BenQ Projector HT2050 User Manual

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  Operation
Shutting down the projector
1. Press   on the projector or  on the remote control. The projector displays a shutdown 
confirmation message.
2. Press  or  a second time.
 The POWER indicator light 
flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the 
lamp. The projector doesn’t respond to any commands during the 
cooling process. 
3. When the cooling process ends, a Power Off Ring Tone will 
be heard, and the POWER indicator light will show a solid 
orange.
To turn off the...

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3. As the window indicates, the four arrow keys ( / / /) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). 
Use the arrow keys on the projector or remote control to set a six-digit password. The digits display 
as ****** when you enter them.
4. Re-enter the same password to verify and return to the Password window.
5. Select Pow e r  O n  L o c k and use  /  to set On.
6. Enter the current password to enable the function.
7. Press BACK to save your changes and exit.
If you forget the password...

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  Operation
2. Write down the number and turn off the projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide 
proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
The XXX shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.
Changing the password
To do this, first and foremost, you have to access the Advanced OSD menu (see page 28 for details).
1. Go to System Setup : Advanced >...

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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 41)
• 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 projection angle:
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....

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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 may correct this manually in ONE of 
these ways:
•  Use the remote control
Press KEYSTONE to display the Vertical Keystone window.
•  Using the projector
Press  /  or  /  to display the Ve r t i c a l  Ke y s t o n e window.
The...

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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 and press OK.
ii. Use 
/ to select Advanced and press OK.
iii. Press BACK again to access the Advanced OSD menu.
•  When there is NO video...

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  Menu Functions
Using the Basic OSD menu
Depending on whether or not any video signal is connected to the projector, the Basic OSD menu offers 
different available functions. 
Check the following links to learn more.
• Basic OSD menu - with input signals connected
• Basic OSD menu - without input signals connected (limited menus are available)
Basic OSD menu - with input signals connected 
The Basic OSD menu provides primary menu functions. Available menu items may vary depending on 
the connected...

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Vo l u m e
Adjusts the volume level of the projectors internal speaker or the volume being 
output from the audio output jack.
If the Mute function is activated, adjusting Volume will turn off the Mute 
function.
The function is accessible through the remote control. 
Mute
Select On to temporarily turn off the projectors internal speaker or the volume being 
output from the audio output jack. 
To restore the audio, select Off.
The function is accessible through the remote control. 
3D...