BenQ PU9220 User Manual

PX9210/PU9220/PU9220+
Digital Projector

User Manual

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

Important safety

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

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

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

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

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

Controls and functions ..........................11

Positioning your

projector ..................... 16

Choosing a location................................16

Installing or removing the

optional lens .............................................17

Adjusting projected image position

using lens shift..........................................18

Obtaining a preferred projected

image size..................................................22

Connection ................. 25

Connecting video source devices........26

Playing sound through the projector..27

Operation ................... 28

Starting up the projector ......................28

Adjusting the projected image .............29

Using the menus......................................31

Securing the projector...........................32

Utilizing the password function ...........32

Switching input signal .............................35

Magnifying and searching for details ...36

Selecting the aspect ratio ......................36

Optimizing the image .............................38

Setting the presentation timer .............42

Remote paging operations ....................43

Freezing the image ..................................43

Hiding the image ..................................... 43

Locking control keys.............................. 44

Operating in a high altitude

environment.............................................44

Adjusting the sound ...............................45

Using the test pattern............................ 46

Using the quick install ............................46

Shutting down the projector ............... 47

Menu operation ...................................... 48

Maintenance ............... 61

Care of the projector............................ 61

Lamp information ................................... 62

Cleaning the filter ................................... 66

Replacing the filter.................................. 66

Troubleshooting......... 70

Specifications.............. 71

Projector specifications......................... 71

Dimensions .............................................. 72

Timing chart............................................. 73

RS232 command control ...................... 79

Warranty and Copyright

information................. 81

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.

4. Always open the lens shutter or

remove the lens cap when the
projector lamp is on.

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
NOT stable. This projector is
designed to operate safely within a
mains voltage between 100 to 240
volts AC, but could fail if power cuts
or surges of ±10 volts occur. In

areas where the mains voltage
may fluctuate or cut out, it is
recommended that you connect
your projector through a power
stabilizer, surge protector or
uninterruptible power supply
(UPS).

Important safety instructions 3

Safety Instructions

6. Do not block the projection lens with
any objects when the projector is
under operation as this could cause
the objects to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire. To
temporarily turn off the lamp, press
BLANK on the projector or remote
control.

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

8. Do not operate lamps beyond the
rated lamp life. Excessive operation of
lamps beyond the rated life could
cause them to break on rare
occasions.

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

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

11. Do not attempt to disassemble this
projector. There are dangerous high
voltages inside which may cause death
if you should come into contact with
live parts. The only user serviceable
part is the lamp which has its own
removable cover.

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

Important safety instructions4

Safety Instructions (Continued)

3000 m
(10000 feet)

0 m
(0 feet)

12. 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.

13. 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,
shortening the projector's life span
and darkening the image.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient
temperature above 40°C / 104°F

- Locations where the altitudes are
higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).

14. 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.

15. Always place the projector on a
level, horizontal surface during
operation.

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more
than 10 degrees left to right, nor at
angle of more than 15 degrees front
to back. Using the projector when it is
not fully horizontal may cause a
malfunction of, or damage to, the
lamp.

Important safety instructions 5

Safety Instructions (Continued)

16. 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.

19. 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.

17. 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.

18. Do not place liquids near or on the
projector. Liquids spilled into the
projector may cause it to fail. If the
projector does become wet,
disconnect it from the power supply's
wall socket and call BenQ to have the
projector serviced.

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.
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.
Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage

in accordance with local disposal laws.
See www.lamprecycle.org.

Important safety instructions6

Introduction

Projector features

The projector offers the following features

• BLANK saves lamp power
By pressing the BLANK button to hide the image and immediately lower lamp power
at the same time.

• USB TYPE B jack to use the page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint)
using the remote control when connected a PC.

• USB TYPE A jack to support 5V/1.5A output.

• Less than 0.5W in standby condition
Less than 0.5W power consumption under standby mode.

• Network Control
Integrated RJ45 connector for wired network control allowing management of
projector status from a computer using a web browser.

• Crestron RoomView
The projector supports Crestron eControl and RoomView, PJ Link and AMX allowing
you to control and manage equipment from a remote computer via LAN connection.

• One-key auto-adjustment
Pressing AUTO on the keypad or remote control to show the best picture quality
immediately.

• Built-in 5W speaker(s)
Built-in 5W speaker(s) providing stereo audio when an audio input is connected.

• Quick Cooling, Auto Power Off, Signal Power On, Direct Power On, Quick

Cooling function speeds up the cooling process when turning off the projector. Auto
Power Of f function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is

detected after a set period of time. Signal Power On function turns on your
projector automatically once detecting COMPUTER-1 or COMPUTER-2 the signal
input and Direct Power On boots up the projector automatically when the power is
connected.

• 3D Function supported
Various 3D formats make the 3D function more flexible. By presenting the depth of the
images, you can wear BenQ 3D glasses to enjoy the 3D movies, videos and sporting
events in a more realistic way.

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

®

, PJ Link and AMX supported

Introduction 7

Shipping contents

Digital Projector

Quick Start Guide

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.

Projector Remote control with battery

Power cord VGA cable

Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*

Optional accessories

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

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

Introduction8

3. 3D glasses

Projector exterior view

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Front/upper side

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1. External control panel
(See "Projector" on page 11 for
details.)

2. Vent (cool air intake)

3. Anti-dust cap

4. COMPUTER-1 input jack

5. AUDIO IN-1 jack

6. COMPUTER-2 input jack

7. Power button

8. Indicator light (POWER,
TEMPerature, LAMP)

9. HDMI input jack

10. DVI input

11. 3D SYNC OUT jack

12. DISPLAY PORT

13. RJ45 LAN input jack

14. USB TYPE-A port

15. MONITOT-OUT output jack

16. AUDIO OUT jack

17. USB TYPE-B port

18. Rear IR remote sensor

19. Front adjuster foots

20. RS232 control port

21. 12V TRIGGER

22. WIRED REMOTE

23. AUDIO IN-3 input jack

24. AUDIO IN-4 input jack

25. VIDEO input jack

26. S-VIDEO input jack

27. AC power cord inlet

28. AC Power Switch

29. COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr input

30. COMPUTER-3, RGBHV(H+V), Y/
Pb(CB)/Pr(Cr) input

31. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

32. AUDIO IN-2 jack

Introduction 9

33. Front adjuster foots

Bottom side

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34. Ceiling mount holes

Introduction10

Controls and functions

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Projector

1. MENU/EXIT

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

the menus" on page 31 for details.

2. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /▲ Up)

Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting Keystone" on page 30 for

details.

3. INPUT

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 35 for

details.

4. ◄ Left/ Decrease volume level

Decreases volume. See "Adjusting the

sound level" on page 45 for details.

5. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /▼ Down)

Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting Keystone" on page 30 for

details.

6. BLANK

U

sed to hide the screen picture. See "Hiding

the image" on page 43 for details.

See "Using

7. MODE/ENTER

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

38 for details.

Enacts the selected On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"

on page 31 for details.

8. ► Right/ Increase volume level

Increases volume. See "Adjusting the

sound level" on page 45 for details.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is activated, the #2, #4, #5, and #8

keys are used as directional arrows to
select the desired menu items and to
make adjustments. See "Using the menus"

on page 31 for details.

9. AUTO

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

29 for details.

10. LENS SHIFT UP/DOWN

Rotate to move lens up or down.

11. LENS RELEASE button

Flip to release lens.

12. LENS SHIFT RIGHT/LEFT

Rotate to move lens right or left.

Introduction 11

Remote Control

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1. ON / OFF

Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.

2. KEYSTONE+/KEYSTONE-

Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.

3. Arrow keys (▲ Up, ▼ Down, ◄
Left, ► Right)

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

page 31 for details.

4. MENU

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

5. INPUT

Selects an input source for display. See

"Switching input signal" on page 35 for

details.

6. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

7. AUTO SYNC

Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed image.

8. OVERSCAN

Press to select overscan mode.

9. INFO.

Press to display INFORMATION
menu.

10. 3D MODE

Press to display 3D setup menu.

