BenQ Projector PB8263 User Manual

PB8253/PB8263 Digital Projector  
Installation Series  
User's Manual  
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Table of contents  
Table of contents  
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Important safety instructions  
Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of  
information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is  
important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the  
product.  
Safety Instructions  
1.  
Please read this manual before you  
operate your projector. Save it for  
future reference.  
4.  
Always open the lens shutter or  
remove the lens cap when the  
projector lamp is on.  
5.  
In some countries, the line voltage is  
NOT stable. This projector is designed  
to operate safely within a mains  
2.  
Do not look straight at the projector  
lens during operation. The intense  
light beam may damage your eyes.  
voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC,  
but could fail if power cuts or surges  
of ±10 volts occur. In areas where the  
mains voltage may fluctuate or cut  
out, it is recommended that you  
connect your projector through a  
power stabilizer, surge protector or  
uninterruptible power supply (UPS).  
3.  
When you think service or repair is  
required, take the projector only to a  
suitably qualified technician.  
6.  
Do not block the projection lens with  
any objects when the projector is  
under operation as this could cause  
the objects to become heated and  
deformed or even cause a fire. To  
temporarily turn off the lamp, press  
BLANK on the projector or remote  
control.  
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Safety Instructions (Continued)  
7.  
The lamp becomes extremely hot  
during operation. Allow the  
projector to cool for approximately  
45 minutes prior to removing the  
lamp assembly for replacement.  
10. Do not place this product on an  
unstable cart, stand, or table. The  
product may fall, sustaining serious  
damage.  
11. Do not attempt to disassemble this  
projector. There are dangerous high  
voltages inside which may cause  
death if you should come into  
contact with live parts. The only  
user serviceable part is the lamp  
which has its own removable cover.  
Under no circumstances should you  
ever undo or remove any other  
covers. Refer servicing only to  
suitably qualified professional  
service personnel.  
8.  
Do not operate lamps beyond the  
rated lamp life. Excessive operation  
of lamps beyond the rated life could  
cause them to break on rare  
occasions.  
9.  
Never replace the lamp assembly or  
any electronic components unless  
the projector is unplugged.  
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Safety Instructions (Continued)  
12. Do not place this projector in any of the 13. Do not block the ventilation holes.  
- Do not place the projector on a blanket,  
bedding or any other soft surface.  
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.  
- Do not cover the projector with a cloth or  
any other item.  
- Locations where temperatures may  
become excessively high, such as the  
inside of a car with all windows rolled up.  
- Do not place inflammables near the  
projector.  
- Locations where excessive humidity, dust,  
or cigarette smoke may contaminate  
optical components, shortening the  
projector's life span and darkening the  
image.  
If the ventilation holes are seriously  
obstructed, overheating inside the  
projector may result in a fire.  
14. Always place the projector on a level,  
horizontal surface during operation.  
- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more  
than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle  
of more than 15 degrees front to back.  
Using the projector when it is not fully  
horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or  
damage to, the lamp.  
- Locations near fire alarms  
- Locations with an ambient temperature  
above 40°C/104°F  
- Locations where the altitudes are higher  
than 10000 feet.  
10000  
feet  
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Safety Instructions (Continued)  
15. Do not store the projector on end  
vertically. Doing so may cause the  
projector to fall over, causing injury or  
resulting in damage.  
17. Do not place liquids near or on the  
projector. Liquids spilled into the  
projector may cause it to fail. If the  
projector does become wet, disconnect  
it from the power supply's wall socket  
and call BenQ to have the projector  
serviced.  
16. Do not step on the projector or place  
any objects upon it. Besides probable  
physical damage to the projector, doing  
so may result in accidents and possible  
injury.  
18. This product is capable of displaying  
inverted images for ceiling mount  
installation.  
Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for  
mounting the projector and ensure it is  
securely installed.  
19. When the projector is under operation,  
you may sense some heated air and  
odor from its ventilation grill. It is a  
normal phenomenon and not a  
product defect.  
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Introduction  
Projector features  
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly  
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.  
The projector offers the following features:  
High quality manual zoom lens  
Full-function remote control with laser pointer  
One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality  
Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images  
Adjustable color balance control for data/video display  
Ultra-high brightness projection lamp  
Ability to display 16.7 million colors  
Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus  
8 sets of preset application mode  
Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption  
Built-in speakers provide stereo audio reproduction  
Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)  
Two PC input terminals (RGB signal input socket and a shared DVI-A connector) and  
one PC output terminal  
Replaceable dust filter  
The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient  
lighting conditions, selected input source contrast/brightness settings, and is directly  
proportional to projection distance.  
The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers  
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.  
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Shipping contents  
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video  
equipment. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of  
these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.  
Standard accessories  
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those  
illustrated.  
Projector  
Soft carry case  
Remote control with batteries  
User's manual  
Quick start guide  
User's manual CD  
VGA cable  
USB cable  
Power cord  
PC audio cable  
Video cable  
Optional accessories  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Ceiling mounting kit  
Spare lamp kit  
Presentation Plus  
Dust filter kit  
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Projector exterior view  
Front/upper side  
1.  
External control panel  
See "Projector" on page 13 for details.  
Vent (cool air intake)  
Front IR remote sensor  
Kensington anti-theft lock slot  
AC power cord inlet  
Main power switch  
Front filter grill  
Quick-release buttons  
Focus ring and Zoom ring  
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2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
9
2
3
10  
4
5
6
11  
7
8
10. Projection lens  
11. Lens cap  
Rear/side view  
Refer to "Connection" on page 22 for more information on making connections to various  
equipment.  
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13  
16  
14  
15  
12. Vent (heated air exhaust)  
13. Rear IR remote sensor  
15. Rear adjuster feet  
16. Side filter cover  
14. Connector panel  
Lower view  
17. Front adjuster feet  
18. Speaker grill  
17  
19. Lamp cover  
20. Rear adjuster feet  
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19  
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Connector panel  
21. RGB (PC)/Component video  
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input  
socket  
22. RGB signal output socket  
23. Audio (Left/ Right)/Video input  
sockets  
24. S-Video input socket  
25. DVI-I signal input socket  
supports DVI-D video signal and  
DVI-A PC signal  
25  
26  
21  
22  
26. RS 232 control port  
For external control systems and  
used by service personnel.  
27. PC Audio input socket  
28. USB socket  
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28  
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24  
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Controls and functions  
Projector  
7.  
8.  
Power  
Turns the projector on or off. See  
details.  
1
2
Source  
3
Sequentially selects the input signal  
Analog RGB, DVI-A, DVI-D,  
Analog YPbPr, S-Video, or  
Composite Video. See "Switching  
Menu  
4
5
6
7
10  
6
11  
12  
9.  
8
Turns on the on-screen display  
control menu.  
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1.  
Focus ring  
When the on-screen menu is  
activated, moves the selection focus  
down.  
Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See  
32 for details.  
for details.  
2.  
3.  
Zoom ring  
Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine-tuning  
Temperature warning light  
10. Lamp indicator light  
Indicates the status of the lamp.  
Lights up or flashes when the lamp  
has developed a problem. See  
11. Blank  
Lights up or flashes if the projector's  
temperature becomes too high. See "Indicators"  
on page 53 for details.  
4.  
Power indicator light  
Used to hide the screen image. You  
can press Blank on the projector or  
remote control to bring the image  
page 38 for details.  
Lights up when the projector is in standby mode  
or under operation. See "Indicators" on page 53  
for details.  
