BenQ LX810STD User Manual

LX810STD
Digital Projector

User Manual

Ta b l e o f c o nte n t s

Important safety

instructions ........................... 3

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

Projector features.....................................7

Shipping contents ...................................... 8

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

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

Positioning your

projector..............................14

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

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size..............................................................15

Connection ......................... 16

Connecting video source devices........17

Operation............................ 18

Starting up the projector ......................18

Adjusting the projected image .............19

Using the menus......................................21

Securing the projector...........................22

Switching input signal .............................25

Magnifying and searching for details ...26

Selecting the aspect ratio ......................26

Optimizing the image .............................28

Setting the presentation timer.............31

Remote paging operations ....................32

Freezing the image ..................................32

Hiding the image......................................33

Locking control keys ..............................33

Operating in a high altitude

environment.............................................33

Adjusting the sound................................34

Shutting down the projector................34

Direct power off.....................................34

Menu operation ...................................... 35

Maintenance........................ 45

Care of the projector............................ 45

Light source information ...................... 48

Troubleshooting ................ 51

Specifications ...................... 52

Projector specifications......................... 52

Dimensions .............................................. 53

Wall mount installation ......................... 54

Timing chart............................................. 56

Warranty and Copyright

information ......................... 60

Table of contents2

Important safety instructions

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

Safety Instructions

1. Please read this manual before
you operate your projector. Save

it for future reference.

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.

5. In some countries, the line voltage is

6. Do not block the projection lens with

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).

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 light source,
press ECO BLANK on the
projector or remote control.

4. Always open the lens shutter (if

any) or remove the lens cap (if
any) when the projector light
source is on.

Important safety instructions 3

3000 m

(10000 feet)

0 m

(0 feet)

Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. Do not operate light sources beyond
the rated light source life. Excessive
operation of light sources beyond the
rated life could cause them to fail on
rare occasions.

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

9. 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.

Under no circumstances should you
ever undo or remove any cover. Refer
servicing only to suitably qualified
professional service personnel.

Important safety instructions4

- 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).

Safety Instructions (Continued)

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.

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

16. This product is capable of displaying
inverted images for ceiling mount
installation.

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

14. 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.

17. This apparatus must be earthed.

Important safety instructions 5

Safety Instructions (Continued)

Vent (air inlet)

Ceiling mounting the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need
to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person
and property.

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

If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that
the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the
use of the wrong gauge or length screws. Also, maintain a minimum distance of 15
mm between the vent on the bottom of the projector and the mounting plate. This is
crucial for proper air circulation and cooling of the unit.

You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased
your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate
Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the
Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This
will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to
the mounting bracket become loose.

Important safety instructions6

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.

• ECO BLANK - With technology, the Eco Blank function will save up to 70% of your
light source power at the same time your image is hiding

• Network Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a
web browser

• 3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way
by presenting the depth of the images

• Brilliant color to provide truer, more vibrant colors in picture

• Closed captioning to display the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs
and videos

• Variable audio output

• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process

• Selectable password protected function

• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking

• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations

• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality

• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images

• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display

• Ability to display 1.07 billion colors

• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus

• Switchable light source modes to adjust to your desired light source output

• Built-in speakers providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected

• Component HDTV compatibility (YP

• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions,
selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.

• The light source brightness will decline over time and may vary within the light source manufacturers
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

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Introduction 7

Shipping contents

1. Wall mount kit

2. RS232 cable

3. Soft carry bag

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

Standard accessories

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

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

Projector with dust filter Power cord VGA cable

Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*

Optional accessories

Introduction8

Remote control with batteries

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

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Rear/lower side

1. External control panel
(See "Controls and functions" on page

10 for details.)

2. Vent (air exhaust)

3. Lens cover

4. Focus ring

5. Vent (air inlet)

6. Front IR remote sensor

7. Projection lens

8. AC power jack

9. Rear IR remote sensor

10. RJ45 LAN input jack

11. HDMI-input port 1

12. HDMI/MHL-input port 2

13. USB Type-A port

14. USB Mini-B port

15. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/
YCbCr) signal input jacks

16. RS232 control port

17. RGB signal output jack

18. Video input jack

19. S-Video input jack

20. Audio (L/R) input jacks

21. Audio input jack

22. 12V DC output terminal
Used to trigger external devices such
as an electric screen or light control,
etc. Consult your dealer for how to
connect these devices.

23. Audio output jack

24. Ceiling mount holes

25. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

26. Vent (air inlet)

Introduction 9

Controls and functions

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Projector

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

2. TEMPerature warning light

Lights up red if the projector's
temperature becomes too high.

3. LIGHT indicator light

Indicates the status of the light source.
Lights up or flashes when the light source
has developed a problem.

4. MENU/EXIT

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

5. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /
Down)

Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.

6. Left/

Decreases the projector volume.

9. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation.

10. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.

11. Right/

Increases the projector volume.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is activated, the #6, #5, and #11
keys are used as directional arrows to
select the desired menu items and to
make adjustments.

12. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.

13. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

7. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.

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

8. ECO BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

Introduction10

Remote control

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5. Left/

Decreases the projector volume.

6. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu item.

7. ECO BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

8. LASER

Emits visible laser pointer light for
presentation purposes.

9. MHL control buttons
(Previous, Play/Pause,

Next, Rewind, Stop,
Fast-forward)

Goes to the previous file/Plays/Pauses/
Goes to the next file/Rewinds/Stops/
Fast-forwards during media playback.

Only available when controlling your
smart device in MHL mode.

1. ON/ OFF

Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.

2. Source selection buttons (COMPUTER
1, COMPUTER 2, VIDEO, S-VIDEO,
HDMI, NETWORK

Selects an input source for display.

)

3. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting
from an angled projection.

4. MENU/EXIT

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

10. ZOOM+/ZOOM-

Magnifies or reduces the projected
picture size.