11. CLEAR

Clear remote ID SET assigned to all
projectors.

Press CLEAR and ID SET for five
seconds. The LED blinks three times
then the ID setting is cleared.

12. Numeric buttons

Enters numbers in network settings.

Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be
pressed when asked to enter password.

13. VOLUME +/VOLUME -

Increases/decreases the projector
volume.

14. QUICK INSTALL
Displays the Quick Install OSD menu.

15. MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and
off.

16. ENTER

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

17. EXIT

Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits
and saves menu settings.

18. PCITURE

Press to display Picture menu.

Introduction12

19. NETWORK

Selects Network Display as the input
signal source.

20. BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

21. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

22. LAMP MODE

Press to display OSD menu to select
desired lamp mode.

23. LIGHT

Press to open backlight of remote
controller.

24. ID SET

Press to set remote ID.
Press ID SET for three seconds. The

POWER indicator on the remote control
blinks, then press 01~99 to designate an
ID.
Press CLEAR and ID SET for five
seconds. The POWER indicator on the
remote control blinks a single instance to
signify a switch from control by projector
only or control by projector to remote
control.

25. SHUTTER

The function is not available on this
projector.

26. WIRE REMOTE jack

Connect to projector for wire remote
control.

The remote control number must match the projector number for accurate control.

Introduction 13

Remote control effective range

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Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on
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 sensor to function
correctly. The distance between the remote control
and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26
feet).

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

Introduction14

Replacing the remote control battery

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

2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install
two AA 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 excessive heat and humidity.

• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly

replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

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

• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove

the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

Introduction 15

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 a table in front of the screen.
This is the most common way to position
the projector for quick setup and
portability.

3. Front Ceiling

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

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

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

2. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector
placed on a 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.

4. Rear Ceiling

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

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

*Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM
SETUP: Basic > Projector 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 projector16

Installing or removing the optional lens

• Do not shake or place excessive pressure on the projector or the lens components as the

projector and lens components contain precision parts.

• Before removing or installing the lens, be sure to turn off the projector, wait until the

cooling fans stop, and turn off the main power switch.

• Do not touch the lens surface when removing or installing the lens.

• Keep fingerprints, dust or oil off the lens surface. Do not scratch the lens surface.

• Work on a level surface with a soft cloth under it to avoid scratching.

• If you remove and store the lens, attach the lens cap to the projector to keep off dust and

dirt.

Removing the existing lens from the projector

1. Flip up the top cover

2. Push the LENSE RELEASE button to the unlock
position.

3. Grasp the lens.

4. Rotate the lens counterclockwise. The existing
lens will be disengaged.

5. Pull out the existing lens slowly.

Positioning your projector 17

Installing the new lens

Electrical contact pins

Horizontal lens
shift lever

Screw for ensure the
lens position

Vertical lens shift
lever

Remove both end caps from the lens.

Removal of the plastic body cap before inserting a lens for the first time.

1. Align the notches and
correctly position the
electrical contact pad as
shown in the picture.

Electrical contact pins should be
in the direction as shown in the
picture.

2. Rotate the lens clockwise until you feel it click
into place.

Adjusting projected image position using lens shift

Suggest to loosen the screw before lens shift adjustment and tighten up after finished
adjustment.

The Lens Shift function can be used to adjust the position of the projected image either
horizontally or vertically within the range detailed below.

Positioning your projector18

Adjusting the vertical image position

Desk-Front Projection

Ceiling Mount-Front Projection

Vert ic al s hi ft

Height of projected image

Max 0.1V

Max 0.5V

Max

0.5V

Height of projected image

Vert ic al s hi ft

Vertical shift

Normal projection position

Width of projected image

0.05H 0.05H

1V

1V

1H

Shift to Left

Shift to Right

The vertical image height can be adjusted between 50% and -10% for XGA, 55% and -15%
for WUXGA of offset position. Please consult the Lens Shift Range diagram below for
further clarification.

Adjusting the horizontal image position

With the lens in the center position the horizontal image position can be adjusted to the
left or right by up to a maximum of 5% of the image width. Please consult the Lens Shift
Range diagram below for further clarification.

Lens shift range diagram

XGA

Positioning your projector 19

WUXGA

Desk-Front Projection

Ceiling Mount-Front Projection

Vert ic al s hi ft

Height of projected image

Max 0.15V

Max 0.55V

Height of projected image

Vert ic al s hi ft

Vertical shift

Normal projection position

Width of projected image

0.05H 0.05H

1V

1V

1H

Shift to Left

Shift to Right

Max

0.55V

Notice (when edge blending)

• To avoid the image shaking or some pixels in the display may be misaligned, do not use

the projector in the following location:

• In a building close to a construction site.

• In a room where an air conditioner unit is working and it vibrates.

• In a place where the temperature changes dramatically that may cause thermal

contraction.

• Before making any adjustment, leave the projector lit for at least 45 minutes after its

lamp is turned on. This allows he internal temperature of the projector to stabilize.

Positioning your projector20

Adjusting the Zoom/Focus

Zoom ringFocus ring

You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring
until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances. See page 22.

Use the keystone buttons to correct image
distortion. They can be found on the remote
control and on the projector’s control panel.

Positioning your projector 21

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vert i cal off set

Maximum zoom

Minimum zoom

W

H

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

Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 72 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector
before calculating the appropriate position.

PX9210

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

Screen Size Wide Fix

Lens

Diagonal Width Height Distance

NA Wide Te l e

Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m

80 2.03 64 1.63 48 1.22 51 1.30 73 1.85 86 2.18

100 2.54 80 2.03 60 1.52 64 1.63 91 2.32 107 2.72

120 3.05 96 2.44 72 1.83 77 1.95 109 2.78 129 3.27

150 3.81 120 3.05 90 2.29 96 2.44 137 3.47 161 4.08

200 5.08 160 4.06 120 3.05 - - 182 4.63 214 5.45

300 7.62 240 6.10 180 4.57 - - 274 6.95 322 8.17

40010.163208.132406.10------

50012.7040010.163007.62------

Screen Size STD Lens Semi Long Zoom

Diagonal Width Height Distance Distance

Wide Te l e Wide Te l e

Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m

80 2.03 64 1.63 48 1.22 102 2.60 128 3.25 128 3.25 192 4.88

100 2.54 80 2.03 60 1.52 128 3.25 160 4.06 160 4.06 240 6.10

120 3.05 96 2.44 72 1.83 154 3.90 192 4.88 192 4.88 288 7.32

Positioning your projector22

Wide Zoom Lens

Screen Size STD Lens Semi Long Zoom

Diagonal Width Height Distance Distance

Wide Te l e Wide Te l e

Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m

150 3.81 120 3.05 90 2.29 192 4.88 240 6.10 240 6.10 360 9.14

200 5.08 160 4.06 120 3.05 256 6.50 320 8.13 320 8.13 480 12.19

3007.622406.101804.57----48012.1972018.29

40010.163208.132406.10----64016.2696024.38

50012.7040010.163007.62---------

Screen Size Long Zoom

Diagonal Width Height Distance

Wide Te l e

Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m

80 2.03 64 1.63 48 1.22 199 5.06 332 8.42

100 2.54 80 2.03 60 1.52 249 6.32 414 10.53

120 3.05 96 2.44 72 1.83 299 7.58 497 12.63

150 3.81 120 3.05 90 2.29 373 9.48 622 15.79

200 5.08 160 4.06 120 3.05 498 12.64 829 21.05

300 7.62 240 6.10 180 4.57 746 18.96 1243 31.58

40010.163208.132406.10----

50012.7040010.163007.62----

PU9220/PU9220+

The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10.

Diagonal Width Height Distance

Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m

80 2.03 68 1.72 42 1.08 52 1.33 75 1.90 88 2.24

100 2.54 85 2.15 53 1.35 65 1.66 93 2.37 110 2.80

120 3.05 102 2.58 64 1.62 78 1.99 112 2.84 132 3.36

150 3.81 127 3.23 79 2.02 98 2.49 140 3.55 165 4.20

200 5.08 170 4.31 106 2.69 - - 187 4.74 220 5.60

300 7.62 254 6.46 159 4.04 - - 280 7.11 331 8.40

40010.163398.622125.38------

50012.7042410.772656.73------

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Screen Size Wide Fix

Lens

NA Wide Te l e

Wide Zoom Lens

Screen Size STD Lens Semi Long Zoom

Diagonal Width Height Distance Distance

Wide Te l e Wide Te l e

Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m

80 2.03 68 1.72 42 1.08 104 2.65 131 3.33 131 3.33 197 5.00

100 2.54 85 2.15 53 1.35 131 3.32 164 4.16 164 4.16 246 6.25

120 3.05 102 2.58 64 1.62 157 3.98 196 4.99 196 4.99 295 7.50

150 3.81 127 3.23 79 2.02 196 4.98 245 6.24 245 6.24 369 9.37

200 5.08 170 4.31 106 2.69 261 6.63 3.27 8.31 327 8.31 492 12.49

3007.622546.461594.04----49112.4773818.74

40010.163398.622125.38----65516.6398424.99

50012.7042410.772656.73--------

Screen Size Long Zoom

Diagonal Width Height Distance

Wide Te l e

Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m

80 2.03 68 1.72 42 1.08 204 5.17 339 8.62

100 2.54 85 2.15 53 1.35 254 6.46 424 10.77

120 3.05 102 2.58 64 1.62 305 7.75 509 12.92

150 3.81 127 3.23 79 2.02 382 9.69 636 16.15

200 5.08 170 4.31 106 2.69 509 12.92 848 21.54

300 7.62 254 6.46 159 4.04 763 19.39 12.72 32.31

40010.163398.622125.38----

50012.7042410.772656.73----

There is 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ
recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test
the projection size and distance using the actual projector 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 projector24

Connection

321 4 7 81076 6

11

8 95

Notebook or desktop
computer

A/V device

Speakers

Monitor

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.

1. Video cable

2. S-Video cable

3. Component video cable

4. Audio L/R cable

5. HDMI cable

7. VGA cable

8. VGA to DVI-A cable

9. DISPLAYPORT cable

10. USB cable

11. Type-A port power 1.5A

6. Audio 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.

Connection 25

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 mi n a l n am e Terminal appearance Picture quality

HDMI Best

Component Video Better

S-Video Good

Video Normal

Connecting audio

The projector has two built-in speaker 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.

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

If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video
source has been selected, check that the video source device is turned on and operating
correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

Connection26

Playing sound through the projector

You can make use of the projector speaker in your presentations, and also connect
separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector.

If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output
of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector.

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD)
menus.

The table below describes the connection methods for different devices, and where the
sound is from.

Device Audio input port

COMPUTER-1 AUDIO-1 AUDIO-1 AUDIO OUT

COMPUTER-2/
COMPUTER-3/

DVI-D

COMPONENT AUDIO-3 (L/R) AUDIO-3 (L/R) AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO-4 AUDIO-4 AUDIO OUT

HDMI HDMI HDMI AUDIO OUT

DISPLAY PORT DISPLAY PORT DISPLAY PORT AUDIO OUT

The selected input signal determines which sound will be played by the projector speaker, and

which sound will be output from the projector when AUDIO OUT is connected. If you select the

COMPUTER-2/COMPUTER-3/DVI-D signal, the projector can play the sound received from

AUDIO IN-2 mini jack. If you select the COMPONENT signal, the projector can play the sound

AUDIO IN-2 (mini jack) AUDIO IN-2

received from AUDIO IN-3 (L/R).

The projector can play
the sound from...

(mini jack)

Audio output
port

AUDIO OUT

Connection 27

Operation

Starting up the projector

1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a
wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch
(where fitted). Check that the POWER
indicator light on the projector lights orange
after power has been applied.

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

2. Press POWER on the projector or remote control to start the projector
and a start up tone sounds. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays
green when the projector is on.
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a
startup logo is projected.

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

To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power on/off ring tone" on page 45 for
details.

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

3. To use the OSD menus, please set them to
your familiar language first.

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 32 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 35 for details.

If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will
see the message 'Out of Range' displayed on a 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 73 for details.

To maintain the lamp life, once you turn the projector on, wait at least 5 minutes before turning
if off.

Operation28

Adjusting the projected image

1 1

Zoom ringFocus ring

Adjusting the projection angle

The projector is equipped with two front adjuster foots. These adjusters change the image
height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:

1. Screw the front adjuster foot. Once the image
is positioned where you want it.

2. Screw the adjuster foot to fine tune the
horizontal angle.

To retract the foot. Screw the adjuster foot in a
reverse direction.

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

"Correcting Keystone" on page 30 for details.

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

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 upper left corner of the screen for
3 seconds.

• The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.

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

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

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

2. Sharpen the image by rotating the FOCUS ring.

Operation 29

Correcting Keystone

Press /▼.Press /▲.

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

• Using the remote control

Press / on the projector or
KEYSTONE on the 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 and then press ◄/► until the

2. Press ▼ to highlight Keystone and press ENTER. The Keystone correction page
displays.

3. Press ▼ to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press ▲ to correct
keystoning at the bottom of the image.

Display menu is highlighted.

Operation30

Using the menus

Current input
signal

Main menu icon

Main menu

Sub-menu

Highlight

Press MENU
to the previous
page or to exit.

Status

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

Below is the overview of the OSD menu.

To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first.

1. Press ENTER on the projector or remote
control to turn the OSD menu on.

2. Use ◄/► to highlight the System Setup:
Basic menu.

3. Press ▼ to highlight Language
and press ◄/► to select a
preferred language.

4. Press ENTER twice* on the
projector or remote control to
leave and save the settings.

*The first press leads you back to the
main menu and the second press
closes the OSD menu.

Operation 31

Securing the projector

Using a security cable lock

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

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

"Kensington anti-theft lock slot" on page 9

Utilizing the password function

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

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

Setting a password

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

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the System Setup: Advanced > Security
Settings menu. Press ENTER. The Security Settings page displays.

2. Highlight Change Security Settings and press 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.

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

Password: __ __ __ __ __ __

Keep this manual in a safe place.

6. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU.

for

Operation32

If you forget the password

Password Error

Please Try again.

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

Recall code:

12345678

RECALL PASSWORD

BackMENU

If the password function is activated, you will be asked
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the
password error message as pictured to the right
displays lasting for three seconds, and the message
'INPUT PASSWORD' follows. You can retry by
entering another six-digit password, or if you did not
record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use
the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 33
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.

Operation 33

Changing the password

Password Changed

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the System Setup: Advanced > Security
Settings > Change password menu.

2. Press ENTER. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays.

3. Enter the old password.

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

displays.

• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three

seconds, and the message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays for
your retry. You can press MENU to cancel the change or try another password.

4. Enter a new password.

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

Password: __ __ __ __ __ __

Keep this manual in a safe place.

5. 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.

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
ENTER. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" appears. Enter the current password.

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

Press ▼ highlight Powe r O n Lock and press ◄/► to select Off. You will not
have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector.

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

three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays for your retry.
You can press MENU 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.

Operation34

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.

Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the Source menu is On (which is the
default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.

You can also manually cycle through the available input signals.

1. Press SOURCE on the projector or press input source directly from the remote
control. A source selection bar displays.

2. Press ▲/▼ until your desired signal is selected and press ENTER.
Once detected, the selected source information will display on the screen for
seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2
to search for another signal.

• The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch

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

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

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

"Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 36 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 i s :

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

2. Press ▼ to highlight Color Space Conversion and press ◄/► to select the
setting.

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

Operation 35

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.

1. Press MENU and then press ◄/► until the Display menu is highlighted.

2. Press

3. Press ▼ on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.

4. To navigate the picture, press ENTER to switch to the paning mode and press the

5. To reduce size of the picture, press ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/out

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

▼ to highlight Digital Zoom and press ENTER. The Zoom bar displays.

directional arrows (▲, ▼, ◄, ►) to navigate the picture.

functionality, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can
also press ▼ repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.

