BenQ Sp920 Digital Projector User Manual

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  Operation
EnglishOptimizing the image
Using Wall Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, 
the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between 
the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to select a color which is the closest 
to the color of the projection surface. There are several precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, 
Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that 
you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input 
signal picture type.
To select a operation mode that suits your need, perform one of the 
following steps.
•Press MODE on the projector or remote control repeatedly until 
your desired mode is selected.
•Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press  /  to 
select a desired mode.
The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
PC input signals: D-Sub/Comp. (analog RGB) and DVI-D (DVI-D)
1.Dynamic mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for 
environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.
2.Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC 
and notebook coloring.
3.sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness 
setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated 
camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs through 
the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment.
5.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes. See 
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 32 for details.
Video input signals: Component (YPbPr), S-Video, Video, D-Sub/Comp. (YPbPr), DVI-D (HDCP/
HDMI), HDMI, HDCP
1.Dynamic mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living room lighting level 
environment.
2.Standard mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or 
DVs.
3.Cinema mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a blackened (little light) 
home cinema or lounge room environment.
4.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes. See 
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 32 for details. The User 1 and User 2 modes here are different 
from the User 1 and User 2 modes defined under the D-Sub/Comp. (analog RGB)/DVI-D (DVI-D) signal 
input.
A slight variation in the picture 
brightness and colors may be 
observed during the very short 
time of switching picture 
modes. 
						

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EnglishSetting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can 
use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as a starting point and customize the settings.
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the PICTURE menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Picture Mode and press / to select User 1 or User 2.
3. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User 1, or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu 
item.
4. Press / to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
5. Press  to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with /. See Fine-tuning the image 
quality in user modes below for details.
6. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press ENTER on the projector or remote 
control to store the settings.
7. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is 
selected. You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs.
Adjusting Brightness
Press BRIGHTNESS on the remote control or highlight Brightness in the 
PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /  on the projector or 
remote control.
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower the setting, darker the 
image. Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black 
and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
Press CONTRAST on the remote control or highlight Contrast in the 
PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the projector or 
remote control.
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white 
level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your 
selected input and viewing environment.
Adjusting Color
Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the projector or remote 
control.
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, 
which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the projector or remote 
control.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the picture 
becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /   on the projector or remote 
control.
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the picture becomes.
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  Operation
EnglishAdjusting Brilliant Color
Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing  / on the projector or remote 
control.
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness 
while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-
tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and 
true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.
On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the Color Temperature 
function is not available.
Selecting a color temperature
Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /  on the projector or 
remote control.
There are four color temperature* settings available.
1.T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other 
settings.
2.T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
3.T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4.T4: Makes images appear reddish white.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. One of the common 
methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color 
temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue 
in it.
3D Color Management
In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or 
lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the 
room. 
Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home 
theaters, should color management be considered. Color management provides fine color control adjustment to 
allow for more accurate color reproduction, should you require it.
Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions. You will 
need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color 
reproduction. These tools are not provided with the projector, however, your projector supplier should be able to 
provide you with suitable guidance, or even an experienced professional installer.
The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you select each color, you 
can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference.
If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color 
presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter 
the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments.
To adjust the settings:
1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.
2. Press ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page displays.
3. Highlight Primary Color and press  /  to select a color from among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or 
Magenta.
4. Press   to highlight Hue and press  /  to select its range. Increase in the range will include colors 
consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors. 
						

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EnglishPlease refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors 
relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0, only pure 
red in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta.
5. Press   to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your 
preference by pressing  / . Every adjustment made will 
reflect to the image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its value at 0, only the 
saturation of pure red will be affected.
6. Press   to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your 
preference by pressing  / . This will affect the contrast level 
of the selected primary color. Every adjustment made will be 
reflected to the image immediately. 
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.
8. Make sure you have carried out all of the desired adjustments.
9. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings.
Setting the presentation timer
The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the 
screen to help you achieve better time management when giving 
presentations.
The Presentation Timer is only available when the input signal is a 
PC or notebook with D-SUB/COMP. IN, DVI-D or HDMI  terminal in 
use. It is not available when the input signal is a DVI-D or HDMI 
signal with HDCP format.
Follow these steps to utilize this function:
1. Press TIMER SETUP on the remote control or go to the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and press 
ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page.
2. Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing 
/ . The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-
minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-minute 
increments.
If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset.
3. Press  to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing 
/.
4. Press   to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position 
by pressing  /
.
SelectionDescription
Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time.
1 min/2 min/3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.
RED
BLUEGREEN Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Saturation is the amount of that 
color in a video picture. Lower 
settings produce less saturated 
colors; a setting of “0” removes 
that color from the image 
entirely. If the saturation is too 
high, that color will be 
overpowering and unrealistic.
Presentation TimerTimer Period
Timer Display
Timer Position
Timer Counting Direction
Timer Audible ReminderAlways
Top-Left
Count Down
Off
On OffMENU Back
15
5 min5 min
5 min5 min 
						