11. PAGE+/PAGE-

Operate your display software program
(on a connected PC) which responds to
page up/down commands (like Microsoft
PowerPoint).

12. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

13. NETWORK SETTING

Displays the Network Settings OSD
menu.

14. QUICK INSTALL

Quickly selects several functions to
adjust the projected image and displays
the test pattern.

15. AUTO

Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed image.

Introduction 11

16. Right/

• Operating the projector from the
front

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• Operating the projector from the
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Increases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD)

menu is activated, the #3, #5, and #16
keys are used as directional arrows to
select the desired menu items and to
make adjustments.

17. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

18. MIC/VOL+/MIC/VOL-

(No function.)

19. MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and
off.

20. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

Operating the LASER pointer

The Laser Pointer is a
presentation aid for
professionals. It emits red
colored light when you press
it.

The laser beam is visible. It is
necessary to press and hold
LASER for continuous
output.

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

control prior to using it.

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

21. SMART ECO

Displays the Light Source Mode menu
for selecting a suitable light source
operating mode.

22. Numeric buttons

Enters numbers in network settings.

Remote control effective range

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the rear of the
projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to
the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the
remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).

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

Introduction12

Replacing the remote control batteries

1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on
the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated.
The cover will slide off.

2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing
the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive
(+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.

3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop
when it clicks into place.

• 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.

Introduction 13

Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

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

1. Front Table

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

2. Front Ceiling

Select this location with the projector
suspended upside-down from the ceiling in
front of the screen.

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling
Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your
projector on the ceiling.

Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM
SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation
menu after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector
suspended upside-down from the ceiling
behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen
and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit
are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM
SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation
menu after you turn the projector on.

4. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector
placed on the table behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen
is required.

Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP:
Basic > Projector Installation menu
after you turn the projector on.

Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select.
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable
power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of
your equipment.

Positioning your projector14

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

Screen size

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

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

Projection dimensions

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

Screen size

Diagonal

Inch mm

80 2032 1626 1219 988 183

100 2540 2032 1524 1235 229

120 3048 2438 1829 1481 274

150 3810 3048 2286 1852 343

180 4572 3658 2743 2222 411

200 5080 4064 3048 2469 457

220 5588 4470 3353 2716 503

240 6096 4877 3658 2963 549

270 6858 5486 4115 3333 617

300 7620 6096 4572 3704 686

W

(mm)H (mm)

Distance from screen (mm)

Ver t i ca l o f fs e t

(mm)

For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is
1481 mm and the vertical offset is 274 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 2.0 m (2000 mm), the closest match in the

"Distance from screen (mm)" column is 1852 mm. Looking across this row shows that a

150'' (about 3.8 m) screen is required.

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.

Positioning your projector 15

Connection

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Notebook or desktop
computer

Speakers

or

A/V device

Monitor

or

or

Smart devices

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

1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.

2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.

3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.

• In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping

contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

• The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available on the

projector vary with each projector model.

Connection16

1. VGA cable

2. VGA to DVI-A cable

3. USB cable

4. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub)
adapter cable

5. S-Video cable

6. Video cable

7. Audio L/R cable

8. Audio cable

9. HDMI cable

• Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key
combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/
LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key
simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination.

• The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the PC 1 jack.

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

on page 43 for details.

Connecting video source devices

You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the
connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method
you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the
projector and the video source device as described below:

Te r m i na l n a me Terminal appearance Picture quality

HDMI/MHL

Best

Component Video

S-Video

Video

Better

Good

Normal

Connecting audio

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

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

• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s HDMI input and
the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space. See "Changing Color Space"

on page 25 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 17

Operation

Starting up the projector

1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a

power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator
light on the projector lights orange after power
has been applied.

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

2. Press POWER or ON to start the projector. As soon as the light source

lights up, a "Powe r On To n e " will be heard. The POWER indicator light flashes
green and stays green when the projector is on.

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

To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 34
for details.

3. If the projector is activated for the first time,

select your OSD language following the on­screen instructions.

4. If you are prompted for a password, press the

arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See

"Utilizing the password function" on page 22 for

details.

5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.

6. The projector will start to search for input

signals. The current input signal being scanned
displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If
the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message “No Signal” will continue
displaying until an input signal is found.

You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your
desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 25 for details.

If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the
message “Out of Range” displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal which is compatible with
the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 56 for details.

Operation18

Adjusting the projected image

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

Be careful when you press the quick­release button as it is close to the
exhaust vent where hot air comes
from.

Adjusting the projection angle

The projector is equipped 2 adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and
projection angle. To adjust the projector:

Screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the
horizontal angle.

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

If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or
the screen and the projector are not
perpendicular to each other, the projected
image becomes trapezoidal. To correct this
situation, see "Correcting keystone" on page 20
for details.

Auto-adjusting the image

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

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

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

Fine-tuning the image clarity

Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.

Operation 19

Correcting keystone

Press /.

Press /.

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

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

• Using the remote control

Press / on the projector or remote control
to display the Keystone correction page. Press
to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press

to correct keystoning at the bottom of the

image.

• Using the OSD menu

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone

correction page is displayed.

3. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct

keystoning at the bottom of the image.

Operation20

Using the menus

Current input signal

Main menu icon

Main menu

Sub-menu

Highlight

Press MENU/
EXIT to the
previous
page or to
exit.

