BenQ Projector HT2150ST User Manual

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  Operation
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 38 )
• Under the  Basic OSD menu, if there’s no signal connected to the projector, go to  Auto Source and 
enable it; if there are signals connected, go to the  Settings menu, and then enable Auto Source. 
(see  Auto Source on page 28  and 29)
To select the video source:
1. Press  SOURCE  on the projector or remote control to display the source selection bar. 
2. Press  / until your desired signal is selected and press  OK.
Once detected, the selected source information is displayed on the screen for seconds. If there are 
multiple pieces of equipment connected to the pr ojector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another 
signal.
The native display resolution of this projector is in a  16:9 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you 
should select and use an input signal  which outputs at this resolution. An y other resolutions will be scaled by 
the projector depending upon the Aspe ct Ratio setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of 
picture clarity. See  Aspect Ratio for details.
Renaming an input source
You may rename the current input source on the source selection bar. 
To do this, first and foremost, you have to access the  Advanced OSD menu (see page  25 for details).
1. Press  MENU and then use  /  to go to  System Setup : Basic.
2. Press   to select  Source Rename and press OK to display the  Source Rename  window.
3. Press  / / /  until your desi red character is selected.
4. When done, press  BACK to save your changes and exit.
HDMI1
HDMI2/MHL PC
Source 
						

							22 Operation  
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle 
The projector is equipped with a quick-release adjuster foot 
and two rear adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image 
height and projection angle. 
To adjust the projection angle:
1. Press the quick-release butto
n 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 feet to fine-tune the horizontal  angle.
To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing the 
quick-release button, then slowly lower the projector. Screw 
the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction.
If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each 
other, the projected image beco mes vertical trapezoidal. To 
correct this, see  Correcting keystone  for details.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may wish to optimize the pi cture quality of PC signal. To do this, press AUTO on the 
remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Inte lligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the 
values of Frequency and Clock to  provide the best picture quality.
The current input source information will be disp layed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
This function is only available when PC signal is selected.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
Do not look into the lens while the 
lamp is on. The strong light from 
the lamp may cause damage to 
your eyes.
Be careful when you press the 
quick-release button as it is close 
to the exhaust vent where hot air 
comes from.
•  To adjust the projected picture size:
i. Slide open the lens compartment cover 
(see item 6 on page  8). 
ii. Turn the zoom ring  to zoom in or zoom 
out.
iii. Slide close the lens compartment cover  when you complete the adjustments.
•  To sharpen the picture:
i. Slide open the lens compartment cover 
(see item 6 on page  8). 
ii. Rotate the focus ring to achieve a sharper  focus.
iii. Slide close the lens compartment cover  when you complete the adjustments. 
						

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  Operation
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  Key s t o n e window.
•  Using the projector Press  /  or  /  to display the  Key s t o n e window.
The illustrations below show how  to correct keystone distortion: 
Press for 2 seconds to reset
•  To correct keystoning at the top of the image, use   
or  /.
•  To correct keystoning at the bottom of the image,  use   or  / . 
•  To reset the keystone values, press  BACK for 2 
seconds.
When done, press  BACK to save your changes and exit.
use   or /use   or / 
						

							24 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 multili
ngual 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 projector (after fini shing the initial setup), one of the following Basic OSD 
menu overviews will be displayed, depending on whether or not a video signal is connected.
• Input signal connected • No input signal connected
Picture ModeVivid
Sound ModeStandard
Volume10
MuteOff
3D Mode3D Off
3D Sync InvertPress OK
SettingsPress OK
Fast ModeOff
Wall ColorOff
Auto SourceOff
Reset Lamp TimerProjector Position
Front
Menu TypeBasic
Reset All Settings
Test Pattern
Off
HDMI RangeAuto
Information 
						

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  Menu Functions
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 remo te 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 signal connected to the projector i. Go to the  Menu Type menu and press  OK.
ii. Use 
/  to select Advanced  and press OK.
iii. Press  BACK again to access the  Advanced OSD menu.
Next time you turn on the projector, you may access the  Advanced OSD menu by pressing  MENU. 
Below is the overview of the  Advanced OSD menu.
Likewise, when you wish to switch from the  Advanced OSD menu to the  Basic OSD menu, follow the 
instructions below:
i. Go to the System Setup : Basic  > 
Menu Settings >  Menu Type  menu and press OK .
ii. Use  / to select Basic to directly access the  Basic OSD menu.
Next time you turn on the projector, you may access the  Basic OSD menu by pressing  MENU. 
Picture Mode
User Mode Management
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Sharpness
Lamp PowerPicture
7
PC
Vivid
Exit
50
50
50
50
Color
Color Temperature
Advanced... Normal
Reset Current Picture Mode 
						