5.  
6.  
Exit  
12. Auto  
Exits and saves the menu settings.  
Left/ Right  
Automatically determines the best  
picture timings for the displayed  
image" on page 32 for details.  
Correct keystoning at the top or bottom of the  
projected image.  
When the on-screen menu is activated, moves  
the selection focus left or right, or make  
adjustments.  
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Remote control  
2.  
3.  
ASPECT  
12  
13  
Selects an image aspect ratio to suit the  
input signal. See "Selecting a preset  
mode" on page 35 for details.  
SOURCE  
1
2
14  
15  
Sequentially selects the input signal  
Analog RGB, DVI-A, DVI-D, Analog  
YPbPr, S-Video, or Composite Video.  
for details.  
3
4
5
4.  
UP, DOWN  
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6
7
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) is  
activated, press UP to exit and save  
the menu settings.  
6
4
8
9
Press DOWN to open the OSD  
menu and move the selection focus up  
page 42 for details.  
17  
18  
5.  
6.  
MUTE  
Toggles the projector audio between on  
and off.  
10  
11  
19  
20  
Left, Right  
Correct keystoning at the top or  
bottom of the projected image.  
When the on-screen menu is activated,  
moves the selection focus left or right,  
or make adjustments.  
details.  
7.  
8.  
AUTO  
1.  
Power  
Automatically determines the best  
picture settings for the displayed  
on page 32 for details.  
Toggles the projector between standby  
mode and on.  
When the projector is in standby mode,  
press once to turn the projector on.  
When the projector is on, press twice to  
turn the projector to standby.  
MENU  
Turns the On-Screen Display (OSD)  
menu on. Exits and saves the menu  
page 42 for details.  
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PIP SIZE  
15. BLANK  
Used to hide the screen image. Press  
Selects a suitable PIP size. See "PIP  
page 39 for details.  
BLANK on the projector or remote  
control to restore the image. See  
details.  
10. PAGE UP and DOWN  
Operate your display software  
program (on a connected PC) which  
responds to page up/down commands  
(like Microsoft PowerPoint).  
page 38 for details.  
16. VOLUME +/-  
Increases or decreases the volume  
level.  
17. LASER pointer  
Emits visible laser pointer light for  
presentation purposes.  
11. PIP POS.  
Selects a suitable PIP position. See  
on page 39 for details.  
The LASER Pointer is a presentation  
aid for professionals. It emits visible  
red colored light when you press it and  
the LED indicator lights up red.  
12. LED indicator light  
Lights red when any buttons on the  
remote control is pressed.  
13. MODE  
WARNING: Do not look into the laser  
light window or shine the laser light  
beam on yourself or others. See the  
warning messages on the back of the  
remote control and the attached ''User  
Information'' prior to using it.  
Depending upon which input signal is  
selected, there are several picture setup  
options available. See "Selecting a  
14. FREEZE  
18. PIP SOURCE  
Selects a suitable PIP source.  
operation" on page 39 for details.  
19. DIGITAL ZOOM +/-  
Magnifies or reduces the projected  
image size.  
The image is frozen when FREEZE is  
pressed. An icon "  
" will display in  
the lower right corner of the screen. To  
release the function, press FREEZE  
page 38 for details.  
20. RETURN  
Restores a zoomed projected image to  
its original size.  
image" on page 32 for details.  
Warning messages on the back of the remote control  
The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold the LASER  
button for continuous output.  
The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should be mindful of the dangers of  
laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of children.  
See the warning label on the back of your remote control for safe operation on the laser  
pointer.  
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Remote control effective range  
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector.  
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the  
projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote  
control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters (~ 20 feet).  
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the  
projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.  
6 m  
Remote control batteries  
1.  
2.  
3.  
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.  
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.  
Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop  
when it clicks into place.  
1
3
2
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.  
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Positioning your projector  
Choosing a location  
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Floor in front of screen;  
Ceiling in front of screen;  
Floor at rear of screen;  
Ceiling at rear of screen.  
I. Floor front  
Select this location with the projector placed near the  
floor in front of the screen. This is the most common  
way to position the projector for quick setup and  
portability.  
II. Ceiling front  
Select this location with the projector suspended  
upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.  
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit  
from your dealer to mount your projector on the  
ceiling.  
Set  
in the Source > Mirror menu after you turn  
the projector on.  
III. Floor rear  
Select this location with the projector placed near the  
floor behind the screen.  
Note that a special rear projection screen is required.  
Set  
in the Source > Mirror menu after you turn  
the projector on.  
IV. Ceiling rear  
Select this location with the projector suspended  
upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.  
Note that a special rear projection screen and the  
BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required  
for this installation location.  
Set  
in the Source > Mirror menu after you turn  
the projector on.  
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select.  
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power  
outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your  
equipment.  
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Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the  
projector  
We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring  
this safety matter to your attention to prevent damage to person and property.  
If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a  
proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely  
installed.  
If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the  
projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the  
wrong gauge or length screws.  
You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your  
BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock  
compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the  
projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of  
restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.  
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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 maximum (native) resolution of the projector is 1024 x 768 pixels, which is a 4 to 3  
aspect ratio (expressed as 4:3). To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect  
ratio image, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native  
aspect width. This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the  
projector's native aspect height.  
16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect  
4:3 aspect image in a 4:3 aspect display area  
display area  
Thus, a 16:9 aspect image will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect image displayed  
by this projector. This will be seen as darkened (unlit) bars along the top and bottom  
(vertical 12.5% height respectively) of the 4:3 projection display area whenever displaying a  
scaled 16:9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4:3 projection display area.  
When determining the position of your projector, you should consider its intended use and  
input signal aspect ratios. All inputs (other than component Video being fed a 16:9 aspect  
signal) will display in a 4:3 aspect ratio (and will require an additional 33% display height  
than that of the scaled 16:9 aspect image projection area).  
IMPORTANT: Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16:9 projection if you  
will ever need to select an input (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal).  
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned  
directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This  
prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).  
The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel  
film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward  
angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be readily placed  
on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom  
edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the  
screen).  
If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it projects  
at a slightly downward angle.  
You can see from the diagram on page 21, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge  
of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector.  
When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.  
If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size  
increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.  
When determining the position 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.  
BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the  
ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular  
horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical  
offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).  
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How to determine the position of the projector for a given  
screen size  
1.  
2.  
Select your screen size.  
Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns  
labelled '4:3 Screen Diagonal'. 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.  
4.  
On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset  
value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in  
relation to the edge of the screen.  
The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the  
horizontal center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2  
above, and offset by the value determined in step 3 above.  
For example, if you are using a 120 inch screen, the average projection distance is 4432 mm  
and with a vertical offset of 302 mm.  
If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt  
it down or up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion  
will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting keystone" on  
page 34 for details.  
How to determine the recommended screen size for a  
given distance  
This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would  
like to know what screen size will fit in your room.  
The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room.  
1.  
2.  
Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the  
screen. This is the projection distance.  
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.  
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.  
On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset  
value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the  
horizontal plane of the projector.  
3.  
4.  
For example, if your measured projection distance was 4.8 m (4800 mm), the closest match  
in the Average column is 5089 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 3500 mm (3.5 m)  
screen is required. If you can only obtain imperial sized screens, the listed screen sizes on  
either side of the 3.5 m screen are the 10' and 12' screen.  