Status

DISPLAY

Wall Color

Aspect Ratio

Keystone

Position

Phase

H. Size

Digital Zoom

Off

Auto

0

0

Exit

Analog RGB

3D

Teaching Template

DISPLAY

Wall Color
Aspect Ratio

Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital Zoom

Keystone

Analog RGB

Off

Auto

0
0

Exit

3D
Teaching Template

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Presentation Timer

Language

Projector Installation

Operation Settings

Panel Key Lock

Splash Screen

Background Color

Analog RGB

Exit

Front Table

Off
BenQ
BenQ

Menu Settings

Front+Rear

Remote Receiver

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Presentation Timer
Language
Projector Installation

Operation Settings

Panel Key Lock

Splash Screen

Background Color

Analog RGB

Exit

Front Table

Off
BenQ
BenQ

Menu Settings

Front+Rear

Remote Receiver

The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various
adjustments and settings.

Below is the overview of the OSD menu.

The following example describes how to set the OSD language.

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

3. Press to highlight Language
and press MODE/ENTER.

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

4. Press / / / to select a
preferred language.

5. Press MENU/EXIT on the
projector or remote control to
leave and save the settings.

Operation 21

Securing the projector

INPUT NEW PASSWORD

Back

Using a security cable lock

The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a
lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington
lock slot on the projector.

A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to
the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.

Utilizing the password function

For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an
option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu.

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

Setting a password

Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot be used unless the
correct password is entered every time the projector is started.

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security
Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Security Settings page is displayed.

2. Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTER.

3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys
(, , , ) respectively represent 4 digits

(1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password you
desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six
digits for the password.

4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the
new password.

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

5. To activate the Power On Lock function, press / to highlight Power On Lock
and press / to select On.

IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password
down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should
you ever forget it.

Password: __ __ __ __ __ __

Keep this manual in a safe place.

6. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

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Password Error

Please try again.

Please write down the recall code,
and contact BenQ
Customer Center.

Recall Code:

0 2 1 2

RECALL PASSWORD

Exit

If you forget the password

If the password function is activated, you will be asked
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the
password error message as pictured to the right is
displayed lasting for 3 seconds, and the INPUT
PA SS WO RD message follows. You can retry by
entering another six-digit password, or if you did not
record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use
the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 23
for details.

If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically
shut down in a short time.

Entering the password recall procedure

1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or
remote control for 3 seconds. The
projector will display a coded number on
the screen.

2. Write down the number and turn off your
projector.

3. Seek help from the local BenQ service
center to decode the number. You may be
required to provide proof of purchase
documentation to verify that you are an
authorized user of the projector.

Changing the password

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security
Settings > Change Password menu.

2. Press MODE/ENTER. The message “INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD”
appears.

3. Enter the old password.

i. If the password is correct, another message “INPUT NEW PASSWORD” is

displayed.

ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for

three seconds, and the message “INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD” is
displayed for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or
try another password.

4. Enter a new password.

IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password
down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should
you ever forget it.

Password: __ __ __ __ __ __

Keep this manual in a safe place.

5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.

6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter
the new password next time the projector is started.

7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

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Disabling the password function

To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced >
Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu
system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message “INPUT PASSWORD” is displayed.
Enter the current password.

i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings

page.
Press to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select Off. You will

not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector.

ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for

three seconds, and the message “INPUT PASSWORD” is displayed for your
retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another
password.

Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to
re-activate the password function by entering the old password.

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Switching input signal

The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only
display one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for
the available signals.

Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the
projector to automatically search for the signals.

To select the source:

1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote
control. A source selection bar is displayed.

2. Press / until your desired signal is selected
and press MODE/ENTER.

If available, you can also select the source by
pressing one of the Source buttons on the
remote control.

Once detected, the selected source information
will be displayed at the corner of the screen for
seconds. If there is multiple equipment
connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to
search for another signal.

• The brightness level of the projected image will change

accordingly when you switch between different input signals. Data (graphic) "PC" presentations using
mostly static images are generally brighter than "Video" using mostly moving images (movies).

• For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at the projector’s

native resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the “aspect ratio”
setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See "Selecting the aspect ratio"

on page 26 for details.

Changing Color Space

In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s
HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color
space.

To d o t h is :

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SOURCE menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Color Space Conversion and press / to select a suitable
color space.

This function is only available when the HDMI-input port is in use.

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Magnifying and searching for details

If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the
direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.

• Using the remote control

1. Press ZOOM+/ZOOM- to display the Zoom bar. Press ZOOM+ to magnify the
center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for
your need.

2. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the panning mode and
press the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to

navigate the picture.

3. To restore the picture to its original size, press AUTO. You can also press ZOOM-
. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to
the original size.

• Using the OSD menu

1.

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

2. Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar is
displayed.

3. Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.

4. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the panning mode and
press the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to

navigate the picture.

5. To reduce size of the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/
out function, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can
also press repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.

The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified. You can further magnify the picture while searching for
details.

Selecting the aspect ratio

The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and
some computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio.

With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can
dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image
input signal.

To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):

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

1.

2. Press to highlight Aspect Ratio.

3. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your
display requirements.

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About the aspect ratio

15:9 picture

4:3 picture

16:9 picture
4:3 picture

16:9 picture

16:10 picture

• In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.

• OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.

1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the

projector's native resolution in its horizontal or
vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming
image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want
to make most use of the screen without altering the
image's aspect ratio.

2. Real

3. 4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the

4. 16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the

5. 16:10: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the

: The image is projected as its original

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

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

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

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

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Optimizing the image

Using Wall Color

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

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

Selecting a picture mode

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

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

• Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your
desired mode is selected.

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

1. Bright mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is

suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the
projector in well lit rooms.

2. Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in

this mode to match PC and notebook coloring.

3. sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images

regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an
sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and
drawing applications such as AutoCAD.

4. Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital

cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light)
environment.

5. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current

available picture modes. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 28 for details.

Setting the User 1/User 2 mode

There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable
for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a
starting point and customize the settings.

1. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

2. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.

3. Press / to select User 1 or User 2.

4. Press to highlight Reference Mode.

This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu
item.

5. Press / to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.

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6. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See

0

-30

+30

"Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details.

Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes

According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available
when User 1 or User 2 is selected. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments to

these functions by highlighting them and pressing / on the projector or remote
control.

Adjusting Brightness

The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the
lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this
control so the black areas of the image appear just as
black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.

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Adjusting Contrast

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

Adjusting Color

Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image
will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.

Adjusting Tint

The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the
more greenish the picture becomes.

Adjusting Sharpness

The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the
picture becomes.

Adjusting Brilliant Color

This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to
enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a
greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and
natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you
prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.

When Off is selected, the Color Temperature function is not available.

Selecting a color temperature

The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type
selected.

1. Cool: Makes images appear bluish white.

2. Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white.

3. Warm: Makes images appear reddish white.

+50

+70

Setting a preferred color temperature

To set a preferred color temperature:

1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by pressing
/ on the projector or remote control.

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2. Press to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press OK. The

Color Temperature Fine Tuning page appears.

3. Press / to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by

pressing / .

• R Gain/G Gain/B Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.

• R Offset/G Offset/B Offset: Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, and
Blue.

4. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings

3D Color Management

In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in
classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where
building external windows allow daylight into the room.

Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture
theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management
provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction,
should you require it.

Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing
conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of
suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with
the projector, however, your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable
guidance, or even an experienced professional installer.

The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you
select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your
preference.

If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be
used to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc, you can project any
image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make
adjustments.

To adjust the settings:

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

2. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color
Management page is displayed.

3. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red,
Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.

4. Press to highlight Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in the range
will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.

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Please refer to the illustration to the right

RED

BLUE

GREEN

Yellow

Cyan

Magenta

for how the colors relate to each other.

For example, if you select Red and set its
range at 0, only pure red in the projected
picture will be selected. Increasing its range
will include red close to yellow and red close
to magenta.

5. Press to highlight Saturation and adjust
its values to your preference by pressing /

. Every adjustment made will reflect to

the image immediately.

For example, if you select Red and set its
value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected.

Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a
setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be
overpowering and unrealistic.

6. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing /

. The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every

adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately.

7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.

8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.

9. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings.

Resetting current or all picture modes

1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight Reset Picture Settings.

2. Press OK and press / to select Current or All.

• Current: returns current picture mode to the factory preset settings.

• All: returns all picture modes to the factory preset settings.

Setting the presentation timer

Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve
better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this
function:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and press
MODE/ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page.

2. Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing / . The length
of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes
in 5-minute increments.

If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset.

3. Press to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up

ing / .

on the screen by press

Selection Description
Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time.
3 min/2 min/1 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 3/2/1 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.

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4. Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing /

Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right

5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting
direction by pressing / .

Selection Description
Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time.
Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0.

6. Press to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound
reminder by pressing / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at

the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced
when the timer is up.

7. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to highlight On and
press MODE/ENTER.

8. A confirmation message is displayed. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER on
the projector or remote control to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is
On” displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting when the timer is on.

To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight
Off. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message is displayed.

2. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message
“Timer is Off” appearing on the screen.

Remote paging operations

Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging

See "Connection" on page 16 for details.

function.

You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to
page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing PAGE UP/PAGE
DOWN on the remote control.

If remote paging function doesn't work, check if the USB connection is correctly made and
the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version.

The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft® Windows®98 operating system. Windows®XP or
higher operating systems are recommended.

.

Freezing the image

Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word “FREEZE” will be
displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on
the projector or remote control.

If your remote control has the following keys, please note that they cannot be pressed to release the function:
LASER, #2, #5, PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN.

Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other
device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even
though the image is frozen onscreen.

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Hiding the image

In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK
on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. The word “ECO BLANK”
appears in the corner of the screen while the image is hidden. When this function is
activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard.

You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings >

Blank Timer

time when there is no action taken on the blank screen.

If the preset time spans are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable.

No matter Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press most of the keys on the
projector or remote control to restore the picture.

Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire.

menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of

Locking control keys

With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings
from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is

on, no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER/ ON.

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by
pressing / on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message is

displayed.

2. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER to confirm.

To release panel key lock, use the remote control to enter the

Basic > Panel Key Lock menu and press / to select Off.

• Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled.

SYSTEM SETUP:

• If you press POWER/ ON to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the

projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.

Operating in a high altitude environment

We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between
1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–30°C.

Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is
between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such a condition.

To activate the High Altitude Mode:

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

2. Press to highlight High Altitude Mode and press / select On. A
confirmation message is displayed.

3. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER.

Operation under "High Altitude Mode" may cause a higher decibel operating noise level
because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and
performance.

If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may
display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-

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heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these
symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all
harsh or extreme conditions.

Adjusting the sound

The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be
sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection"

on page 16 for how the audio input is connected.

Muting the sound

To temporarily turn off the sound:

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

2. Press to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Audio
Settings page is displayed.

3. Highlight Mute and press / to select On.

If available, you can also press MUTE on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off.

Adjusting the sound level

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

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. Press to highlight Volume and press / to select a desired sound level.

Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone

To turn off the ring tone:

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. Press to highlight Power On/Off Ring Tone and press / to select Off.

The only way to change Power On/Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or
changing the sound level will not affect the Power On/Off Ring Tone.

Shutting down the projector

1. Press POWER or OFF, and a confirmation message will be displayed
prompting you.

If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear.

2. Press POWER or OFF a second time. The POWER indicator light
flashes orange, the light source shuts down.

3. A "Power Off Ring Tone" will be heard. The
POWER indicator light is a steady orange and
fans stop. Disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet.

• To turn off the power ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/

Off Ring Tone" on page 34 for details.

• Light source life results will vary depending on environmental

conditions and usage.

Direct power off

The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off.

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Menu operation

Menu system

Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type
selected and the projector model you are using.

Main menu Sub-menu Options

Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/
Blackboard

Auto/Top-Bottom/Frame Sequential/
Frame Packing/Side by Side/Off

3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/
3D Settings 3
3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/
3D Settings 3/Off
Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/
Coordinate Chart
Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/
Coordinate Chart

R Gain/G Gain/B Gain/R Offset/
G Offset/B Offset

Auto/RGB Limited Range/RGB Full
Range/YUV Limited Range/YUV Full
Range

1.
DISPLAY

2.
PICTURE

3.
SOURCE

Wall Color

Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital Zoom

3D Mode

3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert

3D

Teaching
Template

Picture Mode Bright/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/(3D)/User 1/User 2
Reference Mode Bright/Presentation/sRGB/(3D)/Cinema
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Brilliant Color On/Off
Color Temperature Cool/Normal/Warm

Color Temperature Fine Tuning

3D Color
Management

Reset Picture Settings Current/All/Cancel
Quick Auto Search On/Off

Color Space Conversion

Save 3D Settings

Apply 3D
Settings

Blackboard

Whiteboard

Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y
Hue
Saturation
Gain

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Main menu Sub-menu Options

Timer Period 1~15~240 minutes
Timer Display Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never

Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right

Count Down/Count Up

Presentation
Timer

Language

Timer Position

Timer Counting
Direction
Sound Reminder On/Off
On/Off

4.

SYSTEM
SETUP:
Basic

5.

SYSTEM
SETUP:
Advanced

Projector Installation

Menu Display
Time

Menu Settings

Operation
Settings

Menu Position

Reminder
Message
Direct Power On On/Off

Signal Power On Computer/HDMI

Auto Power Off

Blank Timer

Sleep Timer

Reset Filter
Timer

Remote Receiver Front+Rear/Front/Rear
Panel Key Lock On/Off
Background Color BenQ/Black/Blue/Purple
Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue
High Altitude Mode On/Off

Mute On/Off

Audio Settings

Volume
Power On/Off
Ring Tone

Front Table/Rear Table/Rear
Ceiling/Front Ceiling

5 sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec/Always

Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right/Bottom-Left

On/Off

Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20
min/25 min/30 min
Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20
min/25 min/30 min
Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8
hr/12 hr

Reset/Cancel

On/Off

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Main menu Sub-menu Options

Light Source
Mode
Equivalent Light Source Hour

Change Password
Change Security
Settings

Closed Caption
Enable
Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4

Network

Monitor Out On/Off
Audio Pass
Through

Wired LAN

AMX Device
Discovery

MAC Address

5.

SYSTEM
SETUP:
Advanced

Light Source
Settings

Security
Settings

Baud Rate

Test Pattern On/Off

Closed Caption

Standby
Settings

Network
Settings

Reset All Settings Reset/Cancel
Native Resolution

6.

INFORMATION

Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal.
If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu
items are accessible.

Current System Status

Normal/Economic/SmartEco/
Custom

Power On Lock

2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/
38400/57600/115200

On/Off

Enable Network Standby Mode
Auto Disable Network Standby
Mode

Off/Audio In/Audio L/R/HDMI-1/
HDMI-2
Status

DHCP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Server
Apply

On/Off

• Source

• Picture Mode

• Light Source Mode

• Resolution

• 3D Format

• Color System

• Light Source Usage Time

• Firmware Version

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Description of each menu

1. DISPLAY menu

Function Description

Wall Color

Aspect Ratio

Keystone

Position

Phase

H. Size

Digital Zoom

Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is
not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 28 for details.

There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on
your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 26
for details.

Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on

page 20 for details.

Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image,
use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower
position of the page change with every key press you made until they
reach their maximum or minimum.

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

Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image
distortion.

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

Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.

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

Magnifies or reduces the projected image. See "Magnifying and

searching for details" on page 26 for details.

Operation38

Function Description

1. DISPLAY menu

This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the
3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by
presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D
glasses to view the 3D images.

3D Mode

The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically chooses

an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents. If the projector

3D

cannot recognize the 3D format,

When the 3D function is on:

• The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.

• The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted.

3D Sync Invert

When you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this
function to correct the problem.

Save 3D Settings

When you have successfully displayed the 3D contents after making
the appropriate adjustments, you can enable this function and choose
a set of 3D settings to memorize current 3D settings.

Apply 3D Settings

After the 3D settings are saved, you can decide if you would like to
apply them by choosing a set of 3D settings that you have saved. Once
applied, the projector will automatically play the incoming 3D contents
if it matches the 3D settings saved.

Only the set(s) of 3D settings with memorized data is available.

press / to choose a 3D mode.

Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes.

Teaching
Template

Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing / and
press / to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER
to display the selected pattern.

Operation 39

Function Description

2. PICTURE menu

Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your

Picture Mode

Reference
Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Brilliant
Color

Color
Temperature

projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a

picture mode" on page 28 for details.

Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality
and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the
same page below. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 28 for
details.

Adjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting Brightness" on page

29 for details.

Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image.
See "Adjusting Contrast" on page 29 for details.

Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a
video image. See "Adjusting Color" on page 29 for details.

This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video
signal is selected.

Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See "Adjusting

Tint" on page 29 for details.

This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is selected and
the system format is NTSC.

Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See "Adjusting

Sharpness" on page 29 for details.

This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video
signal is selected.

See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 29 for details.

"Selecting a color temperature" on page 29 for details.

Color
Temperature

"Setting a preferred color temperature" on page 29 for details.

Fine Tuning

3D Color
Management

Reset Picture
Settings

See "3D Color Management" on page 30 for details.

See "Resetting current or all picture modes" on page 31 for details.

Operation40

Function Description

3. SOURCE menu

4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Quick Auto
Search

Color Space
Conversion

Presentation
Timer

Language

Projector
Installation

Menu
Settings

Operation
Settings

See "Switching input signal" on page 25 for details.

See "Changing Color Space" on page 25 for details.

Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time
frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 31 for details.

Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using

the menus" on page 21 for details.

The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with
one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 14 for details.

Menu Display Time

Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key
press.

Menu Position

Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position.

Reminder Message

Sets the reminder messages on or off.

Direct Power On

Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed
through the power cord.

Signal Power On

Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing
POWER or ON when the projector is in standby mode and the

signal is feed through the VGA or HDMI cable.

Auto Power Off

Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is
detected after a set period of time. See "Setting Auto Power Off" on

page 48 for details.

Blank Timer

Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once
elapsed the image will return to the screen. See "Hiding the image" on

page 33 for details.

Sleep Timer

Sets the auto-shutdown timer.

Reset Filter Timer

See "Resetting the filter timer" on page 46 for details.

Operation 41

Function Description

4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

Remote
Receiver

Panel Key
Lock

Background
Color

Splash Screen

High Altitude
Mode

Audio
Settings

Light Source
Settings

Allows you to enable all the remote receivers or one specific remote
receiver on the projector.

Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the
projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys"

on page 33 for details.

Sets the background color for the projector.

Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector
start-up.

A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high

altitude environment" on page 33 for details.

See "Adjusting the sound" on page 34 for details.

Light Source Mode

See "Setting Light Source Mode" on page 48 for details.

Equivalent Light Source Hour

See "Getting to know the light source hour" on page 48 for details on
how the total light source hour is calculated.

Security
Settings

See "Utilizing the password function" on page 22 for details.

Operation42

Function Description

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you

Baud Rate

Test Pattern

Closed
Caption

Standby
Settings

can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or
download the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for
qualified service personnel.

Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid
test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that
the projected image is free from distortion.

Closed Caption Enable

Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal
carries closed captions.

• Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and
sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned
(usually marked as "CC" in TV listings).

Caption Version

Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select
CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary
language in your area).

Network

Selecting On enables the function. The projector is able to provide the
network function when it is in standby mode.

Monitor Out

Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA
signal when it is in standby mode and the PC 1 jack is correctly
connected to devices. See "Connection" on page 16 for how to make
the connection.

Audio Pass Through

The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the
corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices. Press / to
choose the source that you wish to use.

See "Connection" on page 16 for how to make the connection.

Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption.

Operation 43

Function Description

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

6. INFORMATION menu

Wired LAN

See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details.

AMX Device Discovery

Network
Settings

When AMX Device Discovery is On, the projector can be detected
by AMX controller.

MAC Address

Displays the mac address for this projector.

The System limitation of 1:1 audio is Intel Pentium 4, 3.0G CPU, 1G RAM.

Reset All
Settings

Current
System
Status

Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

The following settings will still remain: Keystone, Projector Installation,

High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, DHCP, Baud Rate.

Source

Shows the current signal source.

Light Source Mode
Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.

Resolution

Shows the native resolution of the input signal.

3D Format

Shows the current 3D mode.

Color System

Shows input system format.

Light Source Usage Time

Displays the number of hours the light source has been used.

Firmware Version

Shows the firmware version of your projector.

Operation44

Maintenance

Care of the projector

Cleaning the lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.

• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.

• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens
cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile
solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or
maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to
the projector surface and cabinet material.

Cleaning the projector case

Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as
described in "Shutting down the projector" on page 34 and unplug the power cord.

• To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth.

• To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH
detergent. Then wipe the case.

Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case.

Storing the projector

If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions
below:

• Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the
recommended range for the projector. Please refer to "Specifications" on page 52 or
consult your dealer about the range.

• Retract the adjuster feet.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control.

• Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.

Transporting the projector

It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent.
When you carry the projector yourself, please use the original box or equivalent.

Maintenance 45

Replacing the filter

1

2

In order to prolong the lifetime of your projector and ensure smooth air circulation for
efficient light source cooling, it is important to replace the dust filter periodically. We
recommend replacing the filter every 500 hours to keep the best dust-proof ability.

• Be sure to turn OFF the projector and unplug it from power source before replacing the filter.

• If your projector is ceiling-mounted or is not easily accessible, pay special attention to your personal
safety when replacing the dust filter.

To replace the dust filter, follow the steps below:

1. Have the following item ready:

• Spare dust filter (available from your
dealer)

• A suitable cross-head (phillips type)
screwdriver

2. Locate the dust filter cover on the side of the
projector and loosen the 4 screws using the
screwdriver. Keep the screws in a safe place
for later use. Detach the dust filter cover
from the projector.

3. Replace the old (used) filter in the dust

filter cover with the spare (new) filter .
Dispose of the old filter properly according to
your local regulations.

4. Re-install the dust filter cover using the
screwdriver and the screws removed in step

2.

Resetting the filter timer

5. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER.
The Operation Settings page displays. Highlight Reset Filter Timer and press
MODE/ENTER. A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the

Maintenance46

filter timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The filter time will be reset

Notice

Replace filter now

Filter > 500 hours

After replacing the filter, press Reset.

Reset Cancel

to “0”.

Do not reset if the filter is not new or replaced as this could cause damage.

Maintenance 47

Light source information

Getting to know the light source hour

When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of light source usage is
automatically calculated by the built-in timer.

To obtain the light source hour information:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP:
Advanced menu.

2. Press to highlight Light Source Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Light
Source Settings page is displayed.

3. You will see the Equivalent Light Source Hour information appearing on the
menu.

4. To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT.

You can also get the light source hour information on the INFORMATION menu.

Extending light source life

The light source is a consumable item. To keep the light source life as long as possible, you
can do the following settings via the OSD menu.

• Setting Light Source Mode

Go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Light Source Settings > Light Source

Mode menu and press / .

Light source
mode

Normal
Economic

SmartEco

Custom

• Setting Auto Power Off

This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected
after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of light source life.

To s et Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings
> Auto Power Off menu and press / . The time period can be set from 5 to 30
minutes in 5-minute increments. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your
presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain
time period.

