BenQ Sp830/sp831 Digital Projector User Manual

Maintenance 71 11. Restart the projector.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. 
5. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the 
handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the 
projector.
• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break 
and scatter broken glass in the projector.
• Do not place the lamp in locations where water 
might splash on it, children can reach it, or near 
flammable materials.
• Do not insert your hands into the projector after the 
lamp is removed. If you touch...

72 Maintenance
Resetting the lamp timer
12. After the startup logo, press MENU and then 
press  /  until the Advanced Setup menu is 
highlighted.
13. Press   to highlight Lamp and press ENTER. 
The Lamp page displays.
14. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer and press ENTER. A 
warning message displays asking if you want to 
reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press 
ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to 0.
Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this 
could cause damage. 
Lamp
Audio
Pattern
High...

Maintenance 73
Indicators
LightStatus & Description
PowerTe m pLamp
Orange Orange OrangeThe projector has just been connected to a power 
outlet.
Orange Red RedMain power switch on
Orange Off OffStand-by mode
Green
FlashingOff OffPower ing up
Green Off OffNormal operation
Orange
FlashingOff Off
• The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it 
was abnormally shut down without the normal 
cooling down process.
• The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after 
the power is turned off.
Off Off Red
•...

74 Troubleshooting
7. Troubleshooting
The projector does not turn on.
No picture
Blurred picture
Remote control does not work
The Temperature warning light is flashing red.
CauseRemedy
There is no power from the power 
cable.Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the 
projector, and plug the power cord into the 
power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, 
make sure that it is switched on.
Attempting to turn the projector on 
again during the cooling process.Wait until the cooling down process has...

Troubleshooting 75
The computer projected picture is too big for the screen or appeared to be cut-
off 
My Window Media Player program works great on my computer, but the
movie window is dark on my projector, while the Media Player tools display
OK. 
The remote mouse function does not work.
The picture contains static or noise.
CauseRemedy
The computers resolution does not 
match the projectors resolution.1. Make sure the H Position and V Position 
settings are correct in the Display > 
Position menu.
2....

76 Specifications
8. Specifications
Projector specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optical
Resolution
1280 x 768 WXGA
Display system
1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number
F=2.4 to 2.58, f= 22.32 to 26.06 mm
Lamp
300 W lamp
Electrical
Power supply
AC100–240V, 4.5A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption
450 W (Max); 1.5 W (Standby)
Mechanical
We i g h t
10 lbs (4.5 Kg)
Output terminals
RGB output
D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1
Audio output
RCA audio jack (L/R)
Speaker
(Stereo) 2 watt x 2...

Specifications 77
Timing chart
Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input
* denotes the timing may not support on using with the DVI-A or DVI-D input signal selected.
** denotes the timing may not support on using with the DVI-D input signal selected, or using 
the splitting screen.
ResolutionHorizontal 
Frequency 
(kHz)Ve r t i c a l  
Frequency 
(Hz)Pixel 
Frequency 
(MHz)Mode
720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.3221 720 x 400_70
640 x 48031.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60
37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72
37.500...

78 Specifications
Supported timing for Component Video input
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs
Dimensions
277 mm (W) x 115 mm (H) x 375 mm (D)
Unit: mm
Signal FormatHorizontal Frequency (kHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz)
480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94
480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94
576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00
576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00
720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00
720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00
1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00
1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00
1080p@60Hz 67.5 60.00
Video modeHorizontal 
Frequency...

Warranty and Copyright information 79
9. Warranty and Copyright information
Limited warranty
BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal 
usage and storage. 
Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is 
found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQs only obligation and your exclusive 
remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty 
service, immediately notify...

80 Regulation statements
10. Regulation statements
FCC statement
CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and...