BenQ WI500, W1400 User Manual

W1500
Digital Projector
Home Cinema Series

User Manual

2 Table of contents

Table of contents

Important safety instructions.......5

Overview..........................................8

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

Standard accessories..................................... 8

Optional accessories..................................... 8

Replacing the remote control

batteries...................................................... 9

Remote control effective range ............9

Projector features ..................................11

Projector exterior view........................12

Controls and functions..........................13

Control panel ............................................... 13

Remote control............................................ 14

Positioning your projector........ 15

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

Obtaining a preferred projected

image size .................................................16

How to determine the position of the

projector for a given screen size ............. 16

How to determine the recommended

screen size for a given distance ................ 16

Projection dimensions ................................ 18

Shifting the projection lens vertically ...... 20

Connecting with video

equipment ..................................... 21

Preparations.................................................. 21

Connecting HDMI devices......................... 22

Connecting component-video devices ... 23

Connecting S-Video or video devices..... 23

Connecting a computer .............................24

Using the Wireless

Transmitter................................... 25

Product specification .............................25

Supported timing for wireless HDMI

input timing ..............................................25

Power indicator ......................................26

Message and meaning ............................26

Wireless transmitter synchronization27

Using the projector .....................29

Turning the projector on..................... 29

Selecting an input source ..................... 30

Using the menus..................................... 31

Securing the projector.......................... 31

Using a security cable lock.........................31

Utilizing the password function ................32

Adjusting the projected image ............ 34

Adjusting the projection angle .................34

Correcting picture distortion....................34

Using the preset and user modes ...... 35

Fine-tuning the picture quality ............ 36

Advanced picture quality controls ..... 38

Adjusting the sound............................... 41

Selecting the aspect ratio ..................... 42

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

Using the test pattern........................... 43

Magnifying and searching for details .. 43
Operating in a high altitude

environment............................................ 44

Displaying more than one image source

simultaneously ........................................ 45

Watching 3D content ........................... 46

Personalizing the projector menu

display ....................................................... 47

Locking control keys............................. 47

Turning the projector off..................... 48

On-Screen Display (OSD) menus...... 49

Additional information................58

Care of the projector ........................... 58

Lamp information................................... 59

Getting to know the lamp hour................59

Extending lamp life .......................................59

Timing of replacing the lamp .....................60

Replacing the lamp .......................................61

Indicators ................................................. 63

Troubleshooting..................................... 64

Specifications........................................... 65

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Warranty and Copyright

information....................................72

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Important safety instructions

Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you
with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through
carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation.

Important safety instructions

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

1. Please read this user manual before you operate your
projector. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.

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

- Do not place the projector on an unstable cart,

stand, or table as it may fall and be damaged;

- Do not place inflammables near the projector;

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10

degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15
degrees front to back.

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

4. Do not place the projector in any of the
following environments:

- space that is poorly ventilated or confined.

Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls
and free flow of air around the projector;

- locations where temperatures may become

excessively high, such as the inside of a car
with all windows closed;

- locations where excessive humidity, dust,

or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical
components, shorten the projector’s
lifespan and darken the screen;

- locations near fire alarms;

- locations with an ambient temperature

above 35°C/95°F;

- locations where altitude is higher than 1500

meters/4920 feet above sea level.

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5. Do not block the vents holes while the projector
is on (even in standby mode):

- Do not cover the projector with any item;

- Do not place the projector on a blanket,

bedding or any other soft surface.

9. Do not look straight into the projector lens
during operation. It may harm your sight.

6. In areas where the mains power supply voltage
may fluctuate by ±10 volts, it is recommended
that you connect your projector through a power
stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) as appropriate to your
situation.

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

7. Do not step on the projector or place any objects
upon it.

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

8. Do not place liquids near or on the projector.
Liquids spilled into the projector will void your
warranty. If the projector does become wet,
disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ
to have the projector repaired.

12. This projector is capable of displaying inverted
images for ceiling mount installation. Use only
BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting.

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13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until
the projector has cooled down and is unplugged
from the power supply.

14. When you think service or repair is required,
take the projector only to a suitably qualified
technician.

15. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector.
There are dangerous high voltages inside which
may cause death if you should come into contact
with live parts. The only user serviceable part is
the lamp which has its own removable cover. See
page 61.

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

Notice

Please keep the original packing for possible future
shipment. If you need to pack your projector after
use, adjust the projection lens to an appropriate
position, put the lens cushion around the lens, and
fit the lens cushion and projector cushion together
to prevent damage during transportation.

Moisture condensation

Never operate the projector immediately after
moving it from a cold location to a hot location.
When the projector is exposed to such a change
in temperature, moisture may condense on the
crucial internal parts. To prevent the projector
from possible damage, do not use the projector
for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden change
in temperature.

Avoid volatile liquids

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide or
certain types of cleaner, near the projector. Do
not have rubber or plastic products touching the
projector for a long time. They will leave marks on
the finish. If cleaning with a chemically treated
cloth, be sure to follow the cleaning product’s
safety instructions.

Disposal

This product contains the following materials
which are harmful to human bodies and
environment.

• Lead, which is contained in solder.

• Mercury, which is used in the lamp.

To dispose of the product or used lamps, consult
your local environment authorities for regulations.

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Important safety instructions

Overview

Shipping contents

Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below. Some of the items may not be available
depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase.

Standard accessories

Some of the accessories may vary from region to region.

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

Optional accessories

Projector

Remote control

Batteries

Warranty card

User manual CD

Quick start guide

Power cable

VGA cable

Carry bag

Wireless HDMI transmitter

Transmitter USB adapter

1. Spare lamp kit

2. RS232 cable

3. Universal ceiling mount kit

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Important safety instructions

Replacing the remote control batteries

1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on
the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off.

2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery
polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and
negative (-) goes to negative.

3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop when it clicks
into place.

• Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the
kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.

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

• Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local environment
regulations for your region.

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

• If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

Remote control effective range

The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR
remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the
sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).

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

Ceiling mounting the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety
matter to your attention to prevent damage to person and property.

If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper
fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.

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If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall
from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.

You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector.
BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and
attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount
bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the
mounting bracket become loose.

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Projector features

• Full HD compatible

The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 576i, Enhanced Definition television
(EDTV) 480p, 576p and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i/p 60Hz formats, with the 1080p
format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction.

• High picture quality

The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution, excellent home theater
brightness, high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction.

• Vivid color reproduction

The projector features a 6-segment color wheel to produce realistic color depth and range
unattainable with lesser segment color wheels.

• Rich gray-scale

When viewed in a darkened environment, the automatic gamma control provides excellent gray-scale
images which reveal details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes.

• Wide variety of inputs and video formats

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

• ISF certified calibration control

To reach a higher standard of performance, the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY
mode settings in its OSD menus, which requires professional calibration service from authorized ISF
installers.

• 3D function

To enhance your sense of presence when watching 3D movies, videos, and sporting events by
presenting the depth of the images through HDMI interface.

• 2D 3D conversion

With the 2D 3D Conversion function, you can convert 2D content into 3D images for 3D effect.

• Wireless

The projector allows you to wirelessly project the FHD image from HDMI output devices, such as
Blu-ray players, DVD players, and desktop PCs, etc.

• CEC

When you connect the projector to any HDMI CEC-compatible devices, such as DVD players,
activating the CEC function enables you to turn both devices on and off with one remote controller.

Due to different design of HDMI CEC for each device, some devices might not be able to operate

correctly.

• Frame interpolation

With motion estimation and compensation technology, picture smoothness and clarity are enhanced.

• Built-in speaker(s)

Built-in speaker(s) provide(s) mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected.

• Intuitive lens shift

The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting-up your projector.

• SmartEco

SmartEco™ technology saves lamp power consumption up to 70% depending on the content
brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected.

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Projector exterior view

Front and upper side view

1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on

page 13 for details.)

2. Lamp cover

3. Vent

4. Lens cap

5. Lens shift cover

6. Focus and Zoom ring

7. Vent

8. Front IR sensor

9. Projection lens

10. HDMI ports

11.Mini USB port
(Used for service)

12. RS-232 control port
Used to interface with a PC or home
theater control/automation system.

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

14. Component Video inputs (RCA)
support Y/P

B/PR or Y/CB/CR video

signal

15. S-Video input (mini 4-pin DIN)
Composite Video input (RCA)

16. Audio (L/R) input jacks

17. Audio input jack
Audio output jack

18. 12VDC output terminal
Used to trigger external devices such
as an electric screen or light control,
etc. Consult your dealer for how to
connect these devices.

19.AC power cable inlet

20. Kensington lock slot

21. Adjuster feet

22. Ceiling mount holes

Rear and lower side view

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See "Connecting with video equipment" on page 21
for connection details.

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Controls and functions

Control panel

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

2. Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the image.

3. Lens shift cover

4. Top IR remote sensor

5. MENU/EXIT

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

6. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode
and on.

