 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

I. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change password menu.
2. Press MODE/ENTER. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays.
3. Enter the old password.

• If the password is correct, another message 'INPUT NEW PASSWORD' displays.

• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays 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 display 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.

1. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
2. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started.
3. 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 > Power on Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing 🔊 The message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the current password.

• If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with 'Off' shown in the row of Power on Lock. You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays 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 (which is the default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.

You can also manually cycle through the available input signals.

I. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar displays.
2. Press / until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/ENTER. Once detected, the selected source information will display on 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 input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 38 for details.
• The native display resolution is in a 16:10 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 37 for details.

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.

I. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀ /▶ until the SOURCE menu is highlighted.
2. 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

I. Press ZOOM+/ZOOM- to display the Zoom bar.
2. Press ZOOM + to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need.
3. Use the directional arrows ( , ,▲ )▼ ◀ ▶ on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.
4. 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

I. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀ /▶ until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press ▼ to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar displays.
3. Repeat steps 2-4 in the section of "Using the remote control" above. Or if you are using the projector control panel, continue to the following steps.
4. Press on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
5. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows (▲, ▼) to navigate the picture.
6. Use the directional arrows ( , ,▲ ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.
7. To reduce size of the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/out functionality, 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 the picture 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.

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 image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):

• Using the remote control
I. Press ASPECT to show the current setting.
2. Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements.

• Using the OSD menu

I. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / ◀ ▶ until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press ▼ to highlight Aspect Ratio.
3. 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. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.

1. 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.
2. 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 adjusents.
3. 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 computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

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1. 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.
2. 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, like high definition TV, as it displays them with out aspect alteration.

Optimizing the image

Selecting a picture mode

The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type.

To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps.

- Press MODE/ENTER on the remote control

or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected.

- Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press ◀/▶ to select a desired mode.

The picture modes are listed below.

1. 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.
2. Presentation mode (Default): Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 39 for details.

Setting the User I/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 I/User 2) as a starting point and customize the settings.

I. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.
3. Press / to select User I to User 2.
4. 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.

1. Press / to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
2. Press ▼ to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with ◀/▶. See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details.
3. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/ENTER to store the settings.
4. The confirmation message 'Setting Saved' displays.

Using Wall Color

In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture's color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.

To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press ◀/▶ to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard.

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 mode is selected. Based on your needs, you can make adjusents 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.

On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. 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.

I. TI: With the highest color temperature, TI makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings.
2. T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
3. T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4. T4: 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 adjusent 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 adjusents.

To adjust the settings:

I. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.

1. Press MODE/ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays.
2. Highlight Primary Color and press ◀/▶ to select a color from among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.
3. 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.

1. Press to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing ▶. Every adjusent 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.

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.

1. 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 adjusent made will reflect to the image immediately.

2. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjusents.

3. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjusents.
4. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings.

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 an image projected from your computer or video source.

I. Project the image you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source.
2. Press CAPTURE on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > MyScreen menu, press MODE/ENTER.
3. A confirmation message displays. Press CAPTURE or MODE/ENTER again.
4. The message 'Screen Capturing...' displays while the projector is processing the image. Please wait.
5. If the action is successful, you see the message 'Captured Succeeded' on the screen. The captured image is saved as MyScreen.
6. To view the captured image displayed as the startup screen, set MyScreen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and restart the projector.

In the unlikely event, the capturing action failed. If so, change your target image.

Setting the presentation timer

The 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:

I. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and press MODE/ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page.
2. Highlight Timer period and decide the timer 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.
3. 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.
Last 1 Min/Last 2 Min/Last 3 Min	Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.

1. Press ▼ to highlight Timer position and set the timer position by pressing ◀/▶. Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right
2. 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 Decrease from the preset time to 0.

1. 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.
2. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to select On and press MODE/ENTER.
3. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message "Timer is On" displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting at the time the timer is on.

To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:

I. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off.

Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message displays.

1. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message "Timer is Off!" displaying 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 "Connecting a computer" on page 21 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/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.

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. Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image. The word 'BLANK' appears at 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.

- Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated.

- No matter Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press any key (except the PAGE UP/DOWN key) on the projector or remote control to restore the picture.

Freezing the image

Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word 'FREEZE' will display in the screen. To release the function, press any key (except the PAGE UP/DOWN key) on the projector or remote control.

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 on screen.

Utilizing FAQ function

The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information.

To get the FAQ information:

I. Press on the remote control or press

MENU/EXIT to open the OSD menu and press ◀ to highlight the

INFORMATION menu.

1. Press ▼ to highlight FAQ-Image and

Installation or FAQ-Features and Service based on the information you want to know.

1. Press MODE/ENTER.

2. Press ▲/▼ to select a problem and press MODE/ENTER for possible solutions.

3. Press MENU/EXIT to exit the OSD.

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.

I. Press / ▶ the projector or remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by pressing ▶ the projector or remote control.

1. A confirmation message displays. Select Yes to confirm.

To release panel key lock, press and hold ▶ for

3 seconds on the projector or remote control.

You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock and press 🔊 to select Off.

- Keys on the remote control are still in use 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:

I. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀ /▶ until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press ▼ to highlight High Altitude Mode and press ◀ /▶ to select On. A confirmation message displays.

1. 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 overheating. 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.

Adjusting the sound

The sound adjusents made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection" on page 19 for how the audio input is connected.

Muting the sound

To adjust the sound level, press MUTE on the remote control, or:

I. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / ◀ ▶ until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.

1. Press ▼ to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Audio Settings page displays.

2. Highlight Mute and select On.

Adjusting the sound level

To adjust the sound level, press VOLUME+/VOLUME- on the remote control, or:

I. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Highlight VOLUME and select a desired sound level.

Turning off the Power on/off ring tone

To turn off the ring tone:

I. Repeat steps 1-2 in Muting the sound section.

1. Highlight Power on/off Ring Tone and 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.

Adjusting the microphone's sound level

To adjust the sound level, press MIC/VOL +/- on the remote control, or

I. Repeat steps 1-2 in Muting the sound section.
2. Highlight Microphone volumee and select a desired sound level.

Microphone sound will still function even though Mute is activated.

Personalizing the projector menu display

The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance.

• Menu display time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use ⚠️ to select a suitable time frame.
• Menu position in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations. Use 🔔 to select a preferred position.
• Language in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your familiar language for the OSD menus. Use 🔊 to select your language.
• Reminder Message in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets whether to display reminder messages on screen. Use 🔊 to select your desired setting.
• Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start-up. Use 🔔 to select a screen.

Controlling the projector through a LAN environment

Network Settings allow you to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network.

Configuring the Wired LAN Settings

If you are in a DHCP environment:

I. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port.
2. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀ /▶ until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
3. Press ▼ to highlight Network Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Network Settings page displays.
4. Press ▼ to highlight Wired LAN and press MODE/ENTER.
5. Press to highlight DHCP and press / to select On.
6. Press ▼ to highlight Apply and press MODE/ENTER.
7. Re-enter the Wired LAN page. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS settings will be displayed. Note down the IP address.

If the IP Address still does not display, contact your ITS administrator.

If you are in a non-DHCP environment:

I. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Press to highlight DHCP and press / to select Off.
3. Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS settings.
4. Press ▼ to select the item you want to modify and enter the value.
5. Press ▼ to highlight Apply and press MODE/ENTER.

Configuring the Wireless LAN Settings

I. Connect the BenQ wireless dongle (optional) to the USB TYPE-A input jack of the projector.
2. Highlight Wireless LAN in SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Network Settings menu and press MODE/ENTER.
3. For AP mode connection, you need to note SSID information, then search the projector with the same SSID in Q Presenter to start projection. For

Infrastructure mode connection, you need to select the projector's SSID which you want to connect. See "Displaying image through Q Presenter" on page 58 for details.

1. Use your computer's wireless connection utility to connect the network.

If WEP Key is set in the projector, the user must enter the password of WEP Key to connect the network.

Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser

Once you have configured the LAN settings, you can find the IP address for the projector in the bottom of the network screen. You can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector.

I. Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter. For example: http://10.60.7.31

1. The BenQ remote network operation page opens.

- The web page control supports IE version 7.0 or higher.

- The illustrations in web page control, Q Presenter and USB Reader sections are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your projector.

1. Click Download to save Q Presenter software on your computer.

You can also link to the web page control from Q Presenter > Settings > Advanced Setting > Control projector via web page on page 61.

1. Execute the program installation.
2. Open Q Presenter, search and connect a network display. See "Displaying image through Q Presenter" on page 58 for details.

The Virtual Keypad page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the remote control or control panel on the projector.

i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the remote control. See "Remote control" on page 12 for details.

The Display Setting page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the OSD menus. These functions are some useful menu settings.

The Picture Setting page allows you to manage the projector as if you were using the PICTURE menu.

The Information page displays the information and status of this projector.

The Conference Control page allows you to control computer's display status of all the computers linked to this projector.

The Crestron page is only available when you are on a Wired LAN network. It also allows you to control the projector remotely. The Crestron supports RoomView version 6.2.2.9.

i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control. See "2. PICTURE" on page 69 and "Remote control" on page 12 for details.

The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menu, exit and save menu settings.

ii. To switch input source, click on your desired signal.
iii. You can select a preferred OSD language.

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 Wired LAN 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 adjusents, press the Send button and the data will be saved in the projector.

v. Press exit to go back to the Crestron remote network operation page.

The info page displays the information and status of this projector.

i. Press exit to go back to the Crestron remote network operation page.

The Admin page allows you to enter Basic, Wired LAN, Wireless LAN and Mail pages once the password is entered. The default password is "0000". If you want to change the password, please enter Basic page.

The Basic page allows you to change the password and select connected persons. The number of connected persons may affect the network display performance.

The Wired LAN page allows you to adjust the Wired LAN settings.

The Wireless LAN page allows you to adjust the Wireless LAN settings.

Max. length for SSID string is 16 bytes. Please use a 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.

Displaying image through Q Presenter

The Q Presenter is an application running on the host PC. It connects to an available network display and transfers the desktop contents to the network display via local network connection.

Be sure to turn off other virtual network control programs before using Q Presenter.

I. Connect the projector with the RJ45 cable, and make sure your laptop or computer also link to the LAN. See "Configuring the Wired LAN Settings" on page 48 and "Configuring the Wireless LAN Settings" on page 48 for details.
2. Find the IP address and enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser. See "Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser" on page 49 for details.
3. Download the Q Presenter, unzip it and complete program installation.
4. Once installed, double click the Q Presenter icon. The Q Presenter page appears.
5. Click the Search icon.

The Search page allows you to search and connect a network display.

i. You can key in the IP address (see "Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser" on page 49 for details.) or just click "Search".

ii. Projectors linked in the LAN will be found. Then select the projector you want to link.

iii. Click "Connect". Then you should be able to see the image on projector.

iv. You can click to disconnect all connected projectors..

The Special Feature page allows you to have some advanced functions to manage the display image on your projector.

i. Full Screen: whole image display on the projector. Selectable: a square will pop-up then you can move and drag the area you want to show the audience.

ii. You can select to stop/start displaying desktop contents to connected network display.

iii. 4-1 Display (up to 4 computers can shoot to 1 projector at the same time). Click the location you want to display. 4 locations can be chosen (1-4) or 2 places (L and R) if it's 2 computers. Once you click the place you want to display, the image appears on the eprojector. You can change the elocation anytime you want, even back to full screen or blank out.

