BenQ Sp820 User Manual

							
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reproduced without written consent of the author. 
© Copyright July, 2007 
Disclaimer 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied 
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to 
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of 
the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. 
Trademark Recognition 
Kensington is a U.S. registered trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations and pend-
ing applications in other countries throughout the world. 
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are ac-
knowledged. 
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Important Safety Information 
Congratulations on purchasing the DLP projector! 
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These 
safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. 
Keep this manual for future reference. 
Symbols Used 
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.  
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information. 
Note: 
Provides additional information on the topic at hand. 
 
Important: 
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked. 
 
Caution: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.  
 
Warning: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause per-
sonal injury.  
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this 
example:  
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.” 
Remote Control 
Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen.  
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently. 
General Safety Information 
¾ Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in 
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel. 
¾ Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case. 
¾ The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the 
lens when the lamp is on.  
¾ Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. 
¾ Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device. 
¾ Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit. 
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Power Safety 
¾ Only use the supplied power cord. 
¾ Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of 
foot traffic. 
¾ Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. 
Replacing the Lamp 
Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. Refer to Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 
29 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: 
¾ Unplug the power cord. 
¾ Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.  
Cleaning the Projector 
¾ Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to Cleaning the Projector on page 32. 
¾ Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. 
Regulatory Warnings 
Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the Regulatory Compliance section 
on page 42. 
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Main Features 
Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport 
Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM 
A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms 
Supports resolutions up to SXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images  
Flexible setup allows for front and rear projections 
Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled projections 
Input source automatically detected 
About this manual 
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher-
ever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on one 
page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper, thereby protecting 
the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs. 
The default values listed in this manual, in particular OSD menu defaults, are for reference only and may 
be periodically updated or changed without prior notice. 
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Table of Contents 
GETTING STARTED........................................................................\
..................................................................................1 
PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................\
...................................................................................1 
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS........................................................................\
.......................................................................2 
Front-right View........................................................................\
.....................................................................................2 
Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs........................................................................\
.......................3 
Rear view........................................................................\
................................................................................................4 
Bottom view........................................................................\
.............................................................................................5 
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS........................................................................\
...........................................................................6 
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE........................................................................\
.......................................................8 
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS........................................................................\
............................................8 
SETUP AND OPERATION........................................................................\
.........................................................................9 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES........................................................................\
...........................................9 
CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES........................................................................\
....................................................................10 
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
.....................................11 
SETTING AN ACCESS PASSWORD (SECURITY LOCK)........................................................................\
..................................12 
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL........................................................................\
...........................................................13 
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONE........................................................................\
........................................14 
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME........................................................................\
..........................................................................14 
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS........................................................................\
...............................15 
OSD MENU CONTROLS........................................................................\
.............................................................................15 
Navigating the OSD........................................................................\
..............................................................................15 
SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE........................................................................\
..................................................................16 
OSD MENU OVERVIEW........................................................................\
.............................................................................17 
MAIN MENU........................................................................\
..............................................................................................18 
Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source........................................................................\
.......................19 
SETUP MENU........................................................................\
.............................................................................................20 
Setup Menu Functions Available for Connected Source........................................................................\
.......................20 
Advanced Setup........................................................................\
.....................................................................................21 
User Color........................................................................\
............................................................................................23 
CONFIG MENU........................................................................\
...........................................................................................24 
UTILITY MENU........................................................................\
..........................................................................................25 
Utility Menu Functions Available for Connected Source........................................................................\
.....................26 
TOOL MENU........................................................................\
..............................................................................................27 
STATUS MENU........................................................................\
...........................................................................................28 
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY........................................................................\
.........................................................29 
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP........................................................................\
...........................................................29 
Resetting the Lamp........................................................................\
................................................................................32 
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
........................................................................32 
Cleaning the Lens........................................................................\
.................................................................................33 
Cleaning the Case........................................................................\
.................................................................................33 
USING THE KENSINGTON® LOCK........................................................................\
..............................................................33 
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
.............................................................................34 
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS........................................................................\
.......................................................34 
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
....................................................................34 
LED ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................\
.............................................................................35 
IMAGE PROBLEMS........................................................................\
......................................................................................35 
LAMP PROBLEMS........................................................................\
.......................................................................................36 
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS........................................................................\
..................................................................36 
AUDIO PROBLEMS........................................................................\
.....................................................................................37 
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED........................................................................\
..........................................................37 
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
.....................................................................................38 
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
.........................................................................................38 
PROJECTION DISTANCE V.S. PROJECTION SIZE........................................................................\
..........................................39 
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Projection distance and size table (0.7 inches)........................................................................\
.....................................39 
TIMING MODE TABLE........................................................................\
................................................................................40 
PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS........................................................................\
...........................................................................41 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE........................................................................\
.............................................................42 
FCC WARNING........................................................................\
..........................................................................................42 
CANADA........................................................................\
....................................................................................................42 
EN 55022 WARNING........................................................................\
.................................................................................42 
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS........................................................................\
...........................................................................42 
 
