BenQ PW9500, PX9600 Owner's Manual

PX9600 / PW9500
Digital Projector

BenQ User Manual

Table of contents

Important safety instructions 4
Overview 7

Shipping contents 7
Projector exterior view 8

Front and upper side view 8
Rear View 8
Left side view 8
Upper Right side View 9
Under View 9
Control panel and functions 10
Remote control and functions 11
Remote control operation 12

Setup and Operation 13

Setting the remote control batteries 13
Connecting to the projector 13
Projection lens selection and Installation 14

Installing or Removing the Optional Lens 14
Installing the New Lens 14

Installing the New Lens Using the Anti-theft Screw 14
Removing the Existing Lens From the Projector 15
Choosing a location 16
Throw distance and screen size 17
Lens Shift Adjustable Range 19

Making Connections 20

Preparations 20
Connecting DVI-D devices 21
Connecting component-video devices 22
Connecting a computer 23
Connecting a monitor 24

Using the projector 25

Preparations 25
Turning the projector on or off 26
Selecting an input source 27

To select the video source: 27

Using the menus 28
Adjusting the projected Image 29

Adjusting the image position 29
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 30
Adjusting the projection angle 30
Correcting picture distortion 31
Auto-adjusting the image 31

Turning off the Projector 32
Using On-Screen Display 33

Using the Menus 33
Navigating the OSD 33

On-Screen Display (OSD) menus 34

Menu Map 34
Picture 36
Signal 40
Video 41

Setup 42
Installation 48
Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector 56

Unlocking the Projector 57

Using the Physical Lock 57

Additional information 58

Care of the projector 58
Cleaning the lens 58
Cleaning the projector case 58
Storing the projector 58
Transporting the projector 58
Installing the Optional Color Wheel 62
Cleaning the Filters 64
Troubleshooting 66

Indicator Messages 66
Common Problems and Solutions 67
Tips for Troubleshooting 67
Image Problems 68

Specications   70

Dimensions 71
Timing chart 72
3D Supported Timing 73
RS232 Command Control 74

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Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ projector. For the best results, please read this
manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation.

Important safety instructions

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

1. Please read this user manual before you
operate your projector. Keep this manual in
a safe place for future reference.

Read
Manual

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

- Do not place the projector on an
unstable cart, stand, or table as it may fall
and be damaged.

    - Do not place inammables near the    

projector.

- 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.

4. Do not place the projector in any of the
following environments:

    - space that is poorly ventilated or conned. 

Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls

       and free ow of air around the projector.

- locations where temperatures may become
excessively high, such as the inside of a car
with all windows closed.

- locations where excessive humidity, dust,
or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical
components, shorten the projector’s
lifespan and darken the screen.

3. Do not store the projector on end
vertically. Doing so may cause the projector
to fall over, causing injury or resulting in
damage.

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- locations near re alarms.

- locations with an ambient temperature
above 35°C/95°F.

- locations where altitude is higher than 1500
meters/4920 feet above sea level.

4920­9840
feet

3. Do not block the vents holes while the
projector is on (even in standby mode):

- Do not cover the projector with any item.

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

9. Do not look straight into the projector
lens during operation. It may harm your
sight.

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6. In areas where the mains power supply

   voltage may uctuate by ±10 volts, it 

is recommended that you connect your
projector through a power stabilizer, surge
protector or uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) as appropriate to your situation.

UPS

7. Do not step on the projector or place any
objects upon it.

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

!!

11. 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 place liquids near or on the
projector.
Liquids spilled into the projector will void
your warranty. If the projector does
become wet, disconnect it from the power
point and call BenQ to have the projector
repaired.

12. This projector is capable of displaying
inverted images for ceiling mount
installation. Use only BenQ's Ceiling
Mount Kit for mounting.

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13. Never attempt to replace the lamp
assembly until the projector has cooled
down and is unplugged from the power
supply.

14. When you think service or repair is
required, take the projector only to a

      suitably qualied technician.

15. 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 qualied

professional service personnel.

Please keep the original packing for possible future shipment.

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Overview

Shipping contents

Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below. Some of the items may not be
available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase.

Some of the accessories may vary from region to region.

The warranty card is only supplied in some specic regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

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Projector

without lens

Quick start guide Power cable VGA cable C-Type Color wheel

Anti-Theft Screw Wired Remote cable Lens Hole Cap

Remote

Without AA batteries

Warranty card User manual CD

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Projector exterior view

Front and upper side view

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1. Control Panel

2. Air Inlet

3. Front IR sensor

4. Lens Release button

5. Lens (Remove lens hole cap before use)

6. Foot for adjusting projector level

Rear View

Left side view

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7. Kensington Lock

8. Air Exhaust

9. Air Inlet

10. Air Filter

11. Rear IR sensor

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9 8 7

12. AC Power Cable Inlet

19 25 22 262023 21

13. AC Power Switch

14. Screen Trigger output

15. RS-232 control input

16. S-Video input

17. Video input

18. Components Y/Pb(Cb)/Pr(Cr)
input

19. USB port for service

20. LAN-RJ45

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21. Computer 1, D-Sub VGA input

22. Monitor Out, only for computer 1.

23. Computer 2, RGBHV(H+V),
Y/Pb(CB)/Pr(Cr) input

24. Air Filter

25. DVI-D Input

26. Wired Remote

Upper Right side View

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27. Handle

27

Under View

29

28. Ceiling support holes
(Mounting Screw: M4*12mm)

29. Air Filter

28

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Control panel and functions

Devices Function

FOCUS+

Focus the projected image

FOCUS-

ZOOM+

Increase/decrease projected image size

ZOOM-

UP BOTTON

RIGHT BOTTON

DOWN BOTTON

LEFT BOTTON

MENU Open / Close the OSD

UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/
RIGHT BUTTONS

ENTER Select or change settings in the OSD

CANCEL Exit the On-Screen Display (OSD)

POWER

Source Select the input source

AUTO

Power (LED)

Control Lens shift to Move image left, right,
up, or down

Navigate and change settings in the OSD

Turn the projector on or off

(main power switch must be turned on rst). 

Press to place the projector in standby mode

Auto Sync to optimize image size, position,
and resolution

Green / Red / Orange / Flashing
See Indicator Messages
page 66 Troubleshooting

Green / Red / Orange / Flashing

WARNING (LED)

LAMP 1 (LED)

LAMP 2 (LED)

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See Indicator Messages
page 66 Troubleshooting

Green / Flashing, See Indicator Messages
page 66 Troubleshooting

Remote control and functions

Devices Function

Status LED Lights when the remote control is used

ON Turn the projector on at standby mode

OFF Turn the projector off (standby mode)

FOCUS+ Focus the projection image

FOCUS- Focus the projection image

ZOOM + Increase the projection image size

ZOOM - Reduce the projection image size

TEST PATTERN Test Pattern selection

LENS SHIFT Adjust lens shift range

UP Move OSD cursor up

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RIGHT Move OSD cursor right or enter submenu

DOWN Move OSD cursor down

LEFT Move OSD cursor right or enter submenu

ENTER Select or change setting in the OSD

MENU Display OSD main menu

RETURN Return to last OSD page or exit menu

INPUT Select image to display.

PICTURE Display picture menu

NETWORK LAN input control

AUTO SYNC Auto adjustment for phase, tracking, size,

position

ASPECT Set up aspect ratio of the projected image

OVERSCAN Enable or disable the overscan function

FREEZE Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture

Wired remote jack

3D MODE Open the 3D Mode menu

INFO. Display the Information menu

LIGHT Illuminates the buttons on the remote control

for 10 sec.

BLANK Enable or disable the display image function

LAMP MODE Display or change the Lamp Control Manu

Wired remote jack

Connecting the remote cable to the jack on the
projector

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Remote control operation

•  Make sure that there is nothing positioned between the remote control and the infrared (IR)
sensors on the projector that might obstruct the IR beam from the remote control reaching
the projector.

•  The effective range of the remote control is up to 7 meters, and at an angle within 30 degrees
of the IR beam. Always aim straight at the projector, however most screens will also reect the

IR beam to the projector.

15˚

15˚

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Setup and Operation

Setting the remote control batteries

1.  To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the nger

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 new 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.  Ret  the cover by aligning  it with  the case  and sliding it  back up  into position. Stop  when it 

clicks into place.

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•  Do not mix old batteries with new ones, or mix different types of batteries.

•  Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive hot or humid environment like the

kitchen,bathroom, sauna, sunroom, or in a closed car.

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

•  If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage to
the control from possible battery leakage.

Connecting to the projector

If the path between the remote control and the projector is obstructed or remote control

operation is disrupt by certain high-frequency uorescent lights, you can connect to the projector 

with M3 stereo mini jack cable to operate the projector.

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Projection lens selection and Installation

When installing the lens into the projector, be sure to remove the lens cap from the back of the optional lens before

installing the optional lens into the projector. Failure to do so will cause damage to the projector.

Installing or Removing the Optional Lens
Installing the New Lens

1. Remove the lens cap.

Push LENS CHANGE button and then insert the Lens with arrow mark on top.

