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SP840
Digital Projector
User Manual

Summary of Contents for SP840

Page 1: ...Welcome SP840 Digital Projector User Manual...

Page 2: ...ecuring the projector 26 Utilizing the password function 27 Switching input signal 29 Adjusting the projected image 30 Magnifying and searching for details 32 Selecting the aspect ratio 32 Optimizing...

Page 3: ...eam may 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...

Page 4: ...unplugged 9 Do not 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 voltag...

Page 5: ...tudes are higher than 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...

Page 6: ...ector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use...

Page 7: ...display High brightness projection lamp Ability to display 1 07 billion colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Componen...

Page 8: ...differ from those illustrated Optional accessories The warranty card is only supplied in specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Projector Remote control with battery Pow...

Page 9: ...IDEO input jack 13 VIDEO input jack 14 MONITOR output jack 15 AUDIO input jack 16 COMPUTER input jack 17 HDMI 1 input jack 18 HDMI 2 input jack 19 12V TRIGGER For display screen motor use DC12V 200ma...

Page 10: ...e 40 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 7 10 and 12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on pa...

Page 11: ...page 39 for details 7 Up cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 26 for details 8 Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on pag...

Page 12: ...to adjusting the image on page 30 for details 14 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 29 for details 15 IR transmitter Transmits signals to projector 16 Status L...

Page 13: ...ntrol battery Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer...

Page 14: ...sition menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Tab...

Page 15: ...he projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle You can see from the diagram on page 17 that this type of projection causes the bot...

Page 16: ...eystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where...

Page 17: ...act mounting position so that it best suits your installation location 16 9 screen Recommended projection dis tance from screen in mm Vertical offset in mm diagonal Width Height Min length with max zo...

Page 18: ...details 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the computer and t...

Page 19: ...the projector Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the COMPUTER socket 2 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input socket o...

Page 20: ...should be your connection method of choice in preference to S Video or composite Video See Connecting Component Video source devices on page 22 for how to connect the projector to a Component Video de...

Page 21: ...onnect the projector to an HDMI source device 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI source device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack...

Page 22: ...ce device 1 Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the audio L R input of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the audio L R input on the projector Once connected the audio...

Page 23: ...able to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 41 for details The final connection p...

Page 24: ...onnect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Dis...

Page 25: ...e set them to your familiar language first See Personalizing the projector menu display on page 46 for details 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a five digit password...

Page 26: ...ojector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Current input signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu...

Page 27: ...rd 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 5 To activate the Power on Lock function press to highlight Po...

Page 28: ...hat it is available to you should you ever forget it Password __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigne...

Page 29: ...accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic COMPUTER presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies The nativ...

Page 30: ...pendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong ligh...

Page 31: ...DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Auto Keystone and press to select Off to disable Auto Keystone function 3 Press on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction p...

Page 32: ...to a desired size 5 To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows to navigate the picture 6 To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to...

Page 33: ...a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 images aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 4 Letter Box Scale...

Page 34: ...iate for viewing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs 4 User 1 User 2 User 3 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1...

Page 35: ...suit your selected input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces...

Page 36: ...Color Temperature in the PICTURE Advanced menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control Choose a preferred color temperature from among Lamp Native Warm Normal Cool User 1...

Page 37: ...minimum setting 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...

Page 38: ...eflect to the image immediately 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments 8 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Saturation is...

Page 39: ...lyzes each frame in advance ensuring the best possible picture On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the 3D Comb Filter function is not available This fun...

Page 40: ...mer interval so the projector powers off after the specified time period of inactivity regardless of signal Set the sleep timer in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Sleep Timer from among Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 h...

Page 41: ...ode and press to select On A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased...

Page 42: ...d press to select a desired sound level Adjusting the Treble level To adjust the treble level 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight...

Page 43: ...nced menu is highlighted 3 Press to highlight Lan Control Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lan Control Settings page displays 4 Press to highlight Control By and press to select RJ45 5 Press to highl...

Page 44: ...el this process immediately just press the Menu key Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standb...

Page 45: ...t access to the remote network operation on this projector has been password protected iv Once set access to the tools page has been password protected After making the adjustments press the Send butt...

Page 46: ...a confirmation message displays prompting you If you don t 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 contr...

Page 47: ...Settings 2 PICTURE Advanced Clarity Control Noise Reduction Detail Enhancement Luma Transmission Chroma Transmission Color Temperature Lamp Native Warm Normal Cool User 1 User 2 User 3 Color Temperatu...

Page 48: ...Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Direct Power On On Off Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr Panel...

Page 49: ...ings Change password Power on Lock Off On Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern Off On Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Off On Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Standby Monitor Out Of...

Page 50: ...usting Contrast on page 35 for details Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 35 for details This function is only available whe...

Page 51: ...ideo input See Selecting a Video Format on page 38 for details This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Film Mode See Selecting a Film Mode on page 39 for det...

Page 52: ...y when the power cable is connected Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on page 40 for detai...

Page 53: ...r s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Test Pattern Selecting...

Page 54: ...ce Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL S...

Page 55: ...lean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 46 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a so...

Page 56: ...mp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 1500 2000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp mode as...

Page 57: ...de as Economic on page 56 you may continue to operate the projector until the 1950 hour lamp warning appears The lamp has been in operation for 1950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inco...

Page 58: ...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 hazardous...

Page 59: ...kly 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 ins...

Page 60: ...displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE 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 7 T...

Page 61: ...Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projecto...

Page 62: ...The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the pro...

Page 63: ...nput terminal Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input HDMI Screw type x 2 V1 3 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Component RCA jack x...

Page 64: ...0 53 325 58 6 Ceiling Mount Installation 135 0 75 5 157 9 75 5 79 0 132 4 135 0 124 4 325 8 259 5 160 5 90 5 51 5 51 5 44 0 14 0 14 0 24 5 71 0 35 7 80 8 14 0 Tripod Mount Ceiling Mount Screws M4 Max...

Page 65: ...37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 60 023 75 029 78...

Page 66: ...z 35 82 60 46 996 1024 x 576 GTF 1024 x 600 60Hz 37 32 60 48 964 1024 x 600 GTF Signal Format Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 480i 525i 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i...

Page 67: ...3 15 73 60 4 43 Resolution Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Frequency MHz Mode 720 x 400 37 927 85 039 35 5 720 x 400_85 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500...

Page 68: ...1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MAC13 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MAC16 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MAC19 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 68 75 06 100 0...

Page 69: ...rranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2009 by BenQ Corporation All...

Page 70: ...to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC El...

Page 71: ...include user selectable color controls such as color temperature selections Monitor 5800K 6500K and 9300K Projector 5500K 6500K 7500K and 9300K with a wide range of contrast levels BenQ s multimedia m...

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