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Setup

Image Adjustment

Usage

Maintenance and Product Support

How do I set up the projector and turn it on?

Choosing a location

Operations

How do I adjust the focus of the projected image?

Adjusting the projection angle

Fine-tuning the image clarity

Correcting keystone

How to project wirelessly?

Connecting a dongle

How do I play music via the projector?

Connecting audio

What should I do if I don’t plan to use the projector for a long time?

Storing the projector

Summary of Contents for GV10

Page 1: ...Digital Projector User Manual Portable Series GV10 V 1 00 ...

Page 2: ...roduct information Available files vary by model 1 Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet 2 Visit the local website from Support BenQ com The website layout and content may vary by region country Search for your model s user manual and related document Servicing If misuse or other accident occurs contact qualified service personnel for servicing Contact your place of purchase or visi...

Page 3: ...g a location 19 Operations 21 How do I adjust the focus of the projected image Adjusting the projection angle 24 Fine tuning the image clarity 25 Correcting keystone 26 How to project wirelessly Connecting a dongle 28 How do I play music via the projector Connecting audio 30 What should I do if I don t plan to use the projector for a long time Storing the projector 36 ...

Page 4: ...nd left side view 12 Rear bottom and right side view 13 Dimensions 14 LED indicators 15 Remote control 16 Installing Replacing the remote control batteries 17 Remote control effective range 18 Installation 19 Choosing a location 19 Operations 21 Charging the battery 21 Starting up the projector 22 Shutting down the projector 23 Adjusting the projected image 24 ...

Page 5: ...lash drive 30 Connecting audio 30 Navigating the settings menu 31 About the settings menu 31 Using the Settings menu 32 Picture Sound 33 Installation 34 System 35 Maintenance 36 Care of the projector 36 Cleaning the lens 36 Storing the projector 36 Transporting the projector 37 Extending LED life 37 Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 40 Projector specifications 40 Timing chart 42 Supported file for...

Page 6: ...6 Appendix 46 Installing the projector on a tripod purchased separately 46 Copyright and disclaimer 47 Copyright 47 Disclaimer 47 Warranty 47 Statement regarding hyperlinks and third party websites 48 ...

Page 7: ...ear the projector Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back 3 Do not store the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage 4 Do not place the projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 c...

Page 8: ...er supply UPS as appropriate to your situation 7 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it 8 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired 9 Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation It may ha...

Page 9: ...a cold location to a hot location When the projector is exposed to such a change in temperature moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts To prevent the projector from possible damage do not use the projector for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden change in temperature Avoid volatile liquids Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide or certain types of cleaner near the project...

Page 10: ...tems below Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase Please check with your place of purchase Standard accessories GV10 Projector Remote Control with Two AAA Batteries Adapter Power Cord Quick Start Guide Warranty Card varies by region ...

Page 11: ...s may vary from region to region The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information For AC DC adapter the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Use original accessories to ensure compatibility Power cord plug type may change based on regional requirements Regulatory Statements ...

Page 12: ...and left side view 1 Volume down button 2 Volume up button 3 LED See LED indicators on page 15 for details on the LED behavior 4 Projection lens 5 Focus ring See Fine tuning the image clarity on page 25 for more details 6 Speaker 7 Strap 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ...3 USB A 2 0 port Used to connect a USB flash drive to project broadcast media stored on the device The USB A port is able to provide power 5V 2 0A to connected devices 14 HDMI port Version 1 4b Used to connect video sources that support the HDMI interface Used to connect a compatible Wi Fi dongle purchased separately that supports the HDMI interface 15 Tripod screwhole Used to attach a tripod plat...

Page 14: ...14 Dimensions 112 W x 44 5 H x 116 8 D mm 112 mm 116 8 mm 44 5 mm ...

Page 15: ...Adapter plugged in Battery charging Red solid Adapter plugged in Battery fully charged or not charging Green solid Switched on powered off Battery capacity 0 100 Off Adapter plugged in Battery charging Red solid Adapter plugged in Battery fully charged or not charging Green solid Switched off Battery capacity 0 100 Off Adapter plugged in Battery charging Red solid Adapter plugged in Battery fully ...

Page 16: ...ake adjustments 4 OK Used to confirm selections 5 Back Returns to the previous menu 6 Volume Down Decreases the projector volume 7 Mute Mutes the projector s audio 8 Keystone Adjusts the keystone settings for the projector See Correcting keystone on page 26 for more details 9 MENU Launches the projector s on screen settings menu 10 Volume Up Increases the projector volume 8 9 10 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 I I ...

Page 17: ...tab on the battery cover and pull the tab away from the remote control to remove the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries in the orientation shown below 3 Place the battery cover back onto the remote control until it clicks into position Avoid leaving the remote control and battery in an excessively hot or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car ...

Page 18: ...or has one IR remote control sensor located at the rear of the projector with a range of 8 meters 26 feet at an angle of 30 degrees left and right Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector ...

Page 19: ...the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability Turn on the projector and select the following settings in the projector s settings menu See for Installation on page 34 more details Installation Projector Position Front Table 2 Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector elevated near the ceiling in front of the screen Turn on the projector and select the fo...

Page 20: ... is required 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector elevated from the ceiling behind the screen Turn on the projector and select the following settings in the projector s settings menu See for Installation on page 34 more details Installation Projector Position Rear Ceiling A special rear projection screen is required The projector does not feature ceiling mount components equipmen...

Page 21: ...p to 2 hours before turning it on for the first time or charge the projector for up to 4 hours during the first usage The power LED indicator will illuminate according to its charge status for a full charge wait until the indicator turns green or off see LED indicators on page 15 for more information on LED behavior When charged the projector is able to supply power via its USB A 5V 2A port 2 1 3 ...

Page 22: ...ht up and you can start using the projector 4 As long as the power switch remains on you can use the power button on the remote control to turn the projector on or off If you will not be using the projector for an extended period of time switch the power off to save power 5 The fans will start operating and a start up image will be shown while the projector warms up This process may take a few min...

Page 23: ... down on the projector to completely shut down the projector 2 The power LED will turn off red or green depending on the battery status see LED indicators on page 15 The fans may continue to run in order to cool the system If the projector will not be used for an extended period switch off the projector unplug the power cable from the power outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control I...

Page 24: ...en the stand to raise the image to the desired height and angle To retract the stand hold up the projector while closing the stand then slowly lower the projector The maximum angle of adjustment is 14 15 degrees If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this see Correcting keystone on page 26 for details 14 15 ...

Page 25: ...uning the image clarity To sharpen the picture turn the focus ring on the left side of the projector Do not look into the lens while the light is on The strong light from the light may cause damage to your eyes ...

Page 26: ... top bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct the keystone effect press the keystone button on the remote control and then follow the on screen instructions to make the adjustments When you are done making the adjustments press to save your changes and return to the previous menu ...

Page 27: ...ort A V device Smartphone tablet laptop PC dongle Wired Connection USB A port USB A flash drive Before making any wired connections be sure to Use the correct cables for each source and make sure the cables are firmly inserted The illustration above is for reference only A V Devices Earphone Laptop PC USB Flash Drive Dongle ...

Page 28: ...ctor s HDMI port for different purposes such as Internet access and wireless projection If needed the dongle can be powered from the USB port on the projector which provides 1 5V power Follow the user instructions that come with your dongle to connect and operate the dongle If no signal is detected or the signal is interrupted a message will appear Some laptops do not turn on their external video ...

Page 29: ...29 Switching input sources To switch input sources press the source button on the remote control and select the desired input source from the source menu Source ...

Page 30: ...ector has built in mono speaker s which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only They are not designed for nor intended for 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 speaker s The b...

Page 31: ...s adjustments or settings on the projector the projector provides a Settings menu To access the menu press the MENU button on the remote control Under the settings menu there are 3 subcategories Picture Sound Installation and System Picture Sound Picture Mode Sound Mode TV Cinema ...

Page 32: ...settings menus Use OK to select the desired menu When configuring items within a menu Use the up and down arrow buttons to move to the item you want to configure Use OK to select sub menu options Use the arrow buttons to toggle through the available options Use the back button to return to the main settings menu ...

Page 33: ...ck and that detail in the dark areas is visible Contrast 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 Color Lower setting produces less saturated colors If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealist...

Page 34: ... color range for the incoming HDMI signal RGB Full Utilizes the Full range RGB 0 255 RGB Limited Utilizes the Limited range RGB 16 235 Eco Mode This setting reduces system noise and power consumption by 30 If Eco Mode is selected the light output will be reduced High Altitude Mode We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 2000 m above sea level and ambient...

