BenQ Gp10 Users Manual

							Operation31
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you 
ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.
Firmware upgrade
Follow below procedures to upgrade firmware version. 
• Only an SD Card is supported for a firmware update. 
• Do not remove the SD Card while an update is in progress. 
• Do not operate any buttons during the update. 
• Do not turn the projector off during the update. 
• To confirm that the firmware has been successfully updated, go to 
Settings > Information 
> Firmware version. 
Updating the Firmware
1. Connect the SD card containing the latest firmware to the projector. 
2. Select Settings > Advanced > Firmware Upgrade in the main menu page. 
3. Select OK to begin. 
4. After the firmware is updated, please turn off the projector. 
5. Power on the projector and check the firmware version.
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 and DVDs 
are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can 
dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image 
input signal.
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
1. Press   to open the pop-up menu in one of the computer, DVD player, composite 
video, component and HDMI modes.
2. Press  to highlight Aspect Ratio.
3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your 
display requirements.
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							Operation 32
Optimizing the image
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several predefined picture 
modes so that you can choose one to suit your 
operating environment and input signal picture type.
To select an operation mode that suits your need, you 
can follow one of the following steps.
• Make sure the input source is on computer, DVD 
player, composite video, component and HDMI 
mode and the projection screen is displayed.
•Press Mode on the remote control projector repeatedly until your desired mode is 
selected.
• You may press   to open the pop-up menu. Press   to select Picture Mode 
Settings and press OK to enter. Select Picture Mode and press  /  to select a 
desired mode.
The picture modes are listed below.
1.Bright mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is 
suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the 
projector in well lit rooms.
2.Standard mode (Default): Is designed for presentations. The brightness is 
emphasized in this mode.
3.Cinema 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.
4.Game mode: Is appropriate for playing games.
5.User mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture 
modes. See Setting the User mode on page 32 for details.
Setting the User mode
There is one user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable 
for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User) as a starting point 
and customize the settings.
1. Press   to open the pop-up menu.
2. Press  to select Picture Mode Settings and press OK to enter.
3. Select Picture Mode and press  /  to select User.
4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User mode is selected in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.
5. Press  /  to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
6. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with  / . 
See Fine-tuning the image clarity below for details.
7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press OK to store 
the settings.
8. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
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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, press   to open the pop-up menu in one of the computer, iPhone/
iPod, composite video, component and HDMI modes. Select Wa l l  C o l o r 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 Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and 
Blackboard.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user mode
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available 
when User mode is selected. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments tothese 
functions by highlighting them and pressing  /   on the projector or remote control
Adjusting Brightness
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the 
lower the setting, the 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.
Adjusting Contrast
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.
Adjusting Color
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image 
will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the 
more greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the 
picture becomes.
Selecting a Color Temperature
There are a number of options available for color temperature* settings vary according to 
the signal type selected.
*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.
+50+30+70
0+30-30
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							Operation 34
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 
1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–30°C.
Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1499 m and ambient 
temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode 
on under such a condition.
To activate the High Altitude Mode:
1. Hightlight Settings and press OK to enter.
2. Go to Advanced > High Altitude Mode and press OK.
3. Highlight On and press OK to confirm.
4. To leave the OSD, press   until the projector returns to the home screen, or press 
 to go back to the home screen directly.
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.
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be 
sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection 
on page 16 for how the audio input is connected.
SRS HD
Activating this function enables the SRS HD technology. The projector can provide a 
surround sound and restore natural sound.
1. Hightlight Settings and press OK to enter.
2. Go to Advanced > Audio Settings and press 
OK to enter.
3. Highlight SRS HD and press OK to open the pop-
up menu.
4. Highlight On and press OK to confirm.
5. To leave the OSD, press   until the projector 
returns to the home screen, or press   to go back to the home screen directly.
Muting the sound
To temporarily turn off the sound, press   on the remote 
control, or:
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							Operation35 1. Hightlight Settings and press OK to enter.
2. Go to Advanced > Audio Settings and press 
OK to enter.
3. Highlight Mute and press OK to open the pop-up 
menu.
4. Highlight On and press OK to confirm.
5. To leave the OSD, press   until the projector 
returns to the home screen, or press   to go back to the home screen directly.
Adjusting the sound level
To adjust the sound level, press + or - on the remote control.
Turning off Power on/off ring tone
To turn off the Power on/off ring tone:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Highlight Power on/off ring tone and press OK 
to open the pop-up menu.
