Benq W700, W710ST User Manual

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W700 / W710ST Digital Projector User Manual

Welcome

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Table of contents

Important safety

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

Introduction .....................

Projector features.....................................7

Shipping contents ....................................8

Projector exterior v

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

iew............................9

Positioning your 

projector .........................

Choosing a location .............................. 15

Obtaining a preferred projected image

........................................................... 16

size

Connection .....................20

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

Connecting Video source devices....... 21

ecting HDMI source devices ..... 22

Conn

Operation........................26

Starting up the projector...................... 26

Using the menus ................................... 27

Securing the projector

Utilizing the password function.......... 28

Switching input signal .......................... 31

Adjusting the projected image ............ 32

Magnifying and searching for details. 34

Playing 3D function.............................. 34

Selecting the aspect ratio...................... 35

Optimizing the image........................... 37

Hiding the image................................... 41

Remote Receiver.................................... 41

My Screen

............................................... 41

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Freezing the image.................................43

Operating in a high altitude 

environment ...........................................43

Adjusting the sound ..............................44

Personalizing the projector 

menu display ..........................................45

Shutting down the projector ................45

Menu operation .....................................46

Maintenance ................... 54

Care of the projector .............................54

Lamp information .................................55

Troubleshooting............. 61

Specifications..................

Projector specifications.........................62

Dimensions.............................................63

Timing chart...........................................64

Warranty and Copyright

information ....................69

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Important safety instructions

Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.

Safety Instructions

1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference.

2. Do not look straight at the projector lens durin

light beam may damage your eyes.

g operation. The intense

4. Always open the lens shutter or

emove the lens cap when the

r projector lamp is on.

5. In some countries, the line voltage is NO to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power cuts or surges of

10 volts occur. In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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T stable. This projector is designed

3. Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

6. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on the projector or remote control.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

8. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.

9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.

11. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover.

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

12. When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect.

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(10000 feet)

0 m

(0 feet)

Safety Instructions (Continued)

13. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments.

- Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.

- Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

- Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the image.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient temperature above 35°C / 95°F

- Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).

14. Do not block the ventilation holes.

- Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.

- Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item.

- Do not place inflammables near the projector.

If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire.

15. Always place the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation.

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp.

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16. Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury.

18. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

19. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed.

Ceiling mounting the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property. If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed. If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws. You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

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Introduction

Projector features

The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.

The projector offers the following features.

• Dual HDMI inputs

• Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs

• Auto keystone function to correct image keystoning automatically

• Brilliant color / UNISHAPE to provide truer, more vibrant colors in picture

• Closed captioning to display the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and v

ideos

•Variable audio output

• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process

• Selectable password protected function

• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking

• Selectable quick cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time

• High quality manual zoom lens

• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality

• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display

• Ability to display 16.7 million colors

• Multi-language On-screen Display (OSD) menus

• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption

• Built-in speaker providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected

• Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)

•HDCP compatibility

• 3D ready function for enjoying the 3D content.

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• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.

• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

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(UK) (US)

(EU)

(AU)

(KOREA) (CHINA)

(JAPAN)

P/N: 4J.J5401.001

W700 / W710ST Video Projector

2011

Shipping contents

Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.

Standard accessories

The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.

Projector Remote control with battery

Power cord VGA cable

uick Start Gui

Quick start guide User manual CD

W700/W710ST

2011

P/N:

5B.J5401.001

Warran ty c ard*

Optional accessories

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

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3. Presentation Plus

4. Soft Carry Case

5. RS232 Cable

Front/upper side

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Rear/lower side

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Projector exterior view

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1. Lamp compartment cover

2. Quick-release button

3. Projection lens

4. External control panel  (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.)

5. Top IR remote sensor

6. Focus ring and Zoom ring

7. Vent (cool air intake)

8. Audio speaker

9. Front IR remote sensor

10. S-VIDEO input jack

11. VIDEO input jack

12. HDMI 1 input jack

13. HDMI 2 input jack

14. USB input jack

15. COMPUTER PC input jack

16. RS-232 control port

17. COMPONENT input jacks

18. Rear adjuster foot

19. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

20. AUDIO input jack (R)

21. AUDIO input jack (L)

22. AUDIO input jack

23. AUDIO output jack

24. Quick-release foot

25. AC power cord inlet

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Controls and functions

Projector

1. FOCUS/ZOOM Ring

Used to adjust the projected image appearance. See "Fine-tuning the image size

and clarity" on page 33 for details.

2. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page

61 for details.

3. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

menus" on page 27 for details.

4. Left/ Decrease volume level

Decreases volume. See "Adjusting the

sound level" on page 44 for details.

5. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

See "Starting up the projector" on page 26 and "Shutting down the projector" on page

45 for details.

6. BLANK

sed to hide the screen picture. See "Hiding

the image" on page 41 for details.

7. TEMPerature indicator light

Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. See "Indicators" on page

61 for details.

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See "Using the

8. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.  See "Correcting keystone" on page 33 for details.

9. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Indicators" on page 61 for details.

10. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 32 for

details.

11. Right/ Increase volume level

Increases volume. See "Adjusting the

sound level" on page 44 for details.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #4, #8, #11, and #14

keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus"

on page 27 for details.

12. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 37 for details.

Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"

on page 27 for details.

13. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 31 for

details.

14. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting

keystone" on page 33 for details.

Remote control

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2 3

4 5

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7. Up cursor/Keystone ( / )

: Navigates and changes settings in the

OSD. See "Using the menus" on page

27 for details.

: Manually corrects distorted images

resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 33 for details.

8. Left cursor/Decrease volume level ( /

)

: Navigates and changes settings in the

OSD. See "Using the menus" on page

27 for details.

: Decreases volume.

9. MODE/ ENTER

MODE: Choose a suitable preset mode

for usage environment.

ENTER: Enter key for OSD menu.

10. MENU/ EXIT

MENU: Turns on the On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu.

EXIT: Goes back to previous OSD menu,

exits and saves menu settings.

1. IR transmitter

Transmits signal to projector.

2. LED indicator

Lights only when the key is pressed

3. POWER ON

Turns on the projector. See "Starting up

the projector" on page 26 for details.

4. VIDEO

Displays the VIDEO source selection. See

"Switching input signal" on page 31 for details.

5. COMP

Displays the COMPONENT source selection. See "Switching input signal" on

page 31 for details.

6. HDMI 1

Displays the HDMI 1 source selection. See

"Switching input signal" on page 31 for

details.

See "Using the menus" on page 27 for details.

