BenQ Projector I500 User Manual

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IntroductionProjector features• Full HD compatible
The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, Enhanced Definition television (EDTV) 480p, 576i, 576p and High 
Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i/p 60Hz formats, with the 1080p format providing clear image reproduction.
• Good picture quality
The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its resolution, 500 lm brightness, high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale 
reproduction.
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• Vivid color reproduction
The projector features the capability of representing 1.07 billion colors.
•Auto Keystone
The projector offers an automatic keystone adjustment function which adjusts the projected image accordingly.
• 3D function
To enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images through HDMI.
• Media playback from USB storage devices
The projector supports playing of media including multiple video and music file formats that...

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Projector exterior viewFront and upper side view
1.  Bluetooth button (See Control panel on page 17 for details.)
2.  LED indicator light
3.  Lens cap holder
This magnetic component holds the lens cap while the projector is in use. 
4.  Front IR sensor
5.  Quick-release button
6.  Quick-release adjuster foot (located underneath the projector)
7.  TEMPerature indicator light
8.  Power button
9.  Vent (cool air intake)
10. Focus ring
11. Projection lens
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Rear and upper side viewSee Connection on page 26 for connection details.
The image above features the rear view with the IO port cover 
removed. For ease of use when removing the magnetic IO port 
you can place it on the speaker grill as a temporary holding place.
12. Microphone in jack
13. Audio input jack
14. Audio output jack
15.  HDMI port
This port can also be used for charging the connected HDMI compatible smart 
device as long as the power is fed to the projector.
16. USB 3.0 Type-A port
Used...

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removed. For ease of use when removing the magnetic IO port 
you can place it on the speaker grill as a temporary holding place.
20. Speaker Grill
Inside the speaker grill is the two 5-watt chamber speakers.
21. Vent (cool air intake)
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Rear and left side view
The image above features the rear view with the IO port cover 
removed. For ease of use when removing the magnetic IO port 
you can place it on the speaker grill as a temporary holding place.
22.  Rear IR sensor
23.  Rear power jack
Please only use the supplied power adapter to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and 
fire.
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Controls and functionsControl panel
1.  Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
2.  TEMPerature warning light
Lights up red if the projectors temperature becomes too high. See Indicators on 
page 63 for more details.
3.   POWER
Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. The icon on the Power 
button also acts as the power indicator light. See Starting up the projector on page 
31 and Indicators on page 63 for more details.
4.  LED indicator light
Indicates the system or error...

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Remote control
1.   Power
Toggles the projector between on and off mode.
2.   Source
Launches the Source On-Screen Display (OSD) menu (the source menu will automatically 
close after 30 seconds of inactivity).
3.   Mute
Toggles projector audio between on and off.
4.  Arrow keys ( Left,  Right,  Up,  Down)
•  When the 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 BenQ Launcher...

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7.   HOME 
Press this key to enter the home menu of the BenQ Launcher mode.
This key is only available when the projector is under BenQ Launcher mode.
8.  BLANK
Switches the projected image to either a blank screen or switches the blank screen back to 
the original projected image. 
9.  MENU
Opens the projectors OSD menu.
10.  Volume Up
Increases the projector volume.
11.  Volume Down
Decreases the projector volume.
12.  Options 
Launches the contextual options menu for various pages under BenQ...

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Activating the remote control batteries1.  Pull out the plastic battery shield between the battery contacts on your remote control and the battery, as illustrated.Replacing the remote control battery1.  Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder.
2.  Insert the new battery in the holder. Note that the positive side of the battery should face outward.
3.  Push the holder into the remote control.Remote control effective rangeThe remote control must be held at an angle within 15...