BenQ Projector CH100 User Manual

11 Overview
Remote control
1.  POWER
Toggles the projector between 
standby mode and on. See Starting 
up the projector on page 26 and 
Shutting down the projector on 
page 28 for details.
2. Blank
Hides the screen picture. See 
Hiding the image on page 35 for 
details.
3. Mute
Toggles projector audio between 
on and off.
4. Up arrow key
When the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu is on:
- Navigates up to select the desired 
menu items.
When the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) is off:
-Launches the Ve r t i c a l...

12 Overview
Certain remote control functions might not work under MHL operation because the MHL device 
being used may not support these functions. Please check your MHL device for available 
functions.
Remote control effective range
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projector’s IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the 
remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no...

13 Overview
Replacing the remote control battery
1. Pull out the battery holder.
Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the 
battery holder.
2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the positive polarity should face outward.
3. Push the holder into the remote control.
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity. 
• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced. 
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the...

14 Installation
Installation
Choosing a location
Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into 
consideration:
• Size and position of your screen
• Electrical outlet location
• Location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment
You can install your projector in the following ways.
1. Front:
Select this location with 
the projector placed 
near the floor in front of 
the screen.
This is the most 
common way to position 
the projector...

15 Installation
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The projected image size is determined by the distance from the projector lens to the 
screen and the video format.
Projection dimensions
Use the illustration and the table below to help you determine the projection distance.
The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. If you want a permanent 
installation of the projector, we recommend...

16 Connection
Connection
Connecting the power
1. Insert one end of the supplied power cord into the AC power jack.
2. Insert the plug of the power cord into a power outlet. The POWER indicator on the 
projector lights up in orange after power has been applied.
• Please use the supplied power cord to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
• Power systems and plug types may vary depending on your country/region.
Connecting video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a video...

17 Connection
Overview of possible connections
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Make sure the cables are firmly inserted.
• In the connection illustrations shown below, some cables may not be included with the 
projector (see Shipping contents on page 8 for details). They are commercially available 
from electronics stores.
• The illustrations below are for reference...

18 Connection
Connecting a computer
The projector provides a VGA (D-Sub) input socket that allows you to connect it to both 
IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are 
connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:
• Using a VGA cable
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the 
computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the PC socket on the projector.
3. If...

19 Connection • Using an HDMI cable
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output port of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI input port on the projector.
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20 Connection
Connecting an HDMI source device
The projector provides an HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI 
source device like a Blu-ray player, a DTV tuner or a display.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data 
transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners or Blu-ray players, and transmits 
signal over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Examine your video source device to determine if it has a...