Benq SH910 User Manual
SH910
Digital Projector
User Manual
Welcome
Table of contents
Important safety
instructions .........................3
Introduction........................7
Projector features .................................. 7
Shipping contents.................................. 8
Projector exterior view.......................... 9
Controls and functions ....................... 10
Positioning your projector15
Choosing a location............................. 15
Obtaining a preferred projected image
size........................................................ 16
Connection .......................19
Connecting Video source devices....... 21
Operation ........................22
Starting up the projector..................... 22
Adjusting the projected image ............ 23
Using the menus.................................. 25
Securing the projector......................... 26
Switching input signal......................... 28
Magnifying and searching for details . 29
Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 29
Optimizing the image.......................... 31
Remote paging operations .................. 34
Hiding the image ................................. 34
Setting the Sleep Timer ....................... 34
Freezing the image............................... 34
Operating in a high altitude
environment ........................................ 35
Adjusting the sound ............................ 35
Displaying more than one image source
simultaneously..................................... 37
Personalizing the projector menu
display...................................................37
Shutting down the projector ...............38
Controlling the projector through a LAN
environment.........................................39
Displaying image through Q Presenter49
Using the Web Control Lock...............53
Using the Projection Login Code........54
Presenting From a USB Reader...........55
Remote Desktop Control through Q
Presenter...............................................58
Menu operation ...................................60
Maintenance......................73
Care of the projector............................73
Lamp information................................74
Troubleshooting ...............80
Specifications ....................81
Dimensions...........................................82
Ceiling mount installation...................82
Timing chart.........................................83
Warranty and Copyright
information.......................86
Regulation statements ......87
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Important safety instructions
Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information
technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you
follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.
Safety Instructions
1. Please read this manual before you
operate your projector. Save it for
future reference.
2. Do not look straight at the projector
lens during operation. The intense
light beam may damage your eyes.
4. Always open the lens shutter or
5. In some countries, the line voltage is
remove the lens cap when the
projector lamp is on.
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).
3. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
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.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
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.
10. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious
damage.
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.
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.
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.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
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.
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.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient temperature
above 35°C / 95°F
- Locations where the altitudes are higher
than 3000 m (10000 feet).
3000 m
(10000 feet)
0 m
(0 feet)
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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.
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.
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.
Important safety instructions6
Introduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features.
• LAN display for network control and web server
• LAN display 4-1 (maximum 4PC/ NB display to 1 projector)
• Remote desktop feature for LAN and USB display 1-M (maximum 1PC/ NB can display
to 8 projectors at the same time)
• USB display supports computer connection via USB mini-B type to A type cable
• USB Reader supports USB flash drive or HDD display
• Variable audio output
• Microphone input with big speakers (10W x2) can save extra audio systems for schools
•SRS WOW HD
dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity
for crisp detail.
• HDMI compatibility
• HDCP compatibility
• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process
• Selectable password protected function
• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking
• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• High brightness projection lamp
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Component HDTV compatibility (YP
TM
significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a
bPr)
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient
lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is 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.
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Shipping contents
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items
are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Standard accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those
illustrated.
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for
detailed information.
Projector Power cord VGA cable
Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*
Remote control with batteries
Optional accessories
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit
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3. Soft carry case
4. RS232 cable
Projector exterior view
Front/upper side
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Rear/lower side
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1. External control panel
(See "Projector" on page 10 for
details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Zoom ring
4. Focus ring
5. Lens cover
6. Vent
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7. Speaker
8. Front IR remote sensor
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9. Projection lens
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10. Quick-release button
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11. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
12. RGB (PC)/Component video
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(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack
13. RS-232 control port
14.
RGB signal output jack
15. Component input jacks
16. S-Video input jack
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Video input jack
17. Type B USB jack
18. mini-B USB jack
19. Type A USB jack
20. RJ45 LAN input jack
21. HDMI input jack
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22. Rear IR remote sensor
23. 12V DC output terminal Used to
trigger external devices such as
anelectric screen or light control,
etc. Consult your dealer for how to
connect these devices.
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24. Rear adjuster foot
25. Microphone input jack
26. Audio intput jack
Audio output jack
27. Quick release foot
28. Audio (L/R) input jack
29. Ceiling mount holes
30. AC power cord inlet
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Controls and functions
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Projector
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1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity"
on page 24 for details.
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine-
tuning the image size and clarity" on page
24 for details.
3. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection. See
"Correcting keystone" on page 24 for
details.
4. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu,
exits and saves menu settings.
5. Volume/Arrow keys ( / Left, /
Right)
Adjusts the sound level.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu
is activated, the #3 and #5 keys are used as
directional arrows to select the desired
menu items and to make adjustments. See
"Using the menus" on page 25 for details.
6. BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture. See
"Hiding the image" on page 34 for details.
7. TEMPerature indicator light
Lights up red if the projector's
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temperature becomes too high. See
"Indicators" on page 79 for details.
8. Power/POWER indicator light
Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.See "Starting up the
projector" on page 22 and "Shutting down
the projector" on page 38 for details.
Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation. See "Indicators" on page
79 for detail.
9. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up
or flashes when the lamp has developed a
problem. See "Indicators" on page 79 for
details.
10. Source
Displays the source selection bar. See
"Switching input signal" on page 28 for
details.
11. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image. See
"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 23 for
details.
12. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 31
for details.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"
on page 25 for details.
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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.
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Remote control
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1. ON
Turns on the projector. See "Starting up the
projector" on page 22 for details.
2. COMPUTER
Displays RGB (PC)/Component video
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal.
3. HDMI
Displays HDMI signal.
4. S-VIDEO
Displays S-video signal.
5. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu,
exits and saves menu settings. See "Using
the menus" on page 25 for details.
6. BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture. See "Hiding
the image" on page 34 for details.
7. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection. See
"Correcting keystone" on page 24 for
details.
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8. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup
mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on
page 31 for details.
Activates the selected On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using
the menus" on page 25 for details.
9. ZOOM+/ZOOMMagnifies or reduces the projected
picture size. See "Magnifying and
searching for details" on page 29 for
details.
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Page Up/Down
Page up/down arrows when connected
through USB to a PC. See "Remote
paging operations" on page 34 for details.
11. FREEZE
Freezes the projected image. See
"Freezing the image" on page 34 for
details.
12. Network Setting
Enables Network Settings OSD menu.
13. TEST
Displays the test pattern. See "Test
Pattern" on page 70 for details.
14. OFF
Turns off the projector. See "Shutting
down the projector" on page 38 for
details.
15. VIDEO
Displays vidoe signal.
16. NETWORK
Enables the network mode.
17. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See
"Switching input signal" on page 28 for
details.
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18. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image. See
"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 23 for
details.
19. Arrow keys (Left, Right)
When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is activated, the #7, and #19 keys are
used as directional arrows to select the
desired menu items and to make
adjustments. See "Using the menus" on
page 25 for details.
20. LASER
Emits visible laser pointer light for
presentation purposes.
21. Volume
Adjusts the projector’s sound level. See
"Adjusting the sound" on page 35 for
details.
22. MUTE
Toggles projector audio between on and
off. See "Muting the sound" on page 35 for
details.
23. ASPECT
Selects the display aspect ratio. See
"Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 29 for
details.
24. MIC/VOL
Adjusts the microphone’s sound level. See
for details. See "Adjusting the
microphone’s sound level" on page 36 for
details.
25. INFO
Displays INFORMATION menu.
Operating the LASER pointer
The Laser Pointer is a presentation
aid for professionals. It emits red
colored light when you press it and
the indicator lights up red.
The laser beam is visible. It is
necessary to press and hold LASER
for continuous output.
Do not look into the laser light window
or shine the laser light beam on
yourself or others. See the warning
messages on the back of the remote
control prior to using it.
The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should be
mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep
this remote control out of the reach of children.
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Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote
control must be held at an angle within 22.5 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.
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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 AAA batteries observing
the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+)
goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop
when it clicks into place.
• Avoid 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.
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Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
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.
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:
1. Front Table
Select this location with the projector placed near the
floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way
to position the projector for quick setup and portability.
2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended upside-
down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from
your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.
Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >
Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.
3. Rear Table
Select this location with the projector placed near the
floor behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is required.
Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector
Position 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 Position menu after you turn the projector on.
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Obtaining a preferred projected image size
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.
16:9 is the native aspect ratio of this projector.
4:3 aspect image in a 16:9
aspect display area
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned
directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This
prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).
If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it projects
at a slightly downward angle.
You can see from the diagram on page 18, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge
of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector.
When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.
If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size
increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.
When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for
both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are proportional to
the projection distance.
BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for
your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance
from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the
projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).
16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect
display area
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How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size
1. Select your screen size.
2. Refer to the table on page 18 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left
columns labelled "Screen size". Using this value, look across this row to the right to
find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled
"Average". This is the projection distance.
3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical
offset (mm)" value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the
projector in relation to the edge of the screen.
4. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the
horizontal center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2
above, and offset by the value determined in step 3 above.
For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the average projection distance is 4710 mm
and with a vertical offset of 513 mm.
How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance
This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would
like to know what screen size will fit in your room.
The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room.
1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the
screen. This is the projection distance.
2. Refer to the table on page 18 and find the closest match to your measurement in the
average distance from screen column labelled "Average". Check that your measured
distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average
distance value.
3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding "Screen size"
listed in that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection
distance.
4. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical
offset (mm)" value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to
the horizontal plane of the projector.
For example, if your measured projection distance was 4.0 m (4000 mm), the closest match
in the "Average" column is 3920 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 100-inch screen is
required.
If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt
it down or up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion
will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting keystone" on
page 24 for details.
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Projection dimensions
Refer to "Dimensions" on page 82 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before
calculating the appropriate position.
