Benq 9H.JLV77.13E User Manual

Digital Projector

User Manual

EX600 / EW600 / EH600

V 1.00

Warranty and Copyright information

Limited warranty

BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage.

Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.

Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be in-between 10% and 90%, temperature in-between 0°C and 35°C, altitude lower than 4920 feet, and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.

For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com.

Copyright © 2019 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.

Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

*DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.

Patents

Please go to http://patmarking.benq.com/ for the details on BenQ projector patent coverage.

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Table of Contents

Warranty and Copyright information ................................................................................ 2

Important safety instructions .............................................................................................. 4

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 7

Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Projector exterior view ............................................................................................................................ 9

Controls and functions............................................................................................................................ 10

Positioning your projector ................................................................................................. 14

Choosing a location ................................................................................................................................. 14

Obtaining a preferred projected image size....................................................................................... 15

Mounting the projector ..........................................................................................................................17

Adjusting the projected image ..............................................................................................................18

Connection .......................................................................................................................... 20

Starting up the projector ................................................................................................... 22

Operation (under Launcher source) ................................................................................ 25

BenQ Launcher ....................................................................................................................................25

Operation (under non-Launcher source) ......................................................................... 63

Using the projector menus under non-Launcher source ...............................................................63

Securing the projector ............................................................................................................................ 64

Switching input signal ...............................................................................................................................66

Menu operation ........................................................................................................................................ 67

Shutting down the projector ............................................................................................. 82

Direct power off ...................................................................................................................................... 82

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 83

Care of the projector .............................................................................................................................. 83

Light information ...................................................................................................................................... 83

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 89

Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 90

Projector specifications ..........................................................................................................................90

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................91

Timing chart............................................................................................................................................... 92

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Important safety instructions

Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.

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

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

3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

6. 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).

7. 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, use the blank function.

4. Always open the lens shutter (if any) or

remove the lens cap (if any) when the projector lamp is on.

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

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.

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

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

11. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

12. Do not block the ventilation holes.

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

- Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item.

- Do not place inflammables near the projector.

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

16. 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.

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17. Do not place liquids near or on the projector.

3000 m

(10000 feet)

0 m

(0 feet)

Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

18. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling/wall mount installation.

20. Do not place this projector in any of the 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, shorten the projector's life span and darken the image.

- 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).

19. This apparatus must be earthed.

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

To avoid damaging the DLP chips, never aim a high-power laser beam into the projection lens.

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Introduction

Shipping contents

Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.

Standard accessories

Projector

Warranty card* Power cord VGA cable

Wireless dongle

• The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.

• *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

Optional accessories

1. Spare lamp kit

2. 3D glasses

Remote control with

batteries

Quick start guide

Replacing the remote control batteries

1. Press and open the battery cover, as illustrated.

2. Remove the old batteries (if applicable) and install two AAA batteries. Make sure that the positive and negative ends are positioned correctly, as illustrated.

3. Replace the battery cover until it clicks into place.

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• Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local environment regulations for your region.

• Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

• If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

Installing the wireless dongle

The projector only supports Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth connections when the wireless dongle (WDR02U) is installed.

1. Loosen the screw that secures the I/O port cover to remove the I/O port cover.

2. Remove the cap from the provided wireless dongle and insert the dongle into the port WIRELESS DONGLE.

3. Re-install the I/O port cover.

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Projector exterior view

3 4

8 3

12 14 1610

1. Focus ring and zoom ring

2. Vent (air exhaust)

3. Adjuster feet

4. Projection lens

5. IR remote sensor

6. External control panel

(See Controls and functions on page 10.)

7. Lamp cover

8. Vent (air inlet)

9. Audio input jacks

Audio output jack

10. RGB (PC) signal output jack

11. RS-232 control port

12. RGB (PC) signal input jacks

13. HDMI input port

14. USB Mini-B port

15. USB Type A port

16. USB Type A port

17. AC power jack

18. Wall mount holes

19. Security bar

20. USB Type A port (for wireless dongle)

21. Wireless dongle cover

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Controls and functions

3 4

• All the key presses described in this document are available on the remote control or projector.

• The remote control is without laser pointer in Japan.

Projector & Remote control

10 12

13 14 15 16

19 20 21 22 23 24

No.