The Basic and Advanced Settings pages allow you to configure the Q Presenter.

i. You can select whether to activate Remote Desktop function. If the Remote Desktop function is activated, you can change the Name and Password. If it isn't activated, the Name and Password will be gray out.

ii. You can set the name and password of the connected computer. The Name must be eight capital letters from A-Z & 0-9. The Password must be 6 digits from 1 to 4.

iii. When you install the Q Presenter, the program will automatically identify the language of your computer's operating system and install the same language as your operating system. If your language isn't included, the system will keep English as the default setting.

iv. You can select whether to allow notification message popup.

v. Once you set to activate I:N display, IPC/NB can display up to 8 projectors at the same time.

vi. Once set, press Apply to save the changes.

vii. You can select Video or Graphic display mode. Graphic Mode: worse image quality but faster transmission speed. Video Mode: better image quality but slower transmission speed. However, the actual transmission performance was determined by the status of network usage at that time.

viii. You can adjust the capture rate. The network bandwidth may also affect the performance.

ix. You can select whether to automatically open the Q Presenter application when the computer is powered on.

x. Once set, press Apply to save the changes.

xi. You can link to the BenQ remote network operation page on page 49.

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:

I. After your computer is connected to the projector, enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter.
2. Go to the Admin page of the Projector Network Display System.
3. Enter the current password.
4. 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:

I. Go to the Admin page of the Projector Network Display System.
2. Enter the current password.
3. Click OFF in the Web Control Lock row.

You can also use the OSD menu to toggle this function:

I. 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.

1. 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.

Using the Projection Login Code

This function is designed to ensure network display through the correct projector. To toggle this function:

I. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Network Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER.
2. 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 Q Presenter when connecting to the projector.

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.

Image File Types

USB Reader displays images files in JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP formats.

• A square box will display 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.

Preparation

To view your pictures as a slideshow, follow these steps:

I. Connect a USB flash drive to your computer and copy files from your computer to the USB flash drive.
2. Turn on your projector if needed.
3. Remove the USB flash drive from your computer and plug it into the USB TYPE-A jack of the projector.
4. The thumbnails display.

Controlling USB Reader

While viewing thumbnails:

i. Thumbnails

ii. Selected folder
iii. Supported file format
iv. Unsupported file format

ToPress
open 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 slide show Slideshow when an image is	highlighted.
adjust USB Reader settings Setting

During slideshow:

ToPress
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 slideshow Enter

Settings page:

i. You can adjust order settings.
ii. You can adjust Slideshow settings.
iii. Press OK to save the settings.
iv. Press Cancel to ignore the change.

Remote Desktop Control through Q Presenter

The Q Presenter can proceed the Remote Desktop Control (RDC) the host PC from projector site.

I. Setup the RDC login account (User name and Password) in Q Presenter.

• Name: must be 8 English capital letters A\~Z and number 0 \~9.
• Password: must be 6 digits and limit the range from 1\~4.
• If there are lot of audience is watching the display while the user is entering the password, the number will be transferred to up, left, down, right in order from 1 to 4 of remote control's or projector's keypads.

• If multiple same Q Presenter names are found, an error like "duplicate" is displayed in projector OSD.

• Activate Remote Desktop Control Function in Q Presenter > Settings > Basic Settings.

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Network Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER.
2. Highlight Remote Desktop and press MODE/ENTER.
3. Enter the Account and Password the same as step 1.
4. Highlight Connect and press MODE/ENTER to connect the selected PC.
5. Connect USB keyboard or mouse to control the host PC's desktop through the projector.

• Remote Desktop Control does not support PC Standby mode.
• Remote Desktop Control only supports LAN source so the projector source is fixed on LAN.

Shutting down the projector

I. Press Power on the projector. A confirmation message displays prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. If you use the remote control, press OFF to shut down the projector.
2. Press Power on the projector a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run to cool down the projector.

To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process.

1. Once the cooling process finishes, the POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power putlet if the projector will not be used in an extended period of time.

• 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.
• Actual lamp lives may vary due to different environmental conditions and usage.

Diagram showing a plug connected to an electronic device with control knobs and buttons (no text or symbols visible)

Menu operation

Menu system

Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected.