							26 Menu Functions  
Using the 
Basic OSD menu
Depending on whether or not any video sign al 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 video sources or specified settings. Menu  options that are not available will become grayed 
out.
To access the OSD menu, press  MENU on the projector or remote control.
•  Use the arrow keys ( ///) on the projector or remote control to move through the menu 
items.
• Use  OK on the projector or remote control to confirm the selected menu item.
To switch from the Basic OSD menu to the Advanced OSD menu, see page  25.
MenuSubmenus and Descriptions
Picture Mode
Selects a preset picture mode to suit your operating environment and input signal 
picture type.
The preset picture modes are described as below: •  Bright : Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable 
for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the 
projector in well lit rooms.
•  Vivid : With well-saturated color, fine-tuned sharpness and a higher brightness 
level, this is perfect for watching movies in a living room where there is a small 
amount of ambient light.
•  Cinema : With well-balanced color saturation and contrast with a low 
brightness level, this is most suitable for enjoying movies in a totally dark 
environment (as you would find in a commercial cinema). 
•  Game : Suitable for playing video games in rooms with a small amount of 
ambient light.
•  Game (Bright) : Suitable for playing video games in a bright living room.
•  3D: Optimized to bring up 3D effects when watching 3D contents.
This mode is only available when 3D function is enabled.
•  User : Recalls the customized settings. Access the  Advanced OSD menu and 
see User Mode Management  for details.
The function is accessible through the remote control.  
						

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  Menu Functions
Sound Mode
Sound Mode  function utilizes MaxxAudio sound enhancement technology, which 
incorporates Waves’s algorithms to deliver great effects of the bass and treble and 
provide you with immersive cinematic audio experience. The following preset sound 
modes are provided:
 Standard , Cinema , Music , Sport,  Game, and User . 
The  User  mode allows you to personalize the sound settings. Access the  Advanced 
OSD menu and see User EQ  for details.
If the Mute function is activated, adjusting Sound Mode will turn off the Mute 
function.
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, ad justing 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. 
Fast Mode
Reduces frame delay. The lag between the signal input and output will be minimized to 
the lowest level.
Select an HDMI signal at  1080p/60Hz to use this function. Aspect Ratio will be 
set to Auto, and Overscan Adjustment  will be set to 0 during operation.
3D Mode
This projector supports playing three-dimensional (3D) content transferred through 
your 3D-compatible video devices and contents, such as PlayStation consoles (with 
3D game discs), 3D Blu-ray players (with 3D Blu-ray discs), 3D TV (with 3D channel), 
and so on. After you have connected the 3D  video devices to the projector, wear the 
BenQ 3D glasses and make sure the power is on to view 3D contents.
When watching 3D contents, 
• the image may seem misplaced, however, this is not a product malfunction.
• take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content.
• stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort.
• keep a distance from the screen of ab out three times the effective height of 
the screen.
• children and people with a history of  oversensitivity to light, heart problems, 
or any other existing medical condition should be refrained from watching 3D 
contents.  
The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically chooses an appropriate 
3D format when detecting 3D contents. If the projector cannot recognize the 3D 
format, manually choose a 3D mode according to your preference.
When this function is enabled:
• The brightness level of th e projected image decreases.
• The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted.
• The Vertical Keystone can only be  adjusted within limited degrees.
The function is accessible through the remote control. 
3D Sync Invert
When your 3D image is distorted, enable this function to switch between the image 
for the left eye and the right eye for comfortable 3D viewing experience.
The function is accessible through the remote control. 
						

							28 Menu Functions  
Settings
Press 
OK to enter its submenu. 
Press BACK to save your changes and exit.
See below for more details.
•  Wall Color
Enable this function to help correct the projected picture’s color when the projection 
surface is not white. You may choose a color similar to that of the projection surface 
from these options:  Light Yellow, Pink , Light Green , or Blue .
• Projector 
Po s i t i o nThe projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more 
mirrors. See  Choosing a location  for details.
• Test PatternEnable this function to display the grid test pattern, which helps you adjust the image 
size and focus so as to check if the projected image is free of distortion.
• Auto Source
Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources. Select  On to 
enable the projector to scan for input sources until it acquires a signal. If the function 
is set to  Off, the projector selects the last used input source.
• Menu TypeSwitches to the  Advanced OSD menu.
• HDMI Range
Selects a suitable RGB color range to correct the color accuracy.
•  Auto : Automatically selects a suitable color range for the incoming HDMI 
signal.
•  Full : Utilizes the Full range RGB 0-255.
•  Limited : Utilizes the Limited range RGB 16-235.
HDMI Range is only available when  the HDMI signal is selected.
• Reset Lamp 
TimerActivate this function only after a new lamp is installed. When you select  Reset, a 
 Reset Successfully  message is displayed to notify that the lamp time has been 
reset to 0. 
•  Reset All 
SettingsReturns all settings to the factory preset values.
The following settings will still remain: Keystone, Language, Projector Position, 
Reset Lamp Timer, and High Altitude Mode.
•  Information
Displays the following information about your projector.
•  Source : Displays the current signal source.
•  Picture Mode : Displays the current  Picture Mode.
•  Resolution : Displays the native resolution of the input source.
•  Color System : Displays input system format.
•  Lamp Usage Time : Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
•  3D Format : Displays the current 3D mode.
3D Format is only availabl e when 3D Mode is enabled.
• Firmware Version : Displays the firmware version of your projector.
Some information is given only when  certain input sources are in use.  
						

