BenQ Projector HT3050 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.
•  Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
•  Dispose of the used batteries according to the  manufacturers instructions and local environment 
regulations for your region.
•  Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
•  If the batteries are drained or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time,  remove the batteries to avoid damage to the  remote control from possible battery leakage.
Remote control effective range
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projectors IR 
remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the 
sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the re mote control and the IR sensor(s) on the projector.
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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 projector for quick 
setup and portability.
Turn on the projector and make 
the following settings:
MENU  > Settings  or System 
Setup : Basic  > Projector 
Po s i t i o n  > Front 3. Front Ceiling:
Select this location with the 
projector suspended from 
the ceiling in front of the 
screen.
Turn on the projector and 
make the following settings:
MENU
 > Settings  or 
System Setup : Basic  > 
Projector Position  > 
Front Ceiling
Purchase the BenQ Pr ojector Ceiling Mount 
Kit from your dealer to mount your projector 
on the ceiling.
2. Rear:
Select this location with the 
projector placed near the floor 
behind the screen.
Turn on the projector and make 
the following settings:
MENU  > Settings  or System 
Setup : Basic  > Projector 
Po s i t i o n  > Rear 4. Rear Ceiling:
Select this location with the 
projector suspended from 
the ceiling behind the 
screen.
Turn on the projector and 
make the following settings:
MENU
 > Settings  or 
System Setup : Basic  > 
Projector Position  > 
Rear Ceiling 
A special rear projection screen is require d.A special rear projection screen and the 
BenQ Projector Ce iling Mount Kit are 
required. 
						

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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 projection size, 
distance, and the projectors optical  characteristics prior to the installation. This helps you determine the 
exact mounting position which be st suits your installation.
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Projection distanceCenter of lens
Screen
Lowest/Highest
offset lens position 16:9 Screen diagonal
•  The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is in 16:9 
aspect ratio
Screen sizeProjection distance (mm)Lowest/Highest offset 
lens position (mm)
DiagonalH (mm)W (mm)Min. distanceAverageMax. distance
Inchmm(max. zoom)(min. zoom)minmax.
60 1524 747 1328 1519 1747 1975 37 112
70 1778 872 1550 1772 2038 2304 44 131
80 2032 996 1771 2025 2329 2633 50 149
90 2286 1121 1992 2278 2620 2962 56 168
100 2540 1245 2214 2532 2911 3291 62 187
110 2794 1370 2435 2785 3203 3620 68 205
120 3048 1494 2657 3038 3494 3949 75 224
130 3302 1619 2878 3291 3785 4278 81 243
140 3556 1743 3099 3544 4076 4608 87 262
150 3810 1868 3321 3797 4367 4937 93 280
160 4064 1992 3542 4051 4658 5266 100 299
170 4318 2117 3763 4304 4949 5595 106 318
180 4572 2241 3985 4557 5241 5924 112 336 
						

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Shifting the projection lens vertically
The vertical lens shift control provides flexibility for in
stalling your projector. It allows the projector to be 
positioned slightly above or below the top level of the projected images. 
The lens shift (offset) is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height. Use the wheel to shift 
the projection lens upwards or downwards within th e allowable range depending on your desired image 
position. 
Lens shift adjustment does not result in a degraded  picture quality. In the unlikely event that the image 
distortion is produced, see  Adjusting the projected image  for details.
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  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 source device using just one of the connecting methods. 
Each video source provides differ ent picture quality. The method you choose most likely depends upon 
the availability of matching terminals on both the  projector and the video source device as described 
below:
In the connection illustrations show n below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents ). They are commercially ava ilable from electronics stores.
Connecting HDMI devices
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) suppo rts uncompressed video data transmission between 
compatible devices like DTV tuners,  DVD players, Blu-ray players and displays over a single cable. You 
should use an HDMI cable when making a conne ction between the projector and HDMI devices.
Te r m i n a l  n a m eTe r m i n a l  
appearanceReferencePicture quality
HDMI1
HDMI2/MHL
HDMI3/MHL•  Connecting HDMI devices
•  Connecting smart devices
•  Connecting a wireless Full HD Kit 
(WDP02) Best
COMPONENTConnecting component video devices
Better
VIDEOConnecting video devices
Normal
PC (D-SUB)Connecting a computerBetter
HDMI cable
HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
To make sure you select a correct input source type 
for the HDMI signal, see HDMI Settings
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Connecting smart devices
The projector can display contents directly from an
 MHL compatible smart device. Using an HDMI to 
Micro USB cable or HDMI to Micro USB adaptor, you can connect your smart devices to the projector 
and then enjoy your contents on the big screen.
Some smart devices may not be compatible to the cable that you use. Please consult the manufacturer of 
your smart device for detailed information.
•  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 end of the adaptor to the Mi cro USB output socket on your smart device.
After connections, switch to the  HDMI2/MHL input source. To switch input signal, see  Selecting an 
input source  for details.
Connecting component video devices
The RCA type component video jacks are provided  for connection to component video output devices.
HDMI cable
HDMI to Micro USB cable
PowerHDMI to Micro USB adaptor
AV equipment: DVD 
player, digital tuner, etc.
Component video cableSpeakers
Audio cable 
						

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  Connection
Connecting video devices
Connect your video device to the projector with a composite video cable.
If the selected video image is not di splayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has 
been selected, check if the vi deo source device is turned on and operating correctly. 
Connecting a computer
Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable.
Many laptops do not turn on their external video  ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key 
combination like Fn + F3 or CRT/LCD  key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled 
CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on  the laptop. Press Fn and the labeled function key 
simultaneously. Refer to your laptop
s documentation to discover your laptops key combination.
composite video cable
AV equipment
Speakers
Audio cable
VGA cable
Laptop or desktop computer
Speakers
Audio cable 
						

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Connecting a wireless Full HD Kit (WDP02)
The next generation of Wireless Full HD kit is av
ailable from the place you purchased the projector.
The projector is designed to accommodate a receiver  by which the projector receives a signal from a 
transmitter and displays transmitted images. Refer to  the illustrations below for a quick connection of the 
wireless transmission device.
1. Turn the power off and disconnect the  projector from the power outlet. If the lamp 
is hot, avoid burns by waiting for 
approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has 
cooled. 6. Connect appropriate AV equipment to the 
transmitter.
7. Power on the projector and switch to the  HDMI3/MHL  input source.
8. For more operation details, refer to the user  manual of the Wireless Full HD Kit (WDP02).
There will be customized firmware released for the 
HT3050 after the WDP02 is launched in 2016. It will 
pr ovide more integrated functions to operate the 
WDP02 along with the  HT3050. Please contact your 
local Be nQ service center to update the firmware of 
your projector should you need it. 
2. Loosen the screws that secure the lamp 
cover on the top of the projector until the 
lamp cover loosens.
3. Remove the lamp cover from the projector.
4. Place the receiver into the compartment, and  press it backwards and then downwards until 
it clicks into place.
5. Plug the HDMI cable an d USB Mini-B cable to 
the receiver.
Do not strain the HDMI cable and USB cable 
as this could cause malfunction to the cables.
* About the HDMI cable
The HDMI cable is also compatible with MHL 
devices. You need just to use an HDMI female to 
female adaptor (shorter th an 4.0 cm) and a wireless 
MHL smart dongle (shorter than 7.9 cm) (e.g. Roku 
streaming stick). The projector is ready to project 
streaming video from the dongle wirelessly. Note 
that if the projector’s firmware is updated to the 
customized version as mentioned above, the HDMI 
cable will not be compatible with MHL devices.
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  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  POWER indicator light  flashes green and 
stays green when the projector is on. 
The fans start operating, and a start-up image is  displayed on the screen while it warms up. The 
projector does not respond to furthe r commands while it is warming up.
To turn off the ring tone, see Power On/Off Ring Tone for details.
3. If this is the first time you turn on the projector, the setup wizard appears to guide you through 
setting up the projector. If you have already done  this, skip this step and move on to step 5.
•  Use the arrow keys ( ///) on the projector or remote control to move through the 
menu items.
• Use  OK to confirm the selected menu item.
The Setup Wizard screenshots below are for reference only and may differ from the actual design.
Step 1: 
Specify  Projector Position .
For more information about projector 
position, see  Choosing a location .
Step 2: 
Specify OSD Language. 
						

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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 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 to select your desired input 
signal.
7. If the horizontal frequency of the input sour ce exceeds the range of the projector, the No Signal 
message is displayed on the screen. It will remain  on-screen until you change the horizontal frequency 
of the input source to an appropriate one.
Step 3: 
Specify  2D Keystone .
For more information about keystone, 
see  Correcting keystone .
Step 4: 
Specify Auto Source.
Select On if you want the projector to 
always search for available signals 
automatically when the projector is 
turned on.
Step 5: 
Specify  Menu Type.
For more information about menu 
types, see  About the OSD Menus .
Now you’ve completed the initial setup.