3. IR remote sensor

POWER

ON/ Off

POWER indicator light/TEMPerature warning light/LAMP indicator light

(BACK)

When the input source is BenQ Launcher

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

(See Indicators on page 88.)

When the input source is NOT BenQ Launcher

Returns to the previous menu, main settings menu or exit the app.

Goes back to previous OSD menu or exits menu settings.

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No.

Arrow keys ( , , , )

Keystone keys ( , )

Vol um e ke ys /

When the input source is BenQ Launcher

Moves through the menu items or toggle through the available options.

(Not available.)

When the input source is NOT BenQ Launcher

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, these keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

Displays the keystone correction page.

Decreases or increase the projector volume.

(SOURCE)

Displays the source selection bar. Used to hide the screen picture.

7. ECO BLANK, BLANK

8. OK

Confirms the selected menu item.

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.

Confirms the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

Turns on or off the projector’s

(MENU)

Enters the Settings menu.

On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

10.

11.

(HOME)

Source selection buttons: HDMI, PC, LAUNCHER

Returns to the home screen. (Not available.)

Selects an input source for display.

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

12.

Decreases the projector volume. Increase the projector volume.

Customizes buttons, the default is iOS mobile projection

13. Control buttons: F1, F2, F3

settings (F1) / Android mobile projection settings (F2) /

(Not available.)

Laptop mobile projection settings (F3).

14. LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes. Enters the Internet menu in

15.

(WiFi)

Settings.

(Not available.)

16. PICTURE Selects an available picture mode.

17.

18.

19.

20.

(Cursor)

(Android menu)

(Hotspot)

(Clear memory)

Activates the cursor function. (Not available.)

Goes to the Settings menu. If app related settings can be

(Not available.) called from within the app. Enters the Hotspot menu in Settings. Goes into one key speedup

(one key empty) mode.

(Not available.)

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No.

When the input source is BenQ Launcher

When the input source is NOT BenQ Launcher

21. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts brightness.

22. CONTRAST Adjusts contrast.

23. LIGHT MODE

Displays the Light Mode menu for selecting a suitable lamp operating mode.

Automatically determines the

24. AUTO (Not available.)

best picture timings for the displayed image when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Operating the LASER pointer

The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits red colored light when you press it. The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output.

The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of children.

Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others. See the warning messages on the back of the remote control prior to using it.

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Remote control effective range

The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).

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

• Operating the projector from the front • Operating the projector from the top

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into consideration:

• Size and position of your screen

• Electrical outlet location

• Location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment

You can install your projector in the following ways.

1. Front Table

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

3. Front Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down in front of the screen. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling/Wall Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector.

2. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed on the table behind the screen. Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

4. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from behind the screen. Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling/Wall Mount Kit are required for this installation location.

After turning on the projector, go to Advanced Menu - Settings > Projector Installation > Projector Installation and press / to select a setting.

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

4:3 Screen diagonal

Offset

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

Projection dimensions

EX600

• The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is in a 4:3 aspect ratio

Screen size Projection distance (mm)

Inch mm (max. zoom) (min. zoom)

30 762 457 610 1195 1253 1311 45

40 1016 610 813 1593 1670 1748 61

50 1270 762 1016 1991 2088 2184 76

60 1524 914 1219 2390 2505 2621 91

70 1778 1067 1422 2788 2923 3058 107

80 2032 1219 1626 3186 3341 3495 122

90 2286 1372 1829 3584 3758 3932 137

100 2540 1524 2032 3983 4176 4369 152

110 2794 1676 2235 4381 4593 4806 168

120 3048 1829 2438 4779 5011 5243 183

130 3302 1981 2642 5178 5428 5679 198

140 3556 2134 2845 5576 5846 6116 213

150 3810 2286 3048 5974 6264 6553 229

160 4064 2438 3251 6372 6681 6990 244

170 4318 2591 3454 6771 7099 7427 259

180 4572 2743 3658 7169 7516 7864 274

190 4826 2896 3861 7567 7934 8301 290

200 5080 3048 4064 7965 8352 8738 305

250 6350 3810 5080 9957 10439 10922 381

300 7620 4572 6096 11948 12527 13106 457

H (mm) W (mm)

Min distance

Average

Max distance

Offset (mm)Diagonal

For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 5011 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 6200 mm, the closest match in the "Projection distance (mm)" column is 6264 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150'' (about 3.8 m) screen is required.

