BenQ Projector HT6050 User Manual

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4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password. See  Utilizing the password function on page 35  for details.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
6. The projector will start to search for input  signals. The current input signal being 
scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesnt 
detect a valid signal, the message  No Signal will continue displaying until an input 
signal is found.
You can also press  SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your 
desired input signal. See  Switching input signal on page 38  for details.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal  exceeds the projectors operating range, you will 
see the message Out of Range  displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal 
which is compatible with the projectors resolution  or set the input signal to a lower setting. See 
Timing chart on page 66  for details.
iii. Specify Vertical Keystone .
Press  BACK  for 2 seconds to 
reset keystone value
iv. Specify  Auto Source .
Now you’ve completed the initial setup. 
						

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Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with two front adju ster foot. These adjusters change the image 
height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:
1. Screw the front adjuster foot. Once the image 
is positioned where you want it. 
2. Screw the adjuster foot to fine tune the  horizontal angle.
To retract the foot. Screw the adjuster foot in a 
reverse direction.
If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the 
screen and the projector are not perpendicular to 
each other, the projected image becomes tr apezoidal. To correct this situation, see 
Correcting keystone on page 33  for details.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause 
damage to your eyes.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press  AUTO on 
the projector. Within 3 seconds, the built-in  Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-
adjust the values of Frequency and Cloc k to provide the best picture quality. 
The current source information will be displayed  in the upper left corner of the screen for 
3 seconds. 
• The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.
• This function is only available when  PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
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Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the ZOOM ring. 
2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the FOCUS  ring. 
Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either 
the top or bottom. It occurs when the proj ector is not perpendicular to the screen.
• Using the projector keypad
Press  /  on the projector to display the 
Keystone correction page. Press   to correct 
keystoning at the top of the image. Press   to 
correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Press / ▼.Press /▲ . 
						

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Using the menus
The OSD menu offers complete menu functions. 
The OSD menu overview above is for reference on ly 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 control. It is 
consisted of the following main menus. Chec k the links after the menu items below to 
learn more details.
1. Picture  menu (see  Picture menu on page 39 )
2. Display  menu (see  Display menu on page 45 )
3. System Setup : Basic  menu (see System Setup : Basic menu on page 47 )
4. System Setup : Advanced  menu 
(see  System Setup : Advanced menu on page 48 )
5. Information  menu (see Information menu on page 50)
Available menu items may vary depending on the connected 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 to confirm the selected menu item.
Current input
signal
Main menu icon
Main menu
Sub-menu Press BACK  to 
the previous 
page or to exit. Status 
						

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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 a Kensington lock, to secure th e projector. You can locate a Kensington lock 
slot on the left side of the projector. See  Kensington anti-theft lock slot on page 9  for 
details. 
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a  combination of key(s) and a lock. Refer to the 
lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent una uthorized use, the projector includes an 
option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to  Using the 
menus on page 34 .
You will be inconvenienced if you activate th e power-on lock functionality and subsequently 
forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this 
manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set, the projector  cannot be used unless the correct password is 
entered every time the projector is started.
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the  System Setup: Advanced > Password  menu. 
Press  OK. The  Password  page displays.
2. Highlight  Power on Lock  and select On by pressing  ◄/► .
3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys  (▲ /▼ /◄ /► ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 
2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire 
to set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits 
for the password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the  new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu 
returns to the  Password page.
5. To activate the  Power on Lock function, press 
▲ /▼  to highlight  Power on Lock  and press ◄/►  to select  On.
The digits being input will display as asterisk s on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this manual in advance or right after the pa ssword is entered so that it is available to you 
should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
6. To leave the OSD menu, press  BACK. 
						

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If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked 
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on 
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the 
password error message as pictured to the right 
displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 
INPUT PASSWORD  follows. You can retry by 
entering another six-digit password, or if you  did not record the password in this manual, 
and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See 
Entering the password recall procedure on page 36  for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically 
shut down in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold  AUTO on the projector for 3 
seconds. The projector will display a coded number 
on the screen. 
2. Write down the number and turn off your  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. 
						

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Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the System Setup: Advanced > Password  > 
Change password  menu.
2. Press  OK. The message  INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD  displays.
3. Enter the old password.
• If the password is correct, another message  INPUT NEW PASSWORD 
displays.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three  seconds, and the message  INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD  displays for 
your retry. You can press  BACK to cancel the change or try another password.
4. Enter a new password.
The digits being input will display as asterisk s on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this manual in advance or right after the pa ssword is entered so that it is available to you 
should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter 
the new password next time the projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press  BACK.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the  System Setup: Advanced > Password 
> Power on Lock  menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select  Off by pressing 
◄ /► .  The message  INPUT PASSWORD displays. Enter the current password. 
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the  Password page with 
Off  show in the row of Pow e r  o n  L o c k . You will not have to enter the 
password next time you turn on the projector.
ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for  three seconds, and the message  INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry. 
You can press  BACK to cancel the change or try another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you 
ever need to re-activate the password  function by entering the old password. 
						

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Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only 
display one full screen at a time. 
If you want the projector to always automatically search for the signals:
• Under the OSD menu, go to the  System Setup : Basic menu, and enable Auto 
Source . (see Auto Source on page 47)
You can also manually cycle through the available input signals.
1. Press  SOURCE on the projector or press input source 
directly from the remote control. A source selection bar 
displays. 
2. Press  ▲/▼  until your desired signal is selected and press 
OK.
Once detected, the selected source information will 
display on the screen for se conds. If there is multiple 
equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to 
search for another signal.
• The brightness level of the projected image will change  accordingly when you switch between different input signals. Data (graphic) “PC” 
presentations using mostly stat ic images are generally brighter than “Video” using mostly 
moving images (movies).
• 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. 
Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio 
setting, which may cause some image distor tion or loss of picture clarity. See Aspect Ratio 
on page 45  for details.
You can also rename the source:
1. Press MENU and then press  ◄/►  until the  System Setup: Basic  menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press  ▼ to highlight  Source Rename and press  OK. The Source Rename pageĀ
displays.
3. Press  ▲/▼ /◄ /►  until your desired character is selected and press  OK. 
						

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Picture menu 
SubmenuFunctions and Descriptions
Picture ModeSelects a preset picture mode to suit yo
ur 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-hi gh 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, Vivid mode is perfect for watching movies in a living room where there 
is a small amount  of ambient light.
• Cinema (Rec. 709):  Complement the worldwide HDTV standard with 
accurate color and deepest contrast at lower brightness level, Cinema 
(Rec.709) mode is suitable for playing mo vies 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 Blu-ray disc 
to get the best viewing experience under this mode.
• Game:  Suitable for playing video games in a bright living room.
• 3D:  It is 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  Picture OSD 
menu and see User Mode Management for details.
The function is accessible through the remote control.
User Mode 
Management
The functions are only available when Picture Mode is set to 
User 1 or User 2.
• Load Settings From
Allows you to manually adjust a preset  picture mode and make it an available 
option on the picture mode list.
1. Go to the  Picture > Picture Mode  menu, select User 1 or User 2 .
2. Press  ▼ to select  User Mode Management .
3. On the  User Mode Management  window, select Load Settings From  
and press  OK.
4. Press  ▼ to select a picture mode th at is close to your need.
5. When done, press  OK and BACK  to return to the  Picture menu.
6. Press  ▼ to select other submenus you want to make changes and use  ◄/►  
to adjust the values. The adjustment s define the selected user mode.
• Rename User Mode
Selects to rename the customized picture modes ( User 1 or User 2 ).
1. Go to the  Picture > Picture Mode  menu, select User 1 or User 2 .
2. Press  ▼ to select  User Mode Management .
3. On the  User Mode Management  window, select Rename User Mode  
and press  OK.
4. On the  Rename User Mode  window, use ▲/▼ /◄ /►  to select desired 
characters for the selected mode.
5. When done, press  OK and BACK  to exit. 
						

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Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Wh
en adjusting this control, the black areas 
of the picture appear just as black an d details in the dark areas are visible.
The higher the value, the brighter the 
picture, while the lower the value, the 
darker the picture.
The function is accessible through the remote control.
Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture. After 
adjusting the 
Brightness value, adjust  Contrast to set the peak white level.
The higher the value, the greater the 
contrast.
The function is accessible through the remote control.
Color Adjusts the color saturation level -- the am
ount of each color in a video picture. 
Lower settings produce less saturated colors; setting to the minimum value makes 
the image black and white.
If the setting is too high, colors on th e image will be overpowering, which makes 
the image unrealistic.
Tint Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, 
the more greenish the picture becomes.
Sharpness Adjusts to make the picture look sharper or softer.
The higher the value, the sharper the 
picture becomes. The lower the value, the 
softer the picture becomes.
The function is accessible through the remote control.
SubmenuFunctions and Descriptions
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