Checking the min. and max. projection distance values for these screen sizes indicates that  
the 4.8 m measured projection distance will need to be reduced to fit the 10' size screen, or  
increased to fit the 12' size screen. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom control) to  
display on these different screen sizes at those projection distances. Be aware that these  
different screens have different vertical offset values.  
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Maximum zoom  
Minimum zoom  
Screen  
Center of lens  
Offset  
Projection distance  
4:3 Screen Diagonal  
Distance from Screen in mm  
Vertical Offset in mm  
Feet Inches  
mm  
Min. length  
Average Max. length  
(with min.  
(with max.  
zoom)  
1652  
zoom)  
4
48  
1219  
1500  
1524  
1829  
2000  
2134  
2438  
2500  
2743  
3000  
3048  
3500  
3658  
4000  
4572  
5000  
5486  
6000  
7620  
1773  
2181  
2216  
2659  
2908  
3102  
3546  
3635  
3989  
4362  
4432  
5089  
5318  
5816  
6648  
7270  
7978  
8725  
11080  
1893  
2329  
2367  
2840  
3106  
3313  
3787  
3882  
4260  
4659  
4733  
5435  
5680  
6212  
7100  
7765  
8520  
9317  
11833  
121  
149  
151  
181  
198  
211  
241  
248  
272  
297  
302  
347  
362  
396  
453  
495  
543  
594  
754  
2033  
2065  
2479  
2710  
2892  
3305  
3389  
3718  
4066  
4131  
4743  
4957  
5421  
6196  
6776  
7436  
5
6
60  
72  
7
8
84  
96  
9
108  
120  
144  
180  
216  
300  
10  
12  
15  
18  
25  
8132  
10327  
There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ  
recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test  
the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently  
install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you  
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.  
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Connection  
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn all equipment off before making any connections.  
Use the correct signal cables for each source.  
Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.  
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see  
"Shipping contents" on page 10). They are commercially available from electronics stores.  
Connecting a computer or monitor  
Connecting a computer  
The projector provides VGA and DVI input sockets that allow you to connect it to a  
notebook or desktop computer.  
Additionally, you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can  
perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook. (see "Remote paging  
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (either through a  
VGA cable or VGA to DVI-A cable):  
With a VGA cable  
With a VGA to DVI-A cable  
1.  
Take the supplied VGA cable and  
connect one end to the D-Sub  
output socket of the computer.  
Connect the other end of the VGA  
cable to the D-Sub/Comp. In signal  
input socket on the projector.  
1.  
Take a VGA to DVI-A cable and  
connect the VGA end to the D-Sub  
output socket of the computer.  
Connect the DVI end of the VGA to  
DVI-A cable to the DVI-I signal  
input socket on the projector.  
2.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
If you wish to use the remote paging function (see "Remote paging operations" on  
page 38), take the supplied USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB port  
of the computer, and the smaller end to the USB socket on the projector.  
If you wish to make use of the projector speakers in your presentations, take a  
suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of  
the computer, and the other end to the PC Audio socket of the projector.  
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the remote control (Volume +/-)  
or projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Volume", "Treble", "Bass", and  
"Mute" on page 45 for details.  
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The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:  
Notebook or desktop  
computer  
VGA to DVI-A  
cable  
VGA cable  
USB cable  
PC Audio  
cable  
A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting legacy version  
Macintosh computers.  
Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector.  
Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off.  
Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the  
notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your  
notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination.  
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Connecting a monitor  
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you  
can connect the RGB signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a  
VGA or VGA to DVI-A cable following the instructions below:  
To connect the projector to a monitor (either through a VGA cable or VGA to  
DVI-A cable):  
With a VGA cable:  
With a VGA to DVI-A cable:  
Note: You monitor must be equipped with a  
DVI input socket.  
1.  
2.  
Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on  
Take a suitable VGA cable (only one  
supplied) and connect one end of  
the cable to the D-Sub input socket  
of the video monitor.  
2.  
Take a VGA to DVI-A cable and  
connect the DVI end of the cable to  
the DVI input socket of the video  
monitor.  
3.  
Connect the other end of the cable  
to the D-Sub Out socket on the  
projector.  
3.  
Connect the VGA end of the cable to  
the D-Sub Out socket on the  
projector.  
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:  
notebook or desktop  
computer  
VGA cable  
VGA cable  
or  
VGA to DVI-A  
cable  
(VGA)  
(DVI)  
The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the projector. Be  
sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the D-Sub/Comp. In socket, not  
the DVI socket.  
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Connecting Video source devices  
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the  
following output sockets:  
DVI  
Component Video  
S-Video  
Video (composite)  
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above  
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:  
Best video quality  
The best available video connection method is DVI, if your source device is equipped with a  
DVI socket. Based on the type of DVI connector you have, you can enjoy a digital or high-  
end analog video quality.  
See "Connecting a DVI source device" on page 26 for how to connect the projector to a DVI  
source device and other details.  
If no DVI source is available, the next best video signal is available by connecting your device  
to the projector with a Component Video (not to be confused with composite Video) cable.  
Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if available on your  
devices, they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S-Video or  
(composite) Video.  
projector to a component video device.  
Better video quality  
The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video.  
If you have both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your Video source  
device, you should elect to use the S-Video option.  
See "Connecting an S-Video source device" on page 28 for how to connect the projector to  
an S-Video device.  
Least video quality  
Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than  
optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods  
described here.  
projector to a composite Video device.  
Connecting Audio  
The projector has two built-in speakers which are designed to provide audio functionality  
accompanying data presentations for business purposes. It is not designed for, nor intended  
for audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theatre or home cinema  
applications.  
If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output  
of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the projector.  
The audio connections illustrated in the following sections are provided for informational  
purposes only. You need not connect audio to the projector if there is an alternate sound  
system available, or if audio is not required.  
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Connecting a DVI source device  
The projector provides a DVI-I input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI source  
device like DVD player, or a VGA output device like notebook or desktop computer.  
There are three types of DVI connector: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I. The DVI-I socket is an  
integrated connector which supports both formats: DVI-A, and DVI-D.  
DVI-A format is used to carry a DVI signal to an analog (VGA) display, or vice-versa.  
Although some signal quality is lost from the signal conversion, it still transmits higher  
picture quality than standard VGA connection.  
DVI-D format is used to directly carry a digital signal to a digital display without signal  
conversion. The pure digital connection provides faster and higher image quality than  
analog connection, due to the nature of the digital format.  
DVI-A and DVI-D formats are non-interchangeable. You cannot connect a DVI-A format  
connector to a DVI-D equipment. Make sure what kind of format you need before you  
purchase the cable. Or you can purchase a DVI-I cable which will be more useful in any type  
of DVI connection situations.  
Examine your source device to determine if it has an unused DVI or VGA (D-Sub) output  
socket available:  
If so, you can continue with this procedure.  
If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.  
To connect the projector to a DVI source device through a DVI cable:  
For information on connecting a DVI source device to a computer through a VGA to DVI-A  
1.  
Take the DVI (DVI-D or DVI-I) cable and connect one end to the DVI output socket  
of the DVI source device.  
2.  
3.  
Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI-I signal input socket on the projector.  
If you wish to make use the projector speakers, take a suitable audio cable and connect  
one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device, and the other end  
to the PC Audio socket or Audio L/R sockets on the projector.  
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the remote control (Volume +/-) or  
projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Volume", "Treble", "Bass", and  
"Mute" on page 45 for details.  
