Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ projector! It has been designed to provide you with an
4920-
9840
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enjoyable home theater viewing experience. 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.
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1. Please read this user manual before you operate your
projector. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
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 inflammables 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.
3. Do not store the projector on end vertically. Doing so
may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or
resulting in damage.
4. Do not place the 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 closed;
- locations where excessive humidity, dust,
or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical
components, shorten the projector’s
lifespan and darken the screen;
- locations near fire alarms;
- locations with an ambient temperature
above 35°C/95°F;
- locations where altitude is higher than 1500
meters/4920 feet above sea level.
Important safety instructions
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5. 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.
6. In areas where the mains power supply voltage
may fluctuate 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.
7. Do not step on the projector or place any objects
upon it.
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.
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.
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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Important safety instructions
13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until
the projector has cooled down and is unplugged
from the power supply.
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Moisture condensation
Never operate the projector immediately after
moving it from a cold location to a hot location.
When the projector is exposed to such a change
in temperature, moisture may condense on the
crucial internal parts. To prevent the projector
from possible damage, do not use the projector
for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden change
in temperature.
14. When you think service or repair is required,
take the projector only to a suitably qualified
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. See
page 53.
Under no circumstances should you ever
undo or remove any other covers. Refer
servicing only to suitably qualified
professional service personnel.
Avoid volatile liquids
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide or
certain types of cleaner, near the projector. Do
not have rubber or plastic products touching the
projector for a long time. They will leave marks on
the finish. If cleaning with a chemically treated
cloth, be sure to follow the cleaning product’s
safety instructions.
Disposal
This product contains the following materials
which are harmful to human bodies and
environment.
• Lead, which is contained in solder.
• Mercury, which is used in the lamp.
To dispose of the product or used lamps, consult
your local environment authorities for regulations.
Notice
Please keep the original packing for possible future
shipment. If you need to pack your projector after
use, adjust the projection lens to an appropriate
position, put the lens cushion around the lens, and
fit the lens cushion and projector cushion together
to prevent damage during transportation.
Important safety instructions
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Projector
Remote control
Batteries
VGA c ab le
Warranty card
User manual CD
Digital Projector
Quick Start Guide
Quick start guide
Power cable
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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 specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed
information.
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Remote control batteries
up to 8 m
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 down in
the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The
cover will slide off.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary)
and install two new 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 case and sliding it back up into position. Stop when it clicks into
place.
Notes on handling batteries
• 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.
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
8 meters, and at an angle within 30 degrees of the
IR beam. Always aim straight at the projector, however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to
the projector.
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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 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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Projector features
• Full HD compatible
The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, and High
Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1
image reproduction.
• High picture quality
The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution, excellent home theater
brightness, super high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction.
• High brightness
The projector features super high brightness to achieve excellent picture quality in ambient light
conditions, outperforming ordinary projectors.
• Super-high contrast ratio
The projector features a dynamic black control to achieve a super-high contrast ratio.
• Vivid color reproduction
The projector features a 6-segment color wheel to produce realistic color depth and range
unattainable with lesser segment color wheels.
• Rich gray-scale
When viewed in a darkened environment, the automatic gamma control provides excellent gray-scale
display which reveals details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes.
• Intuitive lens shift
The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting-up your projector.
• Wide variety of inputs and video formats
The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment,
including component video, and composite video, as well as HDMI, PC, and an output trigger for
connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems.
• Professional calibration control
To reach a higher standard of performance, the projector incorporates Expert Mode settings in its
OSD menus, which requires professional calibration service from authorized installers.
• Panamorph lenses compatible
The projector is compatible with Panamorph lenses that allow you to convert 16:9 projectors to
2.35:1 aspect ratio.
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Projector exterior view
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Front and upper side view
1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on
2. Lamp cover
3. Front IR sensor
4. Lens shift lever
5. Projection lens
6. Vent (heated air exhaust)
7. AC Power cable inlet
8. Rear IR sensor
9. RJ45 LAN input jack
10.HDMI port
Rear view
Under view
11.Composite Video input (RCA)
12.USB port
13.RS-232 control port
14.12VDC output terminal
15.Component Video inputs (BNC)/RGBHV
16.RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/
17.Audio input jack
18.Kensington lock slot
19. Adjustable feet
20.Ceiling mount holes
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page 10 for details.)
Used to interface with a PC or home
theater control/automation system.