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 On/Off
	Keystone
	Position
	Phase
	H. Size
	Digital Zoom
	3D Sync On/Off
	3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert
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	TI/T2/T3/T4
	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
	Presentation Timer	Timer period 1~240 minutes
		Timer display	Always/Last 1 Min/Last 2 Min/Last 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
4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic	Language		English/Français/Deutsch/Italiano/Espanol/Pysckii/繁體中文/简体中文/日本語/한국어/Svenska/Nederlands/Türkçe/Čeština/Português/Inu/Polski/Magyar/Hrvatski/Română/Norsk/Dansk/Български/Suomi/Indonesia/Еллнікá
	Projector Position		Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling
	Menu Settings	Menu display time	5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec
		Menu position	Center/Top-left/Top-right/Bottom-right/Bottom-left
		Reminder Message	On/Off
	Operation Settings	Direct Power On On/Off
		Auto Power Off	Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min
		Blank Timer	Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min
		Sleep Timer	Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr
	Remote Receiver		Front+Rear/Front/Rear
	Panel Key Lock	On/Off	Yes/No
	Background Color		BenQ/Black/Blue/Purple
	Splash Screen BenQ/MyScreen/Black/Blue
	MyScreen Capture Yes/No
5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced	Quick Cooling On/Off
	High Altitude Mode On/Off
	Audio Settings	Mute On/Off
		Volume
		Microphone Volume
		Power on/off Ring Tone	On/Off
	Lamp Settings	Lamp Mode Normal/Economic
		Reset lamp timer
		Equivalent lamp hour
	Security Settings	Change password
		Change Security Settings	Power on Lock
			Splash Screen On Lock
			Web Control Lock
	Baud Rate		2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/57600/115200
	Test Pattern On/Off
	Closed Caption	Closed Caption Enable	On/Off
		Caption Version CCI/CC2/CC3/CC4
	Standby Settings	Network On/Off
		Microphone On/Off
		Monitor Out On/Off
	Network Settings	Wired LAN	Status
			DHCP
			IP Address
			Subnet Mask
			Default Gateway
			DNS
			Apply
		Wireless LAN	Status
			SSID
			IP Address
			Connection Mode
		Remote Desktop	Account
			Password
			Connect
		Projection Log in code	On/Off
	Reset All Settings
	FAQ-Image and Installation
	FAQ-Features and Service
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

- The default values listed in this manual, especially on pages 73-82, are for reference only. They may vary between the projectors due to the continuous improvement to the products.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Wall Color	Corrects the projected picture's color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 39 for details.
Aspect Ratio	There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 37 for details.
Auto Keystone	Auto corrects any keystoning of the image.
Keystone	Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on page 31 for details.
Position	Displays the position adjusent 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 36 for details.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

I. DISPLAY menu	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.For a PC type signal:When the vertical frequency is 120Hz, and the content being projected is made with 3D technology, selecting On will present the 3D images.When the input signal is PC@120Hz, 3D sync will be enabled automatically.For a video type signal:When the content being projected is made with 3D technology, selecting On will present the 3D images.When 3D Sync function is enabled, the projector will enter a special picture mode and the current picture mode adjusent will be disabled.This function is only enabled when the input signal is PC@120Hz, 60Hz@Video and S-video.
	3D Sync Invert	When you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this function to correct the problem.This function is only enabled when the input signal is PC@120Hz, Video and S-video.
FUNCTION) DESCRIPTION
2. PICTURE menu	Picture ModePre-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 38 for details.
	Reference ModeSelects 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 I/User 2 mode" on page 39 for details.This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 is selected.
	BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting Brightness" on page 39 for details.This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 is selected.
	ContrastAdjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. See"Adjusting Contrast" on page 39 for details.This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 is selected.
	ColorAdjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video image. See "Adjusting Color" on page 39 for details.This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 is selected.This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC or PAL.
	TintAdjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See "Adjusting Tint" on page 39 for details.This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 is selected.This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC or PAL.
	SharpnessAdjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See "Adjusting Sharpness" on page 40 for details.This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 is selected.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

