BenQ Projector HT6050 User Manual

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Controls and functions
Projector
7. OKSelects an available picture setup mode. 
Confirm the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item. See Using the menus 
on page 34  for details.
8. ► Right
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 
is activated, the #2, 
#4, #5, and #8 keys are 
used as directional arrows to select the 
desired menu items and to make 
adjustments. See  Using the menus on 
page 34  for details.
9. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See 
Switching input signal on page 38  for 
details.
10. LENS SHIFT UP/DOWN
Rotate to move lens up or down.
11. LENS RELEASE button
Flip to release lens.
12. LENS SHIFT RIGHT/LEFT
Rotate to move lens right or left.
1. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image.
2. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / ▲ Up)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection. See 
Correcting keystone on page 33  for 
details.
3. BACK
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and 
saves menu settings.
4. ◄ Left
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 
is activated, the #2, 
#4, #5, and #8 keys are 
used as directional arrows to select the 
desired menu items and to make 
adjustments. See  Using the menus on 
page 34  for details.
5. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / ▼ Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection. See 
Correcting keystone on page 33  for 
details.
6. MENU
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings. 
See Using the 
menus on page 34  for details
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Remote control
1.  ON /   OFF
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
2. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
3. 3D
Launches the 3D menu and toggles the 
invert function between on and off.
4. DEFAULT
Reset the current selected item to default 
value.
Only available for picture adjustment 
functions. 5. Arrow keys (
▲ Up, ▼  Down, ◄  Left, 
►  Right )
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 
is activated, these keys are used as 
directional arrows to select the desired 
menu items and to make adjustments.
When the OSD menu is off and you are 
under the MHL connection mode, these 
arrows keys are available for controlling 
your smart device.
6. BACK
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits 
and saves menu settings.
When the OSD menu is off and you are 
under the MHL connection mode, use the 
key to return or exit the OSD menu of 
your smart device.
7. PICTURE MODE
Press to display Picture Mode menu.
8.  Backward
Rewinds during media playback.
Only available when controlling your smart 
device in MHL mode and when projector 
CEC is on.
9.  Pause
Pause during media playback.
Only available when controlling your smart 
device in MHL mode and when projector 
CEC is on.
10.  Previous
Goes to the previous file during media 
playback.
Only available when controlling your smart 
device in MHL mode and when projector 
CEC is on.
11. DEVICE MENU
Press to open connected device OSD 
when projector CEC is on.
12. ASPECT RATIO
Selects the display aspect ratio.
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13. LIGHTThe LED backlight lights up and stays on 
for approximately 30 seconds when 
pressing any key on the remote control. 
Pressing any other keys within the 10 
second again turns the LED backlight off.
14. ECO BLANK
Used to blank the screen picture.
15. OK
Confirms the selected OSD menu item. 
When the OSD menu is off and you are 
under the MHL connection mode, use the 
key to confirm the selection on the OSD 
of your smart device.
16. MENU
• Accesses the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
• Goes back to previous OSD menu,  exits and saves menu settings.
17. COLOR MGMT Press to display Color Management menu.
18. CINEMAMASTER
Press to display CinemaMaster menu.
19. , , 
This function is available for connected 
HDMI devices when projector CEC is on.
20.  Play
Play during media playback.
Only available when controlling your 
smart device in MHL mode and when 
projector CEC is on. 21.  Fast-forward
Fast-forwards during media playback.
Only available when controlling your 
smart device in MHL mode and when 
projector CEC is on.
22.  Next
Goes to the next file during media 
playback.
Only available when controlling your 
smart device in MHL mode and when 
projector CEC is on.
23. HDMI SETTINGS
Press to display HDMI Settings menu.
24.  Stop
Stop during media playback.
Only available when controlling your 
smart device in MHL mode and when 
projector CEC is on. 
						

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Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on 
the front and the rear of the projector. The remote 
control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees 
perpendicular to the projectors IR remote control 
sensor to function correctly. The distance between 
the remote control and the sensor should not exceed  
8 meters (~ 26 feet). 
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the 
remote control and the IR sensor on the projector 
that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
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Replacing the remote control battery 
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used battery according to  the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
• If the battery is dead or if you will not be  using the remote control for a long time, remove 
the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by 
sliding the cover in the direction of the 
arrow.
2. Insert the supplied batt eries taking note of 
the polarity (+/-) as shown here.
3. Replace the cover. 
						

