BenQ Sh940 Digital Projector User Manual

SH940
Digital Projector
User Manual
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2  Table of contents  
EnglishTable of contents
Important safety 
instructions ............................3
Overview................................6
Shipping contents...................................... 6
Remote control batteries ....................... 7
Remote control operation ..................... 7
Projector features.................................... 8
Projector exterior view .......................... 9
Controls and functions.......................... 10
Control panel...

  3
  Important safety instructions
EnglishThank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ projector! It has been designed to provide you with an 
enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through 
carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation.
Important safety instructions
Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology 
equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product,...

4 Important safety instructions  
English5. Do not block the vents holes while the projector 
is on (even in standby mode):
- Do not cover the projector with any item;
- Do not place the projector on a blanket, 
bedding or any other soft surface. 9. Do not look straight into the projector lens 
during operation. It may harm your sight. 
6. In areas where the mains power supply voltage 
may fluctuate by ±10 volts, it is recommended 
that you connect your projector through a power 
stabilizer, surge...

  5
  Important safety instructions
English
13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until 
the projector has cooled down and is unplugged 
from the power supply. 
14. When you think service or repair is required, 
take the projector only to a suitably qualified 
technician.
15. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. 
There are dangerous high voltages inside which 
may cause death if you should come into contact 
with live parts. The only user serviceable part is 
the lamp which has its own...

6 Overview  
EnglishOverview
Shipping contents
Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below. Some of the items may not be available 
depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase.
Some of the accessories may vary from region to region.
The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed 
information.
ProjectorRemote controlBatteriesVGA cable
Warranty cardUser manual CD
 
Digital ProjectorQuick Start Guide
Quick...

  7
  Overview
EnglishRemote control batteries
1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote 
control over to view its back, push on the 
finger grip on the cover and slide it down in 
the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The 
cover will slide off.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) 
and install two new AAA batteries observing 
the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to 
positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the cover...

8 Overview  
EnglishProjector features
• Full HD compatible
The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, and High 
Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 
image reproduction.
•  High picture quality
The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution, excellent home theater 
brightness, super high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction.
• High brightness
The...

  9
  Overview
EnglishProjector exterior view
Front and upper side view 
Rear view
Under view
1. Control panel (See Control panel on 
page 10 for details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Front IR sensor
4. Lens shift lever
5. Projection lens
6. Vent (heated air exhaust)
7. AC Power cable inlet
8. Rear IR sensor
9. RJ45 LAN input jack
10. HDMI port
11. Composite Video input (RCA)
12. USB port
13. RS-232 control port
Used to interface with a PC or home 
theater control/automation system.
14. 12VDC output terminal
Used...

10 Overview  
EnglishControls and functions
Control panel
6. Arrow/Keystone keys (Left  / , Up /
, Right  /, Down/)
Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu selection in the direction of the arrow 
being pressed when the OSD menu is 
activated.
Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting 
from an angled projection. 
7.  POWER
Performs the same action as POWER on the 
remote control.
Toggles the projector between standby and on.
8. SOURCE
Performs the same action as the source 
selection keys on...