User manual BENQ MP720P

MP720 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User's Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2005 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. 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Table of contents Important safety instructions .................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................... 5 Projector features ................................................................. 5 Shipping contents ................................................................. 6 Optional accessories ...................................................................................... 6 Projector exterior view ......................................................... 7 Front / upper side .......................................................................................... 7 Rear side ......................................................................................................... 7 Side view ......................................................................................................... 8 Lower side ...................................................................................................... 8 Controls and functions ........................................................ 9 External control panel ................................................................................... 9 Remote control ............................................................................................ 10 Remote control effective range ................................................................... 12 Replacing the remote control battery ......................................................... 12 Positioning your projector ...................................... 13 Choosing a location ........................................................... 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ...................... 15 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size: .. 16 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance: .... 16 Connection ............................................................... 18 Wireless connection (optional) ........................................ 18 Cable connection ............................................................... 18 Connecting a computer or monitor ........................................................... 18 Connecting Video source devices ............................................................... 21 Operation ................................................................. 25 Start up ............................................................................... 25 Utilizing the password function ....................................... 25 To set a password: ........................................................................................ 26 If you forget the password: .......................................................................... 26 To enter the password recall procedure: .................................................... 26 To change the password: ............................................................................. 26 Adjusting the height .......................................................... 27 Auto-adjusting the image .................................................. 27 Fine-tuning the image size and clarity ............................. 28 Table of contents iii Correcting keystone ...........................................................28 Selecting an application mode............................................29 Switching input signal ........................................................29 Hiding the image ................................................................29 Remote paging operations..................................................30 Freezing the image .............................................................30 Shutdown ............................................................................30 Menu operation ..................................................................31 Menu system ................................................................................................. 31 Using the menus ........................................................................................... 32 1. Picture menu ............................................................................................ 33 2. Pro-Picture menu ..................................................................................... 35 3. Setting menu ............................................................................................. 36 4. Advance menu .......................................................................................... 37 5. Information menu..................................................................................... 39 Maintenance ............................................................. 40 Care of the projector ..........................................................40 Cleaning the lens .......................................................................................... 40 Cleaning the projector case .......................................................................... 40 Storing the projector .................................................................................... 40 Transporting the projector .......................................................................... 40 Cleaning and replacing the dust filter ......................................................... 40 Lamp information...............................................................43 Calculation of lamp hour ............................................................................. 43 Warning message ......................................................................................... 43 Replacing the lamp........................................................................................ 44 Temperature information ............................................................................ 46 Indicators....................................................................................................... 47 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of your BenQ projector.............. 49 Troubleshooting....................................................... 50 Specifications............................................................ 51 Projector specifications ......................................................51 Timing chart........................................................................52 Supported timing for PC input ................................................................... 52 Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input ........................................ 52 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs ....................................... 52 Dimensions .........................................................................53 Warranty................................................................... 54 Limited Warranty ...............................................................54 iv Table of contents Regulation Statements ............................................. 55 FCC statement ................................................................... 55 EEC statement ................................................................... 55 MIC statement ................................................................... 55 WEEE directive .................................................................. 55 Table of contents v vi Table of contents 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. Caution · To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. · Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. · Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on. · Please read this user's manual before you operate your projector. Save this user's manual for future reference. · · 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). Important safety instructions 1 Safety Instructions 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. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 5. 2. 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. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Take it to a qualified technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 2 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 6. Do not place this projector in any of the 7. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this unit 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 image. bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the unit may result in a fire. 8. Always place the unit 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 unit 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 10000 feet. 9. Do not stand the unit on end vertically. Doing so may cause the unit to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit. Important safety instructions 3 Safety Instructions (Continued) 10. Do not step on the projector or place 13. 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 images for ceiling mount installation. Please use BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed. 11. 12. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under 14. 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. 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. 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. 4 Important safety instructions 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: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Selectable password protected function Selectable quick cooling function for reducing projector cooling time Optional wireless module allowing more computers to share one projector through cable or wireless connection Compact and portable unit High quality manual zoom lens One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data/video display Ultra-high brightness projection lamp Ability to display 16.7 million colors Multi-language on-screen menus Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built-in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) The apparent brightness of the projected image 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. · Introduction 5 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. The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Soft carry case User's manual User's manual CD Quick start guide Remote control with battery Cleaning cloth Replacement filter Pull the tab before using the remote control. VGA cable USB cable Power cord Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. Macintosh adapter 230W lamp module Ceiling mount kit 4. 5. 6. Component Video to VGA (D-sub) adaptor cable RS232 connector Wireless module 6 Introduction Projector exterior view Front / upper side 1 2 3 4 5 1. External control panel (See "External control panel" on page 9 for detailed information.) Ventilation grill Projection lens Front adjuster button Lens cap Focus ring and Zoom ring Front IR remote sensor 6 2. 7 4. 3. 5. 6. 7. Rear side Refer to "Connection" on page 18 for more information on making connections to various equipment. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 9 8 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Rear adjuster foot AC power cord inlet Filter case Rear IR remote sensor USB socket RS232 control port RGB signal output socket 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. RGB (PC) / Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input socket DVI-I signal input socket Video socket S-Video socket Audio input socket Audio output socket Speaker 21 Introduction 7 Side view 22. Kensington anti-theft lock slot 22 Lower side 23 24 23. 24. 25. Front adjuster foot Lamp cover Rear adjuster foot 25 8 Introduction Controls and functions External control panel 13 14 8 1 9 7 12 6 5 10 2 1. 3 11 4 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. I Power (Refer to "Start up" on page 25 and "Shutdown" on page 30 for more I information.) Turns the projector on or off. Blank (Refer to "Hiding the image" on page 29 for more information.) Used to hide the screen image. You can press any key on the control panel to bring the image back. Mode (Refer to "Application Mode" on page 33 for more information.) Depending upon which input signal is selected, there are several picture setup options available. When a wireless module is installed and the Wireless Connection menu is displayed, press this button to change among LAN, IEEE 802.11 a, and IEEE 802.11 b/g. (The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers.) Source (Refer to "Switching input signal" on page 29 for more information.) Sequentially selects the input signal RGB, Component Video, S-Video, or Video. Auto (Refer to "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 27 for more information.) Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. When a wireless module is installed, the Wireless Connection menu is displayed and the IEEE 802.11 a is selected, press this button to search for a reliable channel. (The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers.) Lamp indicator light (Refer to "Indicators" on page 47 for more information.) Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. Temperature warning light (Refer to "Indicators" on page 47 for more information.) Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. Introduction 9 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Power indicator light (Refer to "Indicators" on page 47 for more information.) Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. 3 Left Right 4(Refer to "Correcting keystone" on page 28 for more information.) When the on-screen menu is not activated, #9 and #10 function as Keystone -/+ hot keys. 6Menu (Refer to "Using the menus" on page 32 for more information.) Turns on the on-screen display control menu. 5Exit Exits and saves the menu settings. When the on-screen menu is activated, the #9 to #12 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. Focus ring (Refer to "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 28 for more information.) Adjusts the focus of the projected image. Zoom ring (Refer to "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 28 for more information.) Adjusts the size of the image. Remote control 1 2 7 8 9 3 4 5 3 6 1. 10 11 12 13 Power (Refer to "Start up" on page 25 and "Shutdown" on page 30 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. I I 2. II/ Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon " " will display in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again. 10 Introduction 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 5Up, 6 Down 3Left, Right4 When the on-screen menu is activated, the 5Up, 6 Down, 3Left and Right4buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. Menu (Refer to "Using the menus" on page 32 for more information.) Turns on the on-screen display control menu. Exits and saves the menu settings. (Pressing the 5Up button repeatedly can also exit and save the menu settings.) Keystone (Refer to page "Correcting keystone" on page 28 for more information.) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. LAN/Wireless (Refer to "Wireless connection (optional)" on page 18 for more information.) When a wireless module is installed and the Wireless Connection menu is displayed, press this button to toggle between LAN or Wireless connection modes. (The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers.) Page Up and Down (Refer to "Remote paging operations" on page 30 for more information.) You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing these buttons. SWAP (Refer to "Wireless connection (optional)" on page 18 for more information.) When a wireless module is installed and the Wireless Connection menu is displayed, press this button to change the wireless connection mode between IEEE 802.11 a and IEEE 802.11 b/g. (The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers.) Auto (Refer to "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 27 for more information.) Automatically determines the best picture settings for the displayed image. When a wireless module is installed, the Wireless Connection menu is displayed and the IEEE 802.11 a is selected, press this button to search for a reliable channel. (The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers.) Source (Refer to "Switching input signal" on page 29 for more information.) Sequentially selects the input signal RGB, Component Video, S-Video, or Video. Blank (Refer to "Hiding the image" on page 29 for more information.) Used to hide the screen image. Press any key on the remote control to restore the image. Mode (Refer to "Application Mode" on page 33 for more information.) Depending upon which input signal is selected, there are several picture setup options available. 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 of 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). · Operating the projector from the front · Operating the projector from the rear Approx. 15° Approx. 15° 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. Replacing the remote control battery 1. 2. 3. · Pull out the battery holder. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the positive polarity should face outward. Push the holder into the remote control until it clicks into place. 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 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 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Floor at rear of screen; 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. 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. If you use the projector with wireless function, there's no need to worry about data cable connections.This gives you the flexibility to site the projector anywhere in the room up to a range of 20m away from your notebook, and switch between presentations on different notebooks instantly without fiddling with cables To use the wireless function, you need to install a BenQ wireless module to the projector and enable your notebook/desktop PC with wireless connection. For more information, refer to "Wireless connection (optional)" on page 18. Positioning your projector 13 I. Floor front 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. II. Ceiling front 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 Advance > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on. III. Floor rear 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 Advance > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on. IV. Ceiling rear 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 Advance > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on. 14 Positioning your projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The maximum (native) resolution of the projector is 1024 x 768 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 image, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image 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 image in a 4:3 aspect display area 16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect display area Thus, a 16:9 aspect image will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect image 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 image in the vertical centre 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 image projection area). IMPORTANT: 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 centre of the screen. This prevents image 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 17, 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 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 horizontal distance from the centre of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset). Positioning your projector 15 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size: 1. 2. Select your screen size. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled 'Screen Diameter' Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled 'Average'. This is the projection distance. 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. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal centre of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and offset by the value determined in step 3 above. 3. 4. For example, if you are using a 120 inch screen, the average projection distance is 4691 mm and with a vertical offset of 46 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 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 28 for keystone correction. 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. 1. 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 average distance from screen column labelled 'Average'. Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value. 3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diameter 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 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 4.5m (4500mm), the closest match in the Average column is 4617mm. Looking across this row shows that a 3000mm (3m) screen is required. If you can only obtain imperial sized screens, the listed screen sizes on either side of the 3m screen are the 9' and 10' screens. Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen sizes, indicates that the 4.5m measured projection distance will fit these screens too. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom control) to display on these different screen sizes at that projection distance. Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values. 16 Positioning your projector Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Offset Projection distance Screen Diameter Feet Inches mm Distance from Screen in mm Min length Average Max length (with max. (with min. zoom) zoom) 1745 2148 2182 2618 2863 3055 3491 3579 3927 4295 4364 5011 5236 5727 6545 7158 7855 8590 10909 1876 2199 2345 2815 3078 3284 3753 3848 4222 4617 4691 5387 5629 6157 7036 7695 8444 9234 11727 2007 2250 2509 3011 3293 3513 4015 4116 4516 4939 5018 5763 6022 6586 7527 8232 9033 9878 12545 Vertical Offset in mm 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 18 25 · · 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 144 180 216 300 1219 1500 1524 1829 2000 2134 2438 2500 2743 3000 3048 3500 3658 4000 4572 5000 5436 6000 7620 18 23 23 27 30 32 36 38 41 45 46 53 55 60 69 75 82 90 114 The recommended focus range is from 1500-8000 millimeters (1.5-8 meters). There is 3%-5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. Positioning your projector 17 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 6). They are commercially available from electronics stores. Wireless connection (optional) The Wireless module allows for simultaneous wireless connectivity to multiple computers which are Wi-Fi enabled. This saves you from having to swap data cables between the projector and different computers during a presentation. Wi-Fi connectivity is most suitable for situations where multiple presenters with separate notebooks are required to seamlessly present individual presentations, like in meetings, conferences, lectures and, classrooms. The Wireless module connects and attaches to the rear of the projector through the DVI-I socket. Whilst the Wireless module is attached to the projector, you cannot use the DVI-I socket for DVI cable connections. Even though the projector may be using a wireless data connection, it still requires physical connection to a power outlet using its power cable. You can purchase a BenQ wireless module from BenQ retailers. You should attach the wireless module to the projector before you connect any other cables. Refer to the user's manual enclosed with the wireless module for connection and operation details. Projector with the wireless module Cable connection Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA and DVI input sockets that allow you to connect it to a notebook or desktop computer. Additionally, you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook. (see "Remote paging operations" on page 30). 