Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. You can screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the horizontal angle. To retract the feet, screw the adjuster feet in a reverse direction. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes.
• To correct keystoning at the top of the image, use on your remote control. • To correct keystoning at the bottom of the image, use on your remote control. • To return to default keystone settings press button on your remote control You may only make these adjustments if Auto Keystone is disabled in the Installation menu. See Keystone on page 40. 5.
BenQ Launcher BenQ Launcher is the projector’s operating system that allows you to project wirelessly, play media files or streaming apps, as well as adjust projector settings. Use your remote control to operate BenQ Launcher functions. The projector’s control panel keys are limited to control projector functions. The BenQ Launcher home page When the projector is not projecting an image from a connected source it will display BenQ Launcher by default.
Navigating the BenQ Launcher home page 1. From BenQ Launcher home page, press / / / function and press OK. on your remote control to select the desired 2. Follow on-screen instructions for further operations. Using the app shortcuts Press the down button from BenQ Launcher home page to access the app shortcuts section, which displays the pre-installed Aptoide app market for streaming apps, WPS Office app, as well as other apps that have been installed on the projector.
Using BenQ Launcher Settings Select Settings from BenQ Launcher home page to access General, Display and Preference menus. Actual screen may vary based on your BenQ Launcher firmware version. For more information on the Settings see Using the Settings on page 34. Typing texts Various menus within BenQ Launcher may require to input text. To input text in a text field: 1. Select the text field where you want to input text. 2. Press OK, and a full alphanumeric keyboard will appear on screen. 3.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
Wireless Connections Connecting the projector to a wireless network Before you can project wirelessly via the projector you must first connect the projector to a wireless network. To connect your projector to a wireless network, or to switch wireless networks: If you have already connected the projector to a wireless network during the setup wizard you may skip the steps in this section. 1. Power on the projector (see Starting up the projector on page 14). 2.
• The password will be stored in the projector’s memory. In the future, if you select the same SSID again, you will not be prompted to enter a password unless you delete the SSID from the projector’s memory. • If the password is typed incorrectly, you can select either Try Again to return to the virtual keypad or View Available Networks to return to the list of SSIDs. 6.
Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS® To connect an iOS device to the projector and project video via AirPlay: 1. On the home page of BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS and press OK. 2. On your iOS mobile device’s wireless menu connect to the wireless network shown on the Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS screen and then select Next. 3. Follow the instructions shown on the Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS screen to project your iOS device’s screen via AirPlay. 4.
Wireless Projection for Android™ To connect an Android™ device to the projector and project video: 1. On the home page of BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Projection for Android™ and press OK. 2. On your Android mobile device’s wireless menu connect to the wireless network shown on the Wireless Projection for Android™ screen and then select Next. 3. Follow the instructions shown on the Wireless Projection for Android™ screen to project your Android device’s screen. 4.
Wireless Projection for PC To connect a PC to the projector and project video: 1. On the home page of BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Projection for PC and press OK. 2. On your PC’s wireless menu connect to the wireless network shown on the Wireless Projection for PC screen and then select Next. 3. Follow the instructions shown on the Wireless Projection for PC screen to project your PC’s screen. 4.
Wireless Hotspot In situations where the projector is out-of-range of a wireless network (for example while on a camping trip), you can configure the projector to act as a wireless hotspot to create a closed network for devices to connect directly to the projector via a wireless connection and to project files from their local storage. The projector will have no access to the Internet while in wireless hotspot mode. To create a wireless hotspot: 1.
5. Once wireless hotspot is enabled, use the name shown in the Hotspot Name field as the SSID to connect to from your mobile device’s wireless menu, enable Show Password to use the password shown in the Hotspot Password field as the connection password. 6. If the wireless hotspot can not be found by your device, select 2.4G under the Internet Quality. 7. Select Security and press OK to change security Setting. 8. Select Channel and press OK to choose the best wireless channel.
Bluetooth Connections The projector allows the following types of Bluetooth connections: • Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled speaker or headphones to output audio directly for greater sound particularly in outdoor settings. • Connect a mobile device to the projector to broadcast audio through the projector’s speakers. Pairing/Connecting to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones Pairing is the process by which your projector creates a connection to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones for the first time.
4. Confirm that you want to disconnect the speaker or headphones from the projector. 5. Activate Bluetooth-pairing mode on the new speaker or headphones. 6. Select the new speaker or headphones from the Available Device list in the Bluetooth setting menu and press OK.
USB Connections USB source allows you to access images, videos, and audio files for projection via internal memory or a USB flash drive. To access the USB source in the BenQ Launcher home page press the down button on your remote control, and then select USB. Select Removable Disk or Internal Storage. Each selection has a sub-directory that lists files for each of the following categories: All, Video, Picture, Music, Doc, and App.