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:  
AV device  
DVI-D or DVI-I cable  
Audio cable  
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Connecting a Component Video source device  
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video  
output sockets available:  
If so, you can continue with this procedure.  
If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.  
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:  
1.  
Take the (optional accessory) Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and  
connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets  
of the Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets;  
green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.  
2.  
3.  
Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with  
a D-Sub type connector) to the D-Sub/Comp. In socket on the projector.  
If you wish to make use of the projector speakers, take a suitable audio cable and  
connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device, and the  
other end to the Audio L/R sockets on the projector.  
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the remote control (Volume +/-) or  
projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Volume", "Treble", "Bass", and  
"Mute" on page 45 for details.  
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:  
Component Video  
to VGA (D-Sub)  
adaptor cable  
AV device  
Audio  
cable  
If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV (HDTV) tuner, the following standards  
are supported:  
480i  
576i  
720p (50/ 60 Hz)  
480p  
576p  
1080i (50/ 60 Hz)  
Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16:9 aspect ratio picture.  
If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the  
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on  
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected  
correctly.  
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Connecting an S-Video source device  
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket  
available:  
If so, you can continue with this procedure.  
If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.  
To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:  
1.  
Take the (optional accessory) S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video  
output socket of the Video source device.  
2.  
3.  
Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video socket on the projector.  
If you wish to make use of the projector speakers, take a suitable audio cable and  
connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device, and the  
other end to the Audio L/R sockets on the projector.  
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the remote control (Volume +/-) or  
projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Volume", "Treble", "Bass", and  
"Mute" on page 45 for details.  
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:  
AV device  
S-Video cable  
Audio cable  
If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the  
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on  
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected  
correctly.  
If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this  
S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to  
this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second  
connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 25  
for details.  
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Connecting a composite Video source device  
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video  
output sockets available:  
If so, you can continue with this procedure.  
If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.  
To connect the projector to an composite Video source device:  
If you wish to make use of the projector speakers,  
1.  
2.  
Take an Audio/Video cable and connect the 3 RCA type connectors to the Audio(R/L)/  
Video output sockets of the Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the  
color of the sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.  
Connect the other end of the Audio/Video cable to the Audio(R/L)/Video sockets on  
the projector. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green,  
blue to blue, and red to red.  
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the remote control (Volume +/-) or  
projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Volume", "Treble", "Bass", and  
"Mute" on page 45 for details.  
If you need only to use the video function of the projector,  
1.  
2.  
Take the Video cable and connect one end to the Video output socket of the Video  
source device.  
Connect the other end of the Video cable to the Video socket on the projector.  
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:  
AV device  
Audio (L/R)/  
Video cable  
If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the  
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on  
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected  
correctly.  
You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component  
Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See "Connecting Video source  
devices" on page 25 for details.  
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Operation  
Start up  
1.  
Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall  
socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted).  
2.  
Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become  
deformed due to the heat produced by the projection  
lamp.  
3.  
4.  
Turn the main power switch on. The Power  
indicator lights orange.  
Press and hold (for 2 seconds)  
Power on  
the remote control or projector to start the  
projector. The Power indicator light flashes  
green and stays green when the projector is on.  
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds  
after pressing  
Power. In the later stage of  
start up, a default BenQ logo is projected.  
5.  
6.  
Switch all of the connected equipment on.  
The projector will start to search for input  
signals. The current input source being  
scanned displays in the lower right corner of  
the screen. The search will continue until an  
input source signal is detected.  
You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired  
input signal. For more information, refer to "Switching input signal" on page 31.  
If the frequency/ resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you  
will see the message “Out of Range” displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input  
signal which is compatible with the projector's resolution. See "Timing chart" on page 58 for  
details.  
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Switching input signal  
The projector can be connected to multiple devices  
at the same time. However, it can only display one  
full screen at a time. To cycle through the available  
input sources, press SOURCE on the projector or  
remote control. The selected source name will  
display in the lower right corner of the screen for 3  
seconds after each button press.  
The projector features PIP function which allows 2  
different signals to be displayed at the same time.  
for details.  
The brightness level of the projected image will  
change accordingly when you switch between  
different input signals. Data (graphic) "PC" presentations using mostly static images are  
generally brighter than "Video" using mostly moving images (movies). When switching  
between different signal inputs, you will need to adjust the ambient lighting conditions for  
the best picture quality.  
The input type affects the options available for the Preset Mode. See "Selecting a preset  
mode" on page 35 for details.  
Adjusting the projected image  
Adjusting the projection angle  
The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet and 2 rear adjuster feet. These  
adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:  
1.  
Press the quick-release buttons and lift the  
front of the projector. Once the image is  
positioned where you want it, release the  
quick-release buttons to lock the front  
adjuster feet in position.  
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The  
strong light from the lamp may cause damage to  
your eyes.  
Be careful when you press the adjuster buttons as  
they are close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from.  
2.  
Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine tune the  
horizontal angle.  
To retract the foot, hold up the projector while  
pressing the quick-release buttons, then slowly  
lower the projector. Screw the rear adjuster feet in  
a reverse direction.  
If the screen and the projector are not  
perpendicular to each other, the projected image  
becomes vertically trapezoidal. To correct this  
situation, adjust the value of Keystone in the  
Display menu, on the projector control panel, or on the remote control. See "Correcting  
keystone" on page 34 for details.  
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Auto-adjusting the image  
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture  
quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or  
remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in  
Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust  
the values of Frequency, and Clock to provide the  
best picture quality.  
The current source information will be displayed at  
the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds.  
The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.  
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity  
1.  
Adjust the projected image to the size 2.  
that you need using the zoom ring.  
Then sharpen the image by rotating  
the focus ring.  
Searching for details on the image  
If you need to find the details on the projected image, press D.  
ZOOM + on the remote control, the center of the image will be  
magnified. When the + button is pressed again, the image is further  
magnified. Use the directional arrows (  
,
,
,
) on the  
projector or remote control to navigate the image. Pressing D.  
ZOOM - reduces the size of the image. When the - button is pressed  
again, the image is further reduced until it is restored to the original  
size. You can also restore the original size by pressing RETURN on  
the remote control.  
Any problems?  
If you have other display problems, see "Troubleshooting" on page 55 for details.  
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Selecting the aspect ratio  
The "aspect ratio" is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and  
computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV is usually in  
16:9 ratio.  
You can change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is) by pressing  
ASPECT on the remote control. Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the signal and  
your display requirements.  
When the selected input source is YPbPr, YCbCr, DVI-D, S-Video, or Video, there are two  
aspect ratios available. You can press ASPECT once to show the current setting and press  
again to change the current setting. Or you can go to  
Image > Auto Resize and press  
Left/ Right on the projector or remote control to switch between the two options.  
In the pictures below, the grey portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active  
areas.  
1.  
4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the  
screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images  
like computer monitors, standard definition TV, and 4:3 aspect  
DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.  
2.  
16:9 (default): Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center  
of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for  
images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV,  
as it displays them without aspect alteration.  
16:9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input  
when being fed an appropriate 16:9 aspect signal. See "Connecting a Component Video  
details.  
When the selected input source is Analog RGB, DVI-A, or DVI-D, pressing ASPECT sets the  
auto-resize function on or off, or sets the image to 16:9 ratio.  