To optimize your projection quality, we suggest to do the projection within non-gray area.

All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 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.

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EW600

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

16:10 Screen diagonal

Offset

• The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is in a 16:10 aspect ratio

Screen size Projection distance (mm)

Inch mm (max. zoom) (min. zoom)

30 762 406 646 1002 1050 1098 0

40 1016 538 862 1335 1400 1465 0

50 1270 673 1077 1669 1750 1831 0

60 1524 808 1292 2003 2100 2197 0

70 1778 942 1508 2337 2450 2563 0

80 2032 1007 1723 2671 2800 2929 0

90 2286 1212 1939 3005 3150 3295 0

100 2540 1346 2154 3339 3500 3662 0

110 2794 1481 2369 3672 3850 4028 0

120 3048 1615 2585 4006 4200 4394 0

130 3302 1750 2800 4340 4550 4760 0

140 3556 1885 3015 4676 4900 5126 0

150 3810 2019 3231 5008 5250 5492 0

160 4064 2154 3446 5342 5600 5859 0

170 4318 2289 3662 5676 5950 6225 0

180 4572 2423 3877 6009 6300 6591 0

190 4826 2558 4092 6343 6650 6957 0

200 5080 2692 4308 6677 7000 7323 0

250 6350 3365 5385 8346 8750 9154 0

300 7620 4039 6462 10016 10500 10985 0

H (mm) W (mm)

Min distance

Average

Max distance

Offset (mm)Diagonal

For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 4200 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 5200 mm, the closest match in the "Projection distance (mm)" column is 5250 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150'' (about 3.8 m) screen is required.

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To optimize your projection quality, we suggest to do the projection within non-gray area.

EH600

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

16:9 Screen diagonal

Offset

• The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is in a 16:9 aspect ratio

Screen size Projection distance (mm)

Inch mm (max. zoom) (min. zoom)

30 762 374 664 990 1039 1089 30

40 1016 498 886 1319 1386 1452 40

50 1270 623 1107 1649 1732 1815 50

60 1524 747 1328 1979 2079 2178 60

70 1778 872 1550 2309 2425 2541 70

80 2032 996 1771 2639 2772 2905 80

90 2286 1121 1992 2969 3118 3268 90

100 2540 1245 2214 3299 3465 3631 100

110 2794 1370 2435 3628 3811 3994 110

120 3048 1494 2657 3958 4158 4357 120

130 3302 1619 2878 4288 4504 4720 130

140 3556 1743 3099 4618 4850 5083 139

150 3810 1868 3321 4948 5197 5446 149

160 4064 1992 3542 5278 5543 5809 159

170 4318 2117 3763 5608 5890 6172 169

180 4572 2241 3985 5937 6236 6535 179

190 4826 2366 4206 6267 6583 6898 189

200 5080 2491 4428 6597 6929 7261 199

250 6350 3113 5535 8246 8661 9077 249

300 7620 3736 6641 9896 10394 10892 299

H (mm) W (mm)

Min distance

Average

Max distance

Offset (mm)Diagonal

For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 4158 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 5200 mm, the closest match in the "Projection distance (mm)" column is 5197 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150'' (about 3.8 m) screen is required.

To optimize your projection quality, we suggest to do the projection within non-gray area.

Mounting the projector

If you intend to mount your projector, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector mounting kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.

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

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Before mounting the projector

Ceiling/Wall mount screw: M4 (Max L = 25 mm; Min L = 20 mm)

Unit: mm

• Purchase a BenQ projector mounting kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector.

• BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the mounting bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

• Ask your dealer to install the projector for you. Installing the projector on your own may cause it to fall and result in injury.

• Take necessary procedures to prevent the projector from falling off such as during an earthquake.

• The warranty doesn’t cover any product damage caused by mounting the projector with a non-BenQ brand projector mounting kit.

• Consider the surrounding temperature where the projector is ceiling/wall mounted. If a heater is used, the temperature around the ceiling/wall may be higher than expected.