2. No more push LENS CHANGE button after lens insertion. Rotate the Lens clockwise until

click sound twice.

Arrow Mark

Installing the New Lens Using the Anti-theft Screw

Using the anti-theft screw to prevent theft of the lens.
Tighten the supplied anti-theft screw on the front bottom.

Anti-theft screw

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Removing the Existing Lens From the Projector

1. Push the LENS CHANGE button all the

way in and rotate the lens counterclockwise.
The existing lens will be disengaged.

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2. Pull out the existing lens slowly.

•  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 ngerprints, dust or oil off the lens surface. Do not scratch the lens surface.

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

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Choosing a location

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

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.

1. Front:

Select this location with the projector

  placed near the oor in front of the 

screen. This is the most common way to
position the projector for quick setup and
portability.

2. Ceiling + Front:

Select this location with the projector
suspended from the ceiling in front of the
screen. Purchase the BenQ Projector
Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to
mount your projector on the ceiling.

*Set Ceiling Front after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear:
Select this location with the projector

  placed near the oor behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen
is required.

*Set Floor Rear after you turn the projector on.

70cm

4. Ceiling + Rear:
Select this location with the projector
suspended from the ceiling behind the
screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen
and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount
Kit are required for this installation
location.

*Set Ceiling Rear after you turn the projector on.

70cm

* To set the projector position:
Press MENU and then press ◄/► until the Installation menu is highlighted.
Press ▲/▼ to highlight Projection mode and press ◄/► until the correct position is selected.

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Throw distance and screen size

Example of PW9500 using Standard lens:
The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the
image can be is approximately 40 inches (1 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly

79.8 inches (2.03 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 500 inches (12.7 m)

when the projector is about 1028 inches (26.11 m) from the wall or screen.

6.73m

0.54m

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2.03m

26.11m

Lens center

Projector bottom

Height (B)

SCREEN

Distance (A)

PW9500

Screen Size 5J.JAM37.011 5J.JAM37.021 5J.JAM37.001 5J.JAM37.051

Diagonal Width Height(B) Distance(A)

(inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m)

40 1.02 34 0.86 21 0.54 26.4 0.67 43.6 1.11 63.1 1.60 60.2 1.53 79.8 2.03 77.6 1.97 130.5 3.31
50 1.27 42 1.08 26 0.67 33.5 0.85 55.0 1.40 79.3 2.01 75.9 1.93 100.4 2.55 97.8 2.48 163.9 4.16
60 1.52 51 1.29 32 0.81 40.5 1.03 66.4 1.69 95.5 2.43 91.7 2.33 121.0 3.07 117.9 3.00 197.3 5.01

80 2.03 68 1.72 42 1.08 54.7 1.39 89.3 2.27 128.0 3.25 123.1 3.13 162.3 4.12 158.3 4.02 264.1 6.71
100 2.54 85 2.15 53 1.35 68.8 1.75 112.1 2.85 160.5 4.08 154.5 3.93 203.5 5.17 198.7 5.05 330.9 8.41
120 3.05 102 2.58 64 1.62 82.9 2.11 135.0 3.43 193.0 4.90 186.0 4.72 244.7 6.22 239.0 6.07 397.7 10.10
150 3.81 127 3.23 79 2.02 104.1 2.64 169.2 4.30 241.7 6.14 233.1 5.92 306.5 7.79 299.6 7.61 498.0 12.65
180 4.57 153 3.88 95 2.42 125.3 3.18 203.5 5.17 290.4 7.38 280.3 7.12 368.4 9.36 360.1 9.15 598.2 15.19
200 5.08 170 4.31 106 2.69 139.4 3.54 226.4 5.75 322.9 8.20 311.7 7.92 409.6 10.40 400.5 10.17 665.0 16.89
300 7.62 254 6.46 159 4.04 210.0 5.33 340.6 8.65 485.3 12.33 468.9 11.91 615.7 15.64 602.3 15.30 999.0 25.38
400 10.16 339 8.62 212 5.38 280.6 7.13 454.8 11.55 647.7 16.45 626.1 15.90 821.9 20.88 804.1 20.42 1333.1 33.86
500 12.70 424 10.77 265 6.73 351.2 8.92 569.0 14.45 810.1 20.58 783.3 19.90 1028.0 26.11 1005.9 25.55 1667.1 42.35

Wide Fix Lens Wide Zoom Lens STD Lens Semi long Zoom1

N/A Wide Tele Wide Tele Wide Tele

Screen Size 5J.JAM37.031 5J.JAM37.041 5J.JAM37.061

Diagonal Width Height(B) Distance(A)

(inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m)

40 1.02 34 0.86 21 0.54 124.9 3.17 190.3 4.83 183.3 4.65 292.2 7.42 25.8 0.65 32.8 0.83

50 1.27 42 1.08 26 0.67 157.5 4.00 239.2 6.08 232.0 5.89 368.1 9.35 32.7 0.83 41.4 1.05

60 1.52 51 1.29 32 0.81 190.1 4.83 288.1 7.32 280.7 7.13 444.0 11.28 39.6 1.00 50.0 1.27

80 2.03 68 1.72 42 1.08 255.2 6.48 385.9 9.80 378.1 9.60 595.9 15.13 53.3 1.35 67.3 1.71
100 2.54 85 2.15 53 1.35 320.3 8.14 483.7 12.29 475.6 12.08 747.7
120 3.05 102 2.58 64 1.62 385.5 9.79 581.5 14.77 573.0 14.55 899.6 22.85 80.9 2.05 101.8 2.59
150 3.81 127 3.23 79 2.02 483.2 12.27 728.2 18.50 719.1 18.27 1127.3 28.63 101.6 2.58 127.6 3.24
180 4.57 153 3.88 95 2.42 580.9 14.75 874.9 22.22 865.3 21.98 1355.1 34.42 122.2 3.10 153.5 3.90
200 5.08 170 4.31 106 2.69 646.0 16.41 972.7 24.71 962.7 24.45 1506.9 38.28 136.0 3.45 170.8 4.34
300 7.62 254 6.46 159 4.04 971.7 24.68 1461.8 37.13 1449.9 36.83 2266.2 57.56 204.9 5.20 257.0 6.53
400 10.16 339 8.62 212 5.38 1297.3 32.95 1950.8 49.55 1937.1 49.20 3025.4 76.85 273.8 6.95 343.2 8.72

500 12.70 424 10.77 265 6.73 1623.0 41.22 2439.8 61.97 2424.2 61.58 3784.7 96.13 342.7 8.70 429.4 10.91

Long Zoom 1 Lens Long zoom 2 Lens Ultra Wide zoom Lens

Wide Tele Wide Tele Wide Tele

18.99 67.1 1.70 84.5 2.15

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PX9600

Screen Size 5J.JAM37.011 5J.JAM37.021 5J.JAM37.001 5J.JAM37.051

Diagonal Width Height(B) Distance(A)

(inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m)

40 1.02 32 0.81 24 0.61 24.5 0.62 40.4 1.03 58.5 1.49 55.8 1.42 74.1 1.88 71.9 1.83 121.3 3.08

50 1.27 40 1.02 30 0.76 31.0 0.79 51.0 1.30 73.6 1.87 70.4 1.79 93.2 2.37 90.7 2.30 152.4 3.87

60 1.52 48 1.22 36 0.91 37.6 0.96 61.6 1.57 88.8 2.25 85.1 2.16 112.4 2.86 109.5 2.78 183.5 4.66

80 2.03 64 1.63 48 1.22 50.8 1.29 82.9 2.11 119.0 3.02 114.3 2.90 150.8 3.83 147.0 3.73 245.7 6.24
100 2.54 80 2.03 60 1.52 63.9 1.62 104.1 2.65 149.2 3.79 143.5 3.65 189.1 4.80 184.6 4.69 307.9 7.82
120 3.05 96 2.44 72 1.83 77.1 1.96 125.4 3.18 179.4 4.56 172.8 4.39 227.4 5.78 222.1 5.64 370.1 9.40
150 3.81 120 3.05 90 2.29 96.8 2.46 157.3 3.99 224.8 5.71 216.7 5.50 285.0 7.24 278.4 7.07 463.4 11.77
180 4.57 144 3.66 108 2.74 116.6 2.96 189.1 4.80 270.1 6.86 260.5 6.62 342.5 8.70 334.8 8.50 556.7 14.14
200 5.08 160 4.06 120 3.05 129.7 3.30 210.4 5.34 300.3 7.63 289.8 7.36 380.8 9.67 372.3 9.46 618.9 15.72
300 7.62 240 6.1 180 4.57 195.5 4.97 316.6 8.04 451.5 11.47 436.0 11.07 572.6 14.54 560.0 14.23 930.0 23.62
400 10.16 320 8.13 240 6.1 261.3 6.64 422.9 10.74 602.6 15.31 582.2 14.79 764.3 19.41 747.8 18.99 1241.0 31.52

500 12.70 400 10.16 300 7.62 327.1 8.31 529.1 13.44 753.7 19.14 728.5 18.50 956.1 24.28 935.5 23.76 1552.0 39.42

Screen Size 5J.JAM37.031 5J.JAM37.041 5J.JAM37.061

Diagonal Width Height(B) Distance(A)

(inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m) (inch) (m)

40 1.02 32 0.81 24 0.61 115.9 2.94 176.8 4.49 169.6 4.31 271.2 6.89 23.9 0.61 30.4 0.77
50 1.27 40 1.02 30 0.76 146.2 3.71 222.3 5.65 215.0 5.46 341.9 8.68 30.3 0.77 38.4 0.98
60 1.52 48 1.22 36 0.91 176.5 4.48 267.9 6.80 260.3 6.61 412.6 10.48 36.7 0.93 46.5 1.18
80 2.03 64 1.63 48 1.22 237.1 6.02 358.9 9.12 350.9 8.91 554.0 14.07 49.5 1.26 62.5 1.59

100 2.54 80 2.03 60 1.52 297.7 7.56 450.0 11.43 441.6 11.22 695.3
120 3.05 96 2.44 72 1.83 358.2 9.10 541.0 13.74 532.2 13.52 836.7 21.25 75.2 1.91 94.7 2.40
150 3.81 120 3.05 90 2.29 449.1 11.41 677.6 17.21 668.2 16.97 1048.8 26.64 94.4 2.40 118.8 3.02
180 4.57 144 3.66 108 2.74 540.0 13.72 814.2 20.68 804.1 20.42 1260.9 32.03 113.7 2.89 142.9 3.63
200 5.08 160 4.06 120 3.05 600.6 15.26 905.3 22.99 894.8 22.73 1402.2 35.62 126.5 3.21 158.9 4.04

300 7.62 240 6.1 180 4.57 903.6 22.95 1360.5 34.56 1348.0 34.24 2109.1 53.57 190.7 4.84 239.2 6.08
400 10.16 320 8.13 240 6.1 1206.6 30.65 1815.8 46.12 1801.2 45.75 2816.0 71.53 254.9 6.47 319.5 8.12
500 12.70 400 10.16 300 7.62 1509.5 38.34 2271.1 57.69 2254.3 57.26 3522.9 89.48 319.1 8.10 399.9 10.16

Wide Fix Lens Wide Zoom Lens STD Lens Semi long Zoom1

N/A Wide Tele Wide Tele Wide Tele

Long Zoom 1 Lens Long zoom 2 Lens Ultra Wide zoom Lens

Wide Tele Wide Tele Wide Tele

17.66 62.4 1.58 78.6 2.00

•  Ceiling installation must be done by a  qualied  professional. Contact  your dealer  for more information. It is not 

recommended you install the projector yourself.

•  Only use the projector on a solid, level surface. Serious injury and damage can occur if the projector is dropped.

•  Do not use the projector in an environment where extreme temperature occurs. The projector must be used

at temperatures between 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius) and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees
Celsius).

•  Screen damage will occur if the projector is exposed to moisture, dust or smoke.

•  Do not cover the vents on the projector. Proper ventilation is required to dissipate heat. Damage to the projector

will occur if the vents are covered.

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Lens Shift Adjustable Range

The adjustable range for lens shift is tabulated below and subject to the conditions listed.

The drawings below apply to the standard lens only.

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Desk-Front Projection

Vertical Shift

Height of projected image

Ceiling Mount-Front Projection

Height of projected image

Vertical Shift

Max

0.5V

Max

0.5V

1V

1V

Normal projection position

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Width of projected image

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Making Connections

Preparations

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

1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

2. Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs.

3. Ensure that all cable plugs are rmly tted to the equipment jacks.

Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the
projector (See "Shipping contents" on page 7 Shipping contents). Most cables are commercially
available from electronics stores.

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Connecting DVI-D devices

DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between
compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure
digital viewing and listening experience. You should use an DVI-D cable when making connection
between the projector and DVI-D devices.

To make sure you select a correct input source type for the DVI-D signal.

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DVI-D Cable

DVI-D device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

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Connecting component-video devices

Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. The BNC type

component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices.

Video cableComponent cable

AV equipment: DVD player,
digital tuner, etc.

•  If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device, you
need not connect to this device again using a composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second
connection of poorer picture quality.

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

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Connecting a computer

Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable.

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5 x BNC cable

Laptop or desktop
computer

VGA cable

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

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Connecting a monitor

If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen and the
MONITOR OUT jack is available on your projector, you can connect the MONITOR OUT
signal output jack on the projector.

or

VGA cable

VGA to DVI cable

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

•  If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Standby Monitor

Out function is turned on in the Advanced Setup menu.

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