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Connection 17
Connecting to a laptop or desktop computer 
Notes:
• A Mac adaptor (an optional accessory) may be necessary if you are connecting to an older Macintosh computers.
• The USB cable is required if you intend  using the mouse functions on the remote 
control.
• Many laptops 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 
laptop. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your laptop’s 
documentation to learn your laptop’s key combination.
Connecting equipment to the component video input
The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. Some of 
these sources are:  
Most of these sources will provide an anal og component video output, a standard VGA 
output, or a YP
bPr (default) format. 
The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a Component Video connector. 
Use a Component Video cable that came with your projector to display these images.
The following standards are supported  in the HDTV function:     
VG A  c a b l e
USB cable
VG A  c a b l e
Audio cable
AV  e q u i p m e n tYPbPr
Component Video cable
RGB
• Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player • DVD player
•Satellite Dish HDTV receiver •Digital TV tuners
• 480i • 480p
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Connecting to video or S-Video devices
S-Video devices
Video devices or VCR
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 is turned on and operating 
correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
Connecting to display devices
If you want to monitor your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you 
can connect the RGB signal output port on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA 
cable or D-Sub - DVI cable. • 576i • 576p
• 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz)
S-Video cable
RCA Audio/Video Cable
RCA Audio/Video Cable
VGA cable or D-Sub - DVI 
cable
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Operation 19
Operation
Start up
1. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
2. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the power point (if switched).
3. Turn the main power switch on. The  Power indicator 
lights orange. 
4. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become  deformed due to heat.
5. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) the  Power button on 
the remote control or projector to start the unit. 
The  Power indicator lig ht  flashes green when the 
unit is on.
6. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds  after pressing  Power. In the later stage of start up, a 
default BenQ logo is projected.
7. Next, a projector boot screen displays as below. If  the supplied BenQ wireless card is installed in the 
projector and its indicator lights green, set up your 
laptop or desktop later by using the information 
shown on the page like Network ID (SSID), Network Type, and IP Address.
Projector Selector page on your 
computer
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Projector boot screen
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Operation
20 8. If you are going to display a image from other signal input, press 
Source on the 
projector or remote control. The projector screen displays the current input source 
being scanned at the bottom right corner of  the screen. If no input source signal is 
detected, the search will continue until an input source signal is detected.
9. For more information on source selection, refer to “Switching input signals” section  below.
If the frequency/ resolution of  the input signal exceeds the pr ojector’s operating range, you 
will see the message “Out of Range” displayed on a blank screen.
Preparing for a wireless presentation
1. Is Wireless Navigator installed on your laptop?
Yes, go to the next step below.
No, load on your laptop using the Wireless Navigator Installation CD provided. Refer 
to Chapter 2: Software Installation and Setup  in the Wireless Navigator user’s manual.
2. Start the projector with the wireless card inserted (LED up) so you see the projector  boot screen.
3. Make sure your laptop is enabled with wireless connection.
4. Configure the network settings on your  laptop. Refer to the Part One: Wireless 
Configuration of Chapter 3: Making Presen tation in the Wireless Navigator user’s 
manual.
5. If the presentation is made by multiple users, refer to Chapter 4: Collaborative  Presentation in the Wireless  Navigator user’s manual.
6. You can also find other relevant information about operating the software in the  provided Wireless Navigator user’ manual.
Switching input signals
To sequentially select input sources, press  Source on 
the projector control panel or the remote control. It 
may take you a few seconds when the projector is 
searching for input signals. The selected source will 
be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 
seconds. 
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Operation 21
Adjusting the image
Adjusting the height
Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the 
screen.
The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. These adjusters change the 
image height and projection an gle. To adjust the projector,
1. Lift the projector up and press the  adjuster button to release the 
adjuster. The adjuster will drop 
into position and be locked.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp 
is on. The strong light from the lamp 
may cause damage to your eyes or sight.
2. Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine-tune the projection angle.
To retract the foot, press the adjuster button 
again.
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.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture 
quality. To do this, press  Auto on the control panel of 
the projector or on the remote control. Within 3 
seconds, the built-in Inte lligent Auto Adjustment 
function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and 
Clock to provide the best picture quality. 
The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning.
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Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the 
top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
To correct this, besides adjusting the height of 
the projector, you will need to manually correct 
it following ONE of these steps. 
A. Press  3 Left / Right  4  (hot key) on the 
control panel of the projector to display the 
status bar labelled Keystone. Press  Right 4 to 
correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press 
3  Left  to correct keystoning at the bottom of 
the image.
B. Press  3 Ke ystone / Ke ystone  4   on the 
remote control to display the status bar labelled 
Ke ystone. Press  Ke ystone 4  to correct 
keystoning at the top of the image. Press  3 
Ke ystone  to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. 
C. Press  Menu key on the projector or the remote control. Go to 
 Display  --> Ke ystone  
and adjust the values by pressing  3 Left / Right  4  on the projector or  3 Ke ystone / 
Ke ystone  4  on the remote control.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
Refer to the screen size tables on page  21.