• Read the user manual for the mounting kit about the range of torque. Tightening with torque exceeding the recommended range may cause damage to the projector and subsequently falling off.

• Make sure the power outlet is at an accessible height so that you can easily shut down the projector.

Ceiling/Wall mount installation diagram

Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle

If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. You can screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the horizontal angle.

To retract the feet, screw the adjuster feet in a reverse direction.

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75146

Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes.

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Auto-adjusting the image

Press .

In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality.

The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.

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

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring.

Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.

Correcting keystone

Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image becomes a trapezoid due to angled projection.

To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following these steps.

1. Do one of the following steps to display the keystone correction page.

• Press / on the projector or remote control.

• Go to Advanced Menu - Display > Keystone and press OK.

2. After the Keystone correction page displays. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.

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Connection

55 6

2 1

Laptop or desktop computer

VGA cable

VGA to DVI-A cable

USB cable

Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adapter cable

Audio cable

HDMI cable

USB flash drive

Wireless dongle (WDR02U)

2345678

Speakers

Monitor

Wireless Connection

A/V device

Laptop or desktop computer

Ta b l e t P C

Smartphone

Bluetooth speakers

Wireless AP

Keyboard/Mouse

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 above, some cables may not be included with the projector (see Shipping contents on page 7). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

• The connection illustrations are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model.

• Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + function key with a monitor symbol turns the external display on/off. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination.

• 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.

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You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.

Te r m i n a l Picture quality

HDMI

Component Video (through RGB

input)

Best

Better

Connecting audio

The projector has built-in mono speaker(s) which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker(s).

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

• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected.

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Starting up the projector

1. Plug the power cord. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied.

2. Press on the projector or on the remote control to start the projector. The power indicator

flashes green and stays green when the projector is on.

The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected.

(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.

• Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

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

3. If this is the first time you turn on the projector, the setup wizard appears to guide you through setting up the projector. If you have already done this, skip this process.

• Use the arrow keys ( , , , ) to move through the menu items.

• Use OK to confirm the selected menu item.

• Use the back button to return to the previous menu.

• Use the menu button to skip a menu.

The Setup Wizard screenshots are for reference only and may differ from the actual design.

Step 1:

Choosing a Projector Position.

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Step 2:

Choosing a Language.

Available languages may vary by the product supplied for your region and may be updated without prior notice.

Step 3:

Adjusting Keystone.

Step 4:

Configure the Wireless Setting by selecting a wireless network and entering the password.

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Step 5:

Specify Time Zone.

Step 6:

Read the Privacy Announcement and press OK to agree with the statement.

If at a future time you want to remove your consent to the privacy agreement, you may do so in the General > About > Privacy Announcement menu of the BenQ Launcher Settings menu. See About on page 53 for more information.

Once you’ve completed the setup wizard; you may start using the projector.

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Operation (under Launcher source)

BenQ Launcher

BenQ Launcher is the projector’s operating system that allows you to wirelessly cast your device’s screen, play files, run apps, as well as adjust projector settings.

Use the remote control or connect a USB mouse to the projector’s USB-1 or USB-2 ports to navigate BenQ Launcher and operate its functions.

The BenQ Launcher home screen

Upon initial start up or when BenQ Launcher is selected in the input source menu, the projector will display BenQ Launcher. If the projector is projecting from an input source (e.g. HDMI or PC), you

can return to BenQ Launcher mode by pressing the source button or the LAUNCHER button on the remote control and then selecting BenQ Launcher in the input source menu.

When the Auto Source Search function is enabled in the Advanced > Settings menu of the projector’s OSD menu, the projector will display the BenQ Launcher home screen by default every time it is powered on. If the Auto Source Search function is disabled, the projector will detect if a signal is available from the input source that was last used and switch to that input source if it is available, if a signal is not available or the projector was set to BenQ Launcher during the previous session, the projector will enter the BenQ Launcher home screen. See

Settings on page 78.

Actual screen may vary based on your BenQ Launcher firmware version.

The BenQ Launcher home screen features five main sections:

• Status Bar icons - Icons that display the time, Bluetooth, and wireless status.

• Wireless Projection buttons - Provides instructions on how to project wirelessly via iOS/Android devices or a laptop/PC.