Selecting the aspect ratio

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

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

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

• Using the remote control

1. Press Aspect to show the current setting.

2. Press Aspect repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video
signal and your display requirements.

•Using the OSD menu

1. Press MENU and then press ◄/► until the Display menu is highlighted.

2. Press

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

▼ to highlight Aspect Ratio.

display requirements.

Operation36

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

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

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

4. 16:9: Scales an image so that it is
displayed in the center of the screen
with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is
most suitable for images which are
already in a 16:9 aspect, like high
definition TV, as it displays them
without aspect alteration.

5. 16:10: Scales an image so that it is
displayed in the center of the screen
with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This is
most suitable for images which are
already in a 16:10 aspect, as it
displays them without aspect
alteration.

Operation 37

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
color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.

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

Blackboard.

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 ENTER on the projector 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 presentation. 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 (dimly lit)
environment.

5. 3D mode: Is appropriate for playing 3D images and 3D video clips.

6. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current
available picture modes. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 39 for details.

Operation38

Setting the User 1/User 2 mode

7

3

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 to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

2. Go to the Picture > Picture Mode menu.

3. Press ◄/► to select User 1 to User 2.

4. Press ▼ to highlight Reference Mode.

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

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

6. Press ▼ to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with ◄/►.
See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details.

Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes

According to the detected signal type, and selected picture mode, some of the functions
listed below may not be available. Base on your need, you can make adjustments to these
functions by highlighting them and press ◄/► on the projector or remote control.

Adjusting Brightness

The higher the value, the brighter the image. And
lower the setting, 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.

+30

+50

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.

+30

0

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.

+

-

Operation 39

Selecting a Color Temperature

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

1. Cooler: makes the image appear bluish white.

2. Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white.

3. Warm: Makes images appear reddish white.

*About color temperatures:

There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes.
One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color
temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A
white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.

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.

2. Press ▼ to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press ENTER. 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 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.

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To adjust the settings:

RED

BLUE

GREEN

Yel l o w

Cyan

Magenta

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

2. Press ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays.

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

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.

Please refer to the illustration to the right for
how the colors relate to each other.

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

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 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 ENTER and press ▲/▼ to select Current or All.

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

• All: returns all settings, except User 1/User 2 in the Picture menu to the

factory preset settings.

Operation 41

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 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
on the screen by pressing ◄/►.

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.

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

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 ENTER.

8. A confirmation message appears. Highlight Ye s and press ENTER on the projector
or remote control to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is On” appearing
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 ENTER. A confirmation message appears.

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

Operation42

Remote paging operations

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

You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to
page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing PAG E +/PA G E - 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

"Connection" on page 25

®

XP or higher operating systems are recommended.

for details.

Freezing the image

Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word 'FREEZE' will
appear on 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, PAG E +/ PA GE -.

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

Hiding the image

In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on
the projector or BLANK on the remote control to hide the screen image. When the
function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still heard.

You can set the blank time in the

Blank Timer

time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. The length of time can be set from
5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments.

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

No matter
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

Blank Timer is activated or disabled, you can press most of the keys on the

System Setup: Basic > Operating Settings >

Operation 43

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.

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 appears.

2. Highlight Ye s and press ENTER to confirm.

To release panel key lock, use the remote control to enter the System Setup: Basic >

Panel Key Lock menu and press ◄/► to select Off.

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

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

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

Operating in a high altitude environment

We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between
1500 m – 3000 m above sea level, and 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 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 and then press ◄/► until the System Setup: Advanced menu is
highlighted.

2. Press ▼ to highlight High Altitude Mode and press ◄/► to select On. A
confirmation message displays.

3. Highlight Yes and press ENTER.

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

If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may
display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over­heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these
symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all
harsh or extreme conditions.

Operation44

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

on page 25

INPUT SOURCE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

COMPUTER-2, COMPUTER-3,

Muting the sound

To temporarily turn off the sound,

• Using the remote control

Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will
display in the upper right corner of the screen.

To restore the sound, press MUTE again.

•Using the OSD menu

1. Press MENU and then press ◄/► until the System Setup: Advanced menu is

2. Press ▼ to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER. The Audio Settings page

3. Highlight Mute and press ◄/► to select On.

4. To restore the sound, repeat steps 1-3 and press ◄/► to select Off.

for how the audio input is connected.

COMPUTER-1 AUDIO IN-1 mini jack

AUDIO IN-2 mini jack

DVI-D

COMPONENT AUDIO IN-3 mini jack

S-VIDEO, VIDEO AUDIO IN-4 mini jack

HDMI HDMI mini jack

DISPLAY PORT DISPLAY PORT mini jack

highlighted.

displays.

"Connection"

Adjusting the sound level

To adjust the sound level,

• Using the remote control

Press VOLUME+/VOL UM E- to select a desired sound level.

•Using the OSD menu

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. Press ▼ to highlight Volu me and press ◄/► to select a desired sound level.

Turning off the Power on/off 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.

Operation 45

Using the test pattern

The projector is capable of displaying the grid test
pattern. It can be used to assist you with the
adjustment of image size and focus, ensuring that the
projected image is free from distortion.

To display the test pattern, open the OSD menu and
go to the System Setup: Advanced > Test
Pattern and press ◄/► to select On.

Using the quick install

The projector provides a hot key to set Projector Installation, Test Pattern, and
Keystone quickly.

Press Quick Install on the remote control and press ▲/▼ to select:

• Projector Installation: See

• Test Pattern: See

• Keystone: See

"Using the test pattern" on page 46

"Correcting Keystone" on page 30

"Positioning your projector" on page 16

.

.

.

Operation46

Shutting down the projector

1. Press POWER or OFF and a confirmation message will appear 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 projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for
approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector.

To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling
process. To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick Cooling function. See

"Quick Cooling" on page 56 for details.

3. Once the cooling process finishes, 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 45 for details.

• If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect

the lamp, when you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes to

cool down. Press
and the POWER indicator light turns orange.

• Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage.

POWER or ON again to start the projector after the fans stop

Operation 47

Menu operation

Menu system

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

Main menu Sub-menu Options

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

Composite/S-Video: 0- 3;
others: 0-3

Auto/Off/Frame sequential/Frame
packing/Top bottom/Side by side

3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D
Settings 3

3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D
Settings 3

1.
Display

Wall color

Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10

Keystone

Position

Phase

H.size

Digital zoom PC:1.0X~2.0X; Video: 1.0X~1.8X

Overscan

3D mode

3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert

3D

Save 3D Setting

Apply 3D Setting

Operation48

Main menu Sub-menu Options

Bright/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/
3D/User 1/User 2

Bright/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/
3D

Cool/Normal/Warm

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

Current/All/Cancel

Auto/RGB/YUV

2.
Picture

3.
Source

Picture Mode

Reference Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Brilliant Color On/Off

Color
Te m p e r a t u r e

Color
Temperature Fine
Tu n i n g

Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y

3D Color
Management

Reset picture
settings

Quick Auto Search On/Off

Color Space
Conversion

Hue

Saturation

Gain

Operation 49

Main menu Sub-menu Options

Timer Period 1~15~240 min

Timer Display Always/1 min/2 mins/3 mins/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 Yes/No

Off Yes/No

4.
System
Setup: Basic

Projector
Installation

Menu Display Time 5 sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec/Always

Menu Setting

Operation Setting

Remote Receiver Front+Rear/Front/Rear

Panel Key Lock On/Off

Background Color BenQ/Black/Blue/Purple

Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue

Menu Position

Reminder Message On/Off

Direct Power On On/Off

Signal Power On On/Off

Auto Power Off

Quick Cooling On/Off

Blank Timer

Sleep Timer

Reset Filter Timer Reset/Cancel

Front/Rear/Rear Ceiling/Front
Ceiling

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

Disable/3 mins/10 mins/15 mins/
20 mins/25 mins/30 mins

Disable/5 mins/10 mins/
15 mins/20 mins/25 mins/
30 mins

Disable/30 mins/1 hr/2 hrs/3 hrs/4
hrs/8 hrs/12 hrs

Operation50

Main menu Sub-menu Options

5.
System
Setup:
Advanced

High Altitude
Mode

Mute On/Off

Audio Settings

Lamp Settings

Security Setting

Baud Rate

Test Pattern On/Off

Projector ID
Setting

Closed Caption

Standby Settings

Network settings

Reset All Settings Reset/Cancel

Vo lu me

Power on/off Ring On/Off

Lamp Mode Normal/Economic

Reset Lamp Timer Reset/Cancel

Lamp Information

Change Password

Change Security
Settings

Power On Lock On/Off

Closed Caption
Enable

Caption Version CC1 / CC2 / CC3 / CC4

Network

Monitor Out On/Off

Audio Pass
Through

Wired LAN

AMX Device
Discovery

Mac Address

On/Off

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

Off/01~99

On/Off

Enable Network Standby Mode/
Auto Disable Network Standby
Mode

Audio In 1/Audio In 2/Audio In 3/
Audio L/R /HDMI/Off

Status

DHCP

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

DNS Server

Apply

On/Off

Operation 51

Main menu Sub-menu Options

•Source

•Picture Mode

•Lamp Mode

6.
Information

Current System
Status

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.