Description

Provides full light source brightness
Lowers brightness to extend the light source life and decreases the fan noise
Adjusts the light source power automatically depending on the content

brightness level
Allows you to adjust the light source power to your desired level (for selected
models)

Maintenance48

Timing of replacing the light source

OK

Order a light source replacement service

Equivalent light source hour>XXXX Hours

Contact BenQ Service for additional information.

NOTICE

OK

NOTICE

Order a light source replacement service

Equivalent light source hour>XXXX Hours

Contact BenQ Service for additional information.

OK

NOTICE

Order a light source replacement service

Equivalent light source hour>XXXX Hours

Contact BenQ Service for additional information.

OK

Out of Light Source Usage Time

Contact BenQ Service for additional information.

WARNING

When the Light indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to
replace the light source, please consult your dealer.

The following light source warning displays will remind you to change the light source.

Status Message

We recommend that you install a new light
source for optimal performance.

Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

It is strongly recommended that you replace the
light source at this age. The light source is a
consumable item. The light source brightness
diminishes with use. This is normal light source
behavior. You can replace the light source
whenever you notice that the brightness level has
significantly diminished.

Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

"XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.

Replacing the light source

Do not replace the light source by yourself. Please contact a professional
dealer.

The light source MUST be replaced when this
message appears.

Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

Maintenance 49

Indicators

Light Status & Description

Orange Off Off

Green

Flashing

Green Off Off

Orange
Flashing

Red Flashing

Green Off Red

Red Flashing Off Off

Red Off Red
Green Off Off
Green Green Green

Off Off Red

Off Off

Green Off Orange

Red Red Off

Red

Red Green Off

Red

Green Red Off

Green

Green Green Off

Green

Green

Flashing

Green Red Red

Off Off

Off Off

Red

Flashing

Red

Flashing

Green

Flashing

Red

Flashing

Green

Flashing

Green

Flashing

Flashing

Orange
Flashing

Power eve nt s

Stand-by mode

Powering up

Normal operation

Normal power-down cooling

Red

Download

CW start fail
Scaler shutdown fail (data abort)
Scaler reset fail (video projector only)
Burn-in ON
Burn-in OFF

Light source events

Light source error in normal operation

Light source is not lit up

Light source life exhausted

Thermal events

Fan 1 error (the actual fan speed is outside the
desired speed)

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Fan 2 error (the actual fan speed is outside the
desired speed)

Fan 3 error (the actual fan speed is outside the
desired speed)

Fan 4 error (the actual fan speed is outside the
desired speed)

Temperature 1 error (over limited temperature)

Thermal Sensor 1 open error

Thermal Sensor 1 short error

Thermal IC #1 I2C Connection error

Thermal IC #2 I2C Connection error

Thermal break error

Maintenance50

Troubleshooting

The projector does not turn on.

Cause Remedy

There is no power from the power cord.

No picture

Cause Remedy

The video source is not turned on or
connected correctly.

The projector is not correctly connected
to the input signal device.

The input signal has not been correctly
selected.

The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.

Blurred image

Cause Remedy

The projection lens is not correctly
focused.
The projector and the screen are not
aligned properly.
The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.

Remote control does not work

Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on
the projector, and plug the power cord into the
power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch,
make sure that it is switched on.

Turn the video source on and check that the signal
cable is connected correctly.

Check the connection.

Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE
key on the projector or remote control.

Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring.

Adjust the projection angle and direction as well
as the height of the projector if necessary.

Cause Remedy

The batteries are out of power. Replace the batteries with new ones.
There is an obstacle between the remote

control and the projector.
You are too far away from the projector. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the projector.

Remove the obstacle.

The password is incorrect

Cause Remedy

You do not remember the password.

Please see "Entering the password recall

procedure" on page 23 for details.

Troubleshooting 51

Specifications

Projector specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optical

Resolution

1024 x 768 XGA

Display system

1-CHIP DMD

Lens

F = 2.6

Light source

LASER DIODE NUBM08 8pcs x 2

Electrical

Power supply

AC100–240V, 3.3 A, 50–60 Hz (Automatic)

Power consumption

320 W (Max); < 0.5 W (Standby)

Mechanical

Weight

5.5 Kg +

100 g

Output terminals

RGB output

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1

Speaker

10 watt x 2

Audio signal output

PC audio jack x 1

Control

RS-232 serial control

9 pin x 1

LAN control

RJ45 x 1

IR receiver x 2

12V trigger x 1 (Max. 1A)

Input terminals

Computer input

RGB input

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 2

Video signal input

S-VIDEO

Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1

VIDEO

RCA jack x 1

SD/HDTV signal input

Analog - Component RCA jack x 3

(through RGB input)

Digital - HDMI x 1; HDMI/MHL x 1

Audio signal input

Audio in

PC audio jack x 1
RCA audio jack (L/R) x 2

Others

USB Type-A x 1 (5V/1.5A power supply)

USB Mini-B x 1

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature

0°C–40°C at sea level

Operating relative humidity

10%–90% (without condensation)

Operating altitude

0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C
1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with
High Altitude Mode on)

Specifications52

Dimensions

416

298

150

Unit: mm

416 mm (W) x 150 mm (H) x 298 mm (D)

Specifications 53

Wall mount installation

Minimum installation requirements

Computer
Resolution:
XGA
Image
Resolution:
XGA

Image
Diagonal
(inches)

Image
Height
(mm)

Image
Width
(mm)

Distance
from floor
to bottom
of image
(mm)

Distance
from
screen
surface to
projector
lens (mm)