You can press ASPECT once to show the current setting and press repeatedly to change the  
current setting. Or you can go to  
Image > Auto Resize and press Left/ Right on  
the projector or remote control to switch between the three options.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
On: This is the default for the projector. The pixel resolution of the input signal is  
converted to the native resolution of the projector (1024 x 768). For input signals with  
lower resolutions, gaps in the pixels are automatically interpolated into the image  
before being projected. This may distort the image clarity. If the resolution of the  
source image is the same as the projector's (1024 x 768), setting On has no effects.  
Off: The image is projected as its original resolution, with no pixel conversion. For  
input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if  
resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards  
the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the  
projector after making these adjustments.  
16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect  
ratio.  
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Optimizing the image  
To optimize the image, use the buttons on the projector or remote control to adjust the  
image settings directly, or to change the settings on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.  
For the operation of OSD menus, refer to "Using the menus" on page 42.  
The following instructions are optional. You do not need to follow every step. It depends on  
the image quality you desire.  
Correcting keystone  
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the  
top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen.  
To correct this, besides adjusting the projection angel  
of the projector, you will need to manually correct it  
following ONE of these steps.  
Press Left/ Right on the projector or  
remote control to display the status bar labelled  
Keystone. Press Right to correct keystoning at  
the top of the image. Press Left to correct  
keystoning at the bottom of the image.  
Press MENU on the projector or remote control.  
Go to  
Display > Keystone and adjust the  
values by pressing Left/ Right on the  
projector or remote control.  
For example,  
1. Press  
control or  
Right on the projector or remote  
Right on the projector or remote  
2. Press  
control when you are in the Display >  
Keystone menu.  
Keystone  
Keystone  
0
-6  
1. Press  
control or  
Left on the projector or remote  
Left on the projector or remote  
2. Press  
control when you are in the Display >  
Keystone menu.  
Keystone  
Keystone  
0
+6  
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Selecting a preset mode  
The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so  
that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input  
source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need,  
press MODE on the remote control. The picture modes available for  
different types of signals are shown below.  
PC/DVI-A Signal Input  
Presentation Mode (Default): Is designed for presentations. The  
brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook  
coloring.  
Vivid Mode: Is perfect for playing games. The color saturation and brightness are well-  
balanced.  
Video Mode: Is suitable for cinematic enjoyment displaying images in their natural  
color.  
Economic Mode: Use this mode to reduce the system noise and reduce the power  
consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also extended with lower light output.  
YPbPr/YCbCr/DVI-D/S-Video/Video Signal Input  
Gaming Mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living  
room lighting level environment.  
Video Mode: With a higher color temperature, it is suitable for enjoying TV movies.  
Cinema Mode: Is suitable for enjoying DVD movies best viewed in a blackened (little  
light) home cinema or lounge room environment.  
Economic Mode: Use this mode to reduce the system noise and reduce the power  
consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also extended with lower light output.  
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Other adjustments  
If you are not satisfied with the picture quality made by the preset modes, you can manually  
adjust some of the settings through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.  
Adjusting brightness  
Press MENU on the projector or remote control. Go to  
Display > Brightness and  
adjust the values by pressing Left/ Right on the projector or remote control.  
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower the setting, darker the image. Adjust  
this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark  
areas is visible.  
+70  
50  
-30  
Adjusting contrast  
Press MENU on the projector or remote control. Go to  
Display > Contrast and adjust  
the values by pressing Left/ Right 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.  
+70  
-30  
50  
Selecting a color temperature  
Press MENU on the projector or remote control. Go to  
Image > Color Temp and  
adjust the values by pressing Left/ Right on the projector or remote control.  
The higher the value, the more bluish white the image becomes. The lower the value, the  
more reddish white the image becomes.  
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.  
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Operating in a high altitude environment  
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than  
3000 feet above sea level, or is hotter than 40°C, or whenever the projector will be used for  
extended periods of time (>10 hours) without shutdown.  
To activate the High Altitude Mode, go to  
Control > High Altitude Mode, select On  
by pressing Left/ Right on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message  
displays. Press AUTO.  
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting On  
when your environment is higher than 3000 feet, or is hotter than 40°C.  
Do you want to turn on High Altitude Mode?  
Yes Auto  
No  
Next time you turn on the projector, it will show a message pictured below as a reminder  
during the start-up.  
Current Status  
High Altitude Mode  
On  
This mode is used for protecting projector from extreme environment and may cause high  
fan speed.  
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 shut-down 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.  
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.  
OSD Time in the Control > OSD menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain  
active after your last button press. The time length ranges from 5 to 60 seconds in 5-  
second increments.  
Language in the Control menu sets your familiar language for the OSD menus. Use  
Left/ Right on the projector or remote control to select your language.  
User Logo in the Control > Setup menu allows you to set a preferred logo screen to be  
displayed during projector start-up.  
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Hiding the image  
In order to draw the audience's full attention to the  
presenter or other media, you can use BLANK to hide  
the projected image when needed. The word 'BLANK'  
appears at the bottom right corner of the screen while  
the image is hidden. When this function is activated  
with a valid audio input connected, the audio can still  
be heard. Pressing any key on the projector or remote  
control restores the image.  
You can set the blank time in the  
Control >  
Setup > Blank Time menu allowing the projector to  
shut down automatically after a period of time when  
there is no action taken on the blank screen.  
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to  
become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.  
Remote paging operations  
Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable  
prior to using this function. See "Connecting a computer" on page 22  
for details.  
You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC)  
which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft  
PowerPoint) by pressing PAGE or  
on the remote control.  
If remote paging function doesn't work, check if the USB connection  
is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated  
to the latest version.  
Freezing the image  
The projected image is frozen when FREEZE on the remote control is  
pressed. An icon  
will display in the lower right corner of the screen.  
To release the function, press FREEZE again, RETURN on the remote  
control, or SOURCE on the projector or remote control. Note that  
pressing the SOURCE button will also change the input source.  
Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the  
video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio output,  
you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen.  
Using the laser pointer in the presentation  
The LASER Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits  
visible red colored light when you press it and the LED indicator lights  
up green.  
WARNING: Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser  
light beam on yourself or others. See the warning messages on the back  
of the remote control and the attached ''User Information'' prior to using  
it.  
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PIP (Picture In Picture) operation  
Your projector is capable of displaying images simultaneously from two input sources, which  
can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way.  
These functions are available only when the input source is PC and the PIP source is Video  
or S-Video.  
Operation on the remote control  
1.  
Ensure both the PC, and Video or S-Video signals are correctly connected to the  
projector.  
2.  
3.  
Display the PC image on the screen.  
Press PIP-SOURCE on the remote control to display the PIP frame. Press PIP-  
SOURCE a second time and wait for the PIP image to display.  
To change the position of the PIP image, press PIP-POS. repeatedly until a suitable  
position is selected.  
4.  
5.  
To resize the PIP image, press PIP-SIZE repeatedly. There are four options available,  
small, medium, large sizes, and off.  
More functions are available in the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.  
Operation in the OSD menus  
1.  
To turn on the OSD menu, press Menu on the projector or MENU on the remote  
control.  
2.  
3.  
Use Left/ Right on the projector or remote control to select the  
PIP menu.  
Use Menu on the projector or Down on the remote control to highlight the PIP  
adjustment functions. See page "PIP menu" on page 47 for details.  
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Shutting down the projector  
1.  
Press  
Power and a confirmation message  
will display prompting you as pictured to the  
right.  