7. Left/

Decreases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, the #7, #12, and #15 keys are used
as directional arrows to select the desired
menu items and to make adjustments.

8. ECO BLANK

Used to blank the screen picture.

9. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation.

10.TEMPerature warning light

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

11. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or
flashes when the lamp has developed a
problem.

12.Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /
Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting
from an angled projection.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is
activated, the #7, #12, and #15 keys are used
as directional arrows to select the desired
menu items and to make adjustments.

13. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.

14.MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item.

15. Right/

Increases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, the #7, #12, and #15 keys are used
as directional arrows to select the desired
menu items and to make adjustments.

16.SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

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Remote control

1. POWER ON/OFF

Toggles the projector between on and off mode.

2. Source selection keys

Selects an input source for display.

3. MENU/EXIT

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

4. Left

Decreases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, the #4, #15, and #17 keys are used as
directional arrows to select the desired menu
items and to make adjustments.

5. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item.

6. ECO BLANK

Used to blank the screen picture.

7. PIP

Displays the

PIP (Picture In Picture) menu.

8. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

9. Picture quality adjustment keys

These function keys perform the same tasks as
specified in the OSD menu. For details, please
refer to "Fine-tuning the picture quality" on

page 36.

10.FINE TUNE
Displays the "Color Temperature Fine

Tu n i n g " menu. For details, please refer to

"Setting a preferred color temperature" on
page 38.

11.3D/INVERT

Enters the "3D" menu directly and toggles the
invert function between on and off.

12.MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

13.FREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

14.LIGHT

The LED backlight lights up and stays on for
approximately 10 seconds when pressing any
key on the remote control. Pressing any other
keys within the 10-second window turns off the
LED backlight.

15.Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting
from an angled projection.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is
activated, the #4, #15, and #17 keys are used as
directional arrows to select the desired menu
items and to make adjustments.

16.AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.

17. Right

Increases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, the #4, #15, and #17 keys are used as
directional arrows to select the desired menu
items and to make adjustments.

18.SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

19.SRS

Enables or disables the SRS function.

20.TEST

Displays the test pattern.

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

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

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

*To set the projector position:

1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control and then press / until the System Setup menu is highlighted.

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

1. Front:

Select this location with the projector placed near
the floor in front of the screen. This is the most
common way to position the projector for quick
setup and portability.

3. Rear:

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

Note that a special rear projection screen is
required.

*Set Rear after you turn the projector on.

2. Front Ceiling:

Select this location with the projector suspended
from the ceiling in front of the screen.

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit
from your dealer to mount your projector on the
ceiling.

*Set Front Ceiling after you turn the projector
on.

4. Rear Ceiling:

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

Note that a special rear projection screen and the
BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for
this installation location.

*Set Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector
on.

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size

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

The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly
perpendicular 90° right-angle square) to the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled
projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces). If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be
mounted upside-down.

If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the
vertical offset also increases proportionately.

When determining the positions of the screen and projector, you will need to account for both the
projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly proportional to the projection
distance.

This projector is equipped with a movable lens. See "Shifting the projection lens vertically" on page 20 for
details. You can see the diagrams on pages 18 and 19 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables
that are measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down.

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

1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 16:9 or 4:3?

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

dimensions". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average

distance from screen value in the column labelled "Average". This is the projection distance.

3. Decide the exact position of your projector according to the position of your screen and the
adjustable lens shift range.

<Example>
If you are using a 120-inch, 4:3-aspect-ratio screen, please refer to "The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the

projected picture is 16:9". The average projection distance is 3409 mm.

How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance

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

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

1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 16:9 or 4:3?

2. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the
projection distance.

3. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from
screen column labelled "Average". Check that your measured distance is between the min. and max.
distances listed on either side of the average distance value.

4. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in
that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance.

<Example>
If you have a 16:9-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4000 mm, please refer
to "The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9". The closest match in the "Average"
column is 4024 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 130-inch screen is required.

Checking the min. and max. projection distance values in the columns of "Projection distance <D> [mm]"

on page 18 indicates that the 4000 mm measured projection distance will also fit the 120 and 140-inch

size screens. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom control) to display on these different screen
sizes at the projection distance. Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values.

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If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or
up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the
Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting picture distortion" on page 34 for details.

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Projection dimensions

Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen

The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9

The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the
recommended screen sizes are listed. If your screen size is not in the table above, please contact your dealer
for assistance.

Screen dimensions Projection distance <D> [mm]

Lowest/Highest

lens position

<E> [mm]

Diagonal
<A>
[inch
(mm)]

Height
<B>
[mm]

Width
<C>
[mm]

Min distance
(with max
zoom)

Average

Max distance
(with min
zoom)

42 (1067) 523 930 1000 1300 1600 26

50 (1270) 623 1107 1190 1548 1905 31

60 (1524) 747 1328 1429 1857 2286 37

70 (1778) 872 1550 1667 2167 2667 44

80 (2032) 996 1771 1905 2476 3048 50

84 (2134) 1046 1860 2000 2600 3200 52

90 (2286) 1121 1992 2143 2786 3429 56

100 (2540) 1245 2214 2381 3095 3810 62

110 (2794) 1370 2435 2619 3405 4190 68

120 (3048) 1494 2657 2857 3714 4571 75

130 (3302) 1619 2878 3095 4024 4952 81

140 (3556) 1743 3099 3333 4333 5333 87

150 (3810) 1868 3321 3571 4643 5714 93

160 (4064) 1992 3542 3810 4952 6095 100

170 (4318) 2117 3763 4048 5262 6476 106

180 (4572) 2241 3985 4286 5571 6857 112

190 (4826) 2366 4206 4524 5881 7238 118

200 (5080) 2491 4428 4762 6190 7619 125

250 (6350) 3113 5535 5952 7738 9524 156

<A>

<B>

<C>

<E>

<D>

<F>

<G>

Floor Installation

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

<B>

<A>

<C>

<F>

<G>

<D>

<E>

Ceiling Installation

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

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Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen

The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4:3 aspect ratio screens
or intend to purchase 4:3 aspect ratio screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images.

The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9

The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the
recommended screen sizes are listed. If your screen size is not in the table above, please contact your dealer
for assistance.

<A>

<B>

<H>

<C>

<E>

<D>

<F>

<G>

Floor Installation

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

<A>

<B>

<H>

<C>

<E>

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<F>

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Ceiling Installation

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

Screen dimensions

Projection distance <D>

[mm]

Lowest/
Highest

lens

position

<E>

[mm]

Image

height <H>

[mm]

Diagonal
<A>
[inch (mm)]

Height
<B>
[mm]

Width
<C>
[mm]

Min
distance
(with
max
zoom)

Average

Max
distance
(with min
zoom)

50 (1270) 762 1016 1093 1421 1748 29 572

60 (1524) 914 1219 1311 1705 2098

34 686

70 (1778) 1067 1422 1530 1989 2448

40 800

80 (2032) 1219 1626 1748 2273 2797

46 914

90 (2286) 1372 1829 1967 2557 3147

51 1029

100 (2540) 1524 2032 2185 2841 3497

57 1143

110 (2794) 1676 2235 2404 3125 3846

63 1257

120 (3048) 1829 2438 2623 3409 4196

69 1372

130 (3302) 1981 2642 2841 3693 4546

74 1486

140 (3556) 2134 2845 3060 3977 4895

80 1600

150 (3810) 2286 3048 3278 4262 5245

86 1715

160 (4064) 2438 3251 3497 4546 5595

91 1829

170 (4318) 2591 3454 3715 4830 5944

97 1943

180 (4572) 2743 3658 3934 5114 6294

103 2057

190 (4826) 2896 3861 4152 5398 6644

109 2172

200 (5080) 3048 4064 4371 5682 6993

114 2286

230 (5842) 3505 4674 5026 6534 8042

131 2629

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Shifting the projection lens vertically

The vertical lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be
positioned slightly above or below the top level of the projected images.

The lens shift (offset) is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height. It is measured as an
offset from the projected image's vertical center. You can use the lever to shift the projection lens
upwards or downwards within the allowable range depending on your desired image position.

To use the lens shift lever:

1. Release the lever by turning it counterclockwise.

2. Move the lever to adjust the projected image position.

3. Lock the lever by turning it clockwise.

• Please do not over-tighten the lever.

• Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality. In the unlikely event that the image
distortion is produced, see "Adjusting the projected image" on page 34 for details.

• When the screen position is fixed

• When the projector position is fixed

100%

10%

30%

1

2

Screen

Projector

110%

130%

120%

1

2

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Connecting with video equipment

You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, Blu-ray player,
digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a
desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. You need only connect the projector to a source
device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the
projector and the Video source device as described below:

Preparations

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

1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

2. Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs.

3. Ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted to the equipment jacks.

Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector (See

"Shipping contents" on page 8 for details). Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores.