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  Operation
English5. Press  to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing  /
.
6. Press   to highlight Timer Audible Reminder and decide if you 
want to activate the sound reminder by pressing  / . If you 
select On, a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 
seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be 
generated when the timer is up.
7. To activate the presentation timer, press   and press  /  to 
highlight On and press ENTER.
8. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Ye s and press 
ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm. You will 
see the message “Timer is On” displaying on the screen. The 
timer start counting at the time the timer is on.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps.
• Using the remote control
Press TIMER ON/SHOW and press  /  to highlight Off and press ENTER.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Presentation Timer and press ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page. 
3. Press   and press  /  to highlight Off and press ENTER. A confirmation message displays.
4. Highlight Ye s and press ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is Off” displaying on the 
screen.
How to use the TIMER ON/SHOW key?
It is a multi-functional key.
• If the presentation timer is off, pressing this key displays a 
confirmation message. You can decide whether to activate the 
timer or not by following the on-screen instruction.
• If the timer is already on, pressing this key displays a 
confirmation message. You can decide whether to restart, 
continue or turn off the timer by following the on-screen 
instruction.
Remote paging operations
Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior 
to using the paging function. See Connecting a computer on page 
16 for details.
You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) 
which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft 
PowerPoint) by pressing PAGE /  on the remote control. 
If remote paging function doesnt work, check if the USB connection 
is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated 
to the latest version.
SelectionDescription
Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time.
Count down Decreases from the preset time to 0.
Are you sure to turn on the 
presentation timer?
Yes No
NOTICE
The remote paging function 
cannot work with Microsoft® 
Windows®98 operating system. 
Windows®XP or higher 
operating systems are 
recommended. 
						

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EnglishHiding the image
In order to draw the audiences full attention to the presenter, you can 
use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. 
The word BLANK appears in the corner of the screen while the image is 
hidden. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, 
the audio can still be heard. 
You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Blank Timer 
menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period 
of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. The length of 
time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments.
If the preset time spans are not suitable for your personation, select 
Disable. 
No matter Blank Timer is activated or disabled, you can press any key 
except PAGE /, ENTER and LASER on the remote control, or 
ENTER on the projector to restore the picture.
Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam 
on yourself or others. See the warning messages on the back of the 
remote control prior to using it.
Freezing the image
Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word 
FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen. To release 
the function, press any key except PAGE / and LASER on the 
remote control.
Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on 
the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio 
output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen 
onscreen.
Utilizing FAQ function
The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image 
quality, installation, special feature operation and service information.
To get the FAQ information:
1. Press  /  or press MENU/EXIT to open the OSD menu and 
press  /  to highlight the INFORMATION menu.
2. Press   to highlight FAQ-Image and Installation or FAQ-
Features and Service based on the information you want to 
know.
3. Press ENTER.
4. Press  /  to select the a problem and press ENTER for 
possible solutions.
To exit the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
When the projector lamp is in 
Dual-Brightest mode, once 
BLANK is pressed, the 
projector lamp enters Dual-
Reliable mode automatically.
Do not block the projection lens 
from projecting as this could 
cause the blocking object to 
become heated and deformed 
or even cause a fire.
MENU
/EXIT 
						

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  Operation
EnglishLocking control keys
With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from being changed 
accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no control keys on the projector will 
operate except Power.
1. Press  /  or go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock 
menu, and select On by pressing  / . A confirmation message 
displays. 
2. Highlight Ye s and press ENTER to confirm.
To release panel key lock, press and hold  /  on the remote control 
or projector for 3 seconds.
You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic 
> Panel Key Lock menu and press  /  to select Off.
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea 
level, and temperature is between 0°C–35°C.
Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 
0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such condition.
To activate the High Altitude Mode,
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight High Altitude Mode and press  /  to 
select On. A confirmation message displays.
3. Highlight Ye s and press ENTER.
Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel 
operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to 
improve overall system cooling and performance.
If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the 
above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to 
protect your projector from over-heating. In cases like this, you 
should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. 
However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any 
and all harsh or extreme conditions.
MENU
/EXIT
• Keys on the remote control 
are still in use when panel 
key lock is enabled.
• If you press Power to turn 
off the projector without 
disabling panel key lock, the 
projector will still be in 
locked status the next time it 
is turned on.
We recommend you use the High 
Altitude Mode by selecting it whenever 
your environment is higher than 1500 
m.
Do you want to turn High Altitude 
Mode on?
Yes No
WARNING 
						