Used to trigger external devices such as
an electric screen or light control, etc.
Consult your dealer for how to connect
these devices.
5 BNCs for connecting either RGB or
component (YPbPr), SD or HD video
signals.
YCbCr) signal input jack
RGB signal output jack
Audio output jack
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Controls and functions
Control panel
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the projected image.
3. LAMP indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp
has developed a problem.
4. TEMPerature warning light
Lights up or flashes if the projector's
temperature becomes too high.
5. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is
operating.
6. Arrow/Keystone keys (Left / , Up /
, Right /, Down/)
Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu selection in the direction of the arrow
being pressed when the OSD menu is
activated.
Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting
from an angled projection.
7. POWER
Performs the same action as POWER on the
remote control.
Toggles the projector between standby and on.
8. SOURCE
Performs the same action as the source
selection keys on the remote control.
Switches sequentially through input sources.
9. MENU
Toggles the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on
and off.
10.PRESET MODE
Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting
available for each input.
11.EXIT
Goes back to previous OSD menus, exits and
saves any changes made using the On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu.
12.ENTER
Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu item.
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Remote control
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1.Power ON/OFF
Toggles the projector between standby mode
and on.
2. Source selection keys
Selects an input source for display.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and
saves menu settings.
4. Arrow/Keystone keys (Left / , Up /
, Right /, Down/)
Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu selection in the direction of the arrow
being pressed when the OSD menu is activated.
Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting
from an angled projection.
5. MODE/ENTER
Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu item.
Depending upon the input signal in use, selects
an available picture mode.
6. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen image.
7. LASER
Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation
purposes.
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8. TEST
Displays the test pattern.
9. FREEZE
Freezes the projected image.
10.PIP
Displays the Picture In Picture (PIP) windows.
11.NETWORK SETTING
Enters network settings directly.
12.Numeric buttons
Enters numbers in network settings.
Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be pressed
when asked to enter password.
13.AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.
14.SOURCE
Selects an input source for display.
15. VOLUME+/VOLUME-
Adjusts the sound level.
16.BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts brightness.
17.CONTRAST
Adjusts contrast.
18.MUTE
Toggles projector audio between on and off.
19.ASPECT
Selects the display aspect ratio.
20.LAMP MODE
Selects a preferred lamp mode.
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 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.
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.
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Positioning your projector
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. Floor Front:
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. 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. Floor Rear:
Select this location with the projector placed near
the floor behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is
required.
*Set Floor Rear after you turn the projector on.
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.
*To set the projector position:
1. Press MENU on the projector or MENU/EXIT on the remote control and then press / until the System Setup menu
is highlighted.
2. Press / to highlight Projector Position and press / until the correct position is selected.
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Positioning your projector
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors
in the projected image size.
This projector is equipped with a movable lens. See "Shifting the projection lens" on page 16 for details.
You can see the diagrams on pages 14 and 15 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables that are
measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down.
If you are using a 120-inch, 4:3-aspect-ratio screen, please refer to "The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the
projected picture is 16:9". The average projection distance is 494 cm.
If you have a 16:9-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (450 cm), please
refer to "The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9". The closest match in the
"Average" column is 449 cm. Looking across this row shows that a 100-inch screen is required.
Checking the min and max projection distance values in the columns of "Projection distance <D> [cm]"
on page 14 indicates that the 4.5 m measured projection distance will also fit the 90 and 110-inch size
screens. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom control) to display on these different screen sizes
at the projection distance. Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values.
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 picture distortion" on page 26 for details.
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Positioning your projector
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Floor Installation
<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens
<B>
<A>
<C>
<F>
<G>
<D>
<E>
Ceiling Installation
<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens
Projection dimensions
Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen
<A>
<C>
<B>
<E>
<F>
<G>
<D>
The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9
Screen dimensionsProjection distance <D> [cm]
Diagonal
<A>
[inch
(mm)]
30(762)37661081351624.7
40(1016)50891441802156
50(1270)621111802242698
60(1524)751332152693239
70(1778)8715525131437711
80(2032)10017728735943112
90(2286)11219932340448514
100(2540)12522135944953916
110(2794)13724339549459217
120(3048)14926643153964619
130(3302)16228846758370020
140(3556)17431050362875422
150(3810)18733253967380823
160(4064)19935457571886225
170(4318)21237661076391626
180(4572)22439864680896928
190(4826)237421682853102330
200(5080)249443718898107731
250(6350)3115538981122134639
300(7620)37466410771346161647
The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the
recommended screen sizes are listed. If your screen size is not in the table above, please contact your dealer
for assistance.