Software update It is suggested that users regularly update their projector with the latest version of the firmware to optimize the user experience. The projector uses Over-the-Air (OTA) updates or USB updates to install the update file wirelessly. To update software via internet: 1. Go to Settings > General > About > Software Update menu and press OK. 2. Select Update and press OK. 3. Select DOWNLOAD to download the update file. 4. Once the download is completed, the projector will restart automatically.
Navigating the Settings To let you make various adjustments or settings on the projector, its wireless connections, and the projected image, BenQ Launcher provides a Settings menu. To access the Settings, press , or select Settings from BenQ Launcher home page. The following is the Settings menu: Using the Settings To access the various settings menus: • Use the left and right arrow keys ( / ) to move through the main settings menus. • Use OK to select the desired menu.
General • Wireless Network Setting: Enables Wireless Network Setting for the projector. See Connecting the projector to a wireless network on page 23. • Speed Test: Tests the speed of the projector’s Internet connection. • Diagnosing: Diagnoses the status of the projector’s Internet connection. Network • SSID List: Lists the available wireless access points which the projector can connect to. See Connecting the projector to a wireless network on page 23.
• Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth for the projector, allowing the projector to output its audio to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones. • Scan for devices: Selects the speaker or headphones from the Available Device. Bluetooth • Available Device: Lists the available Bluetooth devices which the projector can pair and connect to. Select Scan for devices if you want to refresh the list of devices. The Available Device is only available when Bluetooth is enabled.
Display 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. • Bright: 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.
User Mode Management • Load Settings From There is one user-definable mode if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. Go to Picture > Picture mode. 2. Press / to select User. 3. Press to highlight User Mode Management and press OK. 4. Press to select Load Settings From and press OK. 5. Press to select a picture mode that is closest to your need. 6.
• HDR Brightness: The projector can automatically adjust the brightness levels of your image according to the input source. You can also manually select a brightness level to display better picture quality. When the value is higher, the image becomes brighter; when the value is lower, the image becomes darker. • Color Temperature: There are several preset color temperature settings available. The available settings may vary according to the signal type selected.
• CinemaMaster • Color Enhancer: Allows you to fine-tune the saturation of colors with larger flexibility. It modulates complex color algorithms to flawlessly render saturated colors, fine gradients, intermediate hues and subtle pigments. • Flesh Tone: Provides a smart adjustment of hue only for calibrating people's skin color, not other colors in the image. It prevents discoloration of skin tones from the light of the projection beam, portraying every skin tone in its most beautiful shade.
This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images. 3D • 3D Mode: The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically chooses an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents. If the projector cannot recognize the 3D format, manually choose a 3D mode according to your preference.
Preference Allows you to edit Shortcut or Settings displayed in BenQ Launcher home page. Home Screen • Shortcut: Edits to adjust or show/hide apps for Shortcut displayed in BenQ Launcher. • Auto: When Auto is On, the system will edit Shortcut apps automatically. • Manual: When Auto is Off, you can enter Manual to edit Shortcut apps. • Settings: Edits to adjust or show/hide settings for Settings displayed in BenQ Launcher. • Automatic Date & Time: Enables Automatic Date & Time for the projector.
• Projector installation: The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. • Test Pattern: Adjusts the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion. • High Altitude Installation We recommend you use the High Altitude when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–30°C.
• HDMI Format Selects a suitable color format to optimize display quality. • Auto: Automatically selects a suitable color space and gray level for the incoming HDMI signal. • RGB Limited: Utilizes the Limited range RGB 16-235. • RGB Full: Utilizes the Full range RGB 0-255. • YUV Limited: Utilizes the Limited range YUV 16-235. • YUV Full: Utilizes the Full range YUV 0-255. • HDMI Equalizer Adjusts the equalizer gain settings for an HDMI signal. The higher the setting, the stronger the gain value.
Other menus The other menus are available in BenQ Launcher home page. System Boots Select System Boots menu to clear temporary caches in BenQ Launcher. Recent Apps Select Recent Apps menu to access a list of apps that have been recently used. • Select any icon and press the down button ( ) to remove the icon from the list of recently used apps. • Select any icon and press the menu button ( of recently used apps.
Maintenance Care of the projector Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Please be sure to turn off the projector and let it cool down completely before cleaning the lens. • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. • If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.
2. Equivalent Light Usage Time = ө hours A’ x X+ A’ xY+ A’ xZʳʳ өːʳʳʳʳʳʳ , if X Y Z X = light source life spec of Normal mode Y = light source life spec of Eco mode Z = light source life spec of SmartEco mode A’ is the longest light source life spec among X, Y, Z For Time used in each lamp mode shown in OSD menu: - Time used is accumulated and rounded down to an integer in Hours. - When time used is less than 1 hour, it shows 0 hours.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp. It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished. Press OK to dismiss the message. The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally. Press OK to dismiss the message.