•Resolution

•3D Format

• Color System

• Lamp Usage Time

• Projector ID

• Firmware Version

Operation52

Description of each menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Wall color

Aspect Ratio

Keystone

1. Display menu

Positi on

Phase

Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is
not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 38 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

36 for details.

Adjusts the shape of the projected image to ensure straight lines on
all four corners. See "Correcting Keystone" on page 30 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.

H.size

Digital zoom

Overscan

Operation 53

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 36 for details.

Mask off a few pixels on each edge of the image to be displayed. Use
the function to adjust if image source happens to have noise near any
edge of the display image.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

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 cannot recognize the 3D format, press ◄/► to choose a
3D mode.

1. Display menu

3D

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.

When the 3D function is on:

•The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.

•The following settings cannot be adjusted: Picture Mode,
Reference Mode.

•The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees.

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

Operation54

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

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

Picture Mode

Reference
Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

2. Picture menu

Tint

Sharpness

Brilliant Color

Color

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

picture mode" on page 38 for details.

Selects a picture mode that most 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 39 for details.

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

page 39 for details.

Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image.
See "Adjusting Contrast" on page 39 for details.

Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a
video image. See "Adjusting Color" on page 39 for details.

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

Tint" on page 39 for details.

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

Sharpness" on page 39 for details.

Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation.
See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 39 for details.

See "Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 40 for details.

Te m p e r a t u r e

Color

See "Setting a preferred color temperature" on page 40 for details.

Temperature
Fine Tuning

3D Color

See "3D Color Management" on page 40 for details.

Management

Reset picture

See "Resetting current or all picture modes" on page 41 for details.

settings

3. Source menu
Quick Auto

See "Switching input signal" on page 35 for details.

Search

See "Changing Color Space" on page 35 for details.

Color Space
Conversion

The function is only available when Video or S-Video with NTSC
system is selected.

The function is only available when Video or S-Video with NTSC
system is selected.

The function is only available when Video or S-Video with NTSC
system is selected.

Operation 55

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Presentation
Timer

Language

Projector
Installation

Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain
time frame. See

Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
See "Using the menus" on page 31 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 16 for
details.

Menu display time

Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key
press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments.

Menu Setting

Menu Position

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

Reminder Message

4. System Setup: Basic menu

Selecting On allows the projector to remind you to clean the filter.

Direct Power On

Powers projector on automatically when the power cable is
connected.

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 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 62 for details.

Quick Cooling

Operation
Setting

Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On
enables the function and the projector cooling time will be shortened
from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 2 seconds.

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 43 for details.

Sleep Timer

Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value
between 30 minutes and 12 hours.

Reset Filter Timer

Reset filter timer when the filter is replaced.

"Setting the presentation timer" on page 42

If you attempt to restart the projector right after the quick
cooling process, it may not be turned on successfully and will
rerun its cooling fans.

for details.

Operation56

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

4. System Setup: Basic menu
Remote

Receiver

Sets the preferred remote receiver (Front and Rear) allowing the
projector to accept signals from the remote control.

Panel Key
Lock

Background
Color

Splash Screen

High Altitude
Mode

5. System Setup: Advanced menu

Audio Settings

Lamp Settings

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

keys" on page 44

Selects background appearance when there is no signal.

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

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

altitude environment" on page 44 for details.

See "Adjusting the sound" on page 45 for details.

Mute

Sets the mute function.

Volu me

Adjusts the audio volume level.

Power on/off Ring Tone

Sets the power on/off ring tone.

Lamp Mode

See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" on page 62 for details.

Reset lamp timer

See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 66 for details.

Lamp Information

See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 62 for details on how

the total lamp hour is calculated.

for details.

"Locking control

Operation 57

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Change password

You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a
new one. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 32 for details.

Security
Setting

5. System Setup: Advanced menu

Baud Rate

Test Pattern

Projector ID

Change Security Settings
Power On Lock

When Power On Lo ck is activated, you will be asked to enter the
current password before powering on the projector.

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

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

Disables or enables the projector ID function.

Setting

Closed Caption Enable

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

Closed
Caption

• 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).

The remote control number must match the projector number
for accurate control.

Operation58

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Network

• Enable Network Standby Mode
Selecting On enables the function. The projector is able to
provide the network function in standby mode. Selecting Off
disables the function. The projector does not provide the
network function in standby mode.

• Auto Disable Network Standby Mode
Allows the projector to disable the network function after a set
period of time after it enters standby mode. For instance, if 20
min is selected, the projector is able to provide the network
function for 20 minutes after it enters standby mode. When 20
minutes is up, the projector enters normal standby mode.

5. System Setup: Advanced menu
Standby

Settings

Network
settings

Monitor Out

Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA
signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is
correctly connected to devices. See
to make the connection.

Audio Pass Through

Press ◄/► to choose the source that you wish to use in operation
mode. See

When the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to the
device, the projector can output an audio signal to the external
speaker when it is in standby mode. The built-in speaker(s) will be
muted in standby mode.

Wired LAN

See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details.

AMX Device Discovery

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

MAC Address

Displays the MAC Address for this projector.
Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

Reset All
Settings

This function is only available when Enable Network Standby
Mode is On.

"Connection" on page 25

"Connection" on page 25

Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power
consumption.

The following settings will still remain: Position, Phase, H. Size,
Projector Installation, Language, High Altitude Mode, Security
Settings, Baud Rate.

for how to make the connection.

for how

Operation 59

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Source

Shows the current signal source.

Picture Mode

Shows the selected mode in the Picture menu.

Lamp Mode

6. Information menu

Shows the current lamp mode.

Resolution

Shows the native resolution of the input signal.

Current
System Status

3D Format

Shows the current 3D mode.

Color System

Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM or RGB.

Lamp Usage Time

Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.

Projector ID

Shows the selected projector ID in the System Setup: Advanced
menu.

Firmware Version

Displays the firmware version of the projector.

The Information menu shows you the current operating status of the projector.

Operation60

Maintenance

Care of the projector

Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis
is to keep the lens clean.

Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other
parts need replacing.

Cleaning the lens

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

• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.

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

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

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 47 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 71 or
consult your dealer about the range.

• Retract the adjuster feet.

• Remove the battery from the remote control.

• Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.

Transporting the projector

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

Maintenance 61

Lamp information

Getting to know the lamp hour

When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically
calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as
follows:

Lamp hour = Total lamp hour

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

To obtain the lamp hour information:

1. Press MENU and then press ◄/► until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

2. Press ▼ to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER. The Lamp Settings page

3. You will see the Lamp Information information displaying on the menu.

4. To leave the menu, press MENU.

You can also get the Lamp Usage Time on the INFORMATION menu.

= X*(hours used in Normal mode) + Y*(hours used in Eco mode)

X = lamp life spec of LampSave /lamp life spec of Normal mode

Y = lamp life spec of LampSave /lamp life spec of Eco mode

is highlighted.

displays.