11. MUTE

Mutes the built-in speaker.

12. USER 1/ User 2/ User 3

Select the User memory settings.

Note: User 3 not supported for this model.

13. BRIGHT

Displays the BRIGHTNESS setting bar. See

"Adjusting Brightness" on page 38 for details.

14. COLOR

Displays the COLOR setting bar. See

"Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 39 for details.

15. INFO

Starts the INFORMATION function.

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16. LIGHT

Turns on or off the remote control backlight

for about 10 seconds. Pressing any other key while the backlight is on keeps the backlight on for a further 10 seconds.

17. POWER OFF

Turns off the projector. See "Shutting down

the projector" on page 45 for details.

18. S-VIDEO

Displays the S-VIDEO source selection. See

"Switching input signal" on page 31 for details.

19. PC

Displays the PC source selection. See

input signal" on page 31

20. HDMI 2

Displays the HDMI 2 source selection. See

"Switching input signal" on page 31 for details.

21. Right cursor/Increase volume level 

(/ )

: Navigates and changes settings in the

OSD. See "Using the menus" on page

27 for details.

: Increase Volume.

22. Down cursor/Keystone ( / )

: Navigates and changes settings in the

OSD. See "Using the menus" on page

27 for details.

: Manually corrects distorted images

resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 33 for details.

"Switching

for details.

23. ASPECT

Select the display aspect ratios. See

"Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 35 for

details.

24. FREEZE

Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture. See

"Freezing the image" on page 43 for details.

25. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

26. CONTRAST

Displays the CONTRAST setting bar. See

"Adjusting Contrast" on page 38 for details.

27. SHARP

Displays the SHARPNESS setting bar. See

"Adjusting Sharpness" on page 39 for

details.

28. BLANK

Hides the screen picture. See "Hiding the

image" on page 41 for details.

29. TINT

Displays the TINT setting bar. See

"Adjusting Tint" on page 39 for details.

30. TEST

Displays the test pattern.

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Remote control effective range

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front and the top of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 7 meters (~ 23 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

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Replacing the remote control battery

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here.

3. Replace the cover.

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

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Positioning your projector

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Language

Projector Position

Menu Settings Operating Settings

BAckground Color

Remote Receiver

Splash Screen

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

S-VIDEO

Exit

Front Table

Front+Top

Black BenQ

My Screen

Choosing a location

Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

1. Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed on a table 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 upsidedown from the ceiling in front of the screen.

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from

ur dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.

Set Front Ceiling in

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

Set Rear Table in th

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

4. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upsidedown from the ceiling behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ

jector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this

Pro installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in th Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

*To set the projector position:

the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

e SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

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1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control

and then press Basic menu is highlighted.

2. Press

/ until the correct position is selected.

/ until the SYSTEM SETUP:

/ to highlight Projector Position and press

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size.

16:9 is the native aspect ratio. W700/W710ST can project a complete 16:9 (widescreen)

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The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned

ectly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This

dir prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).

The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel

ilm projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward

f angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the screen).

If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it projects

t a slightly downward angle.

You can see from the diagram on page 18, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector.

hen ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.

If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size

eases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.

incr

When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for

oth the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly

b proportional to the projection distance.

BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for

our projector. Refer to "W700/W710ST projection dimensions" on page 18. There are two

y dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen

rojection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge

(p of the screen (offset).

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How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size

1. Select your screen size.

2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns

belled "16:9 screen". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled "Average". This is the projection distance.

3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical offset

in mm" value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in

relation to the edge of the screen.

4. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the ho

rizontal center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2

above, and offset by the value determined in step 3 above.

For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen,

the W700 average projection distance is 4325 mm and with a vertical offset of 269 mm. the W710ST average projection distance is 2004 mm and with a vertical offset of 269 mm.

If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting keystone" on

page 33 for details.

How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance

This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room.

The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room.

1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the

creen. This is the projection distance.

2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average di

stance from screen column labelled "Average". If the min and max values are available on the table, check that your measured distance is between the min and max di

stances listed on either side of the average distance value.

3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen d

iagonal listed in that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that

projection distance.

4. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical offset

in mm" value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the

horizontal plane of the projector.

For example,

W700: if your measured projection distance was 3.5 m (3500 mm), the closest match

in t

he "Average" column is 3604 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 

100-inch screen is required.

W710ST: if your measured projection distance was 1.5 m (1500 mm), the closest

tch in the "Average" column is 1670 mm. Looking across this row show

ma that a 100-inch screen is required.

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Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

Maximum zoom

Minimum zoom

W700/W710ST projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 64 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

W700

16:9 screen

diagonal Wi d t h

Inches mm mm mm

30 762 664 374 - - 1137 67

40 1016 886 498 1367 1442 1516 90

50 1270 1107 623 1709 1802 1895 112

60 1524 1328 747 2051 2162 2274 134

80 2032 1771 996 2734 2883 3032 179

100 2540 2214 1245 3418 3604 3790 224

120 3048 2657 1494 4102 4325 4548 269

150 3810 3321 1868 5127 5406 5685 336

200 5080 4428 2491 6836 7208 7580 448

220 5588 4870 2740 7520 7929 8338 493

250 6350 5535 3113 8545 9010 9475 560

300 7620 6641 3736 10254 - - 672

Height

Recommended projection distance

from screen in mm

Min

length

(with max.

zoom)

Ave ra ge

Max

length

(with min.

zoom)

Ve rt i c a l

offset in mm

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W710ST

16:9 screen

diagonal Wi d t h

Height

Inches mm mm mm

34.30 871 759 427 - - 600 77

40 1016 886 498 637 668 700 90

50 1270 1107 623 796 835 874 112

60 1524 1328 747 955 1002 1049 134

80 2032 1771 996 1273 1336 1399 179

100 2540 2214 1245 1592 1670 1749 224

120 3048 2657 1494 1910 2004 2099 269

150 3810 3321 1868 2388 2505 2623 336

188.5 4788 4173 2347 3000 - - 423

There is 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installa tion location.

Recommended projection distance

from screen in mm

Min

length

(with max.

zoom)

Ave ra ge

Max

length

(with min.

zoom)

Ve rt i c a l

offset in mm

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1. HDMI cabe

2. VGA cable

3. Audio cable

Connection

When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:

1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.

2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.

3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.

In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see

"Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

Connecting a computer

The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:

2. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations,

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

® computers. A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is

• With a VGA cable: • With a HDMI cable:

Your computer must be

equipped with a HDMI output socket.