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
Screen
Center of lens
Vertical of fset
Projection distance
Screen size Distance from screen (mm) Ver ti ca l of fs et
Diagonal W
Inch mm (max. zoom) (min. zoom)
30 762 664 374 890 1140 1390 128
40 1016 886 498 1210 1540 1870 171
50 1270 1107 623 1520 1935 2350 214
60 1524 1328 747 1830 2330 2830 256
80 2032 1771 996 2460 3125 3790 342
100 2540 2214 1245 3090 3920 4750 427
120 3048 2657 1494 3720 4710 5700 513
150 3810 3321 1868 4660 5900 7140 641
200 5080 4428 2491 6240 7890 9540 854
220 5588 4870 2740 6870 8685 10500 940
250 6350 5535 3113 7810 9875 11940 1068
300 7620 6641 3736 9380 11855 14330 1282
There is 3% 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 in situ before you permanently
install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optica l characteri stics. This will help you
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installa tion location.
(mm)H(mm)
Min length Ave ra ge Max length
(mm)
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Connection
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.
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1. VGA cable
2. VGA to DVI-A cable
3. USB Cable
4. HDMI cable
5. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub)
6. Component Video cable
7. Audio L/R cable
8. S-Video cable
9. Video cable
10. Audio cable
adapter 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 di splay on/off . Locate
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a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook.
Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's
documentation to find your notebook's key combination.
• The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from
COMPUTER jack. When the projector is powered on, the output signal from MONITOR OUT
jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER jack.
• If you wish to use "Monitor Out" connection method when the projector is in standby
mode, make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced
menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 62 for deta ils.
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Connecting Video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above
connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method
you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the
projector and the Video source device as described below:
Te r m i n a l
Terminal appearance Picture quality
name
HDMI
HDMI
Best
COMPONENT
Component Video
Better
S-VIDEO
S-Video
Good
VIDEO
Video
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector i s turned on and the cor rect
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.
• 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 YUV. See "Changing Color Space" on page 28 for details..
Normal
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Operation
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Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator
light on the projector lights red 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.
• If Direct power on function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP: Bas ic > Opera ti on Sett ings
menu, the projector will turn on automatically after the power cord has been connected
and power has been applied.
2. Remove the lens cap. If it is closed, it could
become deformed due to the heat produced by
the projection lamp.
3. Press Power on the projector or ON on the
remote control to start the projector. The
POWER indicator light flashes 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.
If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90
seconds before energizing the lamp.
4. If the projector is activated for the first time,
select your OSD language following the onscreen instructions.
5. If you are prompted for a password, press the
arrow keys to enter a six digit password. See
"Utilizing the password function" on page 26
for details.
6. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
7. The projector will start to search for input
signals. The current input signal being scanned
displays in the screen. If the projector doesn't
detect a valid signal, the message 'No Signal'
will continue displaying until an input signal is
found.
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Yo u ca n a ls o p re ss SOURCE on the projector or Source selection keys on the remote
control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 28 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 cha nge to an i nput signal
which is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting.
See "Timing chart" on page 83 for details.
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These
adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:
1. Press the quick-release button and lift the
front of the projector. Once the image is
positioned where you want it, release the
quick-release button to lock the foot in
position.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the
horizontal angle.
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To retract the foot, hold up the projector while
pressing the quick-release button, then slowly
lower the projector. Screw the rear 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 "Magnifying and searching for details" on page 29 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.
• Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot
air comes from.
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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 screen will be blank while AUTO is
functioning.
• This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
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Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
1. Adjust the projected image to the size that
you need using the zoom ring.
2. Then 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 correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually
correct it following one of these steps.
• Using the remote control
Press / on the projector or remote control
to display the Keystone correction page. Press
to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press
to correct keystoning at the bottom of the
image.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press /
until the
2. Press to highlight Keystone and adjust the
value with / .
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.
Press /.
Press /.
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Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various
adjustments and settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
Main menu icon
Main menu
Highlight
Sub-menu
Current input signal
The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.
3. Press to highlight Language
and press / to select a
preferred language.
2. Use / to highlight the SYSTEM
SETUP: Basic menu.
4. Press MENU/EXIT 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.
Status
Press
MENU/
EXIT to the
previous
page or to
exit.
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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 the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on
the rear side of the projector. See item 11 on page 9 for details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the
lock's documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an
option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu.
WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and
subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual ( if necessary) and write t he pass word
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 MODE/ENTER.
2. Highlight
3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys ( ,
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.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected
password down here in this manual in adva nce or right a f ter t he p as sword is entered so that i t
is available to you should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
5. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Power on Lock and select On by pressing / .
, , ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2,
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the
password error message as pictured to the right 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
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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 27 for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 4 times in succession, the projector will automatically
shut down in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote
control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a
coded number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your
projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to
decode the number. You may be required to
provide proof of purchase documentation to
verify that you are an authorized user of the
projector.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings >
Change password menu.
2. Press MODE/ENTER. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' 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 retr y.
Yo u ca n p r es s MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
4. Enter a new password.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected
password down here in this manual in adva nce or right a f ter t he p as sword is entered so that i t
is available to you should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a new password to
the projector. Remember to enter the new
password next time the projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security
Settings > Power on Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing
/ . The message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the current password.
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page
with 'Off'shown in the row of Power on Lock. You will not have to enter the
password next time you turn on the projector.
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