2. PICTURE menu	Brilliant Color	Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation.See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 40 for details.This function is only available when User 1/2 is selected.
	Color Temperature	See "Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 40 for details.This function is only available when User 1/2 is selected.
	3D Color Management	See "3D Color Management" on page 40 for details.This function is only available when User 1/2 is selected.
	Save Settings	Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode.This function is only available when User 1/2 is selected.
3. SOURCE menu	Quick Auto Search	See "Switching input signal" on page 35 for details.
	Color Space Conversion	See "Changing Color Space" on page 35 for details.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
4. SYSTEM SETUP:Basic menu	PresentationTimer	Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 43 for details.Timer periodSets a preferred length of time for presentation.Timer displaySets whether to display the timer on screen.Timer positionSets the position where the timer displays on screen.Timer counting directionSets the timer counting direction.Sound ReminderSets a sound reminder if timer is up.
	Language	Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 32 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 15 for details.
	Menu Settings	Menu display timeSets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments.Menu positionSets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position.Reminder MessageSets whether to display the reminder message.
	Operation Settings	Direct Power OnSelecting On enables the function. See "Starting up the projector" on page 28 for details.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 84 for details.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 44 for details.Sleep TimerSets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Basic menu4. SYSTEM SETUP:	Remote Receiver	Sets which IR remote sensor of the projector will receive the signal from the remote control.
	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 45 for details.
	Background Color	Allows you to select which background color will display when no signal is input into the projector. Four options are available: BenQ logo, Black, Blue, or Purple.
	Splash Screen	Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up. Four options are available: BenQ logo, MyScreen, Black, or Blue.
	MyScreen	Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen. See "Creating your own startup screen" on page 42 for details.In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture.
Quick Cooling	Selecting On enables the function and the projector cooling time will be shortened to a few seconds.If you attempt to restart the projector right after the quick cooling process, it may not be turned on successfully and will rerun its cooling fans.
High Altitude Mode	A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 46 for details.
Audio Settings	Allows you to enter the audio setting menu. See "Adjusting the sound" on page 46 for details.MuteSets the mute function.VolumeAdjusts the audio volume level.Microphone volumeAdjusts the microphone sound level.Power on/off Ring ToneSets the power on/off ring tone.
Lamp Settings	Lamp ModeSee "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 84 for details.Reset lamp timerSee "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 88 for details.Equivalent lamp hourSee "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 84 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.Change Security SettingsPower on LockSee "Securing the projector" on page 33 for details.Splash Screen On LockWhen Splash screen lock is activated, My Screen cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time when you attempt to capture screen.Web Control LockSee "Presenting From a USB Reader" on page 63 for details.
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. This function is intended for qualified service personnel.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu	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).Set your screen aspect ratio to 4:3. This function is not available when the aspect ratio is “16:9”, “16:10” or “Real”.Caption VersionSelects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select CCI, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CCI displays captions in the primary language in your area).
5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu	Standby Settings	NetworkSelecting On enables the function, and the projector can be monitored or controlled over a network when it is in standby mode.MicrophoneSelecting On enables the function, and the microphone can be used even in standby modeMonitor OutSelecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and theCOMPUTER IandMONITOR OUTjacks are correctly connected to devices. See"Connecting a monitor" on page 23for how to make the connection.Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption.The Monitor Out only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER I jack.
	Network Settings	Wired LANSee "Controlling the projector through a LAN environment" on page 48for details.Wireless LANSee "Controlling the projector through a LAN environment" on page 48for details.Remote DesktopSee "Displaying image through Q Presenter" on page 58for details.Projection Log in codeSee "Using the Projection Login Code" on page 62for details.
	Reset All Settings	Returns all settings to the factory preset values.The following settings will still remain: Position, Phase, H. Size, User 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate.
6. INFORMATION menu	FAQ-Image and Installation	Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter.
	FAQ-Features and Service
	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, or RGB.Equivalent Lamp HourDisplays the number of hours the lamp has been used.Firmware VersionShows firmware version.

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.

Never rub the lens with abrasive materials.

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 68 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 91 or consult your dealer about the range.
• Retract the adjuster feet.
• Remove the battery 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.

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. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows:

Total (equivalent) lamp hour

= 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode)

See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode.

The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3/4 of that in Normal mode. That is, using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1/3.

To obtain the lamp hour information:

I. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◀/▶ until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press ▼ to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays.
3. You will see the Equivalent lamp hour information displaying on the menu.
4. 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. 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 source 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.

The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. See "Indicators" on page 89 for details.

