Using the menus .....................................26
Securing the projector ..........................26
Using a security cable lock ........................ 26
Utilizing the password function................ 27
Adjusting the projected image.............29
2 Table of contents
Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you
4920-
9840
feet
with an 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.
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.
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 49.
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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Overview
Projector
Remote control
Batteries
Warranty card
User manual CD
Quick start guide
Power cable
VGA c able
Carry bag (W1080ST only)
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.
W1070W1080ST
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Overview
Replacing the remote control batteries
• Operating the projector from the front
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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 leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the
kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local environment
regulations for your region.
• Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
• If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
Remote control effective range
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR
remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the
sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on the projector
that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
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.
Overview
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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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Overview
Projector features
• Full HD compatible
The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 576i, Enhanced Definition
television (EDTV) 480p, 576p and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i/p 60Hz 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, 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.
• 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, S-Video, and composite video, as well as dual HDMI, PC, and an output
trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems.
• ISF certified calibration control
To reach a higher standard of performance, the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY
mode settings in its OSD menus, which requires professional calibration service from authorized ISF
installers.
• 3D function
To enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth
of the images through HDMI.
• Built-in speaker(s)
Built-in speaker(s) providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected.
• Intuitive lens shift (W1070)
The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting-up your projector.
• Short throw ratio (W1080ST)
The short throw ratio projection provides 1080p picture quality with shorter projection distance.
• SmartEco
SmartEco™ technology saves lamp power consumption up to 70% depending on the content
brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected.
Overview
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Projector exterior view
See "Connecting with video equipment" on page 21
for connection details.
Front and upper side view
W1070
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W1080ST
1
2
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Rear and lower side view
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1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on
page 11 for details.)
2. Lamp cover
6
7
3. Vent (heated air exhaust)
4. Quick-release button
5. Lens cap
6. Lens shift lever
8
9
10
7. Focus and Zoom ring
8. Vent (cool air intake)
9. Speaker grill
10. Front IR sensor
11
11. Projection lens
12. HDMI ports
13. 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.
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8
9
10
14. Component Video inputs (RCA)
support Y/P
B/PR or Y/CB/CR video
signal
15.Mini USB port
(Used for service)
16.RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/
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YCbCr) signal input jack
17. RS-232 control port
Used to interface with a PC or home
theater control/automation system.
18. S-Video input (mini 4-pin DIN)
Composite Video input (RCA)
19. Audio (L/R) input jacks
20.Audio input jack
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Audio output jack
21.AC Power cable inlet
22. Rear adjuster foot
23.Ceiling mount holes
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24. Kensington lock slot
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Overview
Controls and functions
Control panel
1
2
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1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image.
3. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation.
4. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and
saves menu settings.
5. Top IR remote sensor
6. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby mode
and on.
7.Left/
Decreases the projector volume.
8. ECO BLANK
Used to blank the screen picture.
9. TEMPerature warning light
Lights up red if the projector's temperature
becomes too high.
10. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or
flashes when the lamp has developed a
problem.
11.AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.
12.Keystone/Arrow keys (/ Up, /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images resulting
from an angled projection.
13.Right/
Increases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is
activated, the #7, #12, and #13 keys are used
as directional arrows to select the desired
menu items and to make adjustments.
14.MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item.
15.SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
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Remote control
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1.POWER
Toggles the projector between standby mode
and on.
2. Info
Shows the status information of the projector.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and
saves menu settings.
4.Left
5. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item.
6. ECO BLANK
Used to blank the screen picture.
7. Keystone/Arrow keys (/ Up, /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images resulting
from an angled projection.
8. SmartEco
Displays the lamp mode selection bar.
(Normal/Economic/SmartEco)
Displays the setting bars for adjustment of the
appropriate picture quality values.
12. 3D Setting
Enters 3D settings directly.
13.AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.
14.Right
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is
activated, the #4, #7, and #14 keys are used as
directional arrows to select the desired menu
items and to make adjustments.
15.SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
16.Volume +/-
Adjusts the sound level.
17.Mute
Toggles projector audio between on and off.
18.Freeze
Freezes the projected image.
19.Test
Displays the test pattern.
20.CC
Displays the video term description on screen
which is provided for hard-of-hearing viewers.
21.3D Invert
Toggles the invert function between on and off.
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Overview
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 on the projector or remote control and then press / until the System Setup : Basic menu is
highlighted.
2. Press / to highlight Projector Position and press / until the correct position is selected.
Positioning your projector
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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.
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly
perpendicular 90° right-angle square) to 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.
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 positions of the screen and projector, you will need to account for both the
projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly proportional to the projection
distance.
This projector is equipped with a movable lens. See "Shifting the projection lens vertically" on page 20 for
details. You can see the diagrams on pages 16 and 18 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables
that are measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down.
Lens shift is only available on W1070.
How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size
1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 16:9 or 4:3?
2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "Screen
dimensions". 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. Decide the exact position of your projector according to the position of your screen and the
adjustable lens shift range.