Te r m i n a l

name

Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality

HDMI

"Connecting HDMI devices" on
page 22

Best

Component

Video

"Connecting component-video
devices" on page 23

Better

S-Video

"Connecting S-Video or video devices"
on page 23

Good

Video

"Connecting S-Video or video devices"
on page 23

Normal

PC (D-SUB)

"Connecting a computer" on page 24

Better

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Important safety instructions

Connecting HDMI devices

• Connecting HDMI devices to the projector with HDMI cables
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission

between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players, Blu-ray players and displays over a single
cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience. You should use an HDMI cable when
making connection between the projector and HDMI devices.

• Connecting HDMI devices to the projector wirelessly
You may also make a wireless connection between the projector and HDMI devices. As your

projector is equipped with the built-in HDMI receiver, when you plug the supplied wireless HDMI
transmitter into any HDMI devices, the projector will display the contents from the connected HDMI
source. See "Using the Wireless Transmitter" on page 25 for details.

To prevent signal interference with the projected image, while using this projector, please make sure
that there are no other devices which support 5GHz wireless signals within 3 meters from the
projector, such as access points/routers, wireless cards/dongles, 5.8GHz wireless mouses, 5.8GHz
digital phones, some Wimax products, some Autopass cards, or devices with 802.11AC Wi-Fi.

Since different power of your wireless/radiation devices which operate in the 5GHz frequency band (e.g.
industrial routers or home digital phones, etc.) will potentially impact projected image, the suggested
distance could be over 3 meters away from the projector.

HDMI cable

HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

To make sure you select a correct input source
type for the HDMI signal, see "HDMI Settings" on

page 55 for details.

HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

Wireless HDMI transmitter

To connect the HDMI signal, select "Wireless"
from the source selection bar. See "Selecting an

input source" on page 30 for details.

Transmitter USB adapter

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Connecting component-video devices

Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. The RCA type
component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices. You should also connect the
separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.

Connecting S-Video or video devices

You need to connect only S-Video or composite Video cable from the same device, never both at the
same time. You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.

• If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source
device, you need not connect to this device again using an S-Video or composite Video connection as this
makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. You need only connect using a
composite Video connection if both Component Video and S-Video are not supplied on the video source
device (for example, with some analog video cameras).

• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source
has been selected, please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also
check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

AV equipment: DVD player, digital

tuner, etc.

From audio output

terminals

To a ud i o i n pu t

terminals

Component video cable

From audio output

terminals

To audio input terminals

S-Video cable

Video cable

or

AV equipment

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Connecting a computer

Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable.

Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key
combination like Fn + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled
CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop. Press Fn and the labeled function key
simultaneously. Refer to your laptop

's documentation to discover your laptop's key combination.

VGA cable

From audio

output terminal

To audio input terminals

Laptop or desktop

computer

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Using the Wireless Transmitter

Product specification

The BenQ Wireless Transmitter for your model may well function perfectly with these HDMI devices:

At the time of writing, BenQ has done the testing with the devices listed above. Using an HDMI device not in
this compatibility list with our wireless transmitter may not work correctly.

Supported timing for wireless HDMI input timing

• Supported timing for Video input

Wireless Transmitter Specification

Host Interface HDMI type A x1 for input from HDMI player devices
Button Total 1 button for registration with Rx (Hold over 3 seconds)
Operating voltage 5V+/- 5% for micro USB

Power Consumption

3 Watt (max.) @1080p/59Hz (5V/0.6A)

2.4 Watt (max.) @720p/60Hz (5V/0.48A)

Up/Down Link Data Rate

Downlink channel with up to 1 Mbps for data and control
Uplink channel with up to 100 Kbps for data and control

Wireless Operating Range

0~8m NLOS (no walls) Indoor. The transmission quality varies in the system
board and surrounding environment.

Model Source

1 PS3 Player (Game console)
2 Philips-BDP3100 (BD player)
3 Desktop PC with ASUS Graphic Card ENGTS250
4 Desktop PC with ASUS Graphic Card EMGTS450
5 Sony BDP-S360 (BD player)
6 LG BD 350 (BD player)

Timing Resolution

Ver tic al

frequency (Hz)

H-frequency

(kHz)

Dot Clock

Frequency (MHz)

480p 720x480 59.94 31.47 27

480p 720x480 60 31.5 27.027

576p 720x576 50 31.25 27

720/50p 1280x720 50 37.5 74.25

720/59 1280x720 59.94 44.955 74.175

720/60p 1280x720 60 45 74.25

1080/29.97p 1920x1080 29.97 16.858 37.063

1080/30p 1920x1080 30 33.75 74.25

1080/50i 1920x1080 50 28.13 74.25

1080/59i 1920x1080 59.94 33.716 74.175

1080/60i 1920x1080 60 33.75 74.25

1080/50p 1920x1080 50 56.25 148.5

1080/59p 1920x1080 59.94 67.432 148.35

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*Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Packing format.

• Supported timing for PC input

Power indicator

Message and meaning

1080/60p 1920x1080 60 67.5 148.5

1080/24p* 1920x1080 24 27 74.25

Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H-frequency (kHz) Clock (MHz)

640 x 480

VGA_60 59.94 31.469 25.175

VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.5

800 x 600

SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40

SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50

1024 x 768

XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65

XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75

1366 x 768 60 60 47.7 85.5

1280 x 768

1280 x

768_60

59.87 47.776 79.5

1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60.02 63.981 108

1360 x 768

1360 x

768_60

60.015 47.712 85.5

Status LED

Step 1: Power On none

Step 2: Registration slow blinking

Step 3: Linking slow blinking

Step 4: Connected none

Step 5: Play Video solid

Message Meaning

Linking

If the wireless network between the projector and the HDMI device has
been established before, when power is on, this message appears to
notify that the network is making connection.

Wireless off Notifies wireless network failure after searching for three minutes.

Connecting to BenQ Tx Notifies a successful connection with the HDMI device.

Connected to BenQ Tx,
please check video source

Notifies no signal from the HDMI device.

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Wireless transmitter synchronization

The factory default configuration will pair your HDMI source device with the projector. If the connection
fails, follow the procedures below to set the pairing.

1. Connect the wireless transmitter to an HDMI source device. (e.g. Blu-ray, DVD player, AV-R player,
set top boxes, or games consoles)

2. Turn on the projector.

3. Select Wireless in the source selection bar.

4. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control, and select the System Setup menu.

5. Set Wireless Sync to On.

When Wireless Sync is on, the projector will not respond to any key commands from the projector or
remote control, except the power [On] and power [Off] keys. If you've accidentally started this function,
please re-start the projector to save the settings.

6. Press the buttons on the remote control in the following sequence:

(for 3 ~ 6 seconds) > > .

Please point the remote control toward the IR sensor on the rear of the projector.

7. When the Select Video Source menu displays, select Settings.

8. In the Settings menu, select Add New Video Source.

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9. When the message "Please Press Registration Button on Transmitter" displays, press the
button on the wireless transmitter.

10. When the message "Adding BENQ Tx" displays, and select OK.

11. When the message "Adding BENQ Tx" disappears, the sync function has completed successfully.

12. Restart the projector to reset the settings.

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Important safety instructions

Using the projector

Preparations

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

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

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

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

Turning the projector on

Follow the steps below.

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

2. Press and hold POWER () on the projector or on the remote control to turn the projector
on. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Powe r O n Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light
flashes green and stays green when the projector is on.

To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 41 for details.

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

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

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

the password function" on page 32 for details.

5. "Source Searching..." will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input source.
This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected. See "Selecting an input source"

on page 30 for details.

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

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Selecting an input source

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

To select the video source:

• Using the remote control or projector

1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source
selection bar displays.

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

• Using the OSD menu

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

2. Press to highlight Input Source and press MODE/ENTER. The source selection bar displays.

3. Press / repeatedly until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/ENTER.
Once detected, the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds. If there are

multiple pieces of equipment connected to the projector, you can go back to the source selection bar
again to search for other signals.

You can also rename the source:

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

2. Press to highlight Source Rename and press MODE/ENTER. The Source Rename page
displays.

3. Press / / / until your desired character is selected and press MODE/ENTER.

• If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals, select On in the System Setup >

Auto Source Search menu.Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

NOTE: When

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

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Video

S-Video

Component 1

Component 2

PC

Wireless

1. Adjust the projected picture to the size
that you need using the zoom ring.

2. Sharpen the picture by rotating the focus
ring.

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Using the menus

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

Below is the overview of the OSD menu.

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

Securing the projector

Using a security cable lock

The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the
Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the projector. See item
20 on page 12 for details.

A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the lock's
documentation for finding out how to use it.

Preset Mode

User Mode Management

Brightness

Contrast

Tint

Sharpness

Color Tempera ture

Picture -- Basic

2

S-Video

Cinema

Back

Current input source

Main menu icon

Main menu

Sub-menu

Highlight

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

Status

50

50

50

50

Color

Flesh Tone

3

Frame Interpolation

Lamp Power

Reset Picture Settings

Off

Economic

Lamp Native

Advanced...

1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote
control to turn the OSD menu on.