The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.

The warning messages below are for reference only. Please follow the actual on-screen instructions to prepare and replace 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 84), you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears.Press ENTER to dismiss the message.
It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this stage. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is a 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.

Replacing the lamp

- Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org.

- 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.

- 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 component 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 BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement.

I. 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.

1. Loosen the screw on the lamp cover.

Line drawing of a device with a handle inserted into a slot (no text or symbols)

1. Remove the lamp cover by (a) sliding the cover toward the side of the projector and (b) lifting it off.

- 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.

1. Loosen the screws that secure the lamp.

Line drawing of a hand using a screwdriver to insert or install an electronic device (no text or symbols visible)

1. 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.

1. Insert the new lamp into the lamp component and make sure it fits in the projector.

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Technical line drawing of an electronic device with a black arrow pointing to a component (no text or symbols present)

1. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp.

- Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction.

- Do not over tighten the screws.

1. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place.

2. Replace the lamp cover by sliding it into place.

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1. Tighten the screw that secures 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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II. Restart the projector.

Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.

Resetting the lamp timer

1. 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 displays. Press ▼to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE/

ENTER. A warning message displays 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	TEMP LAMP
Power events
Orange	Off Off		Stand-by mode
Green Flashing	Off Off		Powering up
Green	Off Off		Normal operation
Orange Flashing	Off Off		1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process.Or2. The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off.Or3. The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Lamp events
Orange Flashing	Off Red		The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown 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 shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Off Red	Red
Off Red	Green
Red Red	Red
Red Red	Green
Red Red	Orange
Green	Red Red
Green	Red Green

Troubleshooting

⑦ The projector does not turn on.

Cause Remedy
There is no power from the power cable.	Plug the power cord into the AC inlet 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.

? 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 unit if necessary.
The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens	cover.

⑦ Remote control does not work

Cause Remedy
The battery is out of power. Replace the battery with new one.
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.

? The password is incorrect

Cause Remedy
You do not remember the password.	Please see "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 34 for details.

Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optical

Resolution

1280 × 800 WXGA

Display system

I-CHIP DMD

Lens F/Number

F = 2.7

f = 5.45 mm

Lamp

225 W lamp

Electrical

Power supply

AC100-240V, 3.20 A,

50-60 Hz (Automatic)

Power consumption

310 W (Max.)

Mechanical

Weight

4.1 kg (9.04 lbs.)

Output terminals

RGB output

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x I

Speaker

(Stereo) 10 watt × 2

Audio signal output

PC audio jack x l

Control

RS-232 serial control

9 pin x 1

LAN controk

RJ45 x I (wired)

USB A type x 2 (wireless)

Screen control

12V trigger x I (0.5 A)

USB B type x I

(Supports firmware upgrade)

Input terminals

Computer input

RGB input

D-Sub 15-pin (female) × 2

Video signal input

S-VIDEO

Mini DIN 4-pin port x I

VIDEO

RCA jack x l

SD/HDTV signal input

Analog - Component RCA jack x 3

(through RGB input)

Digital-HDMI V1.3 x I

Audio signal input

Audio in

PC audio jack x l

RCA audio jack (L/R) × 2

USB A type x 2

(Supports mouse/keyboard/card reader)

USB mini-B type x I

(Supports USB display)

