BenQ Gp1 Dlp Users Manual

Operation 21
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN socket of the projector.
2. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch 
(where fitted). Check that the Power LED indicator on the projector flashes blue 
slowly and Ring LED indicator lights blue after power has been applied.
4. Press Power on the projector or remote 
control to start the projector. The Power, Ring 
and...

Operation 22
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.3. Highlight Language and press 
/  to select a preferred 
language.
2. Use  /  to highlight the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic menu.4. Press MENU/EXIT twice* on 
the projector or remote control...

Operation 23
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an 
option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to Using the 
menus on page 22.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently 
forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in...

Operation 24
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold AUTO on the remote control for 
3 seconds. The projector will display a coded 
number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your 
projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to 
decode the number. You may be required to 
provide proof of purchase documentation to 
verify that you are an authorized user of the 
projector.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced >...

Operation 25
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. 
Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the default of 
this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
You can also manually cycle through the available 
input signals.
1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote 
control. A source selection bar displays. 
2. Press  /  until...

Operation 26
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. 
• Using the remote control
Press AU TO.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then presss  /  
until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Auto and press MODE/
ENTER. 
Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto 
Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best 
picture quality.
The current source information will be displayed in the...

Operation 27
Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to find the details on the projected 
picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow 
keys for navigating the picture.
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until 
the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight Digital Zoom and press 
MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar displays.
3. Press   on the projector repeatedly to magnify 
the picture to a desired size.
4. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the paning mode and...

Operation 282.
Real: The image is projected as its original 
resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. 
For input signals with lower resolutions, the 
projected image will display smaller than if resized 
to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or 
move the projector towards the screen to increase 
the image size if necessary. You may also need to 
refocus the projector after making these 
adjustments.
3. Full Screen: Any types of resolution always fill the 
whole screen.
4.4:3:...

Operation 29 3.Photo mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images 
regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an 
sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and 
drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Movie mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital 
cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) 
environment.
5.User mode: Recalls the...

Operation 30
Using Wall Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which 
may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to 
prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to select a 
color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several 
precalibrated colors to choose from: Light...