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GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: 
 
 
 
DLP PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL  
(WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) 
 
 
  
USB CABLE POWER CORD COMPUTER CABLE  
(VGA-VGA) 
 
   
CD-ROM (THIS USER’S MANUAL) QUICK START GUIDE  AUDIO CABLE 
(STEREO MINI JACK TO MINI JACK, 2M 
WITH BLACK WIRE AND GREEN 
CONNECTOR) 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not operate 
normally. 
Caution: 
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments. 
 
Note: 
It is recommend that you keep the original packaging material should you ever need to return the 
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Views of Projector Parts  
Front-right View 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Focus Focuses the projected image 14 
2.  Lens zoom Enlarges the projected image 14 
3.  Screws Secure lamp cover 29 
4.  See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 3 
5.  Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 8 
6.  Lens Slide lens cap before use 
7.  Lens cover Slide across to protect lens when not in use 
8.  Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 13 
 
Important: 
Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp 
cool. Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings. 
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Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  
Keystone/  
DOWN  
cursor 
Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15 
2.  VOL-/ 
Left cursor 
Decreases volume 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15 
Orange Lamp ready—you can safely turn on or off the projector 3.  Ready LED 
Flashing Lamp not ready—do not press the power button 
4.  Keystone/ UP 
cursor 
Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15 
Green Unit is powered on and working correctly 
Off Unit is powered off 5.  Power LED 
Flashing Operational error code  
(refer to LED Error Messages on page 35) 
6.  Enter Changes settings in the OSD 15 
7.  VOL+/ 
Right cursor 
Increases volume 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 14 
8.  Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 
9.  Menu Opens and exits the OSD 
15 
10.  Source Detects the input device 11 
11.  Power Turns the projector on or off 11 
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Rear view 
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1.  Rear IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 8 
2.  DVI-D Connect the computer cable from a computer 10 
3.  VGA IN Connect a VGA cable (supplied) from a computer 
4.  VGA OUT Connect to a monitor 
5.  S-video Connect the composite or S-video cable (not supplied) from 
a video device 
6.  Video Connect a video cable (supplied) from a video device 
7.  Audio in-R Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from an audio input 
device 
8.  Audio in-L Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from an audio input 
device 
9.  Audio-in Connect an audio cable (not supplied) from the computer’s au-
dio-out connector 
10.  Audio-out Audio loop-thru 
11.  USB Connect the USB cable (supplied) from a computer 
12.  12V Connector Connect a 12-volt trigger cable from the screen to this con-
nector 
13.  RS-232 Installation control 
10 
14.  Power switch Turns the power on and off 11 
15.  Power Connect the supplied power cord 11 
16.  Security Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock  
system 33 
 
Note: 
If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (video) connect to the S-video connector.  
S-video provides a better quality signal. 
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