User manual BENQ MP510

MP510 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions ................................... 4 Introduction .............................................................. 8 Projector features .................................................................8 Shipping contents .................................................................8 Projector exterior view..........................................................9 Controls and functions .......................................................10 Positioning your projector ...................................... 13 Choosing a location ...........................................................13 Obtaining a preferred projected picture size .....................14 Connection .............................................................. 17 Connecting a computer .....................................................17 Connecting Video source devices ......................................18 Operation ................................................................. 21 Start up ...............................................................................21 Utilizing the password function ........................................22 Switching input signal.........................................................24 Adjusting the projected picture .........................................24 Optimizing the picture .......................................................27 Setting the presentation timer ...........................................29 Hiding the picture ..............................................................30 Freezing the picture ............................................................31 Operating in a high altitude environment ........................31 Shutting down the projector ..............................................32 Menu operation ..................................................................33 Maintenance ............................................................ 40 Care of the projector ..........................................................40 Lamp information...............................................................41 Troubleshooting ...................................................... 47 Specifications ........................................................... 48 Projector specifications ......................................................48 2 Table of contents Timing chart ....................................................................... 49 Warranty and Copyright information ................... 50 Limited warranty ............................................................... 50 Copyright ........................................................................... 50 Disclaimer .......................................................................... 50 Regulation statements ............................................. 51 FCC statement ................................................................... 51 EEC statement ................................................................... 51 MIC statement ................................................................... 51 WEEE directive .................................................................. 51 Table of contents 3 1. Important safety instructions Your BenQ 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. 4. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on. 5. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes. 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). 3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 6. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on the projector or remote control. 4 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 11. 8. 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. 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. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Important safety instructions 5 Safety Instructions (Continued) 12. Do not place this projector in any of the 13. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, following environments. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector. - Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up. - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the picture. bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. 14. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire. Always place the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation. - Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp. - 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). 15. 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. 3000 m (10000 feet) 0m (0 feet) 6 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. Do not step on the projector or place 18. any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. This product is capable of displaying inverted pictures for ceiling mount installation. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed. 17. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the 19. 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. 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 for ceiling mounting of 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 damage to person and property. If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed. If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws. You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose. Important safety instructions 7 2. 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. · · · · · · · · · · · · Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Selectable password protected function Compact and portable unit One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted pictures Adjustable color balance control for data/video display Ability to display 16.7 million colors Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) Up to 7 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes The apparent brightness of the projected picture will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input source contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance. The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior. · Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC. 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 packing list 1. 2. 3. 4. Projector Card type remote control and battery User manual Quick start guide 5. 6. 7. Multi-language user manual CD VGA cable Power cord Optional accessories 1. 2. Spare lamp kit Ceiling mounting kit 3. 4. Presentation Plus Soft carry case 8 Introduction Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 6 1. 3 4 5 7 8 9 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens Quick-release button Lens cap Focus ring Kensington anti-theft lock slot Vent (cool air intake) Front IR remote sensor Rear side See "Connection" on page 17 for details. 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 10 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Rear adjuster foot AC power cord inlet Rear IR remote sensor USB socket (for servicing) RS232 control port 15. 16. 17. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input socket Video input socket S-Video input socket Under side 18 19 20 10 20 18. 19. 20. Quick-release foot Lamp cover Ceiling mounting screw holes Introduction 9 Controls and functions Projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 12 1. 2. 3. Focus ring (See "Fine-tuning the picture 7. clarity" on page 26 for details.) Adjusts the focus of the projected picture. Temperature warning light (See "Indicators" on page 45 for details.) 8. Lights red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. Power indicator light (See "Indicators" on page 45 for details.) 9. Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. Power (See "Start up" on page 21 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 32 10. for details.) Turns the projector on or off. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Left, / Right) 11. Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection. Selects the desired menus and to make adjustments. See "Correcting keystone" on page 25 and 12. "Using the OSD menus" on page 34 for details. BLANK (See "Hiding the picture" on page 30 for details.) Used to hide the screen picture. Introduction 4. 5. 6. MODE (See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 27 for details.) Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting available for each input. EXIT (See "Using the OSD menus" on page 34 for details.) Exits and saves the menu settings. Selects the desired menu items. Lamp indicator light (See "Indicators" on page 45 for details.) Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. AUTO (See "Auto-adjusting the picture" on page 25 for details.) Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed picture. SOURCE (See "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details.) Sequentially selects the input signal DSub/Comp. (Component Video), S-Video or Video. MENU (See "Using the OSD menus" on page 34 for details.) Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Selects the desired menu items. 10 Remote control 5. 1 2 6 7 6. 3 3 4 3 8 9 10 11 7. 8. 5 9. 1. Power (See "Start up" on page 21 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 32 for details.) Turns the projector on or off. 2. 3. 4. 10. Freeze (See "Freezing the picture" on page 31 for details.) Freezes the projected picture. Up, Down, Left, Right (See "Using the OSD menus" on page 34 for 11. details.) When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. MENU (See "Using the OSD menus" on page 34 for details.) Displays or hides the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system. Keystone (See page "Correcting keystone" on page 25 for details.) Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection. TIMER On/Show (See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 29 for details.) Activates or displays an on-screen timer based on your own timer setting. TIMER SETUP (See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 29 for details.) Enters presentation timer setting directly. AUTO (See "Auto-adjusting the picture" on page 25 for details.) Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed picture. SOURCE (See "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details.) Sequentially selects the input signal DSub/Comp. (Component Video), S-Video or Video. BLANK (See "Hiding the picture" on page 30 for details.) Used to hide the screen picture. Press any key on the remote control to restore the picture. MODE (See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 27 for details.) Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting available for each input. Introduction 11 Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters (~ 20 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. · Operating the projector from the front · Operating the projector from the rear pro Ap x. ° 15 x. pro Ap ° 15 Replacing the remote control battery 1. Pull out the battery holder. Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder. 2. 3. · · · · · · Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the positive polarity should face outward. Push the holder into the remote control. 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. 12 Introduction 3. Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. 2. 3. 4. Table in front of screen; Ceiling in front of screen; Table at rear of screen; Ceiling at rear of screen. 1. 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 in the Advanced > Mirror 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 in the Advanced > Mirror 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 in the Advanced > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on. 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. Positioning your projector 13 Obtaining a preferred projected picture size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, and the video format each factors in the projected picture size. The native resolution of the projector is 800 x 600 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio (expressed as 4:3). To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio picture, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen picture to the projector's native aspect width. This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the projector's native aspect height. 4:3 aspect picture in a 4:3 aspect display area 16:9 aspect picture scaled to a 4:3 aspect display area Thus, a 16:9 aspect picture will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect picture displayed by this projector. This will be seen as darkened (unlit) bars along the top and bottom (vertical 12.5% height respectively) of the 4:3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16:9 aspect picture in the vertical center of the 4:3 projection display area. When determining the position of your projector, you should consider its intended use and input signal aspect ratios. All inputs (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal) will display in a 4:3 aspect ratio (and will require an additional 33% display height than that of the scaled 16:9 aspect picture projection area). Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16:9 projection if you will ever need to select an input (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal). 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 picture distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces). The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the screen). 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 16, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected picture to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected picture. If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected picture 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 picture size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly proportional to the projection distance. BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular 14 Positioning your projector 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 Select your screen size. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "4:3 Screen Diagonal". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled "Recommended projection distance from screen in mm". This is the projection distance. 3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the vertical offset 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 a 120 inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 4800 mm and with a vertical offset of 183 mm. If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or up to center the picture on the screen. In these situations, some picture distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting keystone" on page 25 for details. 1. 2. 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. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the projection distance. 2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the column labelled "Recommended projection distance from screen in mm". 3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row. That is the projected picture 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 value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector. For example, if your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (4500mm), the closest match in the "Recommended projection distance from screen in mm" column is 4320 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 9' (108'') screen is required. If you can only obtain a metric sized screen, the screen size is 2743 mm diagonally. 1. Positioning your projector 15 Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 48 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. 4:3 Screen Diagonal Screen Center of lens Offset Projection distance 4:3 Screen Diagonal Feet Inches mm 2.5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 16.7 30 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 144 180 200 762 914 1000 1219 1500 1524 1829 2000 2134 2438 2500 2743 3000 3048 3500 3658 4000 4572 5000 5080 Recommended projection distance Vertical Offset in mm from screen in mm 1200 1440 1575 1920 2362 2400 2880 3149 3360 3840 3937 4320 4724 4800 5512 5760 6299 7200 7874 8000 46 55 60 73 88 91 110 120 128 146 150 165 180 183 209 219 239 274 299 305 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. 