BenQ Sp830/sp831 Digital Projector User Manual

Operation 61
Picture -- Basic menu
FUNCTION
(default setting/
value)DESCRIPTION (default setting/value)
Picture Mode
(Analog RGB/
DVI-A/DVI-D/RJ-
45
: 
Presentation;
S-Video/
Component/
Video
: Standard)Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your 
projector picture set-up to suit your program type. See Selecting a 
picture mode on page 42 for details.
Load Settings 
FromSelects a picture mode that most suits your need for the picture quality 
and further fine-tune the picture based on...

62 Operation
Picture -- Advanced menu
FUNCTION
 (default setting / 
value)DESCRIPTION
Black Level
(0 IRE)Sets the picture grayscale as 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. See Setting Black Level on 
page 46 for details.
Clarity 
ControlAdjusts the picture clarity. See Controlling image clarity on page 46 for 
details.
Color 
Temperature
(depends on the 
selected Picture 
Mode)There are several color temperature settings available. See Selecting a 
color temperature* on page 47 for details.
Color Temp 
User_ Fine...

Operation 63
Display menu 
FUNCTION
(default setting / 
value)DESCRIPTION
Aspect Ratio
(Fill)There are several options to set the pictures aspect ratio depending on 
your input source. See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 39 for details.
Digital 
Screen Shift
(0)Adjusts the vertical position of the projected picture. See Shifting the 
picture around the black areas on page 39 for details.
Keystone
(0)Corrects any keystoning of the picture. See Correcting picture distortion 
on page 37 for details....

64 Operation
System Setup menu
FUNCTION
(default setting / 
value)DESCRIPTION
Language
(English)Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Using the 
menus on page 31 for details.
Splash 
Screen
(BenQ logo)Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-
up. Three options are available: BenQ logo screen, Blue screen, or My 
Screen.
My ScreenCaptures and stores the projected picture as My Screen. See Creating your 
own startup screen on page 54 for details....

Operation 65
Advanced Setup menu
FUNCTION
(default setting / 
value)DESCRIPTION
Lamp
Lamp Power (Normal)
Selects the projector lamp between Normal and Eco. (Economic) modes.
Lamp Hours
Shows the lamp hours information.
See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 68 for details.
Reset Lamp Timer
Once the lamp is renewed, select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0.
See Resetting the lamp timer on page 72 for details.
Audio
Mute (Off)
Toggles the projector audio between on and off.
Vo l u m e (5)
Adjusts...

66 Operation
Information 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.
SystemShows the current system: NTSC, PAL, or SECAM.
Lamp HoursShows the...

Maintenance 67
6. Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is 
to keep the lens clean. See Cleaning the lens below for details.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts 
need replacing.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 
• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. 
• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper...

68 Maintenance
Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, the duration (in 
hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the 
built-in timer. The method of calculating the 
equivalent lamp hour is as follows:
Equivalent lamp hour 
= 1 (hours used in Economic mode) +4/3 (hours used 
in normal mode)
See Setting Lamp Power as Eco. below for more 
information on Eco. mode.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Press MENU and then press  /  until the 
Advanced...

Maintenance 69
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace 
the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a 
malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes 
too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp 
indicator still lights up after...

70 Maintenance
Replacing the lamp
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the 
power cord before changing the lamp.   
• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes 
before replacing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution 
when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising...