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.
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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 main 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 outlet 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 outlet.
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 57.
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 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.
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Projector
Remote control
Batteries
Warranty card
User manual CD
Quick start guide
Power cable
VGA c able
Screw
Lens ring
Metal sheet
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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.
Projector lens is optional accessory and does not come with this package, please see "Optional accessories"
on page 7 for selection of lenses
The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed
information.
Standard Accessories
Digital Projector
Quick Start Guide
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Overview
Optional accessories
Long throw lens
Short throw lens
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Overview
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up to 8 m
Remote control batteries
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 of the
IR beam. Always aim straight at the projector; however, most screens will also reflect the IR beam to
the projector.
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.
• 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, composite video, 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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See "Connecting to video equipment" on page 20
for connection details.
Projector exterior view
Front and upper side view
1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on page 11
2. Lamp cover
3. Vent (heated air exhaust)
4. Projection lens
5. Kensington lock slot
6. Vent (cold air intake)
7. Front IR sensor
8. Lens shift lever
Rear view
9. AC Power cable inlet
10. Rear IR sensor
11. Audio input jack
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12. RJ45 LAN input jack
13. HDMI port
14. Mini B type USB port
15. RS-232 control port
16. RGB signal output jack
17. 12VDC output terminal
18. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr)
19. Component Video inputs
20. Video input jack
for details.)
Audio output jack
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.
signal input jack
(BNC)/RGBHV 5 BNCs for connecting either
RGB or component (YPbPr), SD or HD video
signals
Under view
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21. Adjustable feet
22. Ceiling mount holes
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Controls and functions
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Control panel
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1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
2. Zoom ring (Long throw [LT] only)
Adjusts the size of the projected image.
3. TEMPerature warning light
Lights up or flashes if the projector's
temperature becomes too high.
4. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is
operating.
5. MODE
Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting
available for each input.
6. POWER
Performs the same action as POWER on the
remote control.
Toggles the projector between standby and on.
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7. 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.
8. 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.
9. ENTER
Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu item.
10.ECO BLANK
Hides the screen image.
11.LAMP indicator light 1, 2
Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp
has developed a problem.
12.ASPECT
Selects the display aspect ratio.
13. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.
14.SOURCE
Performs the same action as the source
selection keys on the remote control.
Switches sequentially through input sources.
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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
Hides 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.
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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/EXIT 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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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 19 for details.
You can see the diagrams on pages 15 and 17 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 "Long throw (LT): The screen aspect
ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9"/"Short throw (ST): The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the
projected picture is 16:9". The average projection distance is 785 (LT)/250 (ST) cm.
If you have a 16:9-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (450 cm), please
refer to "Long Throw (LT): The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9"/"Short
Throw (ST): The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9". The closest match in the
"Average" (LT)/"Distance" (ST) column is 428 (LT)/426 (ST) cm. Looking across this row shows that a 80-
inch (LT)/250-inch (ST) 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 picture distortion" on page 29 for details.
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Positioning your projector
Projection dimensions
Floor Installation
<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens
Ceiling Installation
<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens
Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen
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<A>
<C>
<B>
<E>
<F>
<D>
<G>
<A>
<C>
<B>
<E>
<D>
<G>
<F>
Long Throw (LT): The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9
Short Throw (ST): The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9
Screen dimensions
Diagonal
<A>
[inch (mm)]
40(1016)5089685.0
50(1270)62111856.2
60(1524)751331027.5
70(1778)871551198.7
80(2032)10017713610.0
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]
Projection distance <D>
[cm]
Distance
Offset
Lowest/Highest lens
position <E> [cm]
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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
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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<A>
<C>
<H>
<E>
<B>
<F>
<G>
<D>
<A>
<C>
<H>
<E>
<D>
<G>
<F>
<B>
Long throw (LT): The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9
Screen dimensions
Diagonal
<A>
[inch (mm)]
30(762)4661157196236334
40(1016)6181209262314
50(1270)76102261327393
60(1524)91122314393471
70(1778)107142366458550
80(2032)122163418523629
90(2286)137183471589707
100(2540)152203523654786
110(2794)168224575720864
120(3048)183244627785943
130(3302)1982646808511021
140(3556)2132847329161100
150(3810)2293057849811179
160(4064)24432583710471257
170(4318)25934588911121336
180(4572)27436694111781414
190(4826)29038699412431493
200(5080)305406104613091571
250(6350)381508130716361964
300(7620)457610156919632357
Height
<B>
[cm]
Width
<C>
[cm]
Projection distance <D>
[cm]
Min
distance
(with
max
zoom)
Average
Max
distance
(with min
zoom)
Offset
Lowest/
Highest
lens
position
<E> [cm]
546
657
769
880
991
10103
11114
13126
14137
15149
16160
17171
18183
19194
21206
22217
23229
29286
34343
Image
height <H>
[cm]
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Short throw (ST): The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9
Screen dimensions
Diagonal
<A>
[inch
(mm)]
40(1016)618183546
50(1270)76102104
60(1524)91122125
70(1778)107142146
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]
Projection distance
<D> [cm]
Distance
Offset
Lowest/Highest
lens position <E>
[cm]
657
769
880
Image height
<H>
[cm]
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Positioning your projector
Shifting the projection lens
Screen
Range of
placement
Center of lens
Projector
120%
50%
50%
-60%
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
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• 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 28 for details.
Positioning your projector
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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 53 for details.
Connecting to video 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 can also 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:
Te r m i n a l
name
HDMI
Component
Video
Video
Computer (D-
SUB)
Terminal appearanceReferencePicture quality
"Connecting HDMI devices" on page 20
"Connecting component-video devices"
on page 21
"Connecting video devices" on page 21
"Connecting a computer" on page 22
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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Connecting to video equipment
Connecting component-video devices
AV equipment: DVD player, digital
tuner, etc.
RGBHV cable
Speakers
Audio cable
Audio cable
Component cable
Video cable
AV equipment
Speakers
Audio cable
Audio cable
Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. The BNC type
component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices. 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
The audio connections are provided for informational purposes only. You can also connect the separate
audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
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• 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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