Diagram
Reference

SMART
Board
660

SMART
Board
680

Promethean
ActivBoard
164

D 64 77 64 78 77.5 63 77

H 975 1173 975 1189 1881 960 1173

W 1300 1565 1300 1585 1575 1280 1565

f 900 900 900 900 900 900 900

a 790 951 790 963 957 778 951

Promethean
ActivBoard
178

RM
CkassBiard2

77.5

Hitachi
StarBoard
FX-63

StarBoard
FX-77

Distance
from top
case to
the top of
image
(mm)

Distance
from top
of wall
mount to
ceiling
(mm)

Minimum
Ceiling
Height
(mm)

Specifications54

b 78.6 108.6 78.6 110.6 109.6 76.6 108.6

c5050 50 50 50 50 50

e

2337.6

2565.6

2337.6

2583.6 3274.6 2320.6 2565.6

Minimum Ceiling Height (mm) = f + H + b + 60 + 274+ c

20

60

150

180

60

c

b

a

H

W

D

f

e

274

298

Ceiling

floor

Distance from floor to bottom of
image

screen

Projection area

Wall plate

207.6

76.5

77

199.6

8

• The dimensions are based on the BenQ wall mount (P/N: 5J.J4R10.011).

• 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.

• The dimensions supplied are offered as a guide only and may differ depending on several factors relating to
any specific installation.

• The dimensions are based on the projector being configured with zero keystone correction.

• The dimensions assume that the wall mount arm is positioned 90° from the bottom case of projector and
screen surface.

Ceiling mount screw:

M4 x 8 (Max L = 8 mm)
Unit: mm

Specifications 55

Timing chart

Supported timing for PC input

Ver ti ca l

Resolution Mode

Frequency

(Hz)

VGA_60* 59.940 31.469 25.175

640 x 480

720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67.5 108

1024 x 576

1024 x 600

1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 60 45.000 74.250
1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60* 59.87 47.776 79.5

1280 x 800

1280 x 1024

1280 x 960

1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.5
1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.500

1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.750
1600 x 1200 UXGA*** 60.000 75.000 162.000

1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60*** 59.954 65.29 146.25
640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240
832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280

1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 74.93 60.241 80.000

1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.060 68.680 100.000

*Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Top-Bottom and Side by Side formats.
**Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format.
***Supported timing for 3D signal in Top-Bottom and Side by Side formats.

VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000

SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40.000

SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250

SVGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

XGA_60* 60.004 48.363 65.000

XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000
XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750
XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500

XGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

BenQ

Notebook_timing

BenQ

Notebook_timing

WXGA_60* 59.810 49.702 83.500

WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.500
WXGA_85 84.880 71.554 122.500

WXGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000

SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000
SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500

1280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 108.000

1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500

119.854 77.425 83.000

119.989 97.551 115.5

60.0 35.820 46.966

64.995 41.467 51.419

119.909 101.563 146.25

Horizontal
Frequency

(kHz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Specifications56

The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is
possible that some timings cannot be chosen.

Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input

Ve rt ic a l

Resolution Mode

Frequency

(Hz)

VGA_60* 59.940 31.469 25.175

640 x 480

720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67.5 108

1024 x 576@60Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 60.00 35.820 46.996
1024 x 600@65Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 64.995 41.467 51.419

1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 60 45.000 74.250

1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60* 59.870 47.776 79.5

1280 x 800

1280 x 1024

1280 x 960

1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.500

1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.500

1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.750
1600 x 1200 UXGA**** 60.000 75.000 162.000

1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60*** 59.954 65.290 146.250
640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240
832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280

1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 74.93 60.241 80.000
1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00

1920 x 1080@60Hz 1920 x 1080_60 60 67.5 148.5

1920 x 1200@60Hz

*Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Top-Bottom and Side by Side formats.
**Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format.
***Supported timing for 3D signal in Top-Bottom and Side by Side formats.

VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000

SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40.000

SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250

SVGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

XGA_60* 60.004 48.363 65.000

XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000
XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750
XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500

XGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

WXGA_60* 59.810 49.702 83.500

WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.500
WXGA_85 84.880 71.554 122.500

WXGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000

SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000
SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500

1280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 108

1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500

1920 x 1200_60

(Reduce blanking)

119.854 77.425 83.000

119.989 97.551 115.5

119.909 101.563 146.25

59.95 74.038 154

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(kHz)

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Frequency

(MHz)

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****Supported timing for 3D signal in Top-Bottom format.
The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is

possible that some timings cannot be chosen.

Timing Resolution

480i* 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 27

480p* 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27

576i 720 x 576 50 15.63 27

576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27

720/50p** 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25

720/60p*** 1280 x 720 60 45.00 74.25
1080/50i**** 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.25
1080/60i**** 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 74.25

1080/24P** 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25

1080/25P 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25

1080/30P 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25
1080/50P***** 1920 x 1080 50 56.25 148.5
1080/60P***** 1920 x 1080 60 67.5 148.5

*Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format.
**Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Packing, Top-Bottom and Side by Side formats.
***Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Frame Packing, Top-Bottom and Side by Side

formats.
****Supported timing for 3D signal in Side by Side format.
*****Supported timing for 3D signal in Top-Bottom and Side by Side formats.

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Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

Pixel Frequency

(MHz)

Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input

Timing Resolution

480i* 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 13.5

480p* 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27

576i 720 x 576 50 15.63 13.5

576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27

720/50p 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25

720/60p* 1280 x 720 60 45.00 74.25

1080/50i 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.25

1080/60i 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 74.25
1080/24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25
1080/25P 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25
1080/30P 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25
1080/50P 1920 x 1080 50 56.25 148.5
1080/60P 1920 x 1080 60 67.5 148.5

*Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format.
Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.

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Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

Pixel Frequency

(MHz)

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Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs

Video mode

NTSC* 15.73 60 3.58

PAL 15.63 50 4.43

SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41

PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58

PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58

PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43

NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.43

*Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format.

Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

Ver t i ca l F r e q ue n c y

(Hz)

Color sub-carrier

Frequency (MHz)

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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 in­between 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
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