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  Menu Functions
Basic OSD menu - without input signals connected
As there’s no input signal to your projector, only the submenus of  Settings under Basic OSD menu - 
with input signals connected are availa ble. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 
To access the OSD menu, press  MENU on the projector or remote control.
•  Use the arrow keys ( ///) on the projector or remote control to move through the menu 
items.
• Use  OK on the projector or remote control to confirm the selected menu item.
• Use  BACK on the projector or remote control 
to save your changes and exit.
To switch from the Basic OSD menu to the Advanced OSD menu, see page  25.
MenuSubmenus and Descriptions
Wall Color
Activate to help correct the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is 
not white. You may choose a color similar to that of the projection surface from these 
options:  Light Yellow , Pink , Light Green , or Blue .
Projector 
Po s i t i o nThe projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more 
mirrors. See  Choosing a location  for details.
Test PatternEnable this function to display the grid test pattern, which helps you adjust the image 
size and focus so as to check if the projected image is free of distortion.
Auto Source
Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources. Select  On to 
enable the projector to scan for input sources until it acquires a signal. If the function 
is set to  Off, the projector selects the last used input source.
Menu TypeSwitches to the  Advanced OSD menu.
HDMI Range
Selects a suitable RGB color range to correct the color accuracy.
•  Auto : Automatically selects a suitable color range for the incoming HDMI 
signal.
•  Full : Utilizes the Full range RGB 0-255.
•  Limited : Utilizes the Limited range RGB 16-235.
HDMI Range is only available when  the HDMI signal is selected.
Reset Lamp 
TimerActivate this function only after a new lamp is installed. When you select  Reset, a 
 Reset Successfully  message is displayed to notify that the lamp time has been 
reset to 0. 
Reset All 
SettingsReturns all settings to the factory preset values.
The following settings will still remain: Keystone, Language, Projector Position, 
Reset Lamp Timer, and High Altitude Mode.
Information
Displays the following information about your projector.
•  Source : Displays the current signal source.
•  Picture Mode : Displays the current  Picture Mode.
•  Resolution : Displays the native resolution of the input source.
•  Color System : Displays input system format.
•  Lamp Usage Time : Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
•  3D Format : Displays the current 3D mode.
3D Format is only availabl e when 3D Mode is enabled.
• Firmware Version : Displays the firmware version of your projector.
Some information is given only when  certain input sources are in use.  
						

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Using the Advanced OSD menu
The 
Advanced  OSD menu offers complete menu functions.
The Advanced OSD menu overview above is for reference only and may differ from the actual design and the 
projector model you are using.
To access the OSD menu, press  MENU on the projector or remote cont rol. It consists of the following 
main menus. Check the links after the menu items below to learn more details.
1. Picture  menu (see page  31)
2. Audio Setup  menu (see page  35)
3. Display  menu (see page  36)
4. System Setup : Basic  menu (see page 38)
5. System Setup : Advanced  menu (see page 39)
6. Information  menu (see page  41)
Available menu items may vary depending on the co nnected video sources or specified settings. Menu 
items that are not available will become grayed out.
•  Use the arrow keys ( ///) on the projector or remote control to move through the menu 
items.
• Use  OK on the projector or remote control to confirm the selected menu item.
To switch from the Advanced OSD menu to the Basic OSD menu, see page  25.
Picture Mode
User Mode Management
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Sharpness
Lamp PowerPicture
7
PC
Vivid
ExitCurrent input source
Main menu icon
Main menu name
Submenu
Press BACK to go back to 
the previous window or to 
exit. Status
50
50
50
50
Color
Color Temperature
Advanced... Normal
Reset Current Picture ModeSelection bar