2. Use / to highlight the System Setup menu.

3. Press to highlight Language and press
/ to select a preferred language.

4. Press MENU/EXIT 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.

Preset Mode

User Mode Management

Brightness

Contrast

Tint
Sharpness

Picture -- Basic

Cinema

Color

2

50

50
50
50

Flesh Tone

3

Off

Economic

Lamp Native

Color Temperature
Frame Interpolation
Lamp Power
Advanced...

S-Video

Back

Reset Picture Settings

Language

Splash Screen
Projector Position
Auto Off
Sleep Timer
Menu Settings
Input Source

System Setup

S-Video

English

BenQ

Auto Source Search

Back

Disable

Disable

Off

Front

Source Rename

Language

Splash Screen
Projector Position
Auto Off

Sleep Timer
Menu Settings
Input Source

System Setup

S-Video

English

BenQ

Disable

Disable

Off

Front

Auto Source Search

Back

Source Rename

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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. Once the
password is set and this function is selected, the projector is password-protected. Users who do not
know the correct password can not use the projector.

You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password 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 and activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is
entered every time the projector is started.

1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control and then
press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Password and press MODE/ENTER. The
Password page displays.

3. Highlight Change Password and press MODE/ENTER. The
Input Password page displays.

4. As the picture indicates, the four arrow keys ( , , , )
respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password
you desire to set, press the arrow keys on the remote control or projector to enter six digits for the
password.
Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Password page.

IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password
down 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: __ __ __ __ __ __

5. Highlight Power On Lock and then press / to select On.

6. Confirm the current password.

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

If you forget the password

If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six­digit 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 Input Password page
follows. You can retry by entering another six-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 33 for details.

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

Input New Password

Back

Password Error

Please try again.

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Entering the password recall procedure

1. Make sure the Input Password page displays on screen. Press and
hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The
projector will display a coded number on the screen.

"XXX" , as shown in the illustration at right, are numbers that

vary depending on different models.

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

3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number.
You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized
user of the projector.

Changing the password

1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control and then press / until the Advanced
Setup menu is highlighted.

2. Press / to highlight Password and press MODE/ENTER. The Password page displays.

3. Highlight Change Password and press MODE/ENTER. The Input Current Password page
displays.

4. Enter the old password.

• If the password is correct, the message "Input 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 either press MENU/
EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.

5. Enter a new password.

IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password
down 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.

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

7. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new
password next time the projector is started.

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

Disabling the password function

To disable password protection, go back to the Advanced Setup > Password menu. Highlight Power
On Lock and then press / to select Off. The message "Input Current Password" displays. Enter
the current password.

• If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Password page with "Off" shown in
the row of Powe r On Lock. You will not have to enter the password next time when turning
on the projector.

• 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 either press MENU/
EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.

Note that 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.

Please write down the recall co de,
and contact BenQ
Customer Center.

Recall co de:

XXX XXX XXX XXX

RECALL PASSWORD

Exit

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Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle

There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the
projector. These can be used if necessary to change the
projection angle. Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to
aim and level the projection angle.

If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each
other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal. To
correct this problem, see "Correcting picture distortion" on

page 34 for details.

Correcting picture distortion

Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected
picture displays visible as a trapezoid shape like either of the following:

• Two parallel sides (left and right, or top and bottom) but is noticeably wider on either side.

• No parallel sides.

To correct the picture’s shape, you can perform the following steps.

1. Adjust the projection angle. Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the
center of the lens level with the screen.

2. If the picture is stilled distorted, or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above, you
will need to manually correct the picture.

• Using the remote control or projector
i. Press one of the Arrow/Keystone keys on the remote control or projector (Up / , Down /

) to display the Keystone page.

ii. See step iii below for further operation.

• Using the OSD menu
i. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Display menu is highlighted.

ii. Press to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The keystone correction page

displays.

iii. Press the key whose keystone icon is opposite to the shape of the projected picture. Continue

pressing the same key or press the other keys until you are satisfied with the shape.
The values on the lower portion of the page change while pressing. When the values reach their
maximum or minimum with repeated key presses, the picture’s shape will stop changing. You will
not be able to change the picture further in that direction.

Press

/ .

Press

/ .

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Using the preset and user modes

Selecting a preset mode

The projector is preset with several pre-defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your
operating environment and input source picture type.

To select a preset mode that suits your need:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Picture -- Basic menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Preset Mode.

3. Press / until your desired mode is selected.

These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection situations as described below:

• Cinema: With well-balanced color saturation and contrast with a low brightness level, this is most
suitable for enjoying movies in a totally dark environment (as you would find in a commercial cinema).

• Dynamic: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments
where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.

• Standard: It is slightly brighter than Cinema mode, and suitable for use in rooms where there is a
small amount of ambient light.

• 3D: It is optimized to bring up 3D effects when watching 3D contents.

This mode is only available when 3D function is enabled.

• User 1/User 2/User 3: Recalls the customized settings. See "Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3

mode" on page 35 for details.

Fine-tuning the selected picture mode

The pre-defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the Picture --
Basic menus.

To fine-tune the picture mode:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Picture -- Basic menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight the item you want to adjust and press / to set your desired value. Your
selection is automatically stored in the projector and associated with that input source.

See "Fine-tuning the picture quality" on page 36 and "Advanced picture quality controls" on page 38
for details.

Each time you change the picture mode, the projector also changes the setting to the one which was last
set for that particular picture mode on that particular input. If you change the input source, the most
recently used picture mode and settings for that input and resolution will be restored.

Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode

There are three 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 selected User mode) as a starting point and
customize the settings.

1. In the Picture -- Basic menu, highlight Preset Mode and press / to select User 1, User 2, or
User 3 mode.

2. Press to highlight User Mode Management.

This function is only available when User 1, User 2, or User 3 mode is selected up in the Preset

Mode sub-menu item.

3. Press MODE/ENTER to display the User Mode Management page.

4. Press to highlight Reference Mode and press MODE/ENTER.

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5. Press to highlight a picture mode that is closest to your need and press MODE/ENTER and
MENU/EXIT to go back to the User Mode Management page.

6. Here you can rename the User 1, User 2, or User 3 mode by pressing to highlight Rename
User Mode and press MODE/ENTER. The Rename User Mode page displays.

7. Press / / / until your desired character is selected and press MODE/ENTER.

8. Press MENU/EXIT to go back to the main menu once you are done.

9. Press to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See "Fine-tuning

the picture quality" on page 36 and "Advanced picture quality controls" on page 38 for details.

10. When all settings have been done, press MENU/EXIT to save and leave the settings.

Resetting the picture mode

All of the adjustments you’ve done in the Picture -- Basic menus can be returned to the factory preset
values with a key press on the highlight of Reset.

To reset the picture mode to the preset factory values:

1. In the Picture -- Basic menu, highlight Preset Mode and press / to select the picture mode
(including User 1, User 2, or User 3) you want to reset.

2. Press to highlight Reset Picture Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The confirmation message
displays.

3. Press / to highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The picture mode will return to the
factory preset settings.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 if you want to reset other picture modes.

Do not to be confused with the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the
Advanced Setup menu. The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset
values system wide. See "Reset All Settings" on page 56 for details.

Fine-tuning the picture quality

No matter what picture mode you have selected, you are able to fine-tune those settings to fit every
presentation purpose. Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the
OSD menu.

Adjusting Brightness

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

The higher the value, the brighter the picture. And the
lower the setting, the darker the picture. Adjust this
control so the black areas of the picture appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.

Adjusting Contrast

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

The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to
set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted
the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment.

30 50 70

30 50

70

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Adjusting Color

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

Lower setting produces less saturated colors; setting to the minimum value makes the image black and
white. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image
unrealistic.

Adjusting Tint

Highlight Tint in the Picture -- Basic 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 greenish the
picture becomes.

Adjusting Sharpness

Highlight Sharpness in the Picture -- Basic 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 picture becomes.

The Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness, and Tint functions can also be accessible by pressing
BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, CONTRAST, SHARP, and TINT on the remote control to display the
adjustment bar and then you can press / to adjust the values.

Adjusting Flesh Tone

This function adjusts accurate color primaries resulting in natural looking flesh tones with excellent color
saturation.

Highlight Flesh Tone in the Picture -- Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the
projector or remote control.

The higher the value, the more reddish the flesh tones in the picture become. The lower the value, the
more greenish the flesh tones in the picture become.

Selecting a color temperature*

Highlight Color Temperature in the Picture -- Basic menu or press COLOR TEMP on the remote
control to select a preferred setting by pressing / on the projector or remote control.

There are several color temperature settings available.

1. Lamp Native: With the lamp’s original color temperature and higher brightness. This setting is
suitable for environments where high brightness is required, such as projecting pictures in well lit
rooms.

2. Warm: Makes pictures appear reddish white.

3. Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white.

4. Cool: Makes pictures appear bluish white.

*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.

012

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Advanced picture quality controls

There are more advanced functions in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... and Display menus to be
adjusted to your preference. To save the settings, just press MENU/EXIT to leave the OSD menu.

Setting Black Level

Highlight Black Level in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu and press / on the projector
or remote control to select 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE.