16 Positioning your projector 4. Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 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. Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to a laptop or desktop computer. To connect the projector to a laptop or desktop computer: 1. 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 D-SUB signal input socket on the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: Laptop or desktop computer VGA cable Many laptops 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 laptop. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your laptop's documentation to find your laptop's key combination. Connection 17 Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: · Component Video · S-Video · Video (composite) 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: Best video quality The best available video connection method is Component Video (not to be confused with composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if available on your devices, this should be your connection method of choice in preference to (composite) Video. See "Connecting a Component Video source device" on page 19 for how to connect the projector to a component video device. Better video quality The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video. If you have both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your Video source device, you should elect to use the S-Video option. Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods described here. See "Connecting an S-Video or a composite Video source device" on page 20 for how to connect the projector to an S-Video or composite Video device. 18 Connection Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available: · If so, you can continue with this procedure. · If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to a Component Video source device: 1. Take the (optional accessory) Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red. 2. Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the D-SUB socket on the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable If you connect the projector to a Digital TV (DTV) tuner, the following resolution is supported: · · · · · 480i 576i 720p (50/ 60 Hz) · · · 480p 576p 1080i (50/ 60 Hz) Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16:9 aspect ratio picture. If the selected video picture 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. Connection 19 Connecting an S-Video or a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video or composite Video output socket 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. If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device, you need not connect to this device again using an S-Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and SVideo are not supplied on the video source device (for example, with some analog video cameras). See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 18 for details. To connect the projector to an S-Video/Video source device: Take the (optional accessory) S-Video cable/Video cable and connect one end to the SVideo/Video output socket of the Video source device. 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable/Video Cable to the S-VIDEO/VIDEO socket on the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device 1. Video cable or S-Video cable If the selected video picture 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. 20 Connection 5. Operation Start up 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. The power cable used in the illustration may look different to the power cable type used in your region. Use only the power cable as supplied with the projector, and which is suitable for your region. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projector lamp. PUSH 3. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector. The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the picture clarity. If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 110 seconds before energizing the lamp. 4. 5. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow buttons to enter a four digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 22 for details. Switch on all of the connected equipment. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input source being scanned displays in the center of the screen. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the searching message will continue displaying until an input source signal is found. You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details. Operation 21 If a PC input is selected and the resolution is not 800 x 600, you will see a Resolution Reminder as below. For a better picture quality, please change the PC's resolution to 800 x 600 as requested. Resolution Reminder Analog RGB 1024 x 768 60Hz Dynamic In order to get better projection image quality, we suggest you to change your PC output resolution to SVGA (800 x 600). If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the message 'Out of Range' displayed on the 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 49 for details. 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. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Using the OSD menus" on page 34. You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall. Setting a password Once a password has been set and activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started. 1. Press MENU on the projector or MENU on the remote control to open the OSD menu and go to the 2. 3. Setting > Password menu. Select On by pressing Left/ 4. Right . When the function is activated for the first time, a prompt will display on the screen. As pictured to the right, the four arrow buttons Input New Password ( Up, Right, Down, Left) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). Press the arrow buttons to enter four digits for the password. 1 When all digits are entered and the password is 4 2 ready, press AUTO to confirm. **** 3 Confirm AUTO Clear Cancel The digits being input will display as asterisks onscreen. 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. 5. 6. Enter the password again for verification. Perform one of the following 3 steps. i. Press AUTO to continue. The set-up is finished when the message "Password setup completed" displays. ii. Press Up to clear and re-enter four digits. 22 Operation iii. Press Down to cancel the password set-up and return to the OSD menu. To disable password protection, go to the the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing Setting > Password menu after opening Left or Right. Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to turn the password function back on and change the old password. If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the four digit password every time you turn on the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the password error message displays. You can retry by pressing Up, 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. Password error Try again Forgot password? Please refer to the User's Manual Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold Right on the projector for 3 seconds. The projector will display 4 sets of coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector. Changing the password 1. 2. 3. Press MENU on the projector or MENU on the remote control to open the on- 4. Setting > Change Password menu. screen menu and go to the Press Left or Right. Enter the old password. i. If the password is correct, you can go on to enter new password. ii. If the password is incorrect, a "Password Error" message displays. Press try again or press Down to cancel. Enter a new password. Up to 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. 5. 6. 7. Perform one of the following 3 steps. i. Press AUTO to confirm. ii. Press Up to try again. iii. Press Down to cancel the set-up and return to the on-screen menu. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. Perform one of the following 3 steps. i. Pressing AUTO completes the procedure. ii. Press Up to try again. iii. Press Down to cancel the set-up and return to the on-screen menu. Operation 23 Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one at a time. To cycle through the available input signals: 1. Press SOURCE on the projector or the remote control to display a source selection bar. If there has been a signal selected, press SOURCE twice. The first button press displays the current source information and the second displays the source selection bar. Source Selection D-Sub/Comp. Video S-Video 2. You can manually press SOURCE repeatedly until your desired signal is selected or let the projector automatically search for the available signal. Once detected, the selected source information will display at the lower right corner of the screen for 3 seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, you can press the button again to search for another signal. Be sure the Source Scan function in the Advanced menu is activated if you want the projector to automatically search the signals. See "Source Scan" on page 38 for details To prevent unnecessary waste of lamp time, you can activate the Auto Off function to turn off the projector automatically when there is no signal detected after a period of time. To set the Auto Off time, go to the Advanced > Auto Off menu and press to set a time from 5 to 20 minutes in 5-minute increments. Left/ Right The brightness level of the projected picture will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals. Data (graphic) "PC" presentations using mostly static pictures are generally brighter than "Video" using mostly moving pictures (movies). The input type affects the options available for the Picture Mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 27 for details. Adjusting the projected picture Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with one quick-release adjuster foot and one rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the picture height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes. 2. 24 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle. Operation 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 screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected picture becomes vertically trapezoidal. To correct this situation, adjust the value of Keystone in the Picture menu, on the projector control panel, or on the remote control. See "Correcting keystone" on page 25 for details. Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected picture 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. · Press / on the projector or remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone, then press to correct keystoning at the top of the picture or press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the picture. Press MENU on the projector or MENU on the remote control. Go to the Right on the · Pro-Picture > Keystone menu and adjust the values by pressing Left/ projector or remote control until you are satisfied with the shape. For example, · · Keystone 0 Press on the projector or remote control. Press Left on the projector or remote control when you are in the Pro-Picture > Keystone menu. Keystone -6 · · Keystone 0 Press on the projector or remote control. Press Right on the projector or remote control when you are in the Pro-Picture > Keystone menu. Keystone +6 Auto-adjusting the picture In some cases like with computer timings, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality. The current source information will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen for 3 seconds. The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning. Operation 25 Fine-tuning the picture clarity If needed, sharpen the picture by rotating the focus ring. If you are still not satisfied with the picture clarity, see "Sharpness" on page 35 to make further adjustment. Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the picture width to the picture height. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio. With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the picture output to a different aspect than that of the picture input source. You can change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is) by entering the Pro-Picture > Aspect Ratio menu. Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements. There are three aspect ratios available: In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. 1. 2. 3. Native: The picture is projected at its original resolution, with no pixel conversion. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected picture will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could move the projector towards the screen to increase the picture size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after moving the projector. 4:3: Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 pictures like computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration. 16:9: Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for pictures which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration. 16:9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input when being fed an appropriate 16:9 aspect signal. See "Connecting a Component Video source device" on page 19 and "Obtaining a preferred projected picture size" on page 14 for details. 26 Operation Optimizing the picture 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 source picture type. To select a picture mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps. · Press MODE on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. · Go to the Picture > Picture Left/ Right to select a desired mode. Mode menu and press The preset picture modes are stored in the projector along with the current color temperature setting for each input. You can change the picture mode and color temperature settings for the currently active input, and your selection is automatically stored in the projector and associated with that input source. Each time you change the picture mode, the projector also changes the color temperature setting to the one which was last selected for that particular picture mode on that particular input. If you change the input source, the most recently used picture mode and color temperature for that input and resolution will be restored. The other picture properties such as brightness, color, contrast, tint, and sharpness, are not changed with a change in picture mode, however, are altered by a change in input. They remain constant and system wide, no matter what other picture properties are changed. See "Picture menu" on page 35 for details. The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below. Graphic input sources Graphic input sources are computer (data) based graphics-card signal timings and are only ever connected using the VGA (D-Sub) cable. Graphic input sources are active only when "RGB" is selected as the input source. 1. 2. 3. 4. Dynamic Mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected picture. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms. Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring. sRGB Mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life pictures regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD. Cinema Mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment. Operation 27 Video input sources Video input sources are video (movie) based signal timings connected using the video cables Component Video (YPbPr), S-Video, or composite Video. Video input sources are active only when "YPbPr (Comp.)", "S-Video", or "Video" is selected as the input source. 1. 2. 3. Standard Mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs. Dynamic Mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment. Cinema Mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment. 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 Picture > Wall Color menu and press Left/ Right 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 picture quality The following adjustments are accessible in the be adjusted by pressing based on your needs. Up/ Down and press Picture menu. Highlight the item to Left/ Right to make adjustments Selecting a Color Temperature There are four preset color temperature* settings available. 1. T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the picture appear the most bluish white than other settings. 2. T2: Makes pictures appear bluish white. 3. T3: Maintains normal colorings for white. 4. T4: Makes pictures 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. Adjusting Brightness The higher the value, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture. Adjust this control so the black areas of the picture appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible. -30 50 +70 28 Operation Adjusting Contrast The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Adjust this control so that white areas of the picture appear bright and that detail in the white areas remains visible. Use this after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment. -30 50 +70 Other adjustments You can find other picture quality fine-tune selections in the See "Picture menu" on page 35 for details. Picture menu as well. A change of input will cause the projector to restore the picture settings which were current when that input was last selected. If no custom adjustments have been made to the picture settings of that input, the default settings for that input will be used. Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function: 1. Press TIMER SETUP on the remote control or go to the press Advanced > Presentation Timer menu and Left/ Right to display the Presentation Timer page. No 60 min. Always Count Up Presentation Timer Timer Activate Timer Period Display Timer Timer Position Timer Counting Direction 2. Press Down to highlight Timer Period and decide the timer period by pressing Left/ Right. The length of time can be set from 5 to 240 minutes in 5-minute increments. Press Down to highlight Display Timer and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing Left/Right . Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time. 1 min/2 min/3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s). Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time. If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset. 3. Operation 29 4. Press Down to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing Left/ Right. Upper left lower left upper right lower right Press Down to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing Left/ Right. Selection Count Up Count down Description Increases from 0 to the preset time. Decrease from the preset time to 0. 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5. Press Up to highlight Timer Activate Confirm turning timer On? and press Left/ Right. A Yes No confirmation message displays. 7. Press Down to confirm. You will see the message "Timer is on!" displaying on the screen. The timer start counting at the time the timer is on. To cancel the timer, repeat steps 1, 6, and 7. You will see the message "Time is up!" displaying on the screen. 6. How to use the TIMER On/Show button? The button is a multi-functional key. · If the presentation timer is off, pressing this button displays a confirmation message. You can decide whether to activate the timer or not by following the on-screen instruction. · If the timer is already on and hidden, pressing this button displays the timer on the screen for a few seconds. · If the timer is already on and displays on the screen, pressing this button has no effect. Hiding the picture In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK to hide the screen picture. Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the picture. The word "BLANK" appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the picture is hidden. You can set the blank time in the Setting > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the picture automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. The length of time can be set from 0 to 60 minutes in one-minute increments. Selecting 0 minute disables the function. Once BLANK is pressed, the projector enters Economic mode automatically. Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. 30 Operation Freezing the picture Press on the remote control to freeze the picture. An icon will display in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press on the remote control, or SOURCE on the projector. Note that pressing SOURCE will also change the input source. Even if a picture is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device. Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend that you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m­3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 0°C­35°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such condition. To activate the High Altitude Mode, go to the Advanced > High Altitude Mode menu, select On by pressing Left/ Right on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message displays. Press Down. We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting it whenever your environment is higher than 1500m. Confirm to turn High Altitude Mode on? Yes No Next time you turn on the projector, it will show a message pictured below as a reminder during the start-up. Current Status High Altitude Mode On This mode is used for protecting projector from extreme environment and may cause higher fan speed. Operation under "High Altitude Mode" may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance. If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions. Operation 31 Shutting down the projector 1. 2. Press Power and a prompt message appears. Press Are You Sure to Power Off? Press "Power" again to power off Power a second time to turn the projector off. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately 110 seconds to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process. 3. · If the projector will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 110second cooling down process. 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. · 32 Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu PC · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Picture Mode Wall Color Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Auto Resize Aspect Ratio Keystone H Position V Position Phase H. Size OSD Timer Blank Timer Password Change Password Reset Mirror Source Scan Language Splash Screen High Altitude Mode Auto Off Economic Mode Presentation Timer · Source · System · Picture Mode · Equivalent Lamp Hour · Source · Resolution · Picture Mode · Equivalent Lamp Hour Video / S-Video · · · · · · · · Picture Mode Wall Color Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Color Tint* Sharpness Component Video Picture Pro-Picture · Auto Resize · Aspect Ratio · Keystone Setting Advanced Information · Source · Resolution · Picture Mode · Equivalent Lamp Hour *When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. Operation 33 Using the OSD menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 17 different menu languages. (Refer to "Language" on page 38 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of Keystone. 1. Press MENU on the projector or MENU on the remote control to turn the OSD menu on. Picture Mode Wall Color Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Dynamic Off T1 0 0 4. Adjust keystone values by pressing Left/ Right on the projector or remote control. Auto Resize Aspect Ratio Keystone H Position V Position Phase H. Size On 2. Use Left/ Right on the projector or 5. remote control to select the 3. Pro-Picture menu. Press Up/ Down on the projector or remote control to select Keystone. Auto Resize Aspect Ratio Keystone H Position V Position Phase H. Size Press EXIT on the projector repeatedly or press MENU on the remote control to leave and save the setting. On 34 Operation Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION (default setting / value) (PC: Dynamic; YPbPr/S-Video/ Video: Standard)