Extending lamp life

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

Setting Lamp mode as Economic

Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If the
Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker

projected pictures.

Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set

Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings >
Lamp mode menu and press ◄/► until your desired mode is selected.

Lamp mode Description

Normal 100% lamp brightness

Economic Saves 20% lamp power consumption.

Setting Auto Power Off

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

To s e t Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > 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.

Maintenance62

Timing of replacing the lamp

When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to
replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a
malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.

Go to http://www.benq.com for a replacement lamp.

The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too
hot. Turn the projector off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the lamp or Temp
indicator still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See

"Indicators" on page 68 for details.

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

The warning messages below are for reference only. Please follow the actual on-screen
instructions to prepare and replace the lamp.

Status Message

Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If
the projector is normally run with Economic
selected (See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic"

on page 62), you may continue to operate the

projector until the next lamp warning appears.

Press ENTER to dismiss the message.

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

Press ENTER to dismiss the message.

The lamp MUST be replaced before the
projector will operate normally.

Press ENTER to dismiss the message.

Maintenance 63

Replacing the lamp

• If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the
ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or
damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power
cord before changing the lamp.

• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before
replacing the lamp.

• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution
when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.

• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching the
lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.

• This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of
this lamp in a proper manner.

• To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a
BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement.

• Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps. We recommend that you use
respirators, safety glasses, goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves.

1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. If the lamp is

hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.

2. Loosen the captive screw from the left

side.

3. Remove the lamp compartment cover

as shown.

4. Loosen the two captive screws that

secure the lamp.

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

• Do not insert your fingers between the
lamp and the projector. The sharp edges
inside the projector may cause injuries.

Maintenance64

5. Slowly pull the lamp out of the

projector.

• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to
break and scatter broken glass in the
projector.

• Do not place the lamp in locations where
water might splash on it, children can reach
it, or near flammable materials.

• Do not insert your hands into the projector
after the lamp is removed. If you touch the
optical components inside, it could cause
color unevenness and distortion of the
projected images.

6. Insert the new lamp into the lamp

compartment and make sure it fits in
the projector.

• Ensure the connectors are aligned.

• If you experience resistance, lift the lamp
and start again.

7. Tighten the screws that secure the

lamp.

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

• Do not over tighten the screw.

8. Replace the lamp compartment cover

on the projector and tighten the
captive screw.

9. Restart the projector.

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

Maintenance 65

Resetting the lamp timer

10. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the

SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press ENTER. The
Lamp Settings page displays. Highlight Reset lamp timer. A warning message

displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Ye s and press ENTER.
The lamp time will be reset to '0'.

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

Cleaning the filter

The air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside
the projector. If the filter is dirty or clogged, your projector may overheat or degrading the
projected image quality.

1. Turn off the projector, and unplug the AC power

cord from the AC outlet.

2. Cleaning the filter with a vacuum cleaner.

Recommend avoiding dusty or smoky environments when
you operate the projector, it may cause poor image quality.
If the filter is heavily clogged and unable to clean, replace a
new filter.

Using a ladder is recommended to access the filter. Do not
remove the projector from the wall mount.

Replacing the filter

1. Turn off the projector, and unplug the

AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Clean up the dust on the projector and

around the air vents.
Pull out the filter cover and remove
from the projector.

2. Lift the filter from the filter cover.

Maintenance66

3. Replace a new filter module or replace

filter into cover.

4. Replace the filter cover back to the

projector by pushing gently in the
direction shown.

• Do not wash the filter with the water or other liquid matter.

• When the lamp is replaced, the filter should also be replaced, not cleaned.

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 ENTER. The
Operation Settings page displays. Highlight Reset Filter Timer. A warning

message displays asking if you want to reset the filter timer. Highlight Reset and press
ENTER. The filter time will be reset to '0'.

Maintenance 67

Indicators

Light

Status & Description

Power Te m p Lamp

Power even ts

Orange Off Off Stand-by mode

Green

Flashing

Green Off Off Normal operation

Orange

Flashing

Off Off

Off Off

Powering up

Projector is cooling.

Lamp events

Off Off Orange

Flashing

Off Off Red 1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or

The lamp ignition is not lit up.

2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

Thermal events

Red Red Off
Red Red

Flashing
Red Green Off
Red Green

Flashing
Red

Flashing

Red

Flashing

Green Red Off Temperature 1 error (over limited temperature).
Green Red

Green Green Off Thermal sensor 1 short error.
Green Green

Green Red Red Thermal break error.

Red Off

Red

Flashing

Flashing

Flashing

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

The projector has shutdown

The fans are not
working.

Thermal sensor 1 open error.

Thermal IC #1 I2C connection error.

automatically. If you try to re-start
the projector, it will shutdown
again. Please contact your dealer
for assistance.

Maintenance68

System events

Green Off Red

Red

Flashing

Red Off Red

Off Green Red Lamp door is open. Please check if the lamp door is open or

Green Off Orange Lamp life exhausted.

Red Off Off Download.

Off Red Off LAN download fail.
Off Green Off LAN download processing.

Off Off

The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re­start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact
your dealer for assistance.

not closed properly.

Maintenance 69

Troubleshooting

The projector does not turn on.

Cause Remedy

There is no power from the power cable.

Attempting to turn the projector on again
during the cooling process.

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.

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.

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

Wait until the cooling down process has
completed.

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 unit if necessary.

Remote control does not work.

Cause Remedy

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

There is an obstacle between the remote
control and the projector.

You are too far away from the projector. Stand within 7 meters (23 feet) of the projector.

Remove the obstacle.

The password is incorrect.

Cause Remedy

You do not remember the password.

Troubleshooting70

Please see "Entering the password recall

procedure" on page 33 for details.

Specifications

Projector specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optical

Resolution

PX9210

1024 x 768

PU9220/PU9220+

1920 x 1200

Display system

Single-chip DLP™ system

Lens F/Number

STANDARD LS2SD

F=2.46 to 2.56, f=22.8 to 28.5mm

WIDE FIX LS2ST3

F=2.5, f=11.5mm

WIDE ZOOM LS2ST1

F=2.5 to 3.1, f=28.5 to 42.75mm

SEMI LONG LS2LT1

F=2.05 to 2.27, f=16.64 to

19.5mm

LONG ZOOM1 LS2LT2

F=2.2 to 2.5, f=44.5 to 74.19mm

Lamp

370W lamp

Electrical

Power supply

AC100-240V
50-60 Hz (Automatic)
5A

Power consumption

480W (Max); < 0.5W (Standby)

Mechanical

Weight

18.7 lbs (8.5 Kg)

Output terminals

Speaker

5 watt x 2

Audio signal output

PC audio jack x 1

Monitor Out

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x1

USB

TYPE-A (5V/1.5A)

3D SYNC OUT x 1

Specifications 71

Control

USB

Type-B x1

RS-232 serial control

9 pin x 1
IR receiver x 2
12V TRIGGER

12VDC (Max. 0.2 A) x 1
LAN control

RJ45 x 1
Wired Remote

PC audio jack x 1

Input terminals

Computer input

RGB input

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 2
BNC x 5

Digital input

DVI-D x 1
DISPLAY PORT x 1

Video signal input

COMPONENT

RCA jack X 3

S-VIDEO

Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1

VIDEO

RCA jack x 1

SD/HDTV signal input

Digital - HDMI x 1

Audio signal input

Audio in

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

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature

0°C–40°C at sea level
Operating relative humidity

10%–90% (without condensation)
Operating altitude

0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C

1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with

High Altitude Mode on)

Dimensions

431.0

156.0

174.5

167.0

64.0

83.0

316.9

26.5

73.5

320.5

334.5

431.0

165.0

20.0

130.0

240.0

260.0

Ceiling Mount Installation

*Ceiling Mount Screws:
M4 (Max. L=12, Min. L=10)

Unit: mm

431.0 mm (W) x 167.0 mm (H) x 320.5 mm (D)

614.8

Specifications72

547.8

530.8

216.0

431.0

334.5

Timing chart

Resolution Mode

Refresh

rate
(Hz)

H-

frequency

(kHz)

Clock

(MHz)

3D Field

Sequential

3D

over-

under

3D

side-

by-side

800 x 600

640 x 480

720 x 400

1024 x 768

1152 x 864

1024 x 576

1024 x 600
1280 x 720

1280 x 768

1280 x 800

1280 x 1024

VGA_60

VGA_72

VGA_75

VGA_85

720 x 400_70

SVGA_60

SVGA_72

SVGA_75

SVGA_85

XGA_60

XGA_70

XGA_75

XGA_85

1152 x 864_75

BenQ NB Timing

BenQ NB Timing

1280 x 720_60
1280 x 768_60

WXGA_60

WXGA_75

WXGA_85

SXGA_60

SXGA_75

SXGA_85

SVGA_120

(Reduce Blanking)

XGA_120

(Reduce Blanking)

WXGA_120

(Reduce Blanking)

59.940

72.809

75.000

85.008

70.087

60.317

72.188

75.000

85.061

119.854

60.004

70.069

75.029

84.997

119.989

75.00

60.00

64.995
60

59.870

59.810

74.934

84.880

119.909

60.020

75.025

85.024

31.469

37.861

37.500

43.269

31.469

37.879

48.077

46.875

53.674

77.425

48.363

56.476

60.023

68.667

97.551

67.500

35.820

41.467

45.000

47.776

49.702

62.795

71.554

101.563

63.981

79.976

91.146

25.175

31.500

31.500

36.000

28.3221

40.000

50.000

49.500

56.250

83.000

65.000

75.000

78.750

94.500

115.500

108.000

46.996

51.419

74.250

79.5

83.500

106.500

122.500

146.25

108.000

135.000

157.500

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Supported timing for PC input

Specifications 73

There 3D timing showing depend the EDID file and VGA display card. It is possible that user

Resolution Mode

Refresh

rate

(Hz)

H-

frequency

(kHz)

Clock

(MHz)

3D Field

Sequential

3D

over-

under

3D

side-

by-side

1280 x 960

1360 x 768

1440 x 900

1400 x 1050

1280 x 960_60

1280 x 960_85

1360 x 768_60

WXGA+_60

SXGA+_60

UXGA

60.000

85.002

60.015

59.887

59.978

60.000

85.938

47.712

55.935

65.317

108

148.500

85.500

106.500

121.750

˖˖

˖˖

˖˖

˖˖

˖˖

1600 x 1200
1680 x 1050

60.000 75.000 162.000

MAC13

640 x 480

@67Hz

66.667 35.000 30.240

MAC16

832 x 624

@75Hz

74.546 49.722 57.280

MAC19

1024 x 768

@75Hz

74.93 60.241 80.000

MAC21

1152 x 870

@75Hz

75.06 68.68 100.00

1920 x 1080_60

(Reduce Blanking)

1920 x 1080

@60Hz

60.000 67.500 148.500

1920 x 1200_60

(Reduce Blanking)

1920 x 1200 59.950 74.03 8 154.000

1680 x 1050_60

˖˖

˖˖

59.954 65.290 146.250

cannot choose the above 3D timings on VGA display card.

Specifications74

Support timing for Component - YPbPr input

Timing

480i

480p

576i

576p

720/50p

720/60p

1080/50i

1080/60i

1080/24p

1080/25p

1080/30p

1080/50p

1080/60p

Resolution

720 x 480

720 x 480

720 x 576

720 x 576

1280 x 720

1280 x 720

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

Horizontal
frequency

(KHz)

15.73

31.47

15.63

31.25

37.5

45.00

28.13

33.75

27

28.13

33.75

56.25

67.5

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

59.94

59.94

50

50

50

60

50

60

24

25

30

50

60

Dot Clock

Frequency

(MHz)

13.5

27

13.5

27

74.25

3D Field

Sequential

74.25

74.25

74.25

74.25

74.25

74.25

148.5

148.5

˖

˖

˖

Specifications 75

Support timing for Video and S-Video input

Video mode

NTSC

PAL

SECAM

PAL-M

PAL-N

PAL-60

NTSC4.43

Horizontal

frequency

(KHz)

15.73 60 3.58

˖

15.63 50 4.43

15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41

15.73 60 3.58

15.63 50 3.58

15.73 60 4.43

15.73 60 4.43

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Sub-carrier

Frequency

(MHz)

3D Field

Sequential

Resolution Mode

Refresh

rate

(Hz)

H-

frequency

(kHz)

Clock

(MHz)

3D Field

Sequential

3D

over-

under

3D

side-

by-side

640 x 480

720 x 400

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1152 x 864

1024 x 576

1024 x 600

1280 x 720

VGA_60

VGA_72

VGA_75

VGA_85

720 x 400_70

SVGA_60

SVGA_72

SVGA_75

SVGA_85

XGA_60

XGA_70

XGA_75

XGA_85

1152 x 864_75

BenQ

Notebook Timing

BenQ

Notebook Timing

1280 x 720_60

SVGA_120

(Reduce Blanking)

XGA_120

(Reduce Blanking)

59.940

72.809

75.000

85.008

70.087

60.317

72.188

75.000

85.061

119.854

60.004

70.069

75.029

84.997

119.989

75.00

60.00

64.995

60

31.469

37.861

37.500

43.269

31.469

37.879

48.077

46.875

53.674

77.425

48.363

56.476

60.023

68.667

97.551

67.500

35.820

41.467

45.000

25.175

31.500

31.500

36.000

28.3221

40.000

50.000

49.500

56.250

83.000

65.000

75.000

78.750

94.500

115.500

108.000

46.996

51.419

74.250

˖˖˖

˖˖˖

˖

˖

˖˖

˖˖˖

˖

Support timing for HDMI (HDCP)/DVI-D input

Specifications76

Resolution Mode

Refresh

rate

(Hz)

H-

frequency

(kHz)

Clock

(MHz)

3D Field

Sequential

3D

over-

under

3D

side-

by-side

1280 x 768

1280 x 800

1280 x 1024

1280 x 960

1360 x 768

1440 x 900

1400 x 1050
1600 x 1200

1280 x 768_60

WXGA_60

WXGA_75

WXGA_85

SXGA_60

SXGA_75

SXGA_85

1280 x 960_60

1280 x 960_85

1360 x 768_60

WXGA+_60

SXGA+_60

UXGA

WXGA_120

(Reduce Blanking)

59.870

59.810

74.934

84.880

119.909

60.020

75.025

85.024

60.000

85.002

60.015

59.887

59.978

60.000

47.776

49.702

62.795

71.554

101.563

63.981

79.976

91.146

60.000

85.938

47.712

55.935

65.317

75.000

79.5

83.500

106.500

122.500

146.25

108.000

135.000

157.500

108

148.500

85.500

106.500

121.750

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

75.020 60.241 80.000

1152 x 870

@75Hz

MAC21

75.06 68.68 100.00

1920 x 1080

@60Hz

1920 x 1080_60

(Reduce Blanking)

1920 x 1200_60

(Reduce Blanking)

60.000 67.500 148.500

1920 x 1200

59.950 74.038 154.000

There timing showing depend the EDID file and VGA graphic card limitation. It is possible that
user cannot choose the above timings on VGA display card.