If you don't respond in a few seconds, the  
message will disappear.  
2.  
Press  
Power a second time to turn the  
projector off. The Power indicator light flashes  
orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and  
the fans will continue to run for approximately  
90 seconds to cool down the projector.  
To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to  
any commands during the cooling process.  
3.  
Turn the main power switch off.  
4.  
Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket and the projector.  
Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during  
the 90-second cooling down process.  
If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start the  
projector within hours, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press Power again to  
start the projector after the fans stop.  
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On-Screen Display (OSD) menu operation  
OSD menu system  
Functions available when receiving different signal types...  
YCbCr (480i/  
576i) / S-Video  
/ Video  
YPbPr (480p/  
576p/ 720p/  
1080i)  
Main  
Menu  
Analog RGB /  
DVI-A  
DVI-D  
Keystone  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Phase  
Keystone  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Phase  
Keystone  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Keystone  
Brightness  
Contrast  
H Size  
Lamp Hour  
Lamp Hour  
H Size  
Lamp Hour  
Ratio  
H Position  
V Position  
Color  
Tint  
Lamp Hour  
Display  
Image  
Auto Resize  
H Position  
V Position  
Color Temp  
Information  
Ratio  
System  
Sharpness  
Color Temp  
Information  
Auto Resize  
Color Temp  
Information  
Tint  
Color Temp  
Mirror  
Source  
Volume  
Treble  
Bass  
Source  
Mute  
Language  
OSD -- OSD Pos., OSD Time  
Setup -- Source Scan, Keystone Hold, Mirror Hold, Blank Time, Auto Off, User  
Logo  
Preset Mode --  
(PC/DVI-A signal input) Presentation Mode, Vivid Mode, Video Mode, Economic  
Mode  
Control  
(YPbPr/YCbCr/DVI-D/S-Video/Video signal input) Gaming Mode, Video Mode,  
Cinema Mode, Economic Mode  
Reset  
High Altitude  
Main Page:  
PIP Source  
PIP Size  
Sub Page:  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
N/A  
PIP Pos.  
H Position  
V Position  
More Options  
Tint  
Sharpness  
System  
PIP  
*When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC  
system selected.  
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Using the menus  
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various  
adjustments and settings.  
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type  
selected.  
There are 10 different menu languages of your choice. See "Control menu" on page 46 for  
details.  
The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone.  
4.  
Adjust keystone values by  
1.  
Press Menu on the projector or  
MENU on the remote control to turn  
the OSD menu on.  
pressing Left/ Right on the  
projector or remote control.  
5.  
Press Exit on the projector or  
MENU on the remote control  
twice* to leave and save the  
setting.  
2.  
3.  
Use Left/ Right on the projector or  
remote control to select the  
Display menu.  
Press Menu on the projector or  
Down on the remote control to select  
Keystone.  
*The first press leads you back to the  
main menu and the second press  
closes the OSD menu.  
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Display menu  
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use.  
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.  
FUNCTION  
(default setting /  
DESCRIPTION  
value)  
Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on page  
34 for details.  
Keystone  
(0)  
Adjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting brightness" on page  
36 for details.  
Brightness  
(0)  
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. See  
Contrast  
(0)  
This function allows you to adjust the clock  
phase to reduce image distortion.  
Phase  
(depends on the  
selected input  
source)  
Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.  
H Size  
(0)  
Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.  
Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image.  
Lamp Hour  
Color  
(0)  
Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more  
reddish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the  
image becomes.  
Tint  
(0)  
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Image menu  
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use.  
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.  
FUNCTION  
(default setting /  
DESCRIPTION  
value)  
Automatically resizes the input signal pixel resolution to the native  
resolution of the projector. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 33 for  
details.  
Auto Resize  
(On)  
Adjusts the horizontal  
position of the projected  
image.  
H Position  
(0)  
-30  
+30  
Adjusts the vertical position  
of the projected image.  
V Position  
(0)  
+30  
-30  
Adjusts the white color. See "Selecting a color temperature" on page 36 for  
details.  
Color Temp  
(depends on the  
selected input  
source)  
Shows the current image resolution.  
Information  
Users have 2 options for the image ratio.  
Ratio  
(4:3)  
1.  
2.  
4:3 (for a standard screen)  
16:9 (for a wide screen)  
Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image.  
Color  
(0)  
Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more  
reddish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the  
image becomes.  
Tint  
(0)  
Shows the Video input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM or YUV.  
System  
Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.  
Sharpness  
(0)  
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FUNCTION  
(default setting /  
value)  
DESCRIPTION  
The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one  
or more mirrors. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket  
(optional accessory) if you need to install the projector on your ceiling.  
Mirror  
(Floor front)  
Shows the current signal source.  
Adjusts the volume level.  
Source  
Volume  
(5)  
Adjusts the treble level. (-5 ~ 5)  
Adjusts the bass level. (-5 ~ 5)  
Treble  
(0)  
Bass  
(0)  
On  
Off  
Mute  
(Off)  
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FUNCTION  
(default setting /  
DESCRIPTION (default setting / value)  
value)  
Language sets the language for the OSD control menus.  
Language  
(English)  
Use Left/ Right to select the desired language from among English,  
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified  
Chinese, Japanese and Korean.  
OSD Pos. (Center-bottom)  
Selects a desired OSD position.  
OSD  
OSD Time (10)  
Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button  
press. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds.  
Source Scan (On)  
Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals. If the  
source scan is on, the projector will search for input signals until it  
acquires a signal. If the function is not activated, the projector selects the  
last input signal.  
Keystone Hold (0)  
When selected, preserves the last keystone correction value even when the  
projector is restarted.  
Mirror Hold (0)  
When selected, preserves the last mirror correction value even when the  
projector is restarted.  
Setup  
Blank Time (0)  
Determines the length of time before the projector will automatically  
shutdown when Blank is activated.  
Auto Off (0)  
Sets the length of time before the projector will automatically shutdown  
when there is no input signal detected.  
User Logo (Default)  
Enables the user to select which logo screen will appear during projector  
start-up. Three modes are available: Default (BenQ logo), black screen or  
blue screen.  
Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-  
up to suit your program type.  
Preset Mode  
(depends on the  
selected input  
source)  
Returns all settings to the factory preset values.  
The following settings will still remain: Phase, System, Language,  
Reset  
Keystone hold, Mirror hold, User logo, High Altitude, PIP H Position,  
PIP V Position, PIP Brightness, PIP Contrast, PIP Color, PIP Tint, and  
PIP Sharpness.  
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A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature. See  
High Altitude  
(Off)  
PIP menu  
This menu allows you to turn on the PIP screen and make various adjustments to the screen.  
FUNCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
Selects the source for the PIP image. Auto is the recommended PIP  
source as the projector will search for a suitable signal automatically.  
PIP Source  
(Auto)  
Press Left/ Right to scroll through the four alternatives: Off, Small,  
Medium, Large.  
PIP Size  
(Off)  
Selecting Off closes the PIP image.  
When the resolution of the PC signal is 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), the  
selected Large PIP size will be reduced to the Medium size.  
Selects a desired position for the PIP.  
PIP Position  
(Upper-left)  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the PIP image.  
Adjusts the vertical position of the PIP image.  
H Position  
(0)  
V Position  
(100)  
Press Left/ Right to select more PIP functions including Brightness,  
Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness and System.  
More Options  
Adjusts the brightness of the PIP image.  
Brightness  
(0)  
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the PIP image.  
