BenQ Projector HC1200 User Manual

HC1200
Digital Projector
User Manual 

Table of contents 2
Ta b l e  o f  c o n t e n t s
Important safety 
instructions ................... 3
Introduction.................. 7
Projector features ..................................... 7
Shipping contents ...................................... 8
Projector exterior view........................... 9
Controls and functions ..........................11
Positioning your 
projector ..................... 16
Choosing a location ................................16
Obtaining a preferred projected 
image...

Important safety instructions 3
Important safety instructions
Your 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. 
2.Do not look straight at the 
projector lens during operation. 
The...

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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. 
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. 10. Do not place this...

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. Do not place this projector in any of 
the 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. 
- Locations where temperatures may 
become excessively high, such as the 
inside of a car with all windows rolled up.
- Locations where excessive humidity, 
dust, or cigarette smoke may 
contaminate optical components, 
shortening the...

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
17. 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. 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 supplys 
wall socket and call BenQ to have the 
projector serviced.
19. This product is capable of...

Introduction7
Introduction
Projector features
The projector offers the following features
•SmartEco™ starts your dynamic power saving
The SmartEco™ technology offers a new way of operating the projector lamp system 
and saves lamp power up to 70% depending on the content brightness level.
•Longer lamp life with SmartEco™ technology
The SmartEco™ technology lowers the power consumption and increases the lamp life 
when SmartEco mode is selected.
•ECO BLANK saves 70% of lamp power
By pressing the ECO BLANK...

Introduction 8
Shipping contents
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.
Optional accessories
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for 
detailed information.
Projector Remote control with battery
      Power cord               VGA...

Introduction9
Projector exterior view
1. Lamp compartment cover
2. Quick-release button
3. Projection lens
4. Focus ring and Zoom ring
5. External control panel 
(See Projector on page 11 for 
details.)
6. Vent (cool air intake)
7. Front IR remote sensor
8. Lens cap & string
9. USB Type B port
10. RGB signal output jack
11. COMPUTER-1 input jack
12. COMPUTRR-2 input jack
13. HDMI 1 input jack
14. HDMI 2 input jack
15. 12V TRIGGER input jack
16. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
17. Rear adjuster foot
18....

Introduction 10
28. Celling mount holes
29. Rear adjuster foot
Bottom side
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