The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units. In some areas which use NTSC TV standard, the
grayscale is measured from 7.5 IRE (black) to 100 IRE (white); however, in other areas where PAL
equipment or Japanese NTSC standards are used, the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE (black) to 100 IRE
(white). We suggest that you check the input source to see if it is with 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE, then select
accordingly.

Controlling image clarity

You may have static or noisy projected pictures.

To achieve better picture clarity:

1. Highlight Clarity Control in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu and press MODE/
ENTER on the projector or remote control to display the Clarity Control page.

2. Press / to select the item you want and press / to set the desired value.

• Noise Reduction: Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players. The higher
the setting, the less the noise.

• Detail Enhancement: Sharpens the image. The higher the setting, the more details the image
reveals.

Setting a preferred color temperature

To set a preferred color temperature:

1. Highlight Color Temperature in the Picture -- Basic menu or press COLOR TEMP on the
remote control to select Lamp Native, Warm, Normal, or Cool by pressing / on the
projector or remote control.

2. Highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu and
press MODE/ENTER or press FINE TUNE on the remote control. The Color Temperature
Fine Tuning page displays.

3. Press / to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing / .

• Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.

• Red Offset/Green Offset/Blue Offset: Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, and Blue.

4. To save and leave the settings, press MENU/EXIT.

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Selecting a Gamma setting

Highlight Gamma Selection in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu and select a preferred
setting by pressing / on the projector or remote control.

Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness.

• Gamma 1.6/1.8/2.0/BenQ
Select these values according to your preference.

• Gamma 2.2
Increases the average brightness of the picture. Best for a lit environment, meeting room or family

room.

• Gamma 2.4/2.5
Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment.

• Gamma 2.6/2.8
Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes.

Adjusting Brilliant Color

Highlight Brilliant Color in the Picture > Advanced... menu and select On by pressing / on the
projector or remote control.

This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher
brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. When set to "Off", Brilliant Color is
disabled.

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 theaters, or
home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management 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 conditions.
You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of 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 to favorite colors.
When you select each color, you can independently adjust its color range and saturation according to
your preference.

To adjust and store the settings:

High Brightness

Low Contrast

Low Brightness

High Contrast

1.6

1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.8

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1. In the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu, highlight Color
Management and press MODE/ENTER. The Color
Management page displays.

2. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from
among Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.

3. 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 how the colors relate
to each other. For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0,
only pure red is selected. Increasing its range will include both the red color close to yellow and red
color close to magenta.

4. 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 will reflect to the image
immediately.

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

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.

6. To leave and save the settings, press MENU/EXIT.

Setting Film Mode

Highlight Film Mode in the Display menu and select On by pressing / on the projector or remote
control.

This feature helps improve picture quality when projecting composite or S-video image from a film­sourced DVD or Blu-ray Disc.

Setting 3D Comb Filter

Highlight 3D Comb Filter in the Display menu and select On by pressing / on the projector or
remote control.

This feature separates composite signal to Y (brightness) signal and C (color) signal, and can help produce
clearer and sharper images with correct colors in place.

This function is only available when a composite signal is selected.

Red

Yellow

Green

Cyan

Magenta

Blue

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Adjusting the sound

The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have
made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connecting with video equipment" on

page 21 for how the audio input is connected.

Muting the sound

To temporarily turn off the sound:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Audio Setup menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Mute and press / to select On.

If available, you can also press MUTE on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off.

Adjusting the sound level

To adjust the sound level, press / on the projector or remote control, or:

1. Repeat step 1 above.

2. Press to highlight Vol ume and press / to select a desired sound level.

Switching the left/right audio channels

1. Repeat step 1 above.

2. Press to highlight L/R Switch and press / to select On to swap audio output of the left and
right speakers, or select Auto to automatically swap the left and right audio channels when the
projection direction is changed.

Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone

To turn off the ring tone:

1. Repeat step 1 above.

2. Press to highlight Power On/Off Ring Tone and press / to select Off.

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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Selecting the aspect ratio

The "aspect ratio" is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Digital TV is usually in 16:9 ratio,
which is the default for this projector, and most analog TV signals and DVDs are in 4:3 ratio.

With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically
stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input source. Images can
be stretched in a linear manner so the whole of the image is stretched equally, or non-linearly, which
distorts the image.

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

• Using the remote control

1. Press ASPECT to show the current setting.

2. Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your
display requirements.

• Using the OSD menu

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Display menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Aspect Ratio.

3. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display
requirements.

About the aspect ratio

1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native
resolution in its horizontal or vertical 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.

2. Real: This setting displays the image in a one-to-one pixel mapping
without alteration or resize in the center of the projection. This is most
suitable for use with PC source inputs.

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

4. Wide: Stretches the picture horizontally in a non-linear manner, that
is, the edges of the picture are stretched more than the center of the
picture to prevent distortion of the central part of the picture. This is
suitable for occasions where you want to stretch the width of a 4:3
aspect picture to the width of a 16:9 aspect screen. It does not alter the
height. Some widescreen movies have been produced with their width
squashed down to the width of a 4:3 aspect, and are best viewed when
restretched back to their original width using this setting.

5. Anamorphic: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of
the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This setting stretches and resizes
linearly, except that it treats the vertical and horizontal dimensions
independently. It stretches the height of the source image until it
reaches the full projected height, and stretches the width of the source
image until it reaches the full projected width. This may alter the
projected aspect, depending upon the original aspect of the source

15:9 picture

4:3 picture

4:3 picture

4:3 picture

16:9 picture

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image. Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition
TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

6. Letter Box: Scales a picture to fit the projector’s native resolution in
its horizontal width and resize the picture’s height to the 3/4 of the
projection width. This may produce a picture greater in height than
can be displayed, so part of the picture is lost (not displayed) along the
top and bottom edges of the projection. This is suitable for the display
of movies which are presented in letter box format (with black bars
on the top and bottom).

• The black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active
areas.

• OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.

Freezing the image

Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word "FREEZE" will display in the lower
right corner of the screen.

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

Using the test pattern

The projector is able to display the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and
make certain that the projected image is free from distortion.

To display the test pattern, open the OSD menu and go to the Advanced Setup > Test Pattern and
press / to select On, or press TEST on the remote control.

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/EXIT and then press / until the Display menu is highlighted.

2. Press

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

3. Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.

4. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the
directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.

5. To reduce size of the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/out function. You
can also press repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.

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

16:9 picture

Letter Box
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Operating in a high altitude environment

We recommend that you activate High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 1500
meters (around 4920 feet) above sea level, or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods
of time (>10 hours) without shutdown.

To activate High Altitude Mode:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight High Altitude Mode.

3. Press / to select On. A confirmation message displays.

4. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER.

Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a 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 auto shut­down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. 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.

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Displaying more than one image source
simultaneously

Your projector is capable of displaying pictures simultaneously from two input sources, which can be used
to enhance your presentation in an interesting way. Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly
connected to the projector.

To display the PIP window:

• Using the remote control

Press PIP to display the PIP page and make adjustments by following
the steps starting from step 3 in the section "Using the OSD menu"
below.

• Using the OSD menu

1. Press MODE/ENTER and then press / until the Display
menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight PIP and press MODE/ENTER. The PIP
page displays.

3. Highlight PIP and press / to select On.

The projector will select two currently active signals to display and
the last viewed picture will be displayed on the big screen as a main
source.

The PIP function is effective at below source combinations.

4. To change the Main Source or PIP Source, press to highlight Main Source or PIP Source
and press MODE/ENTER. The source selection bar displays.

5. Use / to highlight the source you want to display for the main (bigger) or second (smaller)
window, and press MODE/ENTER to save the setting and go back to the PIP page.

6. To make OSD settings to one of the two sources (main or second), highlight Active Window and
press / to select the source you want to make adjustments.

The settings made on the OSD menus will only take effect on the active window.

7. To change the position of the smaller picture, highlight Pos i t i o n and press / repeatedly until a
suitable position is selected.

8. To resize the small picture, highlight Size and press / to set the PIP size among Small or Large.

9. To save the settings and leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

Source 1/2 HDMI 1/ HDMI 2 / Wireless

PC V

Video V

S-Video V

Component 1/2 V

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Watching 3D content

Your BenQ projector supports playing three-dimensional (3D) content transferred through D-Sub,
Component, HDMI, Video, and S-Video. Yet you need the required compatible hardware accessories and
software to play 3D content on BenQ projector.

Connecting 3D video devices

• PlayStation games

i. Make sure you have updated your console to the latest software version in PlayStation 3.

ii. Insert the 3D game disc. Or you can download games via the PlayStation network.
iii. Launch the game and select Play in 3D in the in-game menu.

• Blu-ray 3D player

i. Make sure your player supports 3D Blu-ray Disc and that 3D output is activated.

ii. Play the 3D Blu-ray Disc.

• 3D TV (e.g. SKY 3D, DirecTV)

i. Contact your TV service provider to enable 3D channels on your channel package.

ii. Switch to the 3D channel.

