BenQ SU931, SX930 User Manual

SX930/SU931 Digital Projector

User Manual

English

Important safety

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

Overview................................6

Shipping contents...................................... 6

Remote control batteries....................... 7

Remote control operation.....................7

Projector features .................................... 8

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

Controls and functions..........................10

Control panel ............................................... 10

Remote control............................................ 11

Positioning your

projector..............................12

Choosing a location ...............................12

Obtaining a preferred projected

image size .................................................13

Projection dimensions ................................ 14

Shifting the projection lens ........................ 16

Connecting to video

equipment ...........................17

Preparations.................................................. 17

Connecting HDMI devices......................... 17

Connecting MHL devices ........................... 18

Connecting S-Video devices......................18

Connecting video devices..........................19

Connecting a computer .............................20

Connecting a monitor ................................20

Using the projector ............21

Turning the projector on .....................21

Selecting an input source......................22

Using the menus .....................................23

Securing the projector ..........................24

Using a security cable lock ........................ 24

Utilizing the password function................ 24

Adjusting the projected image.............27

Adjusting the projection angle .................27

Auto-adjusting the image ...........................27

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity......27

Correcting picture distortion....................28

Using the preset and user modes ...... 30

Fine-tuning the picture quality ............ 33

Advanced picture quality controls ..... 34

Selecting the aspect ratio ..................... 37

Setting a wall color ................................ 39

Hiding the image..................................... 39

Locking control keys............................. 39

Freezing the image................................. 39

Adjusting the sound............................... 40

Using the test pattern........................... 41

Using the teaching templates .............. 42

Setting the lamp mode.......................... 43

Controlling the projector through a

Wired LAN environment .................... 44

Operating in a high altitude

environment............................................ 48

Turning the projector off..................... 49

On-Screen Display (OSD) menus...... 50

Additional information ...... 60

Care of the projector ........................... 60

Lamp information................................... 61

Getting to know the lamp hour ................61

Extending lamp life .......................................61

Timing of replacing the lamp .....................62

Replacing the lamp .......................................63

Indicators........................................................66

Troubleshooting..................................... 67

Specifications........................................... 68

Warranty and Copyright

information ......................... 74

2 Table of contents

Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ projector! It has been designed to provide you with an

4920-

9840

feet

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 40°C/104°F;

- locations where altitude is higher than 1500

meters/4920 feet above sea level.

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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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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 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 63.

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

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.

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

Warranty card

User manual CD

Quick start guide

Power cable

VGA c able

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 specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

Digital Projector

Quick Start Guide

Overview

Remote control batteries

Approx. +30

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 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 from the center 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.

Overview

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Projector features

• WUXGA resolution

The projector is HDTV compatible with WUXGA resolution, providing 1920 x 1200 pixels at its native resolution. (for model SU931)

• 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 with only a single lamp, achieving excellent picture quality in ambient light conditions, outperforming ordinary single lamp projectors.

• 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.

• Wide variety of inputs and video formats

The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment, including composite video, S-Video, HDMI, PC, and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems.

• 3D function supported

The projector supports 3D format signals and allows you to enjoy 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way.

• Built-in teaching template

The projector comes with built-in teaching templates, including letter formation, worksheet and coordinate chart, to make teaching easier.

• Corner fit correction

A flexible and convenient way to correct picture distortion by adjusting each corner of an image independently when projecting on restricted or uneven space.

Overview

Projector exterior view

See "Connecting to video equipment" on page 17 for connection details.

Front and upper side view

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Rear and lower view

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15 16

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1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on page 10 for details.)

2. Lens shift cover

3. Lamp cover

4. Vent (heated air exhaust)

5. Adjustable feet

6. Projection lens

7. Lens cap

8. Vent (cold air intake)

9. Front IR remote sensor

10. Zoom and Focus rings

11. Rear IR remote sensor

12. RJ45 LAN input jack

13. USB Mini-B port

14. USB Type A port

15. HDMI-2 port

16. HDMI-1/MHL port

17. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input jack

18. RGB signal output jack

19. RS-232 control port

Used to interface with a PC or home theater control/automation system.

20. S-Video input jack Video input jack

21. Audio (L/R) input jack

22. Audio input jack Audio output jack

Microphone jack

23. 12VDC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as an

electric screen or light control, etc. Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices.

24. AC power jack

25. Kensington lock slot

26. Ceiling mount holes

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Controls and functions

Control panel

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4 5 6 7

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

2. Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the projected image.

3. Lens shift cover

Access to the lens shift knob. Please see

"Shifting the projection lens" on page 16 for

details.

4. MENU/EXIT

Toggles the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off. Goes back to previous OSD menus, exits and saves any changes made using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

5. POWER

Performs the same action as POWER on the remote control.

Toggles the projector between standby and on.

6. / Left

Decreases horizontal keystone value.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) is activated, move to the left item.

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12 13

7. MODE/ENTER

When On-Screen Display (OSD) is off, sequentially selects a predefined picture setting available for each input.

When OSD is on, enacts to selected OSD menu item.

8. BLANK

Used to blank the projected image.

9. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating.

10.TEMP Temperature warning light

Lights up or flashes if the projector's temperature becomes too high.

11.LAMP indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp has developed a problem.

12. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image under PC source.

13. / Up Increases vertical keystone value.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) is activated, move to the upper item.

14. / Right

Increases horizontal keystone value.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) is activated, move to the left item.

15.SOURCE

Switches to the next source.

16. / Down

Decreases vertical keystone value.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) is activated, move to the next item.

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Remote control

For Japan region only

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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 blank the projected image.

7. LASER

Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes.

Not available for Japan region.

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16 17

18 19

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8. QUICK INSTALL

Displays the quick install page.

This key is "TEST" for remote controls in the Japan region. Its function is the same as Quick Install.

9. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

10.NETWORK SETTING

Enters network settings directly.

11.Numeric buttons

Enters numbers in network settings.

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

12. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

13.SOURCE

Selects an input source for display.

14.VOLUME+/VOLUME-

Adjusts the sound level.

15.BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts brightness.

16.CONTRAST

Adjusts contrast.

17.MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

18.ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

19.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.

• PIP is not available for this model.

• COMPUTER 2 and COMPO 2 key functions are not available for this model.

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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. 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. Front Ceiling:

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 Front Ceiling after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear:

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

*Set Rear after you turn the projector on.

4. Rear Ceiling:

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 Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector on.

*To set the projector position:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the System Setup: Basic menu is highlighted.

2. Press / to highlight Projector Installation and press / until the correct position is selected.

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. The diagrams from pages 14 to 15 offer recommendations on projection distances and screen sizes.

This projector is equipped with a movable lens. See "Shifting the projection lens" on page 16 for details. You can see the diagrams from pages 14 to 15 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables that are measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down.

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 28 for details.

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Positioning your projector

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Floor Installation

<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens

Ceiling Installation

<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens

Projection dimensions

Installation for a 16:10 ratio screen

<A>

SU931

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

Screen dimensions Projection distance <D> [cm]

Diagonal <A> [inch (mm)]

60 (1524) 81 129 139 180 221 4.0

70 (1778) 94 151 162 210 258 4.7

80 (2032) 108 172 185 240 295 5.4

90 (2286) 121 194 208 270 332 6.1

100 (2540) 135 215 231 300 369 6.7

110 (2794) 148 237 254 330 406 7.4

120 (3048) 161 259 277 360 442 8.1

130 (3302) 175 280 300 390 479 8.8

140 (3556) 189 302 323 420 516 9.4

150 (3810) 202 323 346 450 553 10.1

160 (4064) 215 345 369 479 590 10.8

170 (4318) 229 366 392 509 627 11.4

180 (4572) 242 388 415 539 663 12.1

190 (4826) 256 409 438 569 700 12.8

200 (5080) 269 431 461 599 737 13.5

240 (6096) 323 517 554 719 884 16.2

If you have a 16:10-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance is 4.5 m (450 cm), the closest match in the "Average" column of the above table is 450 cm. Looking across this row shows that a 150-inch screen is required.