Height
<B>
[cm]
Width
<C>
[cm]
Min distance
(with max
zoom)
Average
Max distance
(with min
zoom)
Lowest/Highest
lens position
<E> [cm]
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Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen
<A>
<B>
<H>
<C>
<E>
<D>
<F>
<G>
Floor Installation
<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens
Ceiling Installation
<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens
The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4:3 aspect ratio screens
or intend to purchase 4:3 aspect ratio screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images.
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The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9
Screen dimensions
Diagonal
<A>
[inch (mm)]
30(762)4661991241484.334.3
40(1016)61811321651985.745.7
50(1270)761021652062477.157.2
60(1524)911221982472978.668.6
70(1778)10714223128834610.080.0
80(2032)12216326433039511.491.4
90(2286)13718329737144512.9102.9
100(2540)15220333041249414.3114.3
110(2794)16822436345354415.7125.7
120(3048)18324439549459317.1137.2
130(3302)19826442853664318.6148.6
140(3556)21328446157769220.0160.0
150(3810)22930549461874221.4171.5
160(4064)24432552765979122.9182.9
170(4318)25934556070084024.3194.3
180(4572)27436659374289025.7205.7
190(4826)29038662678393927.1217.2
200(5080)30540665982498928.6228.6
250(6350)3815088241030123635.7285.8
300(7620)4576109891236148342.9342.9
The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the
recommended screen sizes are listed. If your screen size is not in the table above, please contact your dealer
for assistance.
Height
<B>
[cm]
Width
<C>
[cm]
<A>
<C>
Projection distance <D>
[cm]
Min
distance
(with
max
zoom)
Average
Max
distance
(with min
zoom)
<H>
<E>
<B>
<D>
<F>
Lowest/
Highest
lens
position
<E>
[cm]
<G>
Image
height <H>
[cm]
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Screen
Range of
placement
Center of lens
Projector
125%
125%
41.3%41.3%
Shifting the projection lens
The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be
positioned off the center of the screen.
The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width. It is measured as an
offset from the projected image’s vertical or horizontal center. You can use the lever to shift the
projection lens in any direction within the allowable range depending on your desired image position.
To use the lens shift lever:
1. Release the lever by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Move the lever to adjust the projected image position.
3. Lock the lever by turning it clockwise.
• When the screen position is fixed
• When the projector position is fixed
• Please do not over-tighten the lever.
• Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality. In the unlikely event that the image
distortion is produced, see "Adjusting the projected image" on page 25 for details.
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Connecting with video
PC
HDMI cable
HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
To make sure you select a correct input source
type for the HDMI signal, see "HDMI Settings" on
page 49 for details.
equipment
You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner,
cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or
laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. You need only connect the projector to a 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:
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Te r m i n a l
name
HDMI
Component
Video
Video
PC (D-SUB)
Terminal appearanceReferencePicture quality
"Connecting HDMI devices" on
page 17
"Connecting component-video/RGB
devices" on page 18
"Connecting video devices" on page 18
"Connecting a computer" on page 19
Best
Better
Normal
Better
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 firmly fitted 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 6 for details). Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting HDMI devices
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia 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 HDMI cable when making connection between the
projector and HDMI devices.
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AV equipment: DVD player, digital
tuner, etc.
Component video cable
Speakers
Audio cable
Audio cable
RGBHV cable
Video cable
AV equipment
Speakers
Audio cable
Audio cable
Connecting component-video/RGB devices
Connect your RGB source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the RBGHV inputs. You can also use a
BNC- type component cable to connect your video devices. The audio connections are provided for
informational purposes only. You can also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
Connecting video devices
You need only connect a composite Video cable from the same device. The audio connections are
provided for informational purposes only. You can also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable
audio amplifier.
• 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. You need only connect using a composite
Video connection if Component Video is not supplied on the video source device (for example, with
some analog video cameras).
• 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
DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable
Laptop or desktop
computer
Audio cable
Speakers
Audio cable
VGA cable
VGA to DVI cable
VGA cable
or
Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable or a DB15HD-to-5 x BNC 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.
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.
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• 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. See "Standby Monitor Out" on page 48
for details.
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