1. Take a VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the  COMPUTER PC signal input socket on the projector.

1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI socket of the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or 2 signal input socket on the projector.

take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 48 for details.

Notebook or desktop computer

Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/ off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination.

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Connecting Video source devices

You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets:

•HDMI

•Component Video

•S-Video

• Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above

nnecting 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:

Best video quality

The best available video connection method is HDMI. If your source device is equipped with a HDMI socket, you can enjoy uncompressed digital video quality.

See "Connecting HDMI source devices" on page 22 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI source device and other details.

If no HDMI source is available, the next best video signal is Component Video (not to be

nfused with composite Video). Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component

co Video natively, so if available on your devices, they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S-Video or (composite) Video.

See "Connecting Component Video source devices" on page 23 for how to connect the projector to a Component Video device.

Better video quality

The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video. If you h ave b oth c omp o site Video and S - Video outp ut t ermi nals on your Vid e o sou rce device, you should elect to use the S-Video option.

Least video quality

Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods described here.

See "Connecting S-Video source devices" on page 24 for how to connect the projector to an S-Video or Video device.

Connecting Audio

The projector has a built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speakers.

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Connection 21

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HDMI

HDMIHDMI

AV device

HDMI cable

Connecting HDMI source devices

The projector provides a HDMI input socket that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data

ansmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a

tr single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output

kets available:

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• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to an HDMI source device:

1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the HDMI

source device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or 2 signal input socket on the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 48 for details.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

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• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player and the projected

picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space. See "Changing Color

Space" on page 31 for details.

• If no signal is detected after establishing the connection, turn off the Quick Auto Search

function in the SOURCE menu. See "Switching input signal" on page 31 for details.

Connecting Component Video source devices

Component Video cable

AV device

Audio cable

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:

1. Take a Component Video cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to

the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.

2. Connect the other end of the Component Video cable to the COM

the projector. Match the colors of the plugs to the colors of the jacks-green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.

To connect the projector to an Audio source device:

1. Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV

device. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 48 for details.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

PONENT socket on

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• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct

video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly . Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

• If you have already made an HDMI Video connection between the projector and this

Component Video source device using HDMI Video connections, you need not connect to this device using a Component Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 21 for details.

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AV device

Audio device

S-Video device

Connecting S-Video source devices

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:

1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video

source device.

2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-

To connect the projector to an Audio source device:

1. Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

VIDEO socket on the projector.

• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct

video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly . Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

• If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this

S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 21 for details.

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Connecting Composite Video source devices

AV device

Audio cable

Video cable

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to a composite Video source device:

1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the

Video source device.

2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO s

To connect the projector to an Audio source device:

1. Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

ocket on the projector.

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• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct

video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly . Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

• You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if HDMI and

Component Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See "Connecting Video

source devices" on page 21 for details.

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Please select language

Press Enter to confirm, Exit to leave

Operation

Starting up the projector

1. Plug the power cord into the projector and

into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied.

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

2. Press POWER on the projector or

remote control and a start up tone sounds. The POWER

indi

cator light flashes green and stays

green when the projector is on. The start up procedure takes about 30

seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected.

(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to

ust the image clearness.

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To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power on/off ring tone" on page 44 for details.

If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp.

3. To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar

language first. See "Personalizing the projector menu

display" on page 45 for details.

4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys

to enter a five digit password. See "Utilizing the

password function" on page 28 for details.

5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.

6. The projector will start to search for input signals. The

ent input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the

urr projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message 'No Signal' will continue displaying until an input signal is found.

You c an als o pr es s SOURCE o input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 31 for details.

If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you wi ll see the message 'Out of Range' displayed on a blank screen. Please cha nge to an i nput signal which is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 65 for details.

To maint ain the lamp life, once you turn the project or on, wait at least 5 minutes before turning if off.

to start the projector

n the projector or remote control to select your desired

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Using the menus

Current input signal

Main menu icon

Main menu

Sub-menu

Highlight

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

Status

Wall Color Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone

Position

Phase H. Size Digital Zoom

Off

Auto

ENTER

MENU Exit

Keystone

Auto

DISPLAY

3D Sync

3D Format

Off

Frame Sequential

3D Sync Invert

Disable

DISPLAY

Wall Color Aspect Ratio

Keystone Position Phase H. Size

Auto

Exit

Auto Keystone

S-VIDEO

Digital Zoom

Off

3D Sync 3D Format

Off

Frame Sequential

3D Sync Invert

Disable

Language

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

English

Projector Position

Operating Settings Remote Receiver

Splash Screen

Background Color

My Screen

Exit

Front Table

Front+Top

Black

BenQ

Menu Settings

S-VIDEO

Language

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

English

Projector Position

Operating Settings Remote Receiver

Splash Screen

Background Color

My Screen

Exit

Front Table

Front+Top

Black BenQ

Menu Settings

S-VIDEO

The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu.

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

1. Press MOD remote control to turn the OSD menu on.

E/ENTER on the projector or

3. Press to highlight Language and press

/ to select a

preferred language.

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Securing the projector

Using a security cable lock

2. Use / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu

4. Press MODE/ENTER twice* on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings.

*The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu.

The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as a Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the left side of the projector. See "AUDIO input jack (R)" on page 9 for details.

A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and a lock. Refer to the lo

’s documentation for finding out how to use it.

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INPUT NEW PASSWORD

BackMENU

Power On Lock and Splash Screen Lock use the same password.

Utilizing the password function

For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Using the

menus" on page 27.

You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall.

Setting a password

Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started. Once a password has been set and the splash screen lock i s activated, you cannot change the splash screen that displays at projector startup unless the correct password is entered.

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Security Settings page displays.

2. Highlight Power on Lock an

3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys (

, , ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire to se

t, press the arrow keys to enter five digits for

the password.

4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.

Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns

he Security Settings page.

to t

5. To activate the Power on Lock fun

/ to select On.

press

6. To activate the Splas Lock and press

/ to select On. When the Splash Screen Lock is SETUP: Basic menu will be password-protected.

The digits being input will display as aste risks on-scr een. W rit e your select ed p assword dow n here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it.

Password: __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place.

7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

d select On by pressing / .

ction, press / to highlight Power on Lock and

h Screen Lock function, press / to highlight Splash Screen

activated, the My Screen function in the SYSTEM

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If you forget the password

Password Error

Please Try again.

Please write down the recall code,  and contact BenQ  Customer Center.

Recall code:

12345678

RECALL PASSWORD

Back

Password Changed

Entering the password recall procedure

Changing the password

If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the five-digit password every time you turn on the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PA SS W O R D ' follows. You can retry by entering another five-digit password, or if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 29 for details.

