BenQ Projector HC1200 User Manual

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About the aspect ratio
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active 
areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
1.Auto: Scales an image 
proportionally to fit the projectors 
native resolution in its horizontal 
width. This is suitable for the 
incoming image which is neither in 
4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make 
most use of the screen without 
altering the images aspect ratio.
2.Real: The image is projected as its...

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Optimizing the image
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...

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6. Press ▼ to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with ◄/►. 
See Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, and selected picture mode, some of the functions 
listed below may not be available. Base on your need, you can make adjustments to these 
functions by highlighting them and press ◄/► on the projector or remote control.
Adjusting Brightness
The higher the value,...

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Setting a preferred color temperature
To set a preferred color temperature:
1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Wa r m, Normal or Cool by pressing 
◄/► on the projector or remote control.
2. Press ▼ to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/
ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page appears.
3. Press ▲/▼ to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by 
pressing ◄/►.
•R Gain/G Gain/B Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
•R...

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Please refer to the illustration to the right for 
how the colors relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
will include red close to yellow and red close 
to magenta.
5. Press ▼ to highlight Saturation and adjust 
its values to your preference by pressing ◄/
►. Every adjustment made will reflect to the 
image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
value at 0,...

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3. Press ▼ to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up 
on the screen by pressing ◄/►. 
4. Press ▼ to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing ◄/►.
5. Press ▼ to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting 
direction by pressing ◄/►. 
6. Press ▼ to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound 
reminder by pressing ◄/►. If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at 
the last 30 seconds of...

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Freezing the image
Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word FREEZE will 
appear on the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote 
control.
If your remote control has the following keys, please note that they cannot be pressed to 
release the function: LASER, #2, #5, PA G E  + / PA G E  -.
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,...

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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 temperature is between 0°C–30°C.
Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and 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. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◄/► until the System Setup:...

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4. To restore the sound, repeat steps 1-3 and press ◄/► to select Off.
Adjusting the sound level
To adjust the sound level,
• Using the remote control
Press   or   to select a desired sound level.
•Using the OSD menu
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press ▼ to highlight Vo l u m e and press ◄/► to select a desired sound level.
Turning off the Power on/off ring tone
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press ▼ to highlight Power on/off ring tone and press ◄/► to select Off.
The only way to change Power...

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Using the teaching templates
The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate 
the pattern:
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the Display > Teaching Template and press ▲/▼ 
to select Blackboard or Whiteboard.
2. Press ◄/► to choose the pattern you need.
3. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern.
Using the quick install
The projector provides a hot key to set Projector Installation, Test Pattern, and 
Keystone quickly.
Press Quick Install on the remote...