<Example>
W1070: 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 3494 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. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 16:9 or 4:3?
2. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the
projection distance.
3. Refer to the table 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.
4. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in
that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance.
<Example>
W1070: If you have a 16:9-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4500 mm,
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 4543 cm. Looking across this row shows that a 170-inch screen is required.
Checking the min. and max. projection distance values in the columns of "Projection distance <D> [mm]"
on page 16 indicates that the 4500 mm measured projection distance will also fit the 150 and 190-inch
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Positioning your projector
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 29 for details.
Positioning your projector
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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
<A>
<C>
<B>
<E>
<F>
<D>
<G>
<A>
<C>
<B>
<E>
<D>
<G>
<F>
W1070
The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9
Screen dimensionsProjection distance <D> [mm]
Diagonal
<A>
[inch
(mm)]
40(1016)49888610131165131625
50(1270)623110712661456164631
60(1524)747132815191747197537
70(1778)872155017722038230444
80(2032)996177120252329263350
90(2286)1121199222782620296256
100(2540)1245221425322911329162
110(2794)1370243527853203362068
120(3048)1494265730383494394975
130(3302)1619287832913785427881
140(3556)1743309935444076460887
150(3810)1868332137974367493793
160(4064)19923542405146585266100
170(4318)21173763430449495595106
180(4572)22413985455752415924112
190(4826)23664206481055326253118
200(5080)24914428506358236582125
235(5969)29265202594968427734146
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>
[mm]
Width
<C>
[mm]
Min distance
(with max
zoom)
Average
Max distance
(with min
zoom)
Lowest/Highest
lens position
<E> [mm]
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Positioning your projector
W1080ST
The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9
Screen dimensionsProjection distance <D> [mm]
Diagonal
<A>
[inch
(mm)]
30(762)3746644575025489
40(1016)49888660967073112
50(1270)623110776183791316
60(1524)74713289131005109619
70(1778)872155010651172127922
80(2032)996177112181339146125
90(2286)1121199213701507164428
100(2540)1245221415221674182631
110(2794)1370243516741842200934
120(3048)1494265718262009219237
130(3302)1619287819792177237440
140(3556)1743309921312344255744
150(3810)1868332122832511274047
160(4064)1992354224352679292250
170(4318)2117376325882846310553
180(4572)2241398527403014328856
190(4826)2366420628923181347059
200(5080)2490442830443349365362
250(6350)3113553538054186456678
300(7620)3736664145665023547993
Height
<B>
[mm]
Width
<C>
[mm]
Min distance
(with max
zoom)
Average
Max distance
(with min
zoom)
Lowest/Highest
lens position
<E> [mm]
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.
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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.
<A>
W1070
The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9
Screen dimensions
Diagonal
<A>
[inch (mm)]
40(1016)6108139291069120823 457
50(1270)762101611621336151029 572
60(1524)914121913941603181334 686
70(1778)1067142216271871211540 800
80(2032)1219162618592138241746 914
90(2286)1372182920912405271951 1029
100(2540)1524203223242672302157 1143
110(2794)1676223525562940332363 1257
120(3048)1829243827883207362569 1372
130(3302)1981264230213474392774 1486
140(3556)2134284532533741422980 1600
150(3810)2286304834864008453186 1715
160(4064)2438325137184276483391 1829
170(4318)2591345439504543513597 1943
180(4572)27433658418348105438103 2057
190(4826)28963861441550775740109 2172
200(5080)30484064464753456042114 2286
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>
<B>
<H>
<E>
Height
<B>
[mm]
Width
<C>
[mm]
<F>
<D>
<A>
<G>
<C>
Projection distance <D>
[mm]
Min
distance
(with
max
zoom)
Average
<H>
<E>
<B>
Max
distance
(with min
zoom)
<D>
<F>
Lowest/
Highest
lens
position
<E>
[mm]
<G>
Image
height <H>
[mm]
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Positioning your projector
W1080ST
The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9
Screen dimensions
Diagonal
<A>
[inch (mm)]
30(762)3436104194615039 218
40(1016)45781355961567111 290
50(1270)572101669976883814 363
60(1524)6861219838922100617 435
70(1778)80014229781076117420 508
80(2032)914162611181229134123 581
90(2286)1029182912571383150926 653
100(2540)1143203213971537167629 726
110(2794)1257223515371690184431 798
120(3048)1372243816761844201234 871
130(3302)1486264218161998217937 944
140(3556)1600284519562151234740 1016
150(3810)1715304820962305251543 1089
160(4064)1829325122352459268246 1161
170(4318)1943345423752613285049 1234
180(4572)2057365825152766301851 1306
190(4826)2172386126542920318554 1379
200(5080)2286406427943074335357 1452
250(6350)2858508034933842419171 1815
300(7620)3429609641914610502986 2177
Height
<B>
[mm]
Width
<C>
[mm]
Projection distance <D>
[mm]
Min
distance
(with
max
zoom)
Average
Max
distance
(with min
zoom)
Lowest/
Highest
lens
position
<E>
[mm]
height <H>
Image
[mm]
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.
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