3. Highlight Off and press OK to confirm.
The only way to change Power On/Off Ring Tone is setting 
On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power 
On/Off Ring Tone.
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							Operation 36
Displaying images with PC and Video source
devices
You can connect your projector to a PC and various Video source devices. (e.g. HDMI, 
composite video, component video) However, you need only connect the projector to an 
input source device.
To display images:
1. Connect the projector to one of the above signal source.
2. Turn on the power of the projector and your source device. The projector displays 
the home screen.
3. Press  /   on the projector or remote control to select the input signal and then 
press OK to enter.
4. Press   or   to go back to home screen.
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Using PC/ Video pop-up menus
The projector has a multilingual OSD that allows you to make image adjustments and 
change a variety of settings. This menu is for the settings to be used in computer, DVD 
player, composite video, component and HDMI modes.
Using the menu
1. To open the OSD menu, press   on the projector or remote control when the 
projection screen is displayed.
2. When the OSD is displayed, press  /  to select the desired item and adjust the 
settings by using  / .
3. To leave the OSD, press   again.
Menu system
Menu Item Sub-menu Options
Wall Color
Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/
Blue/Blackboard
Aspect RatioAuto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10
Auto KeystoneOn/Off
Key s t o n e
Picture Mode 
Settings
Picture Mode Bright/Standard/Cinema/Game/User
Reference Mode Bright/Standard/Cinema/Game/User
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature Normal/Cold/Warm
Save Settings
3D Sync InvertDisable/Invert
Information
Source
Resolution
Color System
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Description of each menu
FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
Wall ColorCorrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is 
not white. See Using Wall Color on page 33 for details.
Aspect RatioThere are four options to set the images aspect ratio depending 
on your input signal source. See Selecting the aspect ratio on 
page 31 for details.
Auto KeystoneAuto corrects any keystoning of the image.
Key s t o n eCorrects any keystoning of the image. See Correcting keystone 
on page 28 for details.
Picture Mode 
Settings
Picture Mode
See Selecting a picture mode on page 32 for details.
Reference Mode
See Setting the User mode on page 32 for details.
This function is only available when User is selected.
BrightnessSee Adjusting Brightness on page 33 for details.
Contrast
See Adjusting Contrast on page 33 for details.
Color
See Adjusting Color on page 33 for details.
Tint
See Adjusting Tint on page 33 for details.
This function is only available the system format is NTSC.
Sharpness
See Adjusting Sharpness on page 33 for details.
Color Temperature
See Selecting a Color Temperature on page 33 for details.
Save Settings
Saves the settings made for User mode.
3D Sync InvertWhen you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this 
function to correct the problem.
Information
Source
Shows the current signal source.
Resolution
Shows the native resolution of the input signal.
Color System
Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB.
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							Operation39
Displaying files with internal memory, USB
Drive and SD card
The projector can display files saved in internal memory or external storage like an SD 
card or a USB Drive when you have connected to projector.
To display files:
1. Turn on the power of the projector and the projector displays the home screen.
2. Connect the projector to one of the above external memory devices.
3. Press  /  to select SD card, USB Drive/Wireless Display or internal memory.
4. Storages are classified into Videos, Photos, Music, Documents menu in home 
screen. Press  /  to select desired item and then press OK to enter different file 
browser.
See “WDRT8192 Wireless Dongle Quick Start Guide” for details about the wireless display.
File browser window
You will only see relevant and supported files in each of file browser.
Videos Photos
Music Documents
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							Operation 40
When playing videos
Video player pop-up settings menu
The video player pop-up menu provides an on-screen display (OSD) for adjustments when 
playing videos.
Using the menu
1. To open the OSD menu, press   on the projector or remote control when the 
projection screen is displayed.
2. When the OSD is displayed, press  /  to select the desired item and adjust the 
settings by using  / .
3. To exit the OSD, press   on the projector or remote control again.
NAMEDESCRIPTION
OKPlay/Pause Plays or pauses a video. 
/Vo l u m eVolume up/down.
Prev• Plays the previous video. 
• Press and hold to rewind the video.
- The rewind speed increases to x2, x4, x8 and x16 at 2-
second intervals.
Next • Plays the next video. 
• Press and hold to fast forward the video.
- The fast-forward speed increases to x2, x4, x8 and x16 
at 2-second intervals. 
MenuOpen/close video pop-up settings menu.
Back• Return to upper level of OSD. 
• Close video pop-up setting menu. 
• Leave current video player and back to video file 
browser.
HomeExit video player and go back to home screen.
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