• 3D Devices (e.g. 3D DV/DC)
Turn on the 3D device and project the 3D content.

To view the 3D video correctly, make sure Auto is selected in the Display > 3D > 3D Mode menu. If 3D
content still cannot be shown correctly, select the supported format in the Display > 3D > 3D Mode menu.

After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector, make sure the power of BenQ 3D
glasses is on. Wear the BenQ 3D glasses, and then enjoy your 3D experience!

Using the 3D menus

1. Press the MENU/EXIT and go to the Display > 3D menu and press MODE/ENTER. Or you can
press the 3D button on the remote control. The 3D page displays.

2. Highlight 3D Mode and press MODE/ENTER. The 3D Mode page displays.

3. Press / to highlight the 3D format that you need and press MODE/ENTER.

The projector

automatically detects the format of the video when selecting Auto. If not, you need to base on the
3D format of the video to make an appropriate setting in the 3D Mode menu.

4. Press MENU/EXIT to go back to the 3D page.

5. Press / to highlight 3D Depth Adjust and press / to set your desired value of 3D image
depth. The higher the value, the deeper the 3D depth presents.

6. Press MENU/EXIT to go back to the 3D page.

7. Press / to highlight 3D Sync Invert and press / to select Invert to switch between the
image for the left eye and the right eye for the more natural viewing. You can also toggle this function
between Invert and Disable by pressing Invert on the remote control.

• Use corrective glasses or other such methods to correct your eyesight if you suffer from myopia,
hyperopia, astigmatism, or have eyesight differences between the left and right eyes before putting on
the 3D Glasses to watch the 3D content.

• When the projector starts to project the 3D images, the image may seem misplaced, however, this is not
a product malfunction.

• Take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content.

• Stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort.

• Keep a distance from the screen of about three times the effective height of the screen when watching
3D content.

• Children and people with a history of oversensitivity to light, heart problems, or have any other existing
medical condition should be refrained from watching 3D content.

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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 Display Time in the System Setup > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the
OSD will remain active after your last key press. Use / to select a suitable time length.

• Menu Position in the System Setup > Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five
locations. Use / to select a preferred position.

• Blank Reminder Message in the System Setup > Menu Settings menu displays a blank
reminder message while the projected image on the screen is hidden.

• Language in the System Setup menu sets your familiar language for the On-Screen (OSD) Menus.
See "Using the menus" on page 31 for details.

• Splash Screen in the System Setup menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during
projector start-up.

Locking control keys

With the control keys on the remote control and projector locked, you can prevent your projector
settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When Key Lock is on, no control
keys on the remote control and projector will operate except POWER and .

To lock the keys:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Key Lock, and press / to select On. A warning message appears. Select Ye s
and press MODE/ENTER. The control keys lock.

To unlock the keys, press and hold on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds.

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Turning the projector off

To turn the projector off, press POWER on the projector or

on the remote control and a warning message appears. Press

the button again.

• The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for
about two minutes to cool the lamp. The projector will not
respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete.
Once the cooling process finishes, a "Power Off Ring Tone"
will be heard.

To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 41 for details.

• Then, the Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop.

• If the projector will not be used for an extended period, unplug the power cable from the power
outlet.

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

Actual lamp life may vary due to different environmental conditions and usage.

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On-Screen Display (OSD) menus

On-Screen Display (OSD) structure

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

Main menu Sub-menu Options

Picture -­Basic

Preset Mode Cinema/Dynamic/Standard/User 1/User 2/User 3/3D/ISF Day/ISF Night

User Mode
Management

Brightness 0–100

Contrast 0–100

Color 0–100

Tint 0–100

Sharpness 0/1/2

Flesh Tone 0–5

Color Temperature Normal/Cool/Lamp Native/Warm

Frame Interpolation

Off/Low/Middle/High

Lamp Power Normal/Economic/SmartEco

Advanced...

Black Level 0 IRE/7.5 IRE

Clarity Control Noise Reduction/Detail Enhancement

Color Temperature Fine
Tuning

Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain/Red Offset/
Green Offset/Blue Offset

Gamma Selection 1.6/1.8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.5/2.6/2.8/BenQ

Brilliant Color On/Off

Color Management Primary Color/Hue/Gain/Saturation

Reset Picture Settings

Audio Setup

SRS On/Off

Mute On/Off

Volume 0–10

Treble 0–10

Bass 0–10

L/R Switch Auto/On/Off

Power On/Off Ring
To n e

On/Off

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Display

Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/Wide/Anamorphic/Letter Box

Keystone

Pos iti on

Overscan Adjustment 0/1/2/3

PIP

PIP On/Off

Main Source

HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video/S-Video/Component
1/Component 2/PC/Wireless

PIP Source

Active Window Main/PIP

Pos iti on

Top-Right/Bottom-Left/Bottom-Right/Top­Left

Size Large/Small

PC & Component
YPbPr Tuning

H. Size

Phase

Auto

Digital Zoom

Film Mode On/Off

3D Comb Filter On/Off

3D

3D Mode

Auto/Off/On/Frame Sequential/Frame
Packing/Top-Bottom/Side-by-Side/2D 3D
Conversion

3D Depth Adjust -10-10

3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert

System Setup

Language

Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue

Projector Position Front/Front Ceiling/Rear/Rear Ceiling

Auto Off

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

Sleep Timer

Disable/30 min/60 min/90 min/120 min/150
min/180 min

Menu Settings

Menu Display Time

5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec/
Always On

Menu Position

Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/Bottom-Right/
Bottom-Left

Blank Reminder Message On/Off

Input Source

HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video/S-Video/Component
1/Component 2/PC/Wireless

Source Rename

Auto Source Search On/Off

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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.

Advanced
Setup

Lamp Settings

Reset Lamp Timer

Equivalent Lamp Hour

HDMI Settings

HDMI Format

Auto

PC Signal

Video Signal

CEC On/Off

Baud Rate 2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/57600/115200

Test Pattern

Closed Caption

Closed Caption Enable On/Off

Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4

Quick Cooling On/Off

High Altitude Mode On/Off

Password

Change Password

Power On Lock On/Off (inputs current password)

Key Lock On/Off

Reset All Settings

ISF (inputs password)

Information

Source

Preset Mode

Resolution

Color System

Equivalent Lamp Hour

3D Format

Firmware Version

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Picture -- Basic menu

Function Description

Preset Mode

Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector
picture set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a preset mode" on

page 35 for details.

User Mode
Management

Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and
further fine-tune the picture based on the selections listed below. See "Setting

the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode" on page 35 for details.

Brightness

Adjusts the brightness of the picture. See "Adjusting Brightness" on page 36 for
details.

Contrast

Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture. See

"Adjusting Contrast" on page 36 for details.

Color

Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video
picture. See "Adjusting Color" on page 37 for details.

Tint

Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture. See "Adjusting Tint" on

page 37 for details.

Sharpness

Adjusts the picture to make it look sharper or softer. See "Adjusting Sharpness"

on page 37 for details.

Flesh Tone

See "Adjusting Flesh Tone" on page 37 for details.

Color Temperature

There are several color temperature settings available. See "Selecting a color

temperature*" on page 37 for details.

Frame Interpolation

Enhances picture smoothness and clarity using motion estimation/motion
compensation technology. You can also manually press / to decide its
degree.

Lamp Power

Sets the projector lamp power mode as Normal, Economic, or SmartEco.
See "Setting Lamp Power as Economic or SmartEco" on page 59 for details.

Advanced...

Black Level

Sets the picture grayscale as 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. See "Setting Black Level" on

page 38 for details.

Clarity Control

Adjusts the picture clarity. See "Controlling image clarity" on page 38 for
details.

Color Temperature Fine Tuning

See "To save and leave the settings, press MENU/EXIT." on page 38 for details.

Gamma Selection

See "To save and leave the settings, press MENU/EXIT." on page 38 for details.

Brilliant Color

See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 39 for details.

Color Management

See "Color Management" on page 39 for details.

Reset Picture Settings

Returns all settings in the Picture -- Basic menu to the factory preset values.
See "Resetting the picture mode" on page 36 for details.

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Audio Setup menu

Function Description

SRS

Enables or disables the SRS function. Selecting On to enable the surround
sound.

Mute

See "Muting the sound" on page 41 for details.

Vol um e

See "Adjusting the sound" on page 41 for details.

Tr eb le

Adjusts the higher frequencies of your audio source through the projector. The
higher the value, the more treble effect you'll receive.

Bass

Adjusts the lower frequencies of your audio source through the projector. The
higher the value, the more bass effect you'll receive.

L/R Switch

See "Switching the left/right audio channels" on page 41 for details.

Power On/Off Ring
To n e

See "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 41 for details.

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Display menu

Function Description

Aspect Ratio

There are several options to set the picture’s aspect ratio depending on your
input source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 42 for details.

Keystone

Corrects any keystoning of the picture. See "Correcting picture distortion" on

page 34 for details.

Position

Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected picture, 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 the PC signal is selected.