If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time.

1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen.

2. Write down the number and turn off your projector.

3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the n

umber. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change password menu.

2. Press MOD

E/ENTER. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays.

3. Enter the old password.

• If the password is correct, another message 'INPU

T NEW PASSWORD' displays.

• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three

seconds, and the message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.

4. Enter a new password.

Password: __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place.

5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.

6. You have successfully assigned a new password to th

e projector. Remember to enter the new

password next time the projector is started.

7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

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Disabling the password function

To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power on Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing

/ . The message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the current password.

i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Securi

with Off show in the row of Power on Lock. You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector.

Press to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press / to select Off. The Splash Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced will be available for your change.

ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three

seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.

Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.

ty Settings page

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Switching input signal

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time.

Be sure the Quick Auto Search fu of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.

You can also manually cycle through the

ailable input signals.

1. Press SOURCE on the projector or press input source directly from the remote control. A source selection bar displays.

2. Press

/ until your desired signal is selected and press MOD Once detected, the selected source

rmation will display on the screen for

info seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 12 to search for another signal.

• When SOURCE is activated, the Quick Auto Search function will be turned off automatically until restarting the projector.

• The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals. Data (graphic) "PC" presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than "Video" using mostly moving images (movies).

• The native display resolution of this projector is in a 16:9 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which output s at this resol ution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the 'aspect ratio' setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See "Selecting

the aspect ratio" on page 35 for details.

nction in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the default

E/ENTER.

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Changing Color Space

In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space.

do this:

1. Press MENU/E

2. Press

This function is only available when the HDMI input socket is in use.

to highlight Color Space Conversion and press / to select the setting.

XIT and then press / until the SOURCE menu is highlighted.

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PUSH

2 2

Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle

The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:

1. Press the quick-release button and lift the

nt of the projector. Once the image is

fro positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position.

2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the

horizontal angle.

To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pr

essing the quick-release button, then slowly lower the projector. Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction.

If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not

rpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. To correct this

pe situation, see "Correcting keystone" on page 33 for details.

• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause

damage to your eyes.

• Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot

air comes from.

Auto-adjusting the image

In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality.

The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds.

• The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.

• This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

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Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

FOCU S

FOCUS

Press /.Press /.

1. Adjust the projected image to the size that

you need using the ZOOM ring.

2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the

FOCUS ring.

Correcting keystone

Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen.

To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you can use Au Keystone manually correct it following one of these steps.

•Using Aut It can correct Key

•Using the remote control

1. Press MENU/E

2. Press

•Using the OSD menu

1. Press MENU/EXIT and

2. Press

4. Press

o Keystone

stone to optimal status by automatically.

XIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

to highlight Auto Keystone and press / to select Off to disable Auto

Keystone function.

Press control to display the Keystone correction

pag the top of the image. Press

keystoning at the bottom of the image.

until the

press Keystone function.

Press MENU/EXIT and until the

page displays.

/ on the projector or remote

e. Press

to correct keystoning at

to correct

then press /

DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

to highlight Auto Keystone and

/ to select Off to disable Auto

then press /

DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone correction

to Keystone or

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KEYSTONE

Back

5. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the

image or press

to correct keystoning at the

bottom of the image.

Magnifying and searching for details

If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.

1. Press MENU/E

2. Press

to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar

XIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

displays.

3. Press

4. To navigate the picture, press MOD

5. To reduce size of the picture, press MOD

on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.

E/ENTER to switch to the paning mode and press

the directional arrows (

, , , ) to navigate the picture.

E/ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/out functionality, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also press

repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.

The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified. You can further magnify the picture while searching for details.

Playing 3D function

1. To enter the special preset mode, press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu

the 3D Sync

2. To invert the image, press MENU menu is highlighted, and press

3. 3D Requirement:

• PC: PC with graphic card with stereo capability ( Quad buffer feature) and can run

120Hz/60Hz refresh rate.

• Video: standard NTSC/PAL DVD player to output 60Hz/50Hz movie.

• 55% of the brightness will loss.

To enjoy the 3D function, first enable the Play Movie in 3D setting found in your DVD devices under the 3D Disc Menu.

is highlighted, and press / to enable or disable 3D Sync. When

is enabled, the current picture mode adjustment will be disabled.

/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY

/ to enable or disable 3D Sync Invert.

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Selecting the aspect ratio

16:10 picture

15:9 picture

4:3 picture

16:9 picture

The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. For W700/W710ST, the default aspect ratio is 16:9. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio.

With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can

namically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image

dy input signal.

To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):

1. Press MENU/E

2. Press

3. Press

to highlight Aspect Ratio.

display requirements.

About the aspect ratio

In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are acti ve areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.

1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the

projector's native resolution in its horizontal width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio.

XIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

/ to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your

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2. Real:

The image is projected as its original resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector away from the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments.

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4:3 picture

16:9 picture

3. 4:3:  Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 images aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

4. 16:9:  Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

5. 16:10: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This setting stretches and resizes linearly.

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Optimizing the image

Using Wall Color

In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.

To use this function, go to the DI color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several

ecalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and

Blackboard.

SPLAY > W

Selecting a picture mode

The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type.

To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps.

•Press MOD

until your desired mode is selected.

•Go to the PICTURE >

press

Picture modes for different types of signals

The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.

1. Bright mode: M for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.

2. Living Room mode: brightness is emphasized in this model.

3. Gaming mode: I

4. Cinema mode: cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment.

5. User 1/Us picture modes. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 38 for details.

E/ENTER on the projector repeatedly

Picture Mode menu and

/ to select a desired mode.

aximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable

Is designed for using the projector in a living room. The

s designed for playing video games in a bright room.

Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital

er 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available

all Color menu and press / to select a

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Setting the User 1/User 2 mode

There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting point and customize the settings.

1. Press MENU/E

2. Go to the PICTURE >

3. Press

4. Press

This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.

XIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

Picture Mode menu.

/ to select User 1 to User 2.

to highlight Reference Mode.

5. Press / to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.

6. Press

to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / .

See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details.

When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and

press MODE/ENTER

to store the settings.

8. The confirmation message 'Set

ting Saved' displays.

Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes

According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs.

Adjusting Brightness

Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control.

The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower

tting, darker the image. Adjust this control so the

the se black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.

Adjusting Contrast

Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control.

The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this

set the peak white level after you have previously

to adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment.

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Adjusting Color

Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control.

Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image

l be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.

wil

Adjusting Tint

Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control.

The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more

nish the picture becomes.

gree

Adjusting Sharpness

Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control.

The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the

ture becomes.

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Adjusting Brilliant Color

Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing / on the projector or remote control.

This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to

e higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a

enabl greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.

e default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is

On is th Color Temperature function is not available.

selected, the

Selecting a Color Temperature

Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing 

/ on the projector or remote control.

The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type sel

ected.

1. Cooler: W bluish white than other settings.

2. Cool: M

3. Normal: M

4. Wa r m : M

5. Wa r m er : most reddish white than other settings.

*About color temperatures:

There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.

ith the highest color temperature, Cooler makes the image appear the most

akes images appear bluish white.

aintains normal colorings for white. akes images appear reddish white. With the lowest color temperature, War m er makes the image appear the

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RED

BLUE

GREEN

Yellow

Cyan

Magenta

3D Color Management

In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the room.

Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture

ters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management

th provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should you require it.

Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing

itions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of

co suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the projector, however, your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance, or even an experienced professional installer.

The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you

lect each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your

s preference.

If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used

test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project any image

t from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments.

To adj ust the sett in gs:

1. Go to the PI

2. Press MOD

CTURE men

E/ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays.

3. Highlight Primar Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.

4. Press

to highlight Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in the range

will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors. Please refer to the illustration to the right for

he colors relate to each other.

how t For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0, only pure red in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta.

5. Press

to highlight Saturation and adjust

its values to your preference by pressing

. Every adjustment made will reflect to the

image immediately. For example, if you select Red and set its

t 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected.

value a

6. Press

to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing / . The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made wil

l reflect to the image immediately.

7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.

8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.

9. Press MENU/

Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.

XIT to exit and save the settings.

u and highlight 3D Color Management.

y color and press / to select a color from among Red, Green,

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Hiding the image

CAPTURE MY SCREEN

BackMENU

Press CAPTURE or ENTER button to capture the picture from the  current screen.

In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image. The word 'BLANK' appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden.

You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM

SETUP: Basic > Operating Settings > Blank Timer

when there is no action taken on the blank screen.

No matter ENTER on the remote control, or EN

• Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.

menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time

Blank Timer is activated or disabled, you can press any key except PAGE / ,

TER on the projector to restore the picture.

Remote Receiver

The Infrared Remote Receiver (Front and Top) allows the projector to accept signals from the remote control. For best results, be sure to aim the control toward the sensor without any obstructions between the two, and at a distance no greater than 7 meters.

You can set the remote receiver in the SYSTEM

SETUP: Basic > Remote Receiver

menu.

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My Screen

In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among Black, Blue or BenQ screen, you can make your own startup screen that is an image projected from your computer or video source.

1. Project the image you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or

video sour

2. Select MyS

3. Go to the

4. A confirmation message displays. Press ENTER

agai

ce.

creen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu.

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > My Screen menu, press ENTER.

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Yes

Capture Succeeded

The captured picture has been set as the splash screen.

Turn “Splash Screen Lock” on

5. The message “Screen Capturing...” displays

while the projector is processing the image. Please wait.

6. If the action is successful, you see the message

“Captured Succeeded” on the screen. The captured image is saved as My Screen.

7. Restart the projector to view the captured image

displayed as the startup screen.

In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, cha

nge your target image.

When Splash Screen Lock is activ a t ed, MyScreen cannot be enabled unless the correct password is entered every time when you attempt to capture a screen.

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Freezing the image

We recommend you use the High Altitude mode by selecting it whenever your environment is higher than 1500m.

Yes

Notice

Do you want to turn High Altitude Mode ON?

Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word 'FREEZE' will display in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control.

Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on screen.

Operating in a high altitude environment

We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between  1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 5°C–23°C.

Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temper ature is between 5°C and 28°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such a condition.

To activate the High Altitude Mode:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until

the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced men highlighted.

2. Press

to highlight High Altitude Mode and

press

/ to select On. A confirmation

message displays.

3. Highlight Yes and

press MODE/ENTER.

Operation under "High Altitude Mode" ma higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance.

If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display

to shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating.

au In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions.

u is

y cause a

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Adjusting the sound

The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See

for how the audio input is connected.

INPUT SOURCE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

Computer PC

HDMI 1/2 HDMI mini jack

Component RCA mini jack

VIDEO RCA mini jack

S-VIDEO RCA mini jack

mini jack mini jack

Muting the sound

To temporarily turn off the sound,

•Using the remote control

Press MUTE to te

the screen will display

mporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off,

in the upper right corner of the screen.

"Connection" on page

To restore the sound, press MUTE agai

•Using the OSD menu

1. Press MENU/E

SETUP: Advanced menu

2. Press

The Audio Settings pa

3. Highlight Mut

4. To restore the sound, repeat steps 1-3 and press

XIT and then press / until the SYSTEM

to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER. 

ge displays.

e and press / to select On.

is highlighted.

/ to select Off.

Adjusting the sound level

To adj ust the sou nd level,

•Using the remote control

Press or to select a desired sound level.

•Using the OSD menu

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. Press

to highlight Vol um e and press / to select a

desired sound level.

Turning off the Power on/off ring tone

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. Press

The only way to change Power on/off ring tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on/off ring tone.

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to highlight Power on/off ring tone and press /

to select Off.

Personalizing the projector menu display

The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance.

• Menu dis length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The time length

ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use frame.

• Menu position in th position in five locations. Use

• Language in th menus. Use

• Splash Screen in t displayed during projector start-up. Use

play time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the

/ to select a suitable time

e SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the OSD

/ to select a preferred position.

e SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your familiar language for the OSD

/ to select your language.

he SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be

/ to select a screen.

Shutting down the projector

1. To turn the projector off, press POWER

OFF on the remote control to turn projector off directly. Or you can press

POWER on the projector and a

warning message appears. 

Press

2. Once the cooling process finishes, the

POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop.

3. Disconnect the power cord from the

wall s used in an extended period of time.

• To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process.

• To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick Cooling function. See

"Quick Cooling" on page 51 for details.

• If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans will 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.

• Lamp li fe results will vary depending on environmental conditions, and usage.

POWER again.

ocket if the projector will not be

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Menu operation

Menu system

Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected.

Main menu Sub-menu Options

Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light

/Blue/Blackboard

Green

Warmer/Warm/Normal/Cool/ Cooler

On/Off Auto/RGB/YUV

1. 

DISPLAY

2. 

