BenQ Projector HT1085ST User Manual

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  Operation
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cable into the projector and into a power outlet. 
Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The POWER 
indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has 
been applied.
Please use the supplied power cable to avoid possible dangers such as 
electric shock and fire.
2. Press   on the projector or  on the remote control to start 
the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a Pow e r  O n  To n e 
will be heard. The...

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4. If you are prompted to enter the password, use the arrow keys on the projector or remote control 
to enter a six-digit password. See Utilizing the password function for details.
5. Switch on the connected equipment.
6. The projector starts to search for available input signals. The current input signal being scanned 
displays on the screen. If the projector doesnt detect a valid signal, the No Signal message 
appears. You may press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select...

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  Operation
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the 
Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the projector. See item 
28 on page 9 for details. 
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the locks 
documentation to learn how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and...

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If you forget the password
If you enable the password function, you’ll have to enter your password each time you turn on the 
projector. Once you enter an incorrect password, the error message displays, and the Input Password 
window follows. 
You can retry by entering another six-digit password, or if you absolutely do not remember it, use the 
password recall procedure. See Entering the password recall procedure for details.
If you have entered an incorrect password 5 times in...

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  Operation
Changing the password
To do this, first and foremost, you have to access the Advanced OSD menu (see 30 for details).
1. Go to System Setup : Advanced > Password
 to display the Password window.
2. Select Change Password and press OK to display the Input Current Password window.
3. Use the arrow keys on the projector or remote control to enter the old password.
•  If the password is correct, the Input New Password window displays. 
•  If the password is incorrect, the error message...

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Selecting an input source
The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. However, it only displays one 
full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for the available signals.
If you want the projector to always automatically search for the signals:
• Under the Advanced OSD menu, go to the System Setup : Basic menu, and enable Auto 
Source. (see Auto Source on page 43)
• Under the Basic OSD menu, if there’s no signal connected to the...

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  Operation
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle 
The projector is equipped with a quick-release adjuster foot and a 
rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and 
projection angle. 
To adjust the projector:
1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the 
projector. Once the image is positioned as desired, release the 
quick-release button to lock the foot in position.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine-tune the horizontal angle.
To...

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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. 
You may correct this in ONE of these ways.
•  Using the remote control
Press KEYSTONE to display the 2D Keystone window. 
• Using the projector
Press / , /, /, or  /  to display the 2D Keystone window.
2D Keystone
Press BACK to return
•  To correct keystoning at the top of the image, use  
or /....

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  Menu Functions
Menu Functions
About the OSD Menus
To let you make various adjustments or settings on the projector and the projected image, the projector 
is equipped with 2 types of multilingual On-Screen Display (OSD) menus: 
• Basic OSD menu: provides primary menu functions. (See Using the Basic OSD menu)
• Advanced OSD menu: provides full menu functions. (See Using the Advanced OSD menu)
To access the OSD menu, press MENU on the projector or remote control. 
The first time you use the...

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If you intend to switch from the Basic OSD menu to the Advanced OSD menu, follow the instructions 
below:
Use the arrow keys (// / ) on the projector or remote control to move through the menu items, and 
use OK to confirm the selected menu item.
•  When there is a video signal connected to the projector
i. Go to the Settings > Menu Type menu.
ii. Use 
/ to select Advanced and press OK.
iii. Press MENU again to access the Advanced OSD menu.
•  When there is NO video signal connected...