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BH3020

Digital Projector

 

Home Cinema Series

 

User Manual

Summary of Contents for BH3020

Page 1: ...BH3020 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual...

Page 2: ...jector 26 Operation 27 Starting up the projector 27 Adjusting the projected image 30 Menu Functions 32 About the OSD Menus 32 Using the Basic OSD menu 34 Using the Advanced OSD menu 38 Securing the pr...

Page 3: ...damage your eyes 3 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 4 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to...

Page 4: ...place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 10 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may...

Page 5: ...an 3000 m 10000 feet 13 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not...

Page 6: ...revent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ens...

Page 7: ...Dual OSD Two types of OSD menus are designed for different usage customs the Basic OSD is intuitive and consumerlike while the Advanced OSD offers traditional usability Wide variety of inputs and vide...

Page 8: ...your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Europe sku doesn t have VGA cable in s...

Page 9: ...ector 9 RS 232 control port Used to interface with a PC or home theater control automation system 10 VIDEO input jack 11 AUDIO input jack R 12 AUDIO input jack 13 USB Type A 1 5A Used for charging the...

Page 10: ...Overview 10 23 Ceiling mount holes 24 Front adjuster foot 25 WDP02 Bracket Screw Hole 26 WDP02 Bracket Fixed Hole 27 Rear adjuster foot Bottom side 23 23 27 23 27 24 25 26...

Page 11: ...s the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 65 for details 13 Keystone Arrow keys Up Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an...

Page 12: ...u is off and you are under the MHL connection mode use the key to return or exit the OSD menu of your smart device 6 Mute Toggles projector audio between on and off Volume Down Decreases the projector...

Page 13: ...the best picture timings for the displayed image 12 ECO BLANK Used to blank the screen picture 13 MENU Accesses the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu sett...

Page 14: ...ld at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters 26 fe...

Page 15: ...to the battery manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time...

Page 16: ...le Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Turn on the projector and make the following settings MENU Settings or System Setup Basic Projector Position Rear A s...

Page 17: ...n location Screen dimensions Projection distance D mm Offset full height definition E mm Diagonal A inch mm Height B mm Width C mm Min distance with max zoom Average Max distance with mim zoom 50 1270...

Page 18: ...tor see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores The connection illustrations below are for reference only The rear connecting jacks available on the project...

Page 19: ...e supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players Blu ray players and displays over a single cable You should use an HDMI cable when making a conne...

Page 20: ...ces may not be compatible to the cable that you use Please consult the manufacturer of your smart device for detailed information Using an HDMI to Micro USB cable 1 Connect one end of the HDMI to Micr...

Page 21: ...connector on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input socket on the adaptor 3 Connect the other end of the adaptor to the Micro USB output socket on your smart device...

Page 22: ...Connection 22 Component Video connection 4 Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter cable 6 Audio L R cable 7 Audio cable 6 7 4 A V device Speakers...

Page 23: ...Connection 23 Video connection 5 Video cable 6 Audio L R cable 7 Audio cable 6 5 7 A V device Speakers...

Page 24: ...CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer...

Page 25: ...r stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speak...

Page 26: ...s The table below describes the connection methods for different devices and where the sound is from Device PC Component Video HDMI 1 HDMI 2 MHL Audio input port AUDIO IN mini jack AUDIO L R HDMI The...

Page 27: ...or does not respond to further commands whiles it is warm up If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness To turn off the ring tone see Power On Off Ring Tone on page 56 for detail...

Page 28: ...cted equipment on ii Specify OSD Language iii Specify Keystone While the Auto Vertical Keystone is On Press key to disable Auto Vertical Keystone While the Auto Vertical Keystone is Off Press OK for 2...

Page 29: ...found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 42 for details If the frequency resolution of the input signal...

Page 30: ...for details Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust ven...

Page 31: ...ntrol Press KEYSTONE to display the Keystone window Using the projector Press or to display the Keystone window While the Auto Vertical Keystone is On Presss key to disable Auto Vertical Keystone Whil...

Page 32: ...mary menu functions See Using the Basic OSD menu on page 34 Advanced OSD menu provides full menu functions See Using the Advanced OSD menu on page 38 To access the OSD menu press MENU on the projector...

Page 33: ...re is NO video signal connected to the projector i Go to the Menu Type menu ii Use to select Advanced and press OK iii Press MENU again to access the Advanced OSD menu Next time when you turn on the p...

Page 34: ...Menu Submenus and Descriptions Picture Mode Selects a preset picture mode to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type The preset picture modes are described as below Bright Maxim...

Page 35: ...y 3D players with 3D Blu ray discs 3D TV with 3D channel and so on After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector wear the BenQ 3D glasses and make sure the power is on to view 3D cont...

Page 36: ...he different source types carry different standards for the brightness level HDMI Format is only available when the HDMI signal is selected Reset Lamp Timer Activates this function only after a new la...