18 Connection To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (either through a VGA cable or VGA-DVI cable): · 1. With a VGA cable: Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D-SUB/COMP IN signal input socket on the projector. · 1. With a VGA-DVI cable: Take a VGA-DVI cable and connect the VGA end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. Connect the DVI end of the VGADVI cable to the DVI-I signal input socket on the projector. 2. 2. 3. 4. 5. If you wish to use the remote paging function (see "Remote paging operations" on page 30), take the supplied USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB port of the computer, and the smaller end to the USB socket on the projector. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the Audio OUT socket* of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied). *The audio output is a mixed mono signal and controlled by the projector Volume and Mute settings. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: notebook or desktop computer Speakers Audio cable USB cable VGA cable or VGA-DVI cable Audio cable · · A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. 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. Connection 19 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 RGB signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable by following the instructions below. Note: The D-SUB output only works when an appropriate D-SUB input is made to the projector. Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the D-SUB IN socket, not the DVI socket. To connect the projector to a monitor (either through a VGA cable or VGADVI cable): · With a VGA cable: · With a VGA-DVI cable: Note: You monitor must be equipped with a DVI input socket. 1. 2. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 18. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub input socket of the video monitor. Connect the other end of the cable to the D-SUB OUT socket on the projector. 2. Take a VGA-DVI cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor. Connect the VGA end of the cable to the D-SUB OUT socket on the projector. 3. 3. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: notebook or desktop computer (DVI) VGA-DVI cable (VGA) or VGA cable VGA cable 20 Connection Connecting Video source devices This section describes how to connect the projector to Video source devices using video cables. Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations. This projector also supports data (graphic) "PC" connection using Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi connection is not recommended for Video presentations. See "Wireless connection (optional)" on page 18. 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 22 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. See "Connecting an S-Video source device" on page 23 for how to connect the projector to an S-Video device. 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 a composite Video source device" on page 24 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device. Connecting Audio The projector has a built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. It is not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theatre or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker. If you wish, you can make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, and also connect separate amplified speakers to the Audio Out socket of the projector. The audio output is a mixed mono signal and controlled by the projector Volume and Mute settings. If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector. Connection 21 The audio connections illustrated in the following sections are provided for informational purposes only. You need not connect audio to the projector if there is an alternate sound system available, or if audio is not required. 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 (either through a Component Video to VGA adaptor cable or DVI cable): · 1. With a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable: 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. Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the D-SUB/COMP IN socket on the projector. · 1. With a DVI cable: Take a DVI cable and connect one end of the cable to the DVI output socket of the Video source device. Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI-I socket on the projector. 2. 2. 3. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied). The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device Speakers Audio cables Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable DVI cable Audio cable 22 Connection · · The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting Audio" on page 21 for details. Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16:9 aspect ratio picture. If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV (HDTV) tuner, the following standards are supported: · · · 480i 576i 720p (50/ 60 Hz) · · · 480p 576p 1080i (50/ 60 Hz) 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 source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available: · · 1. 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 S-Video source device: Take a S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device. 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket on the projector. 3. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied). The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device S-Video cable Audio cables · · The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting Audio" on page 21 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. Connection 23 · If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 21 for details. Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: · · 1. 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 composite Video source device: Take the Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device. 2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector. 3. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied). The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device Video cable Audio cables · · The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting Audio" on page 21 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. You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 21 for details. · 24 Connection 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. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) the Power button on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the unit is on. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power. In the later stage of start up, a default BenQ logo is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness. 2. 3. If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energising the lamp. 4. 5. 6. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow buttons to select the four password digits, then press Auto. For information about the password function, refer to "Utilizing the password function" on page 25. Switch all of the connected equipment on. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input source being scanned displays at the center of the screen. The search will continue until an input source signal is detected. You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. For more information, please refer to "Switching input signal" on page 29. If the frequency/ resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the message "Out of Range" displayed on a blank screen. 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 menu. For details of the on-screen menu operation, please refer to "Using the menus" on page 32 for information. WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall. Operation 25 To set a password: CAUTION: Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started. 1. 2. 