Page 35: ... remote control to select Projector Information 6 Highlight Firmware Version and press OK A message Are you sure to update FW will appear 7 Select Yes to start the firmware update progress Item Options and descriptions Language Sets the language for the projector Projector Information Displays information on the current status of the projector including the current Device Name Detected Resolution ...

Page 36: ...e of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material Storing the projector To store the projector for an extended time Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area ...

Page 37: ...ia the settings menu To access the settings menu see Using the Settings menu on page 32 for details Setting LED Mode Set the projector Eco Mode to On to extend the LED life 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control 2 Press to select Installation 3 Press to select Eco Mode 4 Press OK to choose between On and Off 5 When done press to save your changes and exit LED mode Description Eco Mode Off 1...

Page 38: ...ndicator turns off then push the projector s power switch on or press the power button on the remote control to turn it on The projector cannot play files in USB flash drives via USB A ports The USB flash drive is not connected to the projector properly Make sure your USB flash drive is fully inserted into the USB A port on the projector The projector does not support the file formats See Supporte...

Page 39: ...he connection cables 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 the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of this projector if necessary Remote control does n...

Page 40: ...ixels Brightness 100 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio 400 1 typical Display Color 24 Bits 16 7 Million Colors Aspect Ratio 16 9 Light Source LED Light Source Life 1 20 000 hours Normal 30 000 hours Eco Throw Ratio 1 3 35 1M Zoom Ratio Fixed Keystone Correction Auto Vertical Keystone 40 degrees Manual Vertical Keystone 40 degrees Projection Offset 100 Projection Size 30 to 100 inches ...

Page 41: ... 2480 mAh Battery Cycle Life 300 cycles Battery Life 1 3 hours under Normal mode 2 hours under ECO mode without loading Built in Speaker 3W x 1 Resolution Support HDMI VGA 640 x 480 to Full HD 1920 x 1080 Horizontal Frequency 15 63 to 79 976 KHz Vertical Scan Rate 23 98 to 75 028 Hz HDTV Compatibility 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p LED life results will vary depending on environmental condit...

Page 42: ...uency MHz 480i 60 15 73 27 000 480p 59 939 31 48 27 576i 50 15 63 27 000 576p 50 31 25 27 000 720p_60 60 45 00 74 25 720p_50 50 37 50 74 25 1080i_60 60 33 75 74 25 1080i_50 50 28 13 74 25 1080p 60 67 5 148 5 1080p 50 56 26 148 5 1080p 24 27 00 74 25 1080p 23 98 26 97 74 175 Supported by HDMI 2 0 only ...

Page 43: ...48 076 50 000 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 848 x 480 848 x 480_60 60 000 60 000 33 750 1024 x 768 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 028 60 022 78 750 1152 x 864 SXGA_70 70 000 63 000 96 768 SXGA_75 75 000 67 500 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 SXGA_72 71 990 77 893 134 600 SXGA_75 75 024 79 976 135 000 1280 x 960 QuadVGA_60 60 000 60 000 108 000 12...

Page 44: ...1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 934 106 500 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60 59 954 65 290 146 250 1366 x 768 1366 x 768_60 59 789 47 712 85 500 1920 x1080 1920 x 1080 60 67 5 148 5 The timings showing above may not be supported for due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen Resolution Mode Refresh Rate Hz H Frequency KHz Dot Clock Frequency MHz ...

Page 45: ...PNG png BMP bmp GIF gif Music MP3 mp3 WAV wav FLAC flac Video MPEG program stream mpg mpeg mp4 MOV mov FLV flv MPEG transport stream ts ASF asf WMV wmv AVI avi MKV mkv Subtitles N A Bit rate range If the peak bit rate of a video file is larger than 10MB it might cause video playback lag ...

Page 46: ...d purchased separately Use a tripod plate to mount the projector onto a tripod 1 Install the tripod s quick release plate to the projector s tripod screw hole and tighten the plate s screw Tripod screw size M6 2 Install the projector onto the tripod ...

Page 47: ...h revision or changes This user manual aims to provide the most updated and accurate information to customers and thus all contents may be modified from time to time without prior notice Please visit http www benq com for the latest version of this manual Warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will b...

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