PICTURE

3. SOURCE

Wall Color Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16

uto Keystone On/Off eystone

K Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync Off/DLP LINK/NVID 3D Format Frame Sequential/Top-Bottom

Sync Invert Disable/Invert

3D Picture Mode Bright/Living Room/Gaming/Cinema/User 1/User 2

Reference Mode Bright Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color On/Off Color

mperature

3D Color Mana

gement

Save Settings Quick Auto Search

Color Space Conversion

Living Room/Gaming/Cinema

Primary color R/G/B/C/M/Y Hue Saturation Gain

:10

3D Vision

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Language

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4. 

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Projector Position

Menu display time

Menu Settings

Operation Setting

Remote Receiver Front+Top/Top/Front Background Color Black/Blue/Purple Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue/MyScreen MyScreen

Menu position

Reminder Message

Direct Power On On/Off

Auto Power Off Quick Cooling On/Off

Blank Timer

Sleep Timer

Front Table/Rear Table/

Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/

25 sec/30 sec Center/Top-left/Top-right/Bottom-

right/Bottom-left

On/Off

Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20

min/25 min/30 min

Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min

Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr

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5. 

SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced

6. 

INFORMATI ON

Mute Off/On

Audio Settings

Lamp Settings

High Altitude Mode

Security Settings

Baud Rate Test Pattern Off/On

Closed Caption

Reset All Settings

Current System Status

Volume Range : 0 ~ 10 Power on/off

ring tone

Lamp Mode Normal/Economic Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour

Change password Change Security

Settings

Closed Caption Enable

Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4

Off/On

Power on Lock Splash Screen Lock

2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/ 38400/57600/115200

Off/On

• Source

• Picture Mode

• Resolution

• Color System

• Equivalent Lamp Hour

• Firmware Version

Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible.

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1. DISPLAY menu

Description of each menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Wall Color

Aspect Ratio

Auto Keystone

Keystone

Position

Phase

H. Size

Digital Zoom 3D Sync

3D Format

3D Sync Invert

Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 37 for details.

There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 35 for details.

Corrects any keystoning of the image automatically. See "Correcting

keystone" on page 33 for details.

Corrects any keystoning of the image manually. See "Correcting

keystone" on page 33 for details.

Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum.

This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Adjusts the horizontal width of the image. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Magnifies or reduces the projected image. See "Magnifying and

searching for details" on page 34 for details.

Enable 3D function.

If input timings Vsync is higher than 95Hz, 3D Format grays out. If input timings Vsync is lower than 95Hz, 3D Format supports Frame Sequential / Top-Bottom.

Invert 3D sync.

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2. PICTURE menu

3. SOURCE

Picture Mode

Reference Mode

Brightness Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Brilliant Color Color

Temperature

Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type.  See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 37 for details.

Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below.  See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 38 for details.

Adjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting Brightness" on page 38 for details.

Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. See "Adjusting Contrast" on page 38 for details.

Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video image. See "Adjusting Color" on page 39 for details.

The function is only available when Video or S-Video with NTSC system is selected.

Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image.  See "Adjusting Tint" on page 39 for details.

The function is only available when Video or S-Video with NTSC system is selected.

Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.  See "Adjusting Sharpness" on page 39 for details.

The function is only available when Video or S-Video with NTSC system is selected.

Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation. See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 39 for details.

See "Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 39 for details.

3D Color Management

Save Settings Quick Auto

Search Color Space

Conversion

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See "3D Color Management" on page 40 for details.

Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode.

See "Switching input signal" on page 31 for details.

See "Changing Color Space" on page 31 for details.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Language Projector

Position

Menu Settings

Operation Settings

Remote Receiver

Background Color

Splash Screen

MyScreen

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Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.  See "Using the menus" on page 27 for details.

The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors.  See "Choosing a location" on page 15 for details.

Menu display time

Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments.

Menu position

Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position.

Reminder Message

Selecting On allows the projector to remind you to clean the filter.

Direct Power On

Powers projector on automatically when the power cable is connected.

Auto Power Off

Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time.  See "Setting Auto Power Off " on page 55 for details.

Quick Cooling

Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function.  Selecting On enables the function and the projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 2 seconds.

If you attempt to restart the projector right after the quick cooling process, it may not be turned on successfully and will rerun its cooling fans.

Blank Timer

Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once elapsed the image will return to the screen.  See "Hiding the image" on page 41 for details.

Sleep Timer

Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours.

Sets the preferred remote receiver (Front and Top) allowing the projector to accept signals from the remote control.

Selects background appearance when there is no signal.

Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up. Four options are available: BenQ logo, Black screen, Blue screen, or MyScreen.

Captures and stores the projected picture as MyScreen. See "My Screen" on page 41 for details.

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5. SYSTEM SETUP:

Advanced menu

Audio Setting

Lamp Settings

High Altitude Mode

Security Settings

Baud Rate

Test Pattern

Closed Caption

Reset All Settings

Mute Vo lu m e Power On/Off ring tone

See "Adjusting the sound" on page 44 for details.

Lamp Mode

See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" on page 55 for details.

Reset lamp timer

See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 60 for details.

Equivalent Lamp Hour

See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 55 for details on how

the total lamp hour is calculated.

A mode for operation in high altitude areas.  See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 43 for details.

Change password

You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one.  See "Utilizing the password function" on page 28 for details.

Change Security Settings Power On Lock

When Power On Lock is activated, you will be asked to enter the current password before powering on the projector.

If you enter incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time.

Splash Screen Lock

When Splash Screen Lock is activated, you will be asked to enter the current password when attempting to capture a screen.

Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel.

Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion.

Selecting On enables the function. The closed captioning text is displayed if available.

Close Caption will disable when aspect change to 16:9, 16:10 or real.

Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

The following settings will still remain: Position, Phase, H. Size, User 1, User 2, Projector Position, Language, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate.

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

6. INFORMATION menu

Source

Shows the current signal source.

Picture Mode

Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.

Current System Status

The INFORMATION menu shows you the current operating status of the projector.

Resolution

Shows the native resolution of the input signal.

Color System

Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM or RGB.

Equivalent Lamp Hour

Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.

Firmware Version

Displays the firmware version of the projector.

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Maintenance

Care of the projector

Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean.

Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts

eed replacing.

Cleaning the lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.

• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.

• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner a

Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cle aner , scouring powd er , or volati le solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material.

Cleaning the projector case

Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in "Shutting down the projector" on page 45 and unplug the power cord.

• To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth.

• To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH det

Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case.

nd gently wipe the lens surface.

ergent. Then wipe the case.

