BenQ Projector HT3050 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 ring tone, see  Power On/Off Ring Tone for details.
If the projector will not be used for an extended period, unplug 
the power cable from the power outlet.
Avoid turning on the projector immediately after turning  it off as excessive heat may shorten lamp life. The 
actual lamp life may vary due to different environmental conditions and usage.
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 
29 on page 8 for details. 
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combin ation 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 to prevent unauthorized us e, you may set up password security via the On-
Screen Display (OSD) menu. Once the password is set and the function is enabled, the projector is 
password-protected. Users who do not know th e correct password may not use the projector.
You will be inconvenienced if you enable the password function yet forget the password somehow. Do make a 
note of your password, and keep the note in a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set and the power on lock is enabled, the projector cannot be used unless the 
correct password is entered ever y time the projector is started.
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  > Password
 to display the Password window.
2. Select  Change Password  and press OK to display the  Input New Password  window. 
						

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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 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 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 is displayed, 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 succession, the projector will automatically shut 
down in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Make sure the Password window is displayed on screen, then press and hold  AUTO on the projector 
or remote control for 3 seconds. The projecto r will display a coded number on the screen.
•  Under the Advanced OSD menu •  Under the Basic OSD menu
•  Under the Advanced OSD menu •  Under the Basic OSD menu
Input New Password
Back
Password Error
Please try again.Password Error
Please try again.
Please write down the recall code, 
and contact BenQ 
Customer Center.
Recall code:    XXX  XXX  XXX  XXX
Recall Password
Exit
Recall Password
   XXX  XXX  XXX  XXX
Please write down the recall code, and contact 
BenQ Customer Center.
Recall code: 
						

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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  > 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 is displayed. 
•  If the password is incorrect, the pass word error message is displayed, and the  Input Current 
Password  window appears for your retry. You can either try another password or press 
BACK to cancel the change.
4. Enter a new password.
5. Re-enter the same password to verify.
Do make a note of your password, and then ke ep the note in a safe place for later recall.
6. You have successfully set a new password. Remember  to enter the new password next time you turn 
on the projector.
7. Press  BACK to save your changes and exit.
Disabling the password function
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  > Password
 to display the Password window.
2. Select  Pow e r  O n  L o c k  and use  /  to set  Off.
3. Enter the current password.
•  If the password is correct, the  Password window displays that  Pow e r  O n  L o c k is Off . You will 
not be asked to enter the password next time you turn on the projector.
•  If the password is incorrect, the password  error message is displayed, and then the Input 
Password  window is displayed for your retry. You can either try another password or press 
BACK to cancel the change.
4. Press  BACK to save your changes and exit.
Though the password function is disabl ed, you need to keep a note of the old password in case you ever need 
to re-activate the pass word function by entering the old password.
Input Current Password
Back 
						

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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 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 31  and 32)
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  28 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
Video
Component PC
Source
HDMI3/MHL 
						

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  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 
projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the bu ilt-in Intelligent 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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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  2D Keystone window.
•  Using the projector Press  /  or  /  to display the  2D Keystone window.
The illustrations below show how  to correct keystone distortion: 
•  To correct keystoning at the top of the image, use   
or  /.
•  To correct keystoning at the bottom of the image,  use   or  / . 
•  To correct keystoning at the right side of the image,  use   or   / . 
•  To correct keystoning at the left side of the image,  use   or   / . 
When done, press  BACK to save your changes and exit.
use   or /use   or /
use   or /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 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
Wall ColorOff
Auto SourceOff
Reset Lamp TimerProjector Position
Front
Menu TypeBasic
Reset All Settings
Test Pattern
Off
HDMI FormatAuto
Information 
						

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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 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 
						

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  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  28.
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 (REC. 709) : Complements the worldwide HDTV standard with 
accurate color and deepest contrast at lower brightness level. This mode is 
suitable for playing movies in a totally dark environment, as if in a commercial 
cinema. To easily enjoy the cinematic color retrieved from REC. 709 standard, 
we recommend you shadow all possible lighting items except the projector (e.g. 
lamps, computer screen, or light coming through curtains) and use a standard 
format of 1080p image source like a Bl u-ray disc to get the best viewing 
experience under this mode.
•  Game : This mode is best for playing video games in rooms where there is a 
small amount of ambient light, eg. your living room.
•  3D: Optimized to bring up 3D effects when watching 3D contents.
This mode is only available when 3D function is enabled.
•  User 1 /User 2 : 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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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. 
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 pl ayers (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.
Settings
Press  OK to enter its submenu. 
Press BACK to save your changes and exit.
See below for more details.