• Source menu - Allows you to select open media files from storage devices connected to the USB-1 or USB-2 ports, or video input source connected to the HDMI or PC ports for projection.

• App Shortcuts - Quick access to the pre-installed File Manager, BenQ Suggests, along with other installed apps.

25 Operation (under Launcher source)

• Settings menus - Shortcuts to the settings menus to adjust wireless network, Bluetooth and other

Source Menu

settings.

Press the down button to access the Source menu, App shortcuts, and Settings menus.

Navigating the BenQ Launcher home screen

1. From the BenQ Launcher home screen, press / / / to select the desired function and press OK.

2. Follow on-screen instructions for further operations.

Using the source menu

Press the down button from the BenQ Launcher home screen to access the Source menu, which displays the input source options: USB, HDMI, and PC. Press OK to select the desired input source. See Connection on page 20 for more information.

You may also press the source button from any screen within BenQ Launcher to access the Source menu.

Using the app menu

Press the down button twice from the BenQ Launcher home screen to access the app shortcuts menu, which displays the pre-installed BenQ Suggests, and File Manager apps as well as other apps that have been installed on the projector.

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To access all the apps installed on the projector, see All Apps on page 52. For details on how to

App Shortcuts

Full Settings Menu Sub-Menu Shortcuts

re-order the shortcuts see Screen Settings on page 56.

Using the BenQ Launcher Settings menus

Press the down button three times from the BenQ Launcher home screen to access the settings menu section, which features a button for the projector’s full settings menu as well as shortcut buttons for various sub-menus within the settings menus.

Actual screen may vary based on your BenQ Launcher firmware version.

For more information on the settings menus see About the Settings menu on page 47.

Inputting text

Various menus within BenQ Launcher may require that you input text. You may either connect a keyboard to the USB-1 port at the rear of the projector or follow the steps below:

1. Select the text field where you want to input text.

2. Press OK and a full alphanumeric keyboard will appear on screen.

3. Press / / / to navigate the keyboard, and press OK to select the letter/key/symbol you want to enter into the text field.

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4. Press the back button at anytime to exit out of the keyboard.

Actual keyboard types may vary based on your language preference setting. See Keyboard on page 58 for more information.

Switching to BenQ Launcher from an input source

When HDMI or PC is selected in the source menu, the projector will exit the BenQ Launcher interface to project video from the input source (e.g. a Blu-Ray/DVD player, set-top box, or PC). The projector will remain outside of the BenQ Launcher interface as long as the HDMI or PC input source is selected or (depending on Auto Source Search settings) until the projector is powered off and back on again.

As a result, anytime the user wants to wirelessly cast their device’s screen, view media files stored on a flash drive, or run apps, they must return to the BenQ Launcher interface. To return to BenQ Launcher:

1. Press the source button or the LAUNCHER button on the remote control.

2. Select BenQ Launcher in the source menu.

When the Auto Source Search function is enabled in the Advanced > Settings menu of the projector’s OSD menu, the projector will display the BenQ Launcher home screen by default once it is powered on. If the Auto Source Search function is disabled, the projector will detect if a signal is available from the input source that was last used and switch to that input source if it is available, if a signal is not available or the projector was set to BenQ Launcher during the previous session, the projector will enter the BenQ Launcher home screen. See Settings on

page 78.

Wireless Connections

Connecting the projector to a wireless network

Before you can project wirelessly via the projector, you must first connect the projector to a wireless network. To connect your projector to a wireless network, or to switch wireless networks:

If you have already connected the projector to a wireless network during the setup wizard you may skip the steps in this section.

1. Install the provided wireless dongle into the wireless dongle port (see Installing the wireless dongle

on page 8).

2. Power on the projector (see Operation (under Launcher source) on page 25).

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3. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Network Settings and press OK to access the wireless settings menu.

4. Select Wireless Network Settings and press OK to enable.

5. Select the SSID for the wireless AP you want to connect to and press OK.

• To connect to a hidden wireless network select Add A Network and enter the SSID, security setting, and password for the network.

• The list of available wireless networks will be refreshed every 10 seconds. If the desired SSID is not listed please wait for refreshing to complete.

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