Storing the projector

If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below:

• Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the r

ecommended range for the projector. Please refer to "Specifications" on page 62 or

consult your dealer about the range.

• Retract the adjuster feet.

• Remove the battery from the remote control.

• Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.

Transporting the projector

It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. When you carry the projector yourself, please use the original box or a suitable soft carry

se.

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Lamp information

Getting to know the lamp hour

When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows:

See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode.

To obtain the lamp hour information:

1. Press Menu/E

highlighted.

2. Press

page displays.

3. You will see the Equi

4. To leave the menu, press Menu/Ex

You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFO

Extending lamp life

The projection lamp is a consumable item. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu.

Setting Lamp mode as Economic

Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected

pictures.

Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp mode menu and press / .

Setting Auto Power Off

This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life.

To set Auto Po

/ . The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. If the

press preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The p not automatically shut down in a certain time period.

xit and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is

to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings

valent lamp hour information displaying on the menu.

it.

RMATION menu.

wer Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Auto Power Off menu and

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rojector will

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Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

Order Replacement Lamp

Lamp >XXXX Hours

Notice

Replace Lamp soon

Lamp > XXXX Hours

Notice

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.comOrder a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

Replace Lamp Now

Lamp > XXXX Hours Lamp usage time exceeded

Notice

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

Out of Lamp Usage Time

Replace lamp (Refer to user manual) Then reset lamp timer

Notice

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

Timing of re placing th e lamp

When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.

Go to http://lamp.benq.com for a replacement lamp.

The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. See "Indicators" on page 60 for details.

The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.

The warning messages below are for reference only. Please follow the actual on-screen instructions to prepare and replace the lamp.

Status Message

Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the projector is normally run with Economic selected (See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" on page

55), you may continue to operate the projector

until the next lamp warning appears.

A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time.

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It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished.

The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally.

Replacing the lamp

• If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp.

• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp.

• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.

• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.

• This lamp contains mercury . Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner.

• To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended t hat you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp rep lacement.

1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. If the lamp is

hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.

2. Loosen the captive screw from the

nt.

fro

3. Remove the lamp compartment cover

as sh

own.

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4. Loosen the three captive screws that

secure the lamp.

• Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.

• Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries.

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5. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use

the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector.

• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector.

• Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials.

• Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images.

6. Insert the new lamp into the lamp

compartment and make sure it fits in the projector.

• Ensure the connectors are aligned.

• If you experience resistance, lift the lamp and start again.

7. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp.

8. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and

loc

ked in place.

• Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction.

• Do not over tighten the screw.

9. Replace the lamp compartment cover

on the projector and tighten the captive

ew.

scr

10. Restart the projector.

Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.

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Resetting the lamp timer

Reset Lamp Timer?

Reset

Cancel

Notice

11. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen

Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays. Press highlight Reset lamp

timer and press

MODE/ENTER. A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to '0'.

Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage.

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Indicators

Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events

Orange Off Off

Green

Flashing

Green Off Off

Orange

Flashing

Off Off

Lamp events

Orange

Flashing

Off Off Red

Off Red

Thermal events

Off Red Off Off Red Red Off Red Green

Off Red Orange Red Red Red Red Red Green Red Red Orange

Green Red Red Green Red Green

System events

Off Green Red

Off Green Green

Off Green Orange

Stand-by mode

Powering up

Normal operation

The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off.

The lamp ignition retries if the lamp fails during startup.

1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or

2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

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Troubleshooting

The projector does not turn on.

Cause Remedy

There is no power from the power cable.

Attempting to turn the projector on

ing

again dur

No picture

Cause Remedy

The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.

The projector is not correctly connected to the

The input signal has not been corr

ectly selected.

Blurred image

Cause Remedy

The projection lens is not correctly focused.

The projector and the screen are not aligned prop

the cooling process.

input

signal device.

erly.

Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.

Wait until the cooling down process has completed.

Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly.

Check the connection. Select the correct input signal with the

SOURCE ke control.

Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring.

Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary.

, and plug the po

y on the projector or remote

wer cord into the

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Remote control does not work

Cause Remedy

The battery is out of power. Replace the battery with new one. There is an obstacle between the

remote control and the You are too far away from the

projector

projector.

Remove the obstacle. Stand within 7 meters (23 feet) of the

projector.

The password is incorrect

Cause Remedy

You do not remember the password.

Please see "Entering the password recall

procedure" on page 29 for details.

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Specifications

Projector specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Product name Digital Projector Model name W700 W710ST

Optical

Resolution 720p, 1280 x 720

Display system 1-CHIP DMD

Lens F/Number

Lamp 190 W 220 W

Electrical

Power supply AC100–240V, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)

Power consumption

Mechanical

Dimensions 330 mm (W) x 150 mm (H) x 247 mm (D) (Adjust foot max.)

Weight 8 lbs (3.63 Kg)

Input terminal

Computer input RGB input D-Sub 15-pin (female) Vide o signal inpu t

HDMI Screw type x 2 COMPONENT RCA jack x 3 S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD/HDTV signal input Component RCA jack x 3 Audio input Mini jack x 1, RCA jack x 2

Output terminal

Audio output Mini jack x 1

Speaker 10W mono speaker

Control terminal

USB Mini B type

RS-232 serial control 9 pin x 1

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature 5°C–35°C at sea level Operating relative

humidity

Operating altitude

F = 2.52 to 2.73, f = 21.8 to 24 mm

250W (Max)/ <1W (Standby)

10%–85% (without condensation)

• 0–1499 m at 5°C–28°C

• 1500–3000 m at 5°C–23°C (with High Altitude Mode on)

F = 2.77, f = 10.16 to 11.16 mm

290W (Max)/ <1W (Standby)

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121.5

127.0

47.3

173.7

84.3

145.0

175

247

119.5

60.0

330.0

58.5

Ceiling Mount Installation

*Ceiling Mount Screws: M4 x L8 (Max. L=12, Min. L=8)

Unit: mm

Dimensions

330 mm (W) x 119.5 mm (H) x 247 mm (D)

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Timing c har t

Supported timing for PC input

Resolution Horizontal

640 x 480

720 x 400 37.927 85.039 35.5 720 x 400 x 85

800 x 600

Frequency

(kHz)