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature

0^ C-40^ C 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

Supported timing for PC input

Resolution	Horizontal Frequency (kHz)	Vertical Frequency (Hz)	Pixel Frequency (MHz)	Mode
720 x 400 31.46	9 70.087 28.322 7	20 x 400_70
640 x 480	31.469 59.940	25.175 VGA_60
	37.500 75.000	31.500 VGA_75
	43.269 85.008	36.000 VGA_85
800 x 600	37.879 60.31	7 40.000 SVGA_60
	48.077 72.188	50.000 SVGA_72
	46.875 75.000	49.500 SVGA_75
	53.674 85.061	56.250 SVGA_85
1024 x 768	48.363 60.004	65.000 XGA_60
	56.476 70.069	75.000 XGA_70
	60.023 75.029	78.750 XGA_75
	68.677 84.997	94.500 XGA_85
1024 x 576 35.82	20 60.0 46.996 Netbook_1
1024 x 600 37.5	60.0 45.000 Netbook_2
1024 x 600 41.46	67 64.995 51.419	Netbook_3
1280 x 800	49.702 59.81	0 83.500 WXGA_60
	62.795 74.934	106.500 WXGA_75
	71.554 84.880	122.500 WXGA_85
1280 x 1024	63.981 60.020	108.000 SXGA_60
	79.976 75.025	135.000 SXGA_75
	91.146 85.024	157.500 SXGA_85
1280 x 960	60.000 60.000	108	1280 x 960_60
	85.938 85.002	148.500	1280 x 960_85
1440 x 900 55.93	35 59.887 106.500	WXGA+_60
1400 x 1050 65.31	17 59.978	121.750 SXGA+_60
1600 x 1200 75.000	60.000 162.000	UXGA
640 x 480@67Hz	35.000 66.667	30.240	MAC13
832 x 624@75Hz	49.722 74.546	57.280	MAC16
1024 x 768 @75Hz	60.241 75.020	80.000	MAC19
1152 x 870 @75Hz	68.680 75.060	100.000 MAC2
640 x 480 61.91	0 119.518 52.500	VGA_120*
800 x 600 77.42	5 119.854 83.000	SVGA_120*
1024 x 768 97.55	1 119.989 115.5	XGA_120*
1280 x 720 89.52	20 120.000 148.960	WXGA_120*

*Supported timing for 3D function.

Supported timing for HDMI input

Resolution	Horizontal Frequency (kHz)	Vertical Frequency (Hz)	Pixel Frequency (MHz)	Mode
720 x 400 31.469	70.087 28.322 7	20 x 400_70
640 x 480	31.469 59.940	25.175 VGA_60
	37.861 72.809	31.500 VGA_72
	37.500 75.000	31.500 VGA_75
	43.269 85.008	36.000 VGA_85
800 x 600	37.879 60.317	40.000 SVGA_60
	48.077 72.188	50.000 SVGA_72
	46.875 75.000	49.500 SVGA_75
	53.674 85.061	56.250 SVGA_85
1024 x 768	48.363 60.004	65.000 XGA_60
	56.476 70.069	75.000 XGA_70
	60.023 75.029	78.750 XGA_75
	68.677 84.997	94.500 XGA_85
1280 x 800	49.702 59.810	83.500 WXGA_60
	62.795 74.934	106.500 WXGA_75
	71.554 84.880	122.500 WXGA_85
1280 x 1024	63.981 60.020	108.000 SXGA_60
	79.976 75.025	135.000 SXGA_75
	91.146 85.024	157.500 SXGA_85
1280 x 960	60.000 60.000	108 1280 x 960_60
	85.938 85.002	148.500 1280 x	960_85
1440 x 900 55.935	59.887 106.500	WXGA+_60
1400 x 1050 65.317	59.978 121.750	SXGA+_60
1600 x 1200 75.000	60.000 162.000	UXGA
640 x 480@67Hz	35.000 66.667	30.240	MAC13
832 x 624@75Hz	49.722 74.546	57.280	MAC16
1024 x 768 @75Hz	60.241 75.020	80.000	MAC19
1152 x 870 @75Hz	68.680 75.060	100.000 MAC2
VIDEO (HDCP)	31.47	60	27	480p
	31.25	50	27	576p
	45.00	60	74.25 720p_60
	37.50	50	74.25	720_50
	33.75	60	74.25	1080i_60
	28.13	50	74.25	1080i_50
	67.5	60	148.5	1080p
	56.25	50	148.5	1080p

Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.

Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input

Signal Format	Horizontal Frequency (kHz)	Vertical Frequency (Hz)
480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94
480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94
576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00
576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00
720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00
720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00
1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00
1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00
1080p@60Hz 67.5 60.00
1080p@50Hz 56.25 50.00

Displaying a 1080i@60Hz or 1080i@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.

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 3D function.

Warranty and Copyright information

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

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 2012 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.