Overscan Adjustment

Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges. You can also manually press

/ to decide how much to be concealed. Setting 0 means the picture is
100% displayed. The greater the value, the more portion of the picture is
concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate.

PIP

Turns the PIP window on or off and makes related adjustments. See "Displaying

more than one image source simultaneously" on page 45 for details.

PC & Component
YPbPr Tuning

H. Size

Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture.

Phase

Adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion.

Auto

Adjusts the phase, and frequency automatically.

These functions are only available when the
Component 1, Component 2, or PC signal is selected.

Digital Zoom

See "Magnifying and searching for details" on page 43 for details.

Film Mode

See "Setting Film Mode" on page 40 for details.

3D Comb Filter

See "Setting 3D Comb Filter" on page 40 for details.

3D

3D Mode

This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D
movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the
depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D
images.

When the 3D Mode function is enabled:

• The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.

• The Preset Mode cannot be adjusted.

• The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees.

3D Depth Adjust

Adjusts the depth level of 3D images on the screen to let you perceive more
natural and comfortable effect of 3D contents.

3D Sync Invert

When you 3D image is distorted, you can enable this function to switch
between the image for the left eye and the right eye for the more comfortable
3D viewing experience.

See "Displaying more than one image source simultaneously" on page 45 for
details.

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System Setup menu

Advanced Setup menu

Function Description

Language

Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the

menus" on page 31 for details.

Splash Screen

Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up.
You can choose BenQ logo screen, Blue screen or Black screen.

Projector Position

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.

Auto Off

Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal is detected for a long time. See

"Setting Auto Off" on page 59 for details.

Sleep Timer

Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 30
minutes and 3 hours.

Menu Settings

Menu Display Time

Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press.

Menu Position

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

Blank Reminder Message

Sets whether the blank reminder message is displayed by the projector while
the image is hidden.

Input Source

Selects an input source to be projected. See "Selecting an input source" on

page 30 for details.

Source Rename

Renames the source to your desired name. See "Selecting an input source" on

page 30 for details.

Auto Source Search

Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources. If the
source scan is On, the projector will scan for input sources until it acquires a
signal. If the function is not activated, the projector selects the last used input
source.

Function Description

Lamp Settings

Reset Lamp Timer

Once the lamp is renewed, select Reset to return the lamp timer to "0". See

"Resetting the lamp timer" on page 62 for details.

Equivalent Lamp Hour

Shows the lamp hour information. See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on

page 59 for details.

HDMI Settings

HDMI Format

Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal. You can also manually select
the source type. The different source types carry different standards for the
brightness level.

HDMI Format is only available when the HDMI signal is selected.

CEC

Enables or disables the CEC function. When you connect an HDMI CEC­compatible device to your projector with an HDMI cable, turning on the HDMI
CEC compatible device automatically turns on the projector, while turning off
the projector automatically turns off the HDMI CEC compatible device.

Baud Rate

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.

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Te s t P a t t e r n

Press ENTER to display the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size
and focus and check that the projected image is free of distortion.

The function is only available when the projector detects no input signal.

Closed Caption

Closed Caption Enable

Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries
closed captions.

Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound
effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually
marked as "CC" in TV listings).

Caption Version
Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select CC1,
CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your

area).

Quick Cooling

Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function.
Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be
shortened from a normal 90-second duration to approximately 5
seconds.

High Altitude Mode

A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature. See

"Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 44 for details.

Password

Change Password

You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one.
See "Utilizing the password function" on page 32 for details.

Power On Lo c k

Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password. See

"Utilizing the password function" on page 32 for details.

Key Lock

See "Locking control keys" on page 47 for details.

Reset All Settings

Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

The following settings will still remain: Keystone, Language, Projector
Position, High Altitude Mode, Password, Key Lock, and ISF.

ISF

The ISF calibration menu is password protected and only accessible by
authorized ISF calibrators. The ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) has developed
carefully crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance
and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use
these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from BenQ video display
devices. Accordingly, we recommend that setup and calibration be performed
by an ISF certified installation technician.

For more information, please go to www.imagingscience.com or
contact the place you purchased the projector.

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Information menu

This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector.

Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments
are not shown on the screen.

Function Description

Source

Shows the current signal source.

Preset Mode

Shows the selected mode in the Picture -- Basic > Preset Mode menu.

Resolution

Shows the native resolution of the input source.

Color System

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

Equivalent Lamp
Hour

Shows the total lamp time used.

3D Format

Shows the current 3D mode.

3D Format is only available when 3D Mode is enabled.

Firmware Version

Shows the firmware version of your projector.

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Additional information

Care of the projector

Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens
clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer or local customer
service center if the projector fails to operate as expected.

Cleaning the lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Before you attempt to clean the lens,
turn the projector off, unplug the power cable, and leave it several minutes to cool completely.

1. Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. (Available from building hardware or photographic
suppliers.)

2. If there is stubborn dirt or smudge marks, use a proper photographic lens brush or moisten a clean
soft lens cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface.

3. Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile 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.

Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials. Even paper towels can damage
the lens coating. Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush, cloth, and cleaning solution. Do not
attempt to clean the lens while the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use.

Cleaning the projector case

Before you attempt to clean the case, turn the projector off, unplug the power cable, and leave it several
minutes to cool completely.

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

2. To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then
wipe the case.

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

Storing the projector

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

1. Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for
the projector. Please refer to the Spec. page in this manual or consult your dealer about the range.

2. Retract the adjuster feet.

3. Remove the batteries from the remote control.

4. 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.

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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.

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

To obtain the lamp hour information:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays.

3. The lamp hour information is shown in the row of Equivalent Lamp Hour.

4. To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT.

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 Power as Economic or SmartEco

Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 30%. Using SmartEco mode
reduces system noise and lamp power consumption by up to 70%. If the Economic or SmartEco mode
is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures

Setting the projector in Economic or SmartEco mode also extends the lamp life. To set Economic or

SmartEco mode, go to the Picture -- Basic > Lamp Power menu, and press MODE/ENTER. The

Lamp Power page displays. Then press / repeatedly until your desired mode is selected and press

MODE/ENTER.

• Setting Auto Off

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

To s e t Auto Off, go to the System Setup > Auto Off menu and press / to select a time period.
The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. If the preset time lengths are
not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a
certain time period.

Lamp mode Description

Normal

100% lamp brightness

Economic

Saves 30% lamp power consumption

SmartEco

Saves up to 70% lamp power consumption depending on the content brightness level

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Timing of replacing the 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. Turn
the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after
turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See "Indicators" on page 63 for details.

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

"XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.

Status Message

Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the projector is
normally run with Economic selected (see "Getting to know the

lamp hour" on page 59), you may continue to operate the projector

until the next hour lamp warning appears.

Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this stage.
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.

Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

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

Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

OK

NOTICE: Order replacement lamp

Lamp > XXXX hrs

Order a new lamp at
lamp.benq.com

WARNING

OK

NOTICE: Replace lamp soon

Lamp > XXXX hrs

Order a new lamp at
lamp.benq.com

WARNING

NOTICE: Replace lamp now
Lamp > XXXX hrs

Lamp-usage time exceeded
Replace lamp (refer to User’s Manual)
then reset lamp timer.

Order a new lamp at
lamp.benq.com

OK

WARNING

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Replacing the 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 that you purchase a qualified
projector lamp for lamp replacement.

• 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.

• Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps. We recommend that you use respirators, safety
glasses, goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves.

1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. If the lamp is hot, avoid
burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.

2. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp cover on the side of
the projector until lamp cover loosens.

3. Remove lamp cover from the projector.

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

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

4. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp.

5. Lift the handle upward.

6. Shift lamp housing slightly to the left to allow space for the
whole lamp housing, as illustrated.

• Do not pull the whole lamp housing out until instructed to do so.

1

2

1

2

3

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Resetting the lamp timer

Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage.

14. After the start-up logo, press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu
is highlighted.

15. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays.

16. 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".

7. Use the handle to slowly pull lamp housing 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.

8. Carefully lower the new lamp housing to slide it from left to
right into the lamp compartment, as illustrated.

• Be careful not to damage the sides of the new lamp housing
while lowering the whole assembly.

9. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp.

10. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place.

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

• Do not over tighten the screw.

11. Replace the lamp cover on the projector.

12. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover.

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

malfunction.

• Do not over tighten the screw.

13. Connect the power and restart the projector.

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2

1

1

1

2

2

3

1

2

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Indicators

There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information
about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer.

When the projector is in a normal state

When the projector is in an abnormal state

Power Te m p Lamp Status & Description

Orange Off Off

Stand-by mode

Green

Flashing

Off Off

Powering up

Green Off Off

Normal operation

Orange

Flashing

Off Off

Normal power-down cooling

Power Te m p Lamp Status & Description

Off Off Red

• The lamp has been damaged. Please contact your local BenQ
customer center for purchasing a new lamp.

Off Off

Red

Flashing

• The lamp is not properly attached.

• The lamp has been damaged. Please contact your local BenQ
customer center for purchasing a new lamp.