Page 37: ...sources until it acquires a signal If the function is set to Off the projector selects the last used input source Menu Type Switches to the Advanced OSD menu HDMI Format Selects an input source type f...

Page 38: ...enu see Display menu on page 49 4 System Setup Basic menu see System Setup Basic menu on page 51 5 System Setup Advanced menu see System Setup Advanced menu on page 52 6 Information menu see Informati...

Page 39: ...ary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct...

Page 40: ...it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 40 for details If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically...

Page 41: ...Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next ti...

Page 42: ...ed source information will display on the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal The brightness level of the project...

Page 43: ...room User Recalls the customized settings Access the Advanced OSD menu and see User Mode Management for details The function is accessible through the remote control User Mode Management The function...

Page 44: ...picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Sharpness Adjusts to make the picture look sharper or softer The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower th...

Page 45: ...ness of the picture Best for a lit environment meeting room or family room 2 3 2 4 Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment 2 6 2 8 Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark s...

Page 46: ...displays 2 Highlight Primary color and press to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow 3 Press to highlight Hue and press to select its range Increase in the range will incl...

Page 47: ...cture Mode All of the adjustments you ve made for the selected Picture Mode including preset modes User return to the factory preset values 1 Press OK The confirmation message displays 2 Use to select...

Page 48: ...The settings made here define the User mode Mute Selects On to temporarily turn off the projector s internal speaker or the volume being output from the audio output jack To restore the audio select O...

Page 49: ...t of a picture Letter Box Scales a picture to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal width and resizes the picture height to the 3 4 of the projection width This makes a picture great...

Page 50: ...is not a product malfunction Take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content Stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort Keep a distance from the screen of about three times the effec...

Page 51: ...ically once the power is fed through the power cable When the function is set to Off you ll have to turn on the projector by pressing on the projector or on the remote control Menu Settings Menu Type...

Page 52: ...rojector automatically turns off the HDMI CEC compatible device Baud Rate Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable...

Page 53: ...or the projector See Utilizing the password function on page 39 for details Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one Power On Lock Limits use of the...

Page 54: ...cture Mode Displays the current picture mode under the Picture menu Resolution Displays the native resolution of the input source Color System Displays input system format Lamp Usage Time Displays the...

Page 55: ...ot 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 Cooli...

Page 56: ...amp Power Normal Economic SmartEco Advanced Black Level Gamma Selection 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 6 2 8 BenQ Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature Fine Tuning Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red...

Page 57: ...t System Setup Basic Language Background Color Black Blue Purple Splash Screen BenQ Black Blue Projector Position Front Front Ceiling Rear Rear Ceiling Auto Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 m...

Page 58: ...600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable On Off Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Quick Cooling On Off High Altitude Mode On Off Password Change Passwo...

Page 59: ...the lens with abrasive materials Even paper towels can damage the lens coating Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush cloth and cleaning solution Do not attempt to clean the lens while the pr...

Page 60: ...o mode also extends the lamp life Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 30 Using SmartEco mode reduces system noise and lamp power consumption by up to 70 If the Economic o...

Page 61: ...ctual on screen instructions to prepare and replace the lamp XXXX shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models Status Message Install a new lamp for optimal performa...

Page 62: ...he risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local haz...

Page 63: ...ammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected image...

Page 64: ...eset Lamp Timer and select Reset if there are signals connected go to Settings Reset Lamp Timer and select Reset Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage A Reset Succ...

Page 65: ...will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Red Red Flashing Off Red Green Off Green Red Off Temperature 1 error over limited temperature Green Red Flashing Off Thermal sensor 1 open...

Page 66: ...bles are not securely connected to the projector or the signal source Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals Picture is blurred The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust t...

Page 67: ...k to peak Audio signal output PC audio jack x 1 USB Type A 1 5A Control USB Mini B Type RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1...

Page 68: ...nsions 346 24 mm W x 101 70 mm H x 214 81 mm D 537 9 577 7 631 7 100 6 346 2 214 6 98 00 98 00 60 00 136 00 63 50 101 70 346 24 Ceiling Mount Installation Ceiling Mount Screws M4 Max L 25 Min L 20 Uni...

Page 69: ...nking 119 854 77 425 83 000 1024 x 768 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 500 11...

Page 70: ...60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60 59 954 65 290 146 250 640 x...

Page 71: ...5 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 00 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 00 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 00 74 25 1080 24p 1920 x 1080 27 00 24 00 74 25 1080 25p 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 00 74 25 1080...

Page 72: ...48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 500 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 000 67 500 108 000 1024 x...

Page 73: ...750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60 59 954 65 290 146 250 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 7...

Page 74: ...80 28 13 25 00 74 25 1080 30p 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 00 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 00 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 00 74 25 1080 50p 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 00 148 50 1080 60p 1920 x 1080 6...

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