31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60*

37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72

37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75

43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85

61.91 119.518 52.5

35.2 56.3 36 SVGA_56

37.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60*

48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72

46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75

53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85

76.302 119.972 73.25

77.425 119.854 83

48.363 60.004 65.000 XGA_60*

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Mode

640 x 480 120Hz*

VESA DMT0D 120Hz*

800 x 600 120Hz*

1024 x 768

1280 x 720

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56.476 70.069 75.000 XGA_70

60.023 75.029 78.750 XGA_75

68.667 84.997 94.500 XGA_85

97.551 119.989 115.5

45.000 60.000 74.250 1280 x 720_60*

90.000 120.000 148.50 1280 x 720_120*

VESA DMT14 120Hz*

Resolution Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

49.7 59.8 83.5 WXGA_60*

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Mode

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1280 x 800

1280 x 1024

1280 x 960

1440 x 900

1400 x 1050 65.317 59.978 121.750 SXGA+_60*

1600 x 1200 75.000 60.000 162.000 UXGA

640 x 480@67Hz 35.000 66.667 30.240 MAC13

832 x 624@75Hz 49.722 74.546 57.280 MAC16

1024 x 768@75Hz 60.240 75.020 80.000 MAC19

1152 x 870@75Hz 68.68 75.06 100.000 MAC21

1024 x 576@60Hz 35.82 60 46.996

1024 x 600@60Hz 37.32 60 48.964

62.8 74.9 106.5 WXGA_75

71.554 84.880 122.500 WXGA_85

63.981 60.020 108.000 SXGA3_60*

79.976 75.025 135.000 SXGA3_75

91.146 85.024 157.500 SXGA3_85

60.000 60.000 108 1280 x 960_60*

85.938 85.002 148.500 1280 x 960_85

55.935 59.887 106.500 WXGA+_60*

70.635 74.984 136.750 WXGA+_75

1024 x 576-GTF

1024 x 600-GTF

* Supported timing for 3D function.

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Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input

Signal Format Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz)

480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94

480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94

576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00

576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00

720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00

720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00

1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00

1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00

1080P@24Hz 27 24

1080P@25Hz 28.13 25

1080P@30Hz 33.75 30

1080P@60Hz 67.5 60.00

1080P@50Hz 56.26 50.00

Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image

vibration.

Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs

Video mode Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

NTSC* 15.73 60 3.58

PAL* 15.63 50 4.43

SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41

PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58

PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58

PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43

NTSC4.43* 15.73 60 4.43

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Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Color sub-carrier

Frequency

(MHz)

* Supported timing for 3D function.

Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input

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Resolution Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

720 x 400 37.927 85.039 35.5 720 x 400_85

31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60*

37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72

640 x 480

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1280 x 720

1280 x 800

1280 x 1024

1280 x 960

37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75

43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85

61.91 119.518 52.5

35.2 56.3 36 SVGA_56

37.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60*

48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72

46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75

53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85

76.302 119.972 73.25

77.425 119.854 83

48.363 60.004 65.000 XGA_60*

56.476 70.069 75.000 XGA_7 0

60.023 75.029 78.750 XGA_7 5

68.667 84.997 94.500 XGA_8 5

97.551 119.989 115.5

45.000 60.000 74.250 1280 x 720_60*

90.000 120.000 148.50 1280 x 720_120*

49.7 59.8 83.5 WXGA_60*

62.8 74.9 106.5 WXGA_75

71.554 84.880 122.500 WXGA_85

63.981 60.020 108.000 SXGA_60*

79.976 75.025 135.000 SXGA_75

91.146 85.024 157.500 SXGA_85

60.000 60.000 108 1280 x 960_60*

85.938 85.002 148.500 1280 x 960_85

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Mode

640 x 480 120Hz*

VESA DMT0D

120H

800 x 600 120Hz*

VESA DMT14

120H

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Resolution Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

1440 x 900

1400 x 1050 65.317 59.978 121.750 SXGA+_60*

1600 x 1200 75.000 60.000 162.000 UXGA

640 x 480@67Hz 35.000 66.667 30.240 MAC13

832 x 624@75Hz 49.722 74.546 57.280 MAC16

1024 x 768@75Hz 60.241 75.020 80.000 MAC19

1152 x 870@75Hz 68.68 75.06 100.000 MAC21

VIDEO

55.935 59.887 106.500 WXGA+_60*

70.635 74.984 136.750 WXGA+_75

15.73 60 13.50 480i*

31.47 60 27 480p*

15.63 50 13.50 576i*

31.25 50 27.000 576p

37.50 50 74.25 720p_50

45.00 60 74.25 720p_60*

28.13 50 74.25 1080i_50

33.75 60 74.25 1080i_60

67.5 60 148.5 1080p

56.26 50 148.5 1080p

27 24 74.25 1080P@24Hz

28.12 25 74.25 1080P@25Hz

33.75 30 74.25 1080P@30Hz

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Mode

Displaying a 1080i_50 or 1080i_60 signal may result in slight image vibration.

* Supported timing for 3D function.

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Warranty and Copyright information

Limited warranty

BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal

usage and storage.

Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is

ound to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's only obligation and your exclusive

remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty

service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.

Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in

rdance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be in-

acco

between 10% and 85%, temperature in-between 5°C and 28°C, altitude lower than 4920 feet,

d avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you

pecific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.

For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com.

be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any

language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,

magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of

BenQ Corporation.

Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied,

with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability

or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise

this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without

obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

*DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others

re copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.

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Benq W700, W710ST User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important safety instructions

Introduction

Projector features

Shipping contents

Standard accessories

Optional accessories

Projector exterior view

Controls and functions

Projector

Remote control

Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size

How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance

W700/W710ST projection dimensions

Connection

Connecting a computer

Connecting a computer

Connecting Video source devices

Connecting HDMI source devices

Connecting Component Video source devices

Connecting S-Video source devices

Connecting Composite Video source devices

Operation

Starting up the projector

Using the menus

Securing the projector

Using a security cable lock

Utilizing the password function

Setting a password

If you forget the password

Entering the password recall procedure

Changing the password

Disabling the password function

Switching input signal

Changing Color Space

Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle

Auto-adjusting the image

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

Correcting keystone

Magnifying and searching for details

Playing 3D function

Selecting the aspect ratio

Optimizing the image

Using Wall Color

Selecting a picture mode

Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes

Hiding the image

Remote Receiver

My Screen

Freezing the image

Operating in a high altitude environment

Adjusting the sound

Personalizing the projector menu display

Shutting down the projector

Menu operation

Menu system

Description of each menu

Maintenance

Care of the projector

Cleaning the lens

Cleaning the projector case

Storing the projector

Transporting the projector

Lamp information

Getting to know the lamp hour

Extending lamp life

Timing of re placing th e lamp

Replacing the lamp

Indicators

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Projector specifications

Dimensions