The higher the value, the greater the contrast.  
Contrast  
(0)  
Increases or decreases the color intensity of the PIP image.  
Color  
(0)  
Adjusts the color tones of the PIP image. The higher the value, the more  
reddish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the  
image becomes.  
Tint  
(0)  
Adjusts the image to make it appear sharper or softer  
Sharpness  
(0)  
Shows Video input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or YUV.  
System  
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Maintenance  
Care of the projector  
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is  
to keep the lens clean and to clean the dust filters to prevent overheating.  
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and dust filter. Contact your dealer  
if other parts need replacing.  
Cleaning the lens  
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.  
Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.  
If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens  
cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.  
Never rub the lens with abrasive materials.  
Cleaning the projector case  
Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as  
To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with the supplied cleaning cloth.  
To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH  
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 follow the instructions below:  
Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the  
recommended range for the projector. Refer to "Specifications" on page 57 or consult  
your dealer about the range.  
Retract the adjuster feet.  
Remove the batteries from the remote control.  
Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.  
Transporting the projector  
It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. When  
you carry the projector yourself, please use the original box or provided soft carry case.  
Cleaning and replacing the dust filters  
It is necessary to clean the dust filters periodically. If the filters are not cleaned, they can  
become clogged with dust and prevent proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and a  
malfunction of the projector.  
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A warning message like the one pictured to  
the right will be displayed for 10 seconds  
every 300 hours of use to remind you to  
clean the filters.  
Please check if the filter is clean. Please clean the  
filter by using a small vacuum or brush if the filter is  
dirty.  
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the  
projector is properly shutdown before  
removing the filters for cleaning or  
replacement.  
Press Exit to confirm.  
This projector has two concealed filters. One is fitted behind the front vent grill (see item 7  
on page 11), and the other is on the left side (see item 16 on page 11).  
Front filter  
1A. Access to the front dust filter is located on the right side of the projector towards the  
front edge. Use your thumb or finger to pull it out from the side as illustrated in  
diagram 'A' below.  
1B. If the front filter proves difficult to remove, you should use a broad flat implement  
(like an ice-cream stick) to gently lever the filter away from the projector case as  
illustrated in diagram 'B' below.  
1C. Carefully pull the filter cartridge out from the side of the projector while keeping it  
parallel with the front as illustrated in diagram 'C' below  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Rear filter  
2.  
Access to the rear dust filter is located on the left side  
of the projector towards the rear. Use your thumb or  
finger to pull it out from the side as illustrated below.  
3.  
To clean the filters, use a small vacuum cleaner  
designed for computers and other office equipment,  
or use a soft brush (such as a clean artist's  
paintbrush) to gently sweep the dust away. Refit and  
align the filter sponge to sit snugly within the filter  
frame for the front filter, so that no obvious gaps are  
visible around the edges between the edge of the filter  
sponge and the plastic filter frame housing.  
If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filters are  
for more service information.  
4.  
Carefully refit the filters to the projector then press the covers back until they click into  
place.  
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If the covers are not correctly seated in place, you  
will be reminded by a message displayed on the  
screen every three minutes. The projector will  
automatically shut down after 10 minutes if there  
has been no further action taken. Re-install the  
filters securely, then turn on the power again.  
Please check  
Filter not well attached  
Lamp information  
Use and replacement of the lamp  
When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message displays 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.  
For more information on projector warnings, refer to "Indicators" on page 53.  
The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too  
hot. Turn the power off, allow the projector to cool down before checking that the dust filters  
are not clogged (page 48). If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power  
back on, please contact your dealer.  
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.  
Message  
Status  
The lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours. Install  
a new lamp for optimal performance. If the projector  
is normally run with "Economic Mode" selected (see  
continue to operate the projector until the 2980 hour  
lamp warning appears.  
The lamp has been in operation for 2980 hour, the  
power will shutdown in 20 hours time. A new lamp  
should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the  
projector runs out of lamp time.  
The lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours.  
This message will flash in the center of the screen  
together with the Lamp indicator lighting up red for  
40 seconds. The projector will shutdown after 40  
seconds. The lamp MUST be replaced before the  
projector will operate normally.  
It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp  
at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. With the  
usage time increase, the lamp brightness diminished  
gradually. This is normal lamp behavior. You can  
replace the lamp whenever you notice that the  
brightness level has significantly diminished. If the  
lamp is not replaced beforehand, it must be replaced  
after 3000 hours usage.  
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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.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket.  
Protect the projector's surface by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a  
soft item on the desk for padding.  
3.  
Turn the projector over. Then loosen the  
screw and remove the lamp cover. If the  
lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for 45  
minutes until the lamp has cooled.  
4.  
Loosen the screw that fixes the lamp to the  
projector. If the screw is not loosened  
completely, the lamp cannot be removed.  
Be careful not to lose the screw as it is  
needed to hold the replacement lamp in  
place. It is strongly recommended that you  
use a magnetic-head screwdriver.  
5.  
Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the  
handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the  
projector.  
Pulling too quickly may cause the lamp to  
break and scatter broken glass in the  
projector.  
Do not place the lamp in locations where  
water might splash on it, children can reach  
it, or near flammable materials.  
Do not insert your hands into the projector  
after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause  
color unevenness and distortion of the projected images.  
6.  
Insert the new lamp. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place. Reinsert  
and tighten the screw firmly.  
A Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction.  
Do not over tighten the screw.  
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7.  
8.  
Re-install the lamp cover and tighten the  
screws.  
Make connection to a signal source to be  
displayed. Start up the projector. (See page  
page 30 for turning the power on.)  
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover  
removed. Whenever the lamp is replaced,  
reset the total lamp operation timer.  
Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this  
could cause damage.  
9.  
Reset the lamp counter  
i. Press and hold Exit on the  
projector for 3 seconds to display  
the total used lamp time.  
ii. Press Menu on the projector or  
MENU on the remote control to  
access the lamp hour timer. An  
adjustment message will display.  
iii. Press Left/ Right on the  
projector or remote control to  
reset lamp hours and press Exit to leave.  
Temperature information  
When the Temperature warning light is on, it is warning you of the following possible  
problems.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
The internal temperature is too high.  
Dust filters are clogged.  
The fans are not working.  
Turn the projector off, check that the dust filters are clean. If the problem persists, contact  
qualified service personnel for further help.  
For more information, refer to "Indicators" on page 53  
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Indicators  
Illustration  
Blank -: Light OFF  
O: Orange light  
R: Red light  
: Light flashing  
: Light ON  
G: Green light  
LED  
Status & Description  
Power Temp Lamp  
Power events  
The projector has just been connected to a power outlet.  
Stand-by mode.  
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
(1) The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was  
abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down  
process. Or  
O
(2) The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power  
is turned off.  
The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up.  
-
-
-
-
G
G
The projector is under normal operation.  
Lamp events  
The lamp counter has developed a problem.  
-
-
-
It is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded 3000 hours.  
Replace the projection lamp with a new one immediately.  
-
-
R
R
The lamp is not properly attached or the lamp is damaged.  
Please contact your dealer for assistance.  
-
-
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LED  
Status & Description  
Power Temp Lamp  
Thermal events  
-
-
-
-
R
R
R
R
G
G
-
G
G
G
G
G
R
R
R
R
The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-  
start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your  
dealer for assistance.  
-
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Maintenance  
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Troubleshooting  
The projector does not turn on.  