Red Red Off

The fans are not working.

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

Red

Red

Flashing

Off

Red Green Off

Red

Green

Flashing

Off

Green Red Off

The internal temperature is too high.

• The intake ventilation or the exhaust ventilation is blocked.

• The projector may be in a poorly ventilated location.

• The ambient temperature may be too high.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Remedy

The projector does
not turn on.

There is no power from the power
cable.

Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the
rear of the projector, and plug the power
cable into to the power outlet. If the power
outlet has a switch, make sure that it is
switched on. (See page 29.)

Attempting to turn the projector on
again during the cooling process.

Wait until the cooling down process has
completed.

The lamp cover is not securely
attached.

Correctly attach the lamp cover. (See page

61.)

No picture.

The video source is not turned on or
connected correctly.

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

21.)

The projector is not correctly
connected to the input source device.

Check the connection. (See page 21.)

The input source has not been
correctly selected.

Select the correct input source with the
Source keys on the remote control or
SOURCE on the projector. (See page 30.)

Image is unstable.

The connection cables are not
securely connected to the projector
or the signal source.

Correctly connect the cables to the
appropriate terminals. (See page 21.)

Picture is blurred.

The projection lens is not correctly
focused.

Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus
ring. (See page 30.)

The projector and the screen are not
aligned properly.

Adjust the projection angle and direction as
well as the height of this projector if
necessary. (See page 34.)

Remote control does
not work correctly.

The batteries are out of power.

Replace both of the batteries with new ones.

(See page 9.)

There is an obstacle between the
remote control and the projector.

Remove the obstacle. (See page 9.)

You are too far away from the
projector.

Stand within 8 meters (26.2 feet) of the
projector. (See page 9.)

3D content does not
not display correctly

The 3D glasses are out of battery. Recharge the 3D glasses.

The settings in the 3D menu are not
set correctly.

Correctly set the settings in the 3D menu.

(See page 45.)

Your Blu-ray Disc is not in 3D
format.

Use a 3D Blu-ray Disc and try again.

The input source has not been
correctly selected.

Select the correct source with the Source
keys on the remote control or SOURCE on
the projector. (See page 30.)

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Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optical

Resolution

1920 (H) x 1080 (V)

Display system

Single-chip DLP

TM

system

Lens F/Number

F = 2.45 to 3.07, f = 15.78 to 25.12 mm

Lamp

Osram P-VIP 240W/0.8 E20.9n

Electrical

Power supply

AC100–240V, 3.60 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic)

Power consumption

422 W (Max); < 0.5 W (Standby)

Mechanical

Weight

4.5 Kg (9.9 lbs)

Output terminals

Speaker

(Stereo) 10 watt x 2

Audio signal output

3.5mm Mono Mini-Jack x 1

Control

RS-232 serial control

9 pin x 1
IR receiver x 2
Mini B type USB x 1 (Used for service)

Input terminals

Computer input

RGB input

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1

Video signal input

S-VIDEO

Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1

VIDEO

RCA jack x 1

SD/HDTV signal input

Analog - Component RCA jack x 1

(through RGB input)

Digital - HDMI x 2

Audio signal input

Audio in

RCA audio jack (L/R) x 2

3.5mm Stereo Mini-Jack x 1

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature

0°C–40°C at sea level
Operating relative humidity

10%–90% (without condensation)
Operating altitude

0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C

1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with

High Altitude Mode on)

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Dimensions

339mm (W) x 120.2 mm (H) x 284.8 mm (D)

Ceiling mount installation

339

284.8

120.2

Unit: mm

Ceiling Mount screw: M4
(Max L = 8 mm)

Unit: mm

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Timing chart

Supported timing for PC input

Resolution Mode

Refresh rate

(Hz)

H. Freq. (KHz) Clock (MHz)

720 x 400 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.3221

640 x 480

VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175

VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500

VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500

VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000

800 x 600

SVGA_56 56.250 35.156 36.000

SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40.000

SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000

SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500

SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250

1024 x 768

XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65.000

XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000

XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750

XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500

1024 x 576

BenQ Notebook

Timing

60.0 35.820 46.966

1024 x 600

BenQ Notebook

Timing

64.995 41.467 51.419

1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59.870 47.776 79.5

1280 x 800

WXGA_60 59.810 49.702 83.500

WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.500

WXGA_85 84.880 71.554 122.500

1280 x 1024

SXGA_60 60.020 63.981 108.000

SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000

SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500

1280 x 960

1280 x 960_60 60.000 60.000 108

1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500

1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60.015 47.712 85.500

1440 x 900 WXGA+_60 59.887 55.935 106.500

1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60 59.978 65.317 121.750

1600 x 1200 UXGA 60.000 75.000 162.000

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1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080_60 59.939/60 67.432/67.5 148.35/148.5

640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240

832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280

1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 74.93 60.241 80.000

1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00

Resolution Mode

Refresh rate

(Hz)

H. Freq. (KHz) Clock (MHz)

720 x 480 480i 59.94 15.73 13.5

720 x 480 480p 59.94 31.47 27

720 x 576 576i 50 15.63 13.5

720 x 576 576p 50 31.25 27

1280 x 720 720/50p 50 37.5 74.25

1280 x 720 720/60p 60 45.00 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/24P 24 27 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/25P 25 28.13 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/30P 30 33.75 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/50i 50 28.13 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/60i 60 33.75 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/50P 50 56.25 148.5

1920 x 1080 1080/60P 60 67.5 148.5

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Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input

Resolution Mode

Refresh rate

(Hz)

H. Freq. (KHz) Clock (MHz)

640 x 480

VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175

VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500

VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500

VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000

720 x 400 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.3221

800 x 600

SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000

SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000

SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500

SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250

1024 x 768

XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65.000

XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000

XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750

XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500

XGA_120 *

(Reduce Blanking)

119.989 97.551 115.500

1024 x 576

BenQ Notebook

Timing

60.00 35.820 46.996

1024 x 600

BenQ Notebook

Timing

64.995 41.467 51.419

1280 x 720

1280 x 720_60 60 45.000 74.250

1280 x 720_120 * 120 90.000 148.500

1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59.870 47.776 79.5

1280 x 800

WXGA_60 59.810 49.702 83.500

WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.500

WXGA_85 84.880 71.554 122.500

1280 x 1024

SXGA_60 60.020 63.981 108.000

SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000

SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500

1280 x 960

1280 x 960_60 60.000 60.000 108

1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500

1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60.015 47.712 85.500

1440 x 900 WXGA+_60 59.887 55.935 106.500

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• *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.

• The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is
possible that some timings cannot be chosen.

*Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Packing and Top-Bottom format.
**Supported timing for 3D signal with Side-by-Side and Top-Bottom format.
***Supported timing for 3D signal with Side-by-Side format.

1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60 59.978 65.317 121.750

1600 x 1200 UXGA 60.000 75.000 162.000

1920 x 1080

1920 x1080_60

(CEA-861)

59.939/60 67.432/67.5 148.35/148.5

640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240

832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280

1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 75.020 60.241 80.000

1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00

Timing Resolution V. Fr eq . ( H z ) H. Freq. (KHz)

Dot Clock

Freq. (MHz)

480i 720 (1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 27

480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27

576i 720 (1440) x 576 50 15.63 27

576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27

720/50p * 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25

720/59 * 1280 x 720 59.94 44.955 74.175

720/60p * 1280 x 720 60 45.00 74.25

1080/23P * 1920 x 1080 23.98 26.973 74.176

1080/24P * 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25

1080/25P 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25

1080/30P 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25

1080/50i *** 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.25

1080/59i *** 1920 x 1080 59.94 33.716 74.175

1080/60i *** 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 74.25

1080/50P ** 1920 x 1080 50 56.25 148.5

1080/60P ** 1920 x 1080 60 67.5 148.5

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Supported timing for EDTV and HDTV (via Component 1 and Component 2 inputs)

Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs

Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) Clock (MHz)

720 x 480 480i 59.94 15.73 13.5

720 x 480 480p 59.94 31.47 27

720 x 576 576i 50 15.63 13.5

720 x 576 576p 50 31.25 27

1280 x 720 720/50p 50 37.5 74.25

1280 x 720 720/60p 60 45.00 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/24P 24 27 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/25P 25 28.13 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/30P 30 33.75 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/50i 50 28.13 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/60i 60 33.75 74.25

1920 x 1080 1080/50P 50 56.25 148.5

1920 x 1080 1080/60P 60 67.5 148.5

Video Mode H. Freq. (KHz) V. F re q . (H z )

Sub-carrier Frequency

(MHz)

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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Important safety instructions

Warranty and Copyright information

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 found 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 accordance
with BenQ’s written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be in-between 10% and 90%,
temperature in-between 0°C and 35°C, altitude lower than 3000 meters, and avoiding to operate the
projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from country to country.

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

Copyright

Copyright © 2013 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may 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.

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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 of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of
such revision or changes.

Patents

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS

Labs, Inc.

WOW HD™ significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment

experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail.