BenQ Projector HT2150ST User Manual

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  Overview
Installing/replacing the remote control batteries
1. Press and slide open the battery cover as illustrated. 
2. Remove the old batteries (if applicable) and install  two AAA batteries. Make sure that the positive and 
negative ends are positioned correctly as illustrated.
3. Slide the battery cover back until it clicks into place.
•  Avoid leaving the remote control  and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the 
kitchen, bathroom, sauna, su nroom or in a closed car.
•...

12 Installation  
Installation
Choosing a location
Before choosing an installation lo
cation for your projector, take the following factors into consideration:
•  Size and position of your screen
•  Electrical outlet location
•  Location and distance between the proj ector 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...

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  Installation
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The projected image size is determined by the distan ce from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom 
setting, and the video format.
Projection dimensions
Use the illustration and the table below to he lp you determine the projection distance.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the  actual sizes. If you want a permanent installation 
of the projector, we recommend that  you use the actual projector to physically test the...

14 Connection  
Connection
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 sh
own below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents ). They are commercially avai lable from electronics stores.
Connecting with video equipment
You need only connect the projector  to a video...

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  Connection
•  Using an HDMI to Micro USB cable
1. Connect one end of the HDMI to Micro USB cabl e to the HDMI input connector on the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI to Micro USB  cable to the Micro USB output socket on your 
smart device.
•  Using an HDMI to Micro US B adaptor and an HDMI cable
1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to th e HDMI input connector on the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input socket on the adaptor.
3. Connect the other...

16 Operation  
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cable into the projector and 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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  Operation
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 is 
displayed on the screen. If the projecto r does not detect a valid signal, the No Signal message 
appears. You may press  SOURCE on the projector or remote control...

18 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...

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  Operation
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 are 
displayed 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...

20 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  25 for details).
1. Go to  System Setup :...