Cause  
Remedy  
Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the  
projector, and plug the power cord into the  
power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch,  
make sure that it is switched on.  
There is no power from the power  
cable.  
Attempting to turn the projector on  
again during the cooling process.  
Wait until the cooling down process has  
completed.  
No picture  
Cause  
Remedy  
The video source is not turned on or  
connected correctly.  
Turn the video source on and check that the  
signal cable is connected correctly.  
The projector is not correctly  
connected to the input source device.  
Check the connection.  
Select the correct input signal with the  
SOURCE key on the projector or remote  
control.  
The input signal has not been  
correctly selected.  
The lens cover is not open.  
Blurred image  
Cause  
Remove the lens cover.  
Remedy  
The projection lens is not correctly  
focused.  
Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus  
ring.  
The projector and the screen are not  
aligned properly.  
Adjust the projection angle and direction as  
well as the height of the projector if necessary.  
The lens cover is not open.  
Remove the lens cover.  
Clean the lens as described in "Cleaning the  
There is dirt or dust on the lens.  
Remote control does not work  
Cause  
Remedy  
The batteries are out of power.  
Replace the batteries with new ones.  
There is an obstacle between the  
remote control and the projector.  
Remove the obstacle.  
You are too far away from the  
projector.  
Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the  
projector.  
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The computer projected image is too big for the screen or appeared to be cut-  
off  
Cause  
Remedy  
The computer's resolution does not  
match the projector's resolution.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Make sure Auto Resize is set to On in  
the Image menu.  
Make sure the H Position and V Position  
settings are correct in the Image menu.  
Configure the computer's external  
display resolution to the projector's  
native resolution (1024 x 768 for  
PB8253/PB8263). If this option is not  
available, select one of the compatible  
Check if your presentation files are  
created for a different resolution.  
The computer's external monitor  
setting is locked in 640 x 480.  
4.  
My Window Media Player program works great on my computer, but the  
movie window is dark on my projector, while the Media Player tools display  
OK.  
Cause  
Remedy  
Change the Display settings. Click Start >  
Control Panel > Display > Settings >  
Advanced > Display. See you computer  
documentation for details, if you cannot find  
the Display settings by following the  
instructions above. Set the Monitor to Primary,  
and the Panel to Secondary. You will see the  
movie window on the projector image, while  
the Panel movie window will be dark.  
The computer external display is set  
as a secondary display.  
The remote mouse function does not work.  
Cause  
Remedy  
Check the connection. See "Connecting a  
computer" on page 22 for details.  
If it still doesn't work, check the mouse driver.  
See the mouse documentation for details.  
The USB cable is not correctly  
connected to the projector or  
computer.  
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Specifications  
Projector specifications  
All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Optical  
Resolution  
Display system  
Lens F/Number  
Lamp  
1024 x 768 XGA  
1-CHIP DMD  
F=2.4 to 2.6, f=24.0-29.1 mm  
300W lamp  
Electrical  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
AC100–240V, 4.5A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)  
395W (Max.)  
Mechanical  
Weight  
7.9 lbs (3.6 Kg)  
Input terminal  
Computer input  
RGB input  
D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1  
DVI-I input  
(Using DVI-A signal)  
Video signal input  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1  
RCA jack x 1  
SD/HDTV signal input  
Analog - D-Sub to Component RCA jack x 3 (using RGB  
input)  
Digital - DVI (HDTV only)  
Audio signal input  
PC Audio  
Audio L/R  
Stereo mini jack x 1  
RCA jack x 2  
Output  
RGB output  
Speaker  
D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1  
(Stereo) 1 watt x 2  
Control  
USB mouse control  
RS-232 serial control  
A/B series x 1  
Mini Din 9 pin x 1  
Environmental Requirements  
Operating temperature  
0°C ~ 40°C at sea level  
Operating relative humidity 10% ~ 90% (without condensation)  
Operating altitude  
0–3000 feet at 0°C–40°C  
3000–6000 feet at 0°C–30°C  
6000–10000 feet at 0°C–23°C  
Specifications  
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Dimensions  
320 mm (W) x 106 mm (H) x 236 mm (D)  
320  
236  
106  
Unit: mm  
Timing chart  
Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input  
Horizontal  
Frequency  
(kHz)  
Vertical  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
Pixel  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Resolution  
Mode  
720 x 400  
37.927  
*31.469  
37.861  
37.500  
43.269  
37.879  
48.077  
46.875  
53.674  
48.363  
56.476  
60.023  
68.667  
63.981  
15.73  
31.47  
45.00  
28.13  
15.63  
31.25  
37.50  
28.13  
85.039  
*59.940  
72.809  
75.000  
85.008  
60.317  
72.188  
75.000  
85.061  
60.004  
70.069  
75.029  
84.997  
60.020  
59.94 (interlaced)  
59.94  
35.500  
*25.175  
31.500  
31.500  
36.000  
40.000  
50.000  
49.500  
56.250  
65.000  
75.000  
78.750  
94.500  
108.000  
13.50  
27.00  
74.25  
74.25  
13.50  
27.00  
74.25  
74.25  
720 x 400_85  
*VGA_60  
VGA_72  
VGA_75  
VGA_85  
SVGA_60  
SVGA_72  
SVGA_75  
SVGA_85  
XGA_60  
XGA_70  
XGA_75  
XGA_85  
SXGA_60  
480i  
480p  
720p  
1080i (1125L)  
576i  
576p  
720p  
1080i (1125L)  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1280 x 1024  
**720 x 480  
**720 x 480  
**1280 x 720  
**1920 x 1080  
**720 x 576  
**720 x 576  
**1280 x 720  
**1920 x 1080  
59.94  
59.94  
50 (interlaced)  
50  
50  
50  
* denotes the timing is not available when Analog RGB or DVI-A input signal is selected  
** denotes the timing is not available when DVI-D input signal is selected  
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Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input  
Horizontal Frequency  
(kHz)  
Vertical Frequency  
(Hz)  
Signal Format  
480i(525i)@60Hz  
15.73  
31.47  
15.63  
31.25  
45.00  
37.50  
33.75  
28.13  
59.94  
59.94  
50.00  
50.00  
60.00  
50.00  
60.00  
50.00  
480p(525p)@60Hz  
576i(625i)@50Hz  
576p(625p)@50Hz  
720p(750p)@60Hz  
720p(750p)@50Hz  
1080i(1125i)@60Hz  
1080i(1125i)@50Hz  
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs  
Horizontal  
Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz)  
Vertical  
Color Sub-carrier  
Frequency (MHz)  
Video mode  
NTSC  
PAL  
15.73  
15.63  
15.63  
15.73  
15.63  
15.73  
15.73  
60  
50  
50  
60  
50  
60  
60  
3.58  
4.43  
4.25 or 4.41  
3.58  
SECAM  
PAL-M  
PAL-N  
PAL-60  
NTSC4.43  
3.58  
4.43  
4.43  
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Warranty  
Limited Warranty  
BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal  
usage and storage.  
Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is  
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 40°C, altitude lower than 10000  
feet, 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 support.BenQ.com.  
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Regulation Statements  
FCC statement  
CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
EEC statement  
This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for  
EMC (Electronic Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.  
MIC statement  
B class equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment)  
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can  
be used in any area including residential area.  
WEEE directive  
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households  
in the European Union.  
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can  
not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste  
equipment by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more information  
about recycling of this equipment, please contact your city office, the shop  
where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal  
service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources  
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and  
environment.  
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