Benq RCI066 Users Manual

Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle

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

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

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

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

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

Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.

Correcting keystone

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

To a d j u s t t h e Keystone:

1. Select Settings from BenQ Launcher and press OK, or press on the remote control or the
projector.

2. Select Display > Keystone and press OK.

3. Disable the Auto Keystone setting.

4. Select Keystone and press OK.

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• To correct keystoning at the top of the image, use on your remote control.

• To correct keystoning at the bottom of the image, use on your remote control.

• To return to default keystone settings press button on your remote control

You may only make these adjustments if Auto Keystone is disabled in the Installation menu. See Keystone on page 40.

5. When you are done adjusting the keystone, press to save your changes and return to the

previous menu, or press to save your changes and go back to the home screen directly.

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BenQ Launcher

BenQ Launcher is the projector’s operating system that allows you to project wirelessly, play media

files or streaming apps, as well as adjust projector settings.

Use your remote control to operate BenQ Launcher functions. The projector’s control panel keys are limited to
control projector functions.

The BenQ Launcher home page

When the projector is not projecting an image from a connected source it will display BenQ
Launcher by default. If the projector is projecting from a source, you can return to BenQ Launcher

home page by pressing or .

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

The BenQ Launcher home page offers the following features:

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

• Status Bar - Displays the connection status, date, and time.

• Source List - Selects input source for USB, HDMI1 or HDMI2.

• App Shortcuts - Quick accesses to the Aptoide app market, WPS Office app and other apps.

• Settings - Accesses to General, Display, and Preference menus.

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Navigating the BenQ Launcher home page

1. From BenQ Launcher home page, press / / / on your remote control to select the desired
function and press OK.

2. Follow on-screen instructions for further operations.

Using the app shortcuts

Press the down button from BenQ Launcher home page to access the app shortcuts section, which
displays the pre-installed Aptoide app market for streaming apps, WPS Office app, as well as other
apps that have been installed on the projector. Other default apps may appear based on language
settings.

To access all the apps installed on the projector, see All Apps on page 36. For details on how to
re-order the shortcuts see Home Screen on page 42.

Using Voice Assistant

Press and hold the voice button to activate voice assistant. Hold this key and speak to the microphone
at the top of the remote control while using voice assistant.

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Using BenQ Launcher Settings

Select Settings from BenQ Launcher home page to access General, Display and Preference
menus.

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

For more information on the Settings see Using the Settings on page 34.

Typing texts

Various menus within BenQ Launcher may require to input text. To input text in a text field:

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

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

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

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

Actual keyboard types may vary based on your language preference setting. See Preference on page 42 for more
information.

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Connection

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Notebook or
desktop computer

12V Trigger for screen control

HDMI cable

USB cable (Mini-B to A type)

Audio cable

SPDIF cable

USB cable (A to Micro B type)
connect to the power port of
HDMI wireless dongle

HDMI wireless dongle

USB Storage Device for Media
Reader, Firmware Upgrade

RS232 cable

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Speakers

A/V device

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

1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.

2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.

3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.

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

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

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

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

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

• Please check your computer’s baud rate at 9600 so that you can connect the projector by using a suitable RS-232
cable.

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Wireless Connections

Connecting the projector to a wireless network

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

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

1. Power on the projector (see Starting up the projector on page 14).

2. On the home page of BenQ Launcher
interface, select Wireless Network Setting
and press OK to access the wireless settings.

3. Select Wireless Network and press OK to
enable wireless network.

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

• It is highly recommended to use 5G frequency for better performance.

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

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

5. If you chose a secured SSID for the first time, a window appears prompting you to enter the
appropriate password. Use the virtual keypad to enter the password. After you have entered the
password, select Next and the projector will automatically connect.

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• The password will be stored in the projector’s memory. In the future, if you select the same SSID again, you will
not be prompted to enter a password unless you delete the SSID from the projector’s memory.

• If the password is typed incorrectly, you can select either Try Again to return to the virtual keypad or View
Available Networks to return to the list of SSIDs.

6. Once you have successfully connected to the
wireless AP a wireless connection icon will
appear at the top right corner of BenQ
Launcher interface. You can now connect your
devices wirelessly to the projector to project
videos.

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Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS

To connect an iOS device to the projector and project video via AirPlay:

1. On the home page of BenQ Launcher
interface, select Wireless Projection for iOS
& macOS and press OK.

2. On your iOS mobile device’s wireless menu
connect to the wireless network shown on the
Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS
screen and then select Next.

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3. Follow the instructions shown on the Wireless
Projection for iOS & macOS screen to
project your iOS device’s screen via AirPlay.

4. Select Finished on the Wireless Projection
for iOS & macOS menu to finish the tutorial
and return to the home screen.

Once you have finished projecting, disable AirPlay
on your iOS device to end the connection.

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Wireless Projection for Android™

To connect an Android™ device to the projector and project video:

1. On the home page of BenQ Launcher
interface, select Wireless Projection for
Android™ and press OK.

2. On your Android mobile device’s wireless menu
connect to the wireless network shown on the
Wireless Projection for Android™ screen
and then select Next.

3. Follow the instructions shown on the Wireless
Projection for Android™ screen to project
your Android device’s screen.

4. Select Finished on the Wireless Projection
for Android™ screen to finish the tutorial and
return to the home screen.

Once you have finished projecting, disable
screencasting on your Android device to end the
connection.

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