Checking the min and max projection distance values in the "Projection distance <D> [cm]" columns of the above table indicates that the 4.5 m measured projection distance will also fit the 130 and 140-inch screens, as well as 160 to 190-inch size screens. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom control) to display on these different screen sizes at the projection distance.

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.

<C>

Height [cm]

<E>

Width <C> [cm]

<F>

<D>

<G>

<A>

<C>

<E>

Min distance Average Max distance

<D>

<G>

<F>

Lowest/ Highest lens position <E>

[cm]

Positioning your projector

Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen

Floor Installation

<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens

Ceiling Installation

<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens

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SX930

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

Diagonal <A> [inch (mm)]

60 (1524) 91 122 183 238 293 11.4

70 (1778) 107 142 214 278 342 13.3

80 (2032) 122 163 244 317 391 15.2

90 (2286) 137 183 275 357 439 17.1

100 (2540) 152 203 305 397 488 19.1

110 (2794) 168 224 336 436 537 21.0

120 (3048) 183 244 366 476 586 22.9

130 (3302) 198 264 397 516 634 24.8

140 (3556) 213 285 427 555 683 26.7

150 (3810) 229 305 458 595 732 28.6

160 (4064) 244 325 488 634 781 30.5

170 (4318) 259 345 519 674 830 32.4

180 (4572) 274 366 549 714 878 34.3

190 (4826) 290 386 580 753 927 36.2

200 (5080) 305 406 610 793 976 38.1

250 (6350) 381 508 762 991 1220 47.6

300 (7620) 457 610 915 1189 1463 57.2

If you have a 4:3-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance is 4.0 m (400 cm), the closest match in the "Average" column of the above table is 397 cm. Looking across this row shows that an 100inch screen is required.

Checking the min and max projection distance values in the "Projection distance <D> [cm]" columns of the above table indicates that the 4.0 m measured projection distance will also fit the 90, 110, 120, and 130-inch screens. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom control) to display on these different screen sizes at the projection distance.

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<C>

<E>

<F>

<G>

<D>

<A>

<C>

<E>

<D>

<G>

<F>

Screen dimensions Projection distance <D> [cm] Lowest/

Highest

Height [cm]

Width <C> [cm]

Min distance

Average

Max distance

lens

position

<E> [cm]

Positioning your projector

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Center of lens

Offset

Vertical shift

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 shift the projection lens in vertical directions within the allowable range depending on your desired image position. For SU931, the maximum vertical shift is 2.5% from the vertical center. For SX930, the maximum vertical shift is 5% from the vertical center.

To shift the projection lens:

1. Press to open the cover on the projector to expose the lens shift knob.

2. Rotate the knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the screen is positioned where you want it.

• When the screen position is fixed

• When the projector position is fixed

• To avoid causing damage to the lens shift device, rotate the screw driver slowly and gently.

• 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 27 for details.

Positioning your projector

Connecting to video equipment

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

Format" on page 55 for details.

You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a DVD or Blu-ray player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop PC, a laptop PC, or Apple Macintosh system. You can 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/MHL

S-Video

Video

Computer (D-

SUB)

Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality

"Connecting HDMI devices" on page 17 "Connecting MHL devices" on page 18

"Connecting S-Video devices" on page 18

"Connecting video devices" on page 19

"Connecting a computer" on page 20

Best

Good

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 or Blu-ray 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.

Connecting to video equipment

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MHL device: Smartphones,

Tablets, etc.

MHL cable

AV equipment: DVD player,

digital tuner, camcorder

etc.

Speakers

S-Video cable

Audio cable

Connecting MHL devices

MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) supports uncompressed HD video (1080/30p) and audio (7.1 surround sound) transmission between compatible devices like smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience. You should use an MHL cable when making connection between the projector and MHL devices.