Specifications 77

Supporting timing for HDMI Video input

Timing

Resolution

3D Field

Sequential

3D frame

packing

3D

over-

under

3D

side-

by-side

480i

480p

576i

576p

720/50p

720/60p

1080/24p

1080/25p

1080/30p

1080/50i

1080/60i

1080/50p

1080/60p

720 (1440) x 480

720 (1440) x 576

720 x 480

720 x 576

1280 x 720

1280 x 720

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

15.73

31.47

15.63

31.25

37.5

45.00

27

28.13

33.75

28.13

33.75

56.25

67.5

59.94

59.94

50

50

50

60

24

25

30

50

60

50

60

27

27

27

27

74.25

74.25

74.25

74.25

74.25

74.25

74.25

148.5

148.5

˖

˖

˖˖˖˖

˖˖˖

˖˖˖

˖˖

˖˖

˖

˖

Horizontal
frequency

(KHz)

Vertical

frequency

(Hz)

Dot Clock

Frequency

(MHz)

Specifications78

RS232 command control

Function Type Operation

SCII

Power

Write Power On <CR>*pow=on#<CR>
Write Power off <CR>*pow=off#<CR>
Read Power Status <CR>*pow=?#<CR>

Source Selection

Write COMPUTER/YPbPr <CR>*sour=RGB#<CR>
Write COMPUTER 2/YPbPr2 <CR>*sour=RGB2#<CR>
Write COMPUTER 3/YPbPr3 <CR>*sour=RGB3#<CR>
Write Component <CR>*sour=ypbr#<CR>
Write DVI-D <CR>*sour=dvid#<CR>
Write HDMI/MHL <CR>*sour=hdmi#<CR>
Write Composite <CR>*sour=vid#<CR>
Write S-Video <CR>*sour=svid#<CR>

Audio Control

Write DisplayPort <CR>*sour=dp#<CR>
Read Current source <CR>*sour=?#<CR>
Write Mute On <CR>*mute=on#<CR>
Write Mute Off <CR>*mute=off#<CR>
Read Mute Status <CR>*mute=?#<CR>
Write Volume + <CR>*vol=+#<CR>
Write Volume - <CR>*vol=-#<CR>

Audio source select

Read Volume Status <CR>*vol=?#<CR>
Write Audio pass Through off <CR>*audiosour=off#<CR>
Write Audio-Computer1 <CR>*audiosour=RGB#<CR>
Write Audio-Computer2 <CR>*audiosour=RGB2#<CR>
Write Audio-Video/S-Video <CR>*audiosour=vid#<CR>

Picture Mode

Write Audio-Component <CR>*audiosour=ypbr#<CR>
Write Audio-HDMI <CR>*audiosour=hdmi#<CR>
Read Audio pass Status <CR>*audiosour=?#<CR>
Write Dynamic <CR>*appmod=dynamic#<CR>
Write Presentation <CR>*appmod=preset#<CR>
Write sRGB <CR>*appmod=srgb#<CR>
Write Cinema <CR>*appmod=cine#<CR>
Write User1 <CR>*appmod=user1#<CR>
Write User2 <CR>*appmod=user2#<CR>

Picture Setting

Read Picture Mode <CR>*appmod=?#<CR>
Write Contrast + <CR>*con=+#<CR>
Write Contrast - <CR>*con=-#<CR>
Read Contrast value <CR>*con=?#<CR>
Write Brightness + <CR>*bri=+#<CR>
Write Brightness - <CR>*bri=-#<CR>
Read Brightness value <CR>*bri=?#<CR>
Write Color + <CR>*color=+#<CR>
Write Color - <CR>*color=-#<CR>
Read Color value <CR>*color=?#<CR>
Write Sharpness + <CR>*sharp=+#<CR>
Write Sharpness - <CR>*sharp=-#<CR>
Read Sharpness value <CR>*sharp=?#<CR>
Write Color Temperature-Warm <CR>*ct=warm#<CR>
Write Color Temperature-Normal <CR>*ct=normal#<CR>
Write Color Temperature-Cool <CR>*ct=cool#<CR>
Read Color Temperature Status <CR>*ct=?#<CR>
Write Aspect 4:3 <CR>*asp=4:3#<CR>
Write Aspect 16:9 <CR>*asp=16:9#<CR>
Write Aspect 16:10 <CR>*asp=16:10#<CR>
Write Aspect Auto <CR>*asp=AUTO#<CR>
Read Aspect Status <CR>*asp=?#<CR>
Write Digital Zoom In <CR>*zoomI#<CR>

Operation Settings

Write Digital Zoom out <CR>*zoomO#<CR>
Write Auto <CR>*auto#<CR>
Write Brilliant color on <CR>*BC=on#<CR>
Write Brilliant color off <CR>*BC=off#<CR>
Read Brilliant color status <CR>*BC=?#<CR>
Write Projector Position-Front Table <CR>*pp=FT#<CR>
Write Projector Position-Rear Table <CR>*pp=RE#<CR>
Write Projector Position-Rear Ceiling <CR>*pp=RC#<CR>
Write Projector Position-Front Ceiling <CR>*pp=FC#<CR>

A

Specifications 79

Function Type Operation

A

SCII

Operation Settings

Write Quick auto search <CR>*QAS=on#<CR>
Write Quick auto search <CR>*QAS=off#<CR>
Read Quick auto search status <CR>*QAS=?#<CR>
Read Projector Position Status <CR>*pp=?#<CR>
Write Direct Power On-on <CR>*directpower=on#<CR>
Write Direct Power On-off <CR>*directpower=off#<CR>
Read Direct Power On-Status <CR>*directpower=?#<CR>
Write Signal Power On-on <CR>*autopower=on#<CR>
Write Signal Power On-off <CR>*autopower=off#<CR>
Read Signal Power On-Status <CR>*autopower=?#<CR>
Write Standby Settings-Network on <CR>*standbynet=on#<CR>
Write Standby Settings-Network off <CR>*standbynet=off#<CR>
Read Standby Settings-Network Status <CR>*standbynet=?#<CR>
Write Standby Settings-Monitor Out on <CR>*standbymnt=on#<CR>

Baud Rate

Write Standby Settings-Monitor Out off <CR>*standbymnt=off#<CR>
Read Standby Settings-Monitor Out Status <CR>*standbymnt=?#<CR>
Write 2400 <CR>*baud=2400#<CR>
Write 4800 <CR>*baud=4800#<CR>
Write 9600 <CR>*baud=9600#<CR>
Write 14400 <CR>*baud=14400#<CR>
Write 19200 <CR>*baud=19200#<CR>
Write 38400 <CR>*baud=38400#<CR>
Write 57600 <CR>*baud=57600#<CR>

Lamp Control

Write 115200 <CR>*baud=115200#<CR>
Read Current Baud Rate <CR>*baud=?#<CR>
Read Lamp Hour <CR>*ltim=?#<CR>
Write Normal mode <CR>*lampm=lnor#<CR>
Write Eco mode <CR>*lampm=eco#<CR>

Miscellaneous

Read Lamp Mode Status <CR>*lampm=?#<CR>
Read Model Name <CR>*modelname=?#<CR>
Write Blank On <CR>*blank=on#<CR>
Write Blank Off <CR>*blank=off#<CR>
Read Blank Status <CR>*blank=?#<CR>
Write Freeze On <CR>*freeze=on#<CR>
Write Freeze Off <CR>*freeze=off#<CR>
Read Freeze Status <CR>*freeze=?#<CR>
Write Menu On <CR>*menu=on#<CR>
Write Menu Off <CR>*menu=off#<CR>
Write Up <CR>*up#<CR>
Write Down <CR>*down#<CR>
Write Right <CR>*right#<CR>
Write Left <CR>*left#<CR>
Write Enter <CR>*enter#<CR>
Write 3D Sync Off <CR>*3d=off#<CR>
Write 3D Auto <CR>*3d=auto#<CR>
Write 3D Sync Top Bottom <CR>*3d=tb#<CR>
Write 3D Sync Frame Sequential <CR>*3d=fs#<CR>
Write 3D Frame packing <CR>*3d=fp#<CR>
Write 3D Side by side <CR>*3d=sbs#<CR>
Write 3D inverter disable <CR>*3d=da#<CR>
Write 3D inverter <CR>*3d=iv#<CR>
Read 3D Sync Status <CR>*3d=?#<CR>
Write Remote Receiver-front+rear <CR>*rr=fr#<CR>
Write Remote Receiver-front <CR>*rr=f#<CR>
Write Remote Receiver-rear <CR>*rr=r#<CR>
Read Remote Receiver Status <CR>*rr=?#<CR>
Write Instant On-on <CR>*ins=on#<CR>
Write Instant On-off <CR>*ins=off#<CR>
Read Instant On Status <CR>*ins=?#<CR>

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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
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.

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

Copyright

Copyright 2011 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
BenQ Corporation.

Disclaimer

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

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

Patents

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

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