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Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into 
consideration:
• Size and position of your screen
• Electrical outlet location
• Location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment
You can install your projector in the following ways. 
1. Front Table  
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  > System Setup : Basic  > Projector Position  > Front
2. Rear Table  
Select this location with the projec tor placed near the floor behind the 
screen.
Turn on the projector and make the following settings:
MENU  > System Setup : Basic  > Projector Position  > Rear
A special rear projection screen is required.
3. Front Ceiling  
Select this location with the proj ector suspended from the ceiling in 
front of the screen.
Turn on the projector and make the following settings:
MENU  > System Setup : Basic  > Projector Position  > Front 
Ceiling
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mo unt Kit from your dealer to mount 
your projector on the ceiling.
4. Rear Ceiling  
Select this location with the projec tor suspended from the ceiling behind 
the screen.
Turn on the projector and make the following settings:
MENU  > System Setup : Basic  > Projector Position  > Rear 
Ceiling
A special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit 
are required. 
						

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Installing or removing the optional lens
• Do not shake or place excessive pressure on the projector or the lens components as the 
projector and lens components contain precision parts.
• Before removing or installing the lens, be su re to turn off the projector, wait until the 
cooling fans stop, and turn off the main power switch.
• Do not touch the lens surface when removing or installing the lens.
• Keep fingerprints, dust or oil off the lens surface. Do not scratch the lens surface.
• Work on a level surface with a soft  cloth under it to avoid scratching.
• If you remove and store the lens, attach the lens cap to the projector to keep off dust and  dirt.
Removing the existing lens from the projector
1. Flip up the top cover 
2. Push the LENSE RELEASE button to the unlock 
position.
3. Grasp the lens. 
4. Rotate the lens counterclockwise. The existing  lens will be disengaged.
5. Pull out the existing lens slowly.  
						

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Installing the new lens
Remove both end caps from the lens.
Removal of the plastic body cap before  inserting a lens for the first time.
1. Align the flange and correctly 
position at the 11 oclock 
position as shown in the 
picture. 
Flange must be positioned at the 11 
oclock position, direction as shown 
in the picture.
2. Rotate the lens clockwise until you feel it click into place. 
Adjusting projected image po sition using lens shift
Suggest to loosen the screw before lens shift adjustment and tighten up after finished 
adjustment.
The Lens Shift function can be used to adjust  the position of the projected image either 
horizontally or vertically within the range detailed below.
30°Flange
Horizontal lens 
shift lever
Vertical lens shift 
lever
Screw for ensuring 
the lens position 
						

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Adjusting the vertical image position
The vertical image height can be adjusted between 60% and -20% for 1080P of offset 
position. Please consult the Lens Shift Ra nge diagram below for further clarification.
Adjusting the horizontal image position
With the lens in the center position the hori zontal image position can be adjusted to the 
left or right by up to a maximum of 5% of  the image width. Please consult the Lens Shift 
Range diagram below for further clarification.
Lens shift range diagram
1080P 
 
Desk-Front Projection
Ceiling Mount-Front Projection
Ve r t i c a l  s h i f t
Height of projected image Max 0.2VMax 0.6V
Max 
0.6V
Height of projected image
Ve r t i c a l  s h i f t
Vertical shift
Normal projection position
Width of projected image
0.05H
0.05H
1V
1V
1H
Shift to Left
Shift to Right 
						

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The projected image size is determined by th e distance from the projector lens to the 
screen, the zoom setting, and the video format.
Projection dimensions
Refer to  Dimensions on page 65  for the center of lens dimensions of this projector 
before calculating the appropriate position.
The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9.
  
Projection distance Center of lens
Screen
Ve r t i c a l  o f f s e t
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
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Screen SizeWide ZoomStandard
DiagonalWidthHeightDistanceDistance
WideTe l eWideTe l e
InchmInchmInchmInchmInchmInchmInchm
80 2.03 70 1.77 39 1.00 77 1.95 91 2.30 107 2.73 135 3.42
100 2.54 87 2.21 49 1.25 96 2.44 113 2.88 134 3.41 168 4.27
120 3.05 105 2.66 59 1.49 115 2.92 136 3.45 161 4.09 202 5.13
150 3.81 131 3.32 74 1.87 144 3.65 170 4.32 201 5.11 252 6.41
200 5.08 174 4.43 98 2.49 192 4.87 227 5.76 268 6.82 336 8.55
300 7.62 261 6.64 147 3.74 288 7.31 340 8.63 - - - -
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Screen SizeSemi LongLong Zoom
DiagonalWidthHeightDistanceDistance
WideTe l eWideTe l e
InchmInchmInchmInchmInchmInchmInchm
80 2.03 70 1.77 39 1.00 135 3.42 202 5.14 209 5.31 349 8.86
100 2.54 87 2.21 49 1.25 168 4.27 253 6.42 261 6.64 436 11.07
120 3.05 105 2.66 59 1.49 202 5.13 303 7.70 314 7.97 523 13.28
150 3.81 131 3.32 74 1.87 252 6.41 379 9.63 392 9.96 654 16.60