Not all mobile devices are MHL compatible. Consult with you mobile device manufacturer to verify MHL compatibility of your device.

Connecting S-Video devices

Connect the projector to your S-Video device with an S-Video cable. The audio connections are provided for informational purposes only. You can also connect a separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.

Connecting to video equipment

Connecting video devices

AV equipment

Speakers

Video cable

Audio cable

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.

• 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 to video equipment

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VGA cable

Audio cable

Laptop or desktop

computer

Speakers

VGA to DVI cable

VGA cable

Connecting a computer

Connect the projector to a computer with a 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.

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.

• 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 Monitor Out function is turned on in the System Setup: Advanced menu. See "Monitor Out" on page 58 for details.

Connecting to video equipment

Using the projector

Preparations

1. Plug in and turn on all of the connected equipment.

2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector.

3. Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch on.

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

Turning the projector on

Follow the steps below

1. Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied.

2. Press POWER on the projector or ON on the remote control to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Powe r On To n e " will be heard.

To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring

Tone" on page 40 for details.

3. The fans will start operating, and a start-up image will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds while it warms up.

The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up.

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4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See "Utilizing

the password function" on page 24 for details.

5. Press one of the Source keys on the remote control, or press SOURCE on the projector repeatedly until your desired signal is selected. See "Selecting an input source" on page 22 for details.

6. If the horizontal frequency of the input source exceeds the range of the projector, the message "No Signal" will be displayed on the screen. This message will remain on-screen until you change the input source to an appropriate one.

If you attempt to re-start the projector shortly after shutdown, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool

down. Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange.

Using the projector

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NOTE: When automatically searching for a

valid input source, the projector cycles through the available signals following the sequence from top to bottom as the source selection bar shows.

Selecting an input source

The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. When the projector is first turned on, it will attempt to reconnect with the input source which was in use when the projector was last shut down.

To select the video source:

• Using the remote control

Press one of the Source keys on the remote control.

• Using the OSD menu

Press SOURCE and then press / until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/ENTER.

Once detected, the selected source information will be displayed on the screen for seconds. If there are multiple pieces of equipment connected to the projector, you can go back to the source selection bar again to search for other signals.

• Using Quick Search

If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals:

1. Press MENU/EXIT to turn the OSD menu on.

2. Press / to highlight the Source menu.

3. Press to highlight Quick Search menu.

4. Press / to toggle the function On.

Using the projector

Using the menus

Picture Mode

Reference Mode

Brightness Contrast

Tint Sharpness

Rename User Mode Reset Picture Settings

Picture

Video

Cinema

Current input source

Main menu icon

Main menu

Sub-menu

Highlight

Press MENU/EXIT to go back to the previous page or to exit.

Status

50 50 50

Color

Advanced...

Cinema

MENU Exit

Picture Mode

Reference Mode

Brightness Contrast

Tint Sharpness

Rename User Mode Reset Picture Settings

Picture

Video

Cinema

MENU Exit

Color

50 50 50

Advanced...

Cinema

Language

Projector Installation

Operation Settings Remote Receiver

Menu Settings

System Setup: Basic

Background Color

Off

Test Pattern

Panel Key Lock

Splash Screen

Front

Blue

MENU Exit

Video

BenQ

Off

System Setup: Basic

Video

MENU Exit

Language Projector Installation

Operation Settings

Remote Receiver

Menu Settings

Background Color

Test Pattern

Panel Key Lock

Splash Screen

Front

Blue

Off

BenQ

Off

Front

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

Below is the overview of the OSD menu.

The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.

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

English

1. Press MENU/EXIT to turn the OSD menu on.

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

3. Press to highlight Language and press MODE/ENTER, and the language list is displayed.

4. Press

// / to select a preferred

language and press MODE/ENTER.

5. Press MENU/EXIT twice* to leave and save the settings.

*The first press leads you back to the main

menu and the second press closes the OSD menu.

Using the projector

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