0Keystone+16Keystone
0Keystone-16Keystone
1. Press Right 4 on the projector or
2. Press Keystone
  4on the remote control 
or
3. Press 
4 Right on the projector or 
Keystone4 on the remote control when you 
are in Display --> Keystone menu.
1. Press 
3  Left on the projector or
2. Press 
3  Keystone on the remote control 
or
3. Press  3 Left on the projector or  3 
Keystone  on the remote control when you 
are in Display --> Keystone menu.
1. Adjust the projected image to the size 
that you need using the zoom ring.  2. Then sharpen the image by rotating 
the focus ring. 
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Operation 23
Zoom In + / Zoom Out -
By pressing Zoom +, the center of the picture will be magnified. 
When the  + button is pressed again, the picture is further 
magnified. Use the Mouse Pad to navigate the image. By pressing 
Zoom - , the size of the image is reduced. When the  - button is 
pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to 
the original size. You can also restore the actual image size by 
pressing  Return.
Optimizing the image
Use the remote control or on-screen menus to optimize the image. For the operation of on-
screen menus, please refer to page  34.
1. Select a preset mode on the projector, remote control, 
or in    Control > Preset Mode . There are 4 modes 
available for each input. PC/ DVI Signal input
• Presentation Mode : Is designed for presentations. 
The brightness is emphasized in this mode.
• 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 al so extended with lower light output.
YPbPr/ YCbCr/ S-Video/ Video Signal Input
• Gaming Mode : Is suitable for playing video  games in a bright living room.
• Video Mode : With a higher color temperature, it is suitable for enjoying TV movies. 
• Cinema Mode : With a lower color temperature, it is suitable for enjoying cinematic 
movies.
• Economic Mode : Use this mode to reduce the system noise and reduce the power 
consumption by 20%. The lamp life is al so extended with lower light output.
2. You can adjust Brightness and Contrast  settings for a DVI-A or DVI-D image 
using the   Display  menu or with the remote control. Alternatively, you can 
adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Tint settings whilst viewing a 
Component Video, Composite Video, or S-Video input. 
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. 
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Refer to page  34 for 
functions available for each signal type.
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Operation
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Laser pointer operation
The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It 
emits red colored light when you press it and the LED 
indicator lights up green. Do not look into the laser light 
window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others. 
Refer to the warning messages  on the back of the remote 
control and the attached “User Information” prior to using it.
Using the remote mouse functions
Connect the USB port of the projector and the 
USB port of your PC or laptop with the supplied 
USB cable prior to using these functions. 
The  Mouse Pad  on the remote control can perform 
the PC or laptop mouse functions. You can move 
the Mouse Pad in all directions and control the 
movement of the cursor.
Q When the displayed image is magnified 
( +Zoom- ), use the  Mouse Pad  to move around 
the display areas.
Q The  L-Click  and R-Click  act as the Left (L) and Right  (R) buttons of a computer mouse.
Q To drag and drop objects on the screen,
1. Place the cursor on the object you want to move.
2. Press  Drag.
3. Move the  Mouse Pad and drag the object to the de stination. Drop the object by 
pressing  L-Click.
4. If you want to move a group of objects,  i. place the cursor on a proper position. Press  Drag. 
ii. Move the  Mouse Pad over the objects to be selected. Press  L-Click to release the 
drag function.
iii. Place the cursor on the sele cted group. Press Drag again.
iv. Move the  Mouse Pad and drag the objects to the destination. Drop the object 
by pressing  L-Click.
Mouse Pad
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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. Display the PC image on the screen.
3. Press PIP-Source  on the remote control to display the PIP frame. Press  PIP-Source a 
second time and wait for the PIP image for a while until it is displayed.
4. To change the position of the PIP image, press  PIP-Pos repeatedly until a suitable position 
is selected.
5. To resize the PIP image, press  PIP-Size repeatedly. There are three options available, small, 
medium, and large sizes.
More functions are available in the on-screen menus.
Operation in the on-screen menus
1. Press  Menu on the projector or remote control.
2. Use  3 Left / Right  4 on the projector or   3 Ke ystone / Ke ystone  4  on the remote control 
to select    PIP menu.
3. Refer to page  41 for more information.
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Freezing the image
The image is frozen when  Freeze is pressed. An icon   will 
appear in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the 
function, press  Freeze again,  Return or Source  (this will 
change the input source and release the pause function).
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.
Refer to page  39 for more information.
Adjusting the volume
Adjust the loudness by pressing  Volume + / -. Or press Mute to 
mute the sound.
To reach a preferred sound quality, you can adjust the treble and 
bass levels in the    Source menu.
Ensure the projector is connected to an audio output device with a 
correct audio cable.
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the 
presenter during a presentation, you can use the 
Blank button to hide the screen image. Press the 
Blank  button again to restore the image. A word 
“ BLANK ” will display at the bottom right corner of 
the screen when the image is hidden.
Set the duration of blank time in 
 Control  > 
Setup> Blank Time  menu.
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.
                 BLANK
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