3. · · Open the on-screen menu and go to Setting > Password. Select On by pressing Left 3or Right4. When the function is activated for the first time, Password Setup a prompt will display on the screen. Use the Up Enter Password 0 0 0 0 5 or Down 6 button to select a number for Press Auto to Confirm each digit of the password. Use the Left 3 or Right4 button to move between the digits of Press 5 or 6 to change number Press 3 or 4to move the password. When all digits are entered and the password is ready, press Auto to confirm. A confirmation message displays. The password will display on-screen when being input. IMPORTANT: Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it. Password: __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place. 4. 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 5 to go back to the Password Setup previous screen and re-enter four Do you want to use 0 0 0 0 as your password? digits. Yes Auto No 5 Cancel 6 iii. Press Down 6 to cancel the password set-up and return to the on-screen menu. If you forget the password: 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 5, pressing Power to turn off the projector and start again, 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. To enter the password recall procedure: Press and hold Right4 for 5 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. 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. To change the password: 1. Open the on-screen menu and go to Setting > Change Password. 2. Press Left 3 or Right4. A "Password Change" message displays. 3. Enter the old password. i. If the password is correct, you can go on to enter new password. 26 Operation IMPORTANT: Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it. Password: __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place. ii. If the password is incorrect, a "Password Error" message displays. Press Up 5 to try again or press Down 6 to cancel. 4. Check the new password. i. Pressing Auto completes the procedure. ii. Press Up 5 to try again. iii. Press Down 6 to cancel the set-up and return to the on-screen menu. Adjusting the height The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image 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. Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from. 2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle. To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing the front adjuster 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 image 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. Refer to "Correcting keystone" on page 28 for details. Auto-adjusting the image In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press Auto on the control panel of the projector or on the 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 at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds. The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning. Operation 27 Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring. Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps. 1. Press 3 Left/ Right 4 on the control panel of the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone. Press Left 3to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press Right4 to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. 2. Press / on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone, then press to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press of the image. to correct keystoning at the bottom 3. Press 6 Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control. Go to Picture --> Keystone and adjust the values by pressing Left 3/ Right 4 on the projector or Left 3/ Right 4on the remote control. For example, 1. Press Left 3 on the projector or 2. Press on the remote control or 3. Press Left 3on the projector or 3 on the remote control when you are in Picture --> Keystone menu. Keystone 0 Keystone -6 1. Press Right 4 on the projector or 2. Press on the remote control or 3. Press Right 4 on the projector or 4 on the remote control when you are in Picture -> Keystone menu. Keystone 0 Keystone +6 28 Operation Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need, press Mode. The picture modes available for different types of signals are shown below. See "Application Mode" on page 33 for details. PC Signal Input Brightest (default) Presentation sRGB/Photo Cinema Gaming Gaming Video Photo YPbPr / S-Video / Video Signal Input Movie (default) 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 sources, press the Source button on the projector control panel or the remote control. The selected source name will display at the center of the screen for 3 seconds after each button press. 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 type effects the options available for the Application Mode. See "Selecting an application mode" on page 29 for details. Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use Blank to hide the screen image. Press any key on the control panel to restore the image. The word "BLANK" appears at the bottom right corner of the screen while the image is hidden. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard. You can set the blank time in the Advance --> Blank Time menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. 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. Operation 29 Remote paging operations 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 and Page Down on the remote control. See "Connecting a computer" on page 18 for details. Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using this function. SWAP Freezing the image Press the Freeze button on the remote control to freeze the image. An icon will display in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press the Freeze button on the remote control, or the Source button on the projector control panel. Note that pressing the Source button will also change the input source. 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. Shutdown 1. 2. Press Power and a prompt message appears. Press 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 90 seconds to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process. To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick cooling function. See "Quick Cooling (off)" on page 36 for details. · · 3. · Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 90-second cooling down process. If the projector is not properly shut down, you risk damaging the lamp. Do not move the projector whilst the lamp is hot. · 30 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 / DVI-A Application Mode Keystone Color Temp Brightness Contrast Wireless / DVI-D Video / SVideo Application Mode Keystone Color Temp Brightness Contrast Color Tint* Component Video Picture Pro-Picture Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H. Size Auto Resize (not Auto Resize Aspect Ratio available with Sharpness Wireless selected) Aspect Ratio Setting Mute Volume OSD Time Quick Cooling Password Change Password Reset Mirror Blank Time Source Scan Language Splash Screen High Altitude Mode Auto Off Economic Mode Source Resolution Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Source System Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Source Resolution Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Advance Information *When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. Operation 31 Using the 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 page "4. Advance menu" on page 37 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. Press 6 Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control to turn the onscreen menu on. 4. Adjust keystone values by pressing 3/ 4on the projector or remote control. 2. Use 3 / 4 on the projector or remote control to select the Picture menu. Press 5Exit / 6Menu on the projector or 6 / 5 on the remote control to select Keystone. 5. Press5Exit on the projector repeatedly or press Menu on the remote control to leave and save the setting. 3.