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EnglishCreating your own startup screen
In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black or Blue screen, you can 
make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source.
To create your own startup screen, project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a 
computer or video source. The rest steps are as follows.
• Using the remote control
1. Press CAPTURE. 
2. A confirmation message displays. Press CAPTURE or ENTER again.
3. The message Screen Capturing... displays while the projector is processing the 
picture. Please wait.
4. If the action is successful, you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen. 
The captured picture is saved as My Screen.
5. To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen, set My Screen in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and restart the projector.
•Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight My Screen and press ENTER.
3. Repeat steps 2-5 in the Using the remote control section to capture and view the 
captured picture.
In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture.
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure you have made a 
correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection on page 16 for how the audio input is 
connected.
Muting the sound
To temporarily turn off the sound,
• Using the remote control
Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will 
display   in the upper right corner of the screen.
To restore the sound, press MUTE again.
•Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 
menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER. The Audio Settings page 
displays.
3. Highlight Mute and press  /  to select On.
4. To restore the sound, repeat steps 1-3 and press  /  to select Off.
Adjusting the sound level
To adjust the sound level,
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press   to highlight Volume and press  /  to select a desired sound level.
Turning off the Power on/off ring tone
To turn off the ring tone,
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press   to highlight Power on/off ring tone and press  /  to select Off.
The only way to change Power on/off ring tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or 
changing the sound level will not affect the Power on/off ring tone. 
						

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  Operation
EnglishSetting the lamp mode
This projector is capable of dual-lamp projection and provides three lamp modes for different purposes:
You can perform the following steps to choose a lamp mode according to your preference.
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER. 
3. Press   to highlight Lamp Mode and press ENTER.
4. Press   to highlight your preferred lamp mode and press ENTER.
5. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Ye s and press ENTER.
• If one lamp fails, the projector enters Single-Alternative mode automatically. Dual-Brightest and Dual-
Reliable settings are not available.
• After switching from Dual-Brightest/Dual-Reliable mode to Single-Alternative mode or vice versa, wait 
for 90 seconds before you can adjust the lamp mode again.
• Setting the projector in Dual-Reliable mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature. See 
Setting Lamp Mode as Dual-Reliable on page 47 for details.
Personalizing the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do not 
affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. 
•Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the 
OSD will remain active after your last key press. The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second 
increments. Use  /  to select a suitable time.
•Menu Position in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five 
locations. Use  /  to select a preferred position.
•Language in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your familiar language for the On-Screen (OSD) Menus. 
Use  /  to select your language. 
•Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during 
projector start-up. Use  /  to select a screen.
Lamp modeUser BenefitSuitable environment
Dual-Brightest
(Two lamps are used in normal 
mode)
• Delivering super-bright and clear images
• Suitable for high-ambient-light environments 
• Allowing continous and non-stop operation 
under critical situationsLarge, well lit meeting 
rooms or auditoriums
Dual-Reliable
(Two lamps are used in 
economic mode)
• Extending the lamp life
• Allowing continous and non-stop operation 
under critical situations
Mid-large boardrooms
Single-Alternative
(The lamp with shorter operating 
hours is selected automatically 
and used in normal mode)
• Extending the total operation time
• Reducing lamp replacement frequencyNormal sized rooms 
						

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EnglishShutting down the projector
1. Press Power and a confirmation message displays 
prompting you.
If you dont respond in a few seconds, the message will 
disappear.
If you want to cancel the message, press any key except 
PAGE / and LASER on the remote control.
Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser 
light beam on yourself or others. See the warning 
messages on the back of the remote control prior to 
using it.
2. Press Power a second time. The POWER indicator 
light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, 
and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 
seconds to cool down the projector.
3. Once the cooling process finishes, a Power Off Ring 
To n e will be heard. The POWER indicator light is a 
steady orange and fans stop.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the 
projector will not be used in an extended period of time.
• To protect the lamp, the projector will 
not respond to any commands 
during the cooling process.
• To shorten the cooling time, you can 
also activate the Quick cooling 
function. See Quick Cooling on 
page 44 for details.
• To turn off the power ring tone, see 
Turning off the Power on/off ring 
tone on page 38 for details.
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If the projector is not properly shut 
down, to protect the lamp, when you 
attempt to re-start the projector, the fans 
will 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.
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