BenQ Sh940 Digital Projector User Manual
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41 Using the projector EnglishTurning the projector off To turn the projector off, press POWER () on the projector or OFF on the remote control and a warning message appears. Press POWER () or OFF again. • The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp. The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete. • Then, the Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop. • If the projector will not be used for an extended period, unplug the power cable from the power outlet. • To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process. • Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage. • If you attempt to re-start the projector shortly after shutdown, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down. Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange. II II II SH940_EN.book Page 41 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM
42 Using the projector EnglishOn-Screen Display (OSD) menus On-Screen Display (OSD) structure Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menuSub-menuOptions Picture -- Basic Picture Mode Cinema/Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/User 1/User 2 Load Settings From Brightness 0–100 Contrast 0–100 Color 0–100 Tint -20–+20 Sharpness 0–8 Reset Picture Settings Rename User Mode Picture -- Advanced Black Level 0 IRE/7.5 IRE Clarity ControlNoise Reduction 0/1/2/3 Detail Enhancement 0-5 Luma Transmission 0/1/2 Chroma Transmission 0/1/2 Color TemperatureLamp Native/Warm/Normal/Cool/User 1/ User 2/User 3 Color Temperature User_ Fine TuningRed Gain 0–100 Green Gain 0–100 Blue Gain 0–100 Red Offset 0–100 Green Offset 0–100 Blue Offset 0–100 Gamma Selection 1-8 Brilliant Color On/Off Color ManagementPrimary Color Red/Yellow/Green/Cyan/Blue/Magenta Range 0–100 Saturation 0–100 Film Mode On/Off 3D Comb Filter On/Off Dynamic Black On/Off SH940_EN.book Page 42 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM
43 Using the projector English Main menuSub-menuOptions Display Aspect Ratio Anamorphic/4:3/Letter Box/Wide/Real Key s t o n e 2 D Key s t o n e Po s i t i o n Overscan Adjustment 0/1/2/3 Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV PIPPIP On/Off Main Source HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video/Component 1/ Component 2/Computer 1/Computer 2 Second Source Active Window Main/PIP Po s i t i o nTop-Right/Bottom-Left/Bottom-Right/Top- Left Size Large/Small PC & Component YPbPr TuningH. Size -15–+15 Phase -15–+15 Auto Blank TimerDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/ 30 min System Setup Language Splash Screen BenQ/Blue/Black Projector PositionFloor Front/Ceiling Front/Floor Rear/Ceiling Rear Background Color Black/Purple/Blue Menu SettingsMenu Display Time 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec Menu PositionCenter/Top-Left/Top-Right/Bottom-Right/ Bottom-Left Reminder Message On/Off Operation SettingsDirect Power On On/Off Signal Power On On/Off Auto Power OffDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/ 30 min Sleep TimerDisable/30 min/60 min/90 min/120 min/150 min/180 min Input SourceHDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video/Component 1/ Component 2/Computer 1/Computer 2 Auto Source Search On/Off Closed CaptionClosed Caption Enable On/Off Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 Standby Monitor Out On/Off SH940_EN.book Page 43 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM
44 Using the projector English Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. Main menuSub-menuOptions Advanced Setup Lamp SettingsLamp Power Normal/Economic Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour HDMI Settings HDMI FormatAuto PC Signal Video Signal Baud Rate2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/57600/ 115200 Test Pattern High Altitude Mode On/Off Audio SettingsSRS On/Off Mute On/Off Volume 0-10 Treble 0-10 Bass 0-10 Power On/Off Ring Tone On/Off PasswordPassword On/Off Change Password (inputs current password) Lan Control SettingsControl By RS232/RJ45 DHCP On/Off Projector IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server AMX Device Discovery On/Off Apply Enter Reset All Settings Expert Mode (inputs current password) Information Source Picture Mode Resolution Equivalent Lamp Hour Firmware Version SH940_EN.book Page 44 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM
45 Using the projector EnglishPicture -- Basic menu Picture -- Advanced menu FunctionDescription Picture Mode Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector picture set-up to suit your program type. See Selecting a preset mode on page 27 for details. Load Settings FromSelects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and further fine-tune the picture based on the selections listed below. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 28 for details. BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the picture. See Adjusting Brightness on page 29 for details. ContrastAdjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture. See Adjusting Contrast on page 29 for details. ColorAdjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video picture. See Adjusting Color on page 29 for details. TintAdjusts the red and green color tones of the picture. See Adjusting Tint on page 29 for details. SharpnessAdjusts the picture to make it look sharper or softer. See Adjusting Sharpness on page 29 for details. Reset Picture SettingsReturns all settings in the Picture -- Basic and Picture -- Advanced menus to the factory preset values. See Resetting the picture mode on page 28 for details. Rename User ModeRenames User 1, User 2, or sRGB. See Renaming user modes on page 28 for details. FunctionDescription Black LevelSets the picture grayscale as 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. See Setting Black Level on page 30 for details. Clarity ControlAdjusts the picture clarity. See Controlling image clarity on page 30 for details. Color TemperatureThere are several color temperature settings available. See Selecting a color temperature* on page 30 for details. Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 31 for details. Gamma SelectionSee Selecting a Gamma setting on page 31 for details. Brilliant ColorSee Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 31 for details. Color ManagementSee Color Management on page 32 for details. Film ModeSee Setting Film Mode on page 32 for details. 3D Comb FilterSee Setting 3D Comb Filter on page 33 for details. Dynamic BlackAutomatically changes the black level of the projected pictures to enhance the effect of contrast ratio. SH940_EN.book Page 45 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM
46 Using the projector EnglishDisplay menu FunctionDescription Aspect RatioThere are several options to set the picture’s aspect ratio depending on your input source. See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 33 for details. Key s t o n eCorrects any keystoning of the picture. See Correcting picture distortion on page 26 for details. Po s i t i o n Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected picture, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum. This function is only available when the Component 1, Component 2, or Computer 1 signal is selected. Overscan Adjustment Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges. You can also manually press / to decide how much to be concealed. Setting 0 means the picture is 100% displayed. The greater the value, the more portion of the picture is concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate. Color Space ConversionSee Changing Color Space on page 21 for details. PIPTurns the PIP window on or off and makes related adjustments. See Displaying more than one image source simultaneously on page 40 for details. PC & Component YPbPr Tuning H. Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture. Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion. Auto Adjusts the phase, and frequency automatically These functions are only available when the Component 1, Component 2, or Computer 1 signal is selected. Blank TimerSets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once elapsed the image will return to the screen. See Hiding the image on page 35 for details. SH940_EN.book Page 46 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM
47 Using the projector EnglishSystem Setup menu FunctionDescription LanguageSets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Using the menus on page 22 for details. Splash ScreenAllows you to select which logo screen will be displayed during projector start- up. You can choose BenQ logo screen, Blue screen or Black screen. Projector PositionThe projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See Choosing a location on page 12 for details. Background ColorAllows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed when there is no input source detected. Menu Settings Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Menu Position Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. Reminder Message Sets whether to display the OSD messages about the status of detecting signals. Operation Settings Direct Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing the POWER key on the projector or remote control when the projector is plugged in. Signal Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing POWER or ON when the projector is in standby mode and the signal is feed through the VGA cable . Auto Power Off Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal is detected for a long time. See Setting Auto Power Off on page 52 for details. Sleep Timer Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 3 hours. Input SourceSelects an input source to be projected. See Selecting an input source on page 21 for details. Auto Source SearchSets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources. If the source scan is On, the projector will scan for input sources until it acquires a signal. If the function is not activated, the projector selects the last used input source. II SH940_EN.book Page 47 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM
48 Using the projector English Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions. • Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as CC in TV listings). Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). These functions are only available when the Video signal is selected. Standby Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the PC jack is correctly connected to devices. See Connecting a monitor on page 19 for how to make the connection. Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. SH940_EN.book Page 48 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM
49 Using the projector EnglishAdvanced Setup menu FunctionDescription Lamp Settings Lamp Power Selects the projector lamp power between Normal and Economic modes. Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is renewed, select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0. See Resetting the lamp timer on page 55 for details. Equivalent Lamp Hour Shows the lamp hour information. See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 52 for details. HDMI Settings Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal. Auto is the default and recommended setting. You can also manually select the source type. The different source types carry different standards for the brightness level. This function is only available when the HDMI signal is selected. Baud Rate Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. Test Pattern Press ENTER to display the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free of distortion. The function is only available when the projector detects no input signal. High Altitude ModeA mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature. See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 39 for details. Audio SettingsSee Adjusting the sound on page 36 for details. Password Password Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password. See Utilizing the password function on page 23 for details. Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one. See Utilizing the password function on page 23 for details. Lan Control SettingsSee Controlling the projector through a Lan environment on page 37 for details. Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values. The following settings will still remain: names of user modes, Keystone, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Password, and Expert Mode. Expert Mode The Expert Mode menu is password protected and only accessible by authorized calibrators. The ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) has developed carefully crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from BenQ video display devices. Accordingly, we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician. For more information, please go to www.imagingscience.com or contact the place you purchased the projector. SH940_EN.book Page 49 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM
50 Using the projector EnglishInformation menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FunctionDescription SourceShows the current signal source. Picture ModeShows the selected mode in the Picture -- Basic > Picture Mode menu. ResolutionShows the native resolution of the input source. Equivalent Lamp HourShows the total lamp time used. Firmware VersionShows the firmware version of your projector. SH940_EN.book Page 50 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM