BenQ Sp830/sp831 Digital Projector User Manual

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SP830/SP831 Digital Projector
User Manual 

Table of contents 2
Ta b l e  o f  c o n t e n t s
Important safety instructions ...................................  5
Introduction ..............................................................  9
Projector features  ................................................................. 9
Shipping contents ............................................................... 10
Standard accessories  ..................................................................................... 10
Optional accessories...

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Magnifying and Searching for details on the
 projected picture................................................................ 41
Selecting a picture mode .................................................... 42
Fine-tuning the picture quality .......................................... 45
Advanced picture quality controls..................................... 46
Operating in a high altitude environment ........................ 50
Hiding the picture...

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Specifications ...........................................................  76
Projector specifications  ...................................................... 76
Timing chart ........................................................................ 77
Dimensions ......................................................................... 78
Warranty and Copyright information ...................  79
Regulation statements .............................................  80 

Important safety instructions 5
1. Important safety instructions
Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of 
information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is 
important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the 
product. 
Safety Instructions
1.Please read this manual before you 
operate your projector. Save it for 
future reference. 
2.Do not look straight at the projector 
lens during...

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. The lamp becomes extremely hot 
during operation. Allow the projector 
to cool for approximately 45 minutes 
prior to removing the lamp assembly 
for replacement. 
8. Do not operate lamps beyond the 
rated lamp life. Excessive operation of 
lamps beyond the rated life could 
cause them to break on rare occasions. 
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or 
any electronic components unless the 
projector is unplugged. 10. Do not place this...

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. Do not place this projector in any of 
the following environments.
- Space that is poorly ventilated or 
confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance 
from walls and free flow of air around the 
projector. 
- Locations where temperatures may 
become excessively high, such as the 
inside of a car with all windows rolled up.
- Locations where excessive humidity, dust, 
or cigarette smoke may contaminate 
optical components, shortening...

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. Do not stand the projector on end 
vertically. Doing so may cause the 
projector to fall over, causing injury or 
resulting in damage to the projector.
17. Do not step on the projector or place 
any objects upon it. Besides probable 
physical damage to the projector, 
doing so may result in accidents and 
possible injury.
18. Do not place liquids near or on the 
projector. Liquids spilled into the 
projector may cause it to fail. If the...

Introduction 9
2. Introduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly 
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features.
• Split Screen and PIP allowing two input sources to be displayed at the same time
• Selectable password protected function
• Off and Go function allowing presenters to unplug the projector right after the projector 
is turned off
• Up to 9 sets of picture modes providing...

10 Introduction
Shipping contents
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video 
equipment. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of 
these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase or check the most updated 
accessory list on line at www.BenQ.com.
Standard accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those 
illustrated.
Optional accessories
Projector Remote control...