GS1 Digital Projector User Manual
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Table of contents Copyright and disclaimer ...........................................................................................................................................................................2 Copyright ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Disclaimer .............................................................
Starting up the projector ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Operating in a high altitude environment ........................................................................................................................................................ 39 Using the Kensington lock...............................................................................
Instructions and requirements for handling the battery ................................................................................................................................................................ 69 Installing the protective case ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 73 Maintenance .....................................
Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. 1. Please read this user manual before you operate your projector. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 3. Do not store the projector on end vertically.
- Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet). 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. 5. Do not block the vents holes while the projector is on (even in standby mode). 9. Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation. It may harm your sight.
12. This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling installation. Moisture condensation 13. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. Avoid volatile liquids Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from 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.
Package contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below. Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase.
GS1 Quick Start Guide Carry Bag Batteries (AAA) x 2 Warranty Card • Some of the accessories may vary from region to region. • The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.
Introduction Projector features • Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, Enhanced Definition television (EDTV) 480p, 576i, 576p and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i/p 60Hz formats, with the 1080p format providing clear image reproduction. • Good picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its resolution, 500 lm brightness, high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction.
• Vivid color reproduction The projector features the capability of representing 1.07 billion colors. • Auto Keystone The projector offers an automatic keystone adjustment function which adjusts the projected image accordingly. • 3D function To enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images through HDMI.
Projector exterior view Front and upper side view 1. Control Panel (See Control panel on page 18 for details.) 2. Vent (cool air intake) 3. Front IR sensor 1 2 5 3 6 4 7 4. Angle adjust dial (located underneath the projector) Turn this dial to adjust the projection angle. See Adjusting the projection angle on page 43 for details. 5. Speaker grill Inside the speaker grill is the left speaker. 6. Focus ring 7.
Rear and upper side view See Connection on page 28 for connection details. 8. LED Indicator lights (See Indicators on page 77 for details) 9. Audio output jack 10. MicroSD card slot Used to connect microSD memory cards to project/broadcast media stored on the card. 11. HDMI port This port can also be used for charging the connected HDMI compatible smart device as long as the power is fed to the projector. 17 16 12. Kensington lock slot (See Securing the projector on page 41 for details) 13.
. DC-IN power jack Please only use the supplied power adapter to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. 17. Speaker grill Inside the speaker grill is the right speaker.
Front and bottom side view 18. Vents (cool air intake) 19. Battery Connector When properly installed on the battery this connector is used to transfer power between the projector and the GS1 Battery (see Installing the battery on page 67 for details).
Controls and functions Control panel 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 2. 1 7 2 3. Arrow keys ( Left, Right, Up, Down) • When the OSD menu is activated, these keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. • When the OSD menu is off and you are under the BenQ Launcher mode, these keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. 4. OK • Confirms the selected OSD menu item.
7. 1 7 2 Source Launches the Source On-Screen Display (OSD) menu (the source menu will automatically close after 30 seconds of inactivity). 8. MENU Opens the projectors OSD menu.
Remote control 1 9 2 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 1. Power Toggles the projector between on and off mode. 2. Source Launches the Source On-Screen Display (OSD) menu (the source menu will automatically close after 30 seconds of inactivity). I I 3. Arrow keys ( Left, Right, Up, Down) • When the OSD menu is activated, these keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.
1 9 2 10 4 8 Volume Down Decreases the projector volume. 8. Mute Toggles projector audio between on and off. 9. BLANK Switches the projected image to either a blank screen or switches the blank screen back to the original projected image. 3 5 6 7 7. 11 12 10. MENU Opens the projectors OSD menu. 11. Options Launches the contextual options menu for various pages under BenQ Launcher mode. 12. Volume Up Increases the projector volume.
Replacing the remote control battery 1. Push and hold the arrow on battery cover while pushing out the battery cover. 2. Insert the two new batteries in the battery slots. Note that the battery contacts should be orientated to match the orientation etched on the battery slots. 3. Push the battery cover back onto the remote control. • Avoid leaving the remote control and battery in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.
• Operating the projector from the front • Operating the projector from the rear 23
Installation Choosing a location Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into consideration: • Size and position of your screen • Electrical outlet location • Location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment • Location and distance between the projector and the wireless access point, or if using a LAN cable, the internet hub. You can install your projector in the following ways. 1.
3. Front Ceiling: Select this location with the projector elevated near the ceiling in front of the screen. Turn on the projector and make the following settings: MENU > Settings > Projector Position > Front Ceiling The projector does not feature ceiling mount components/equipment so when choosing to use a front ceiling location you must place it on an elevated location of your choice. 4. Rear Ceiling: Select this location with the projector elevated from the ceiling behind the screen.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The projected image size is determined by the distance from the projector lens to the screen, and the video format. Projection dimensions Use the illustration and tables below to help you determine the projection distance.
Screen size Diagonal Projector distance (mm) H (mm) W (mm) Average 3048 1494 2657 2125 140 3556 1743 3099 2479 160 4064 1992 3542 2834 180 4572 2241 3985 3188 200 5080 2491 4428 3542 Inch mm 120 All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes.
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. Make sure the cables are firmly inserted. 4. Place the projector within range of the wireless AP you plan to connect it to.
• In the connection illustrations shown above, some cables may not be included with the projector (see Package contents on page 10). They are commercially available from electronics stores. • The illustrations above are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model. 1. HDMI cable 2. HDMI to Micro USB cable 3. Audio 3.5” cable Connecting with video equipment You only need to connect the projector to a video source device using the HDMI port.
Connecting HDMI devices HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 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 connection between the projector and HDMI devices. HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
Connecting with a computer Using an HDMI cable Connect the projector to a computer with an HDMI cable. Notebook or Desktop Computer HDMI Cable • Some computers feature HDMI ports that do not transmit audio, in such cases a separate audio device and cable must be connected to the projector. • Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combination like Fn + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off.
Connecting a USB flash drive Connect a USB flash drive to one of the USB ports on the rear of the projector to view media files stored on the flash drive. USB 3.0 USB 2.0 USB Flash Drive Connecting a microSD memory card Connect a microSD memory card to the microSD memory card slot on the rear of the projector to view media files stored on the memory card.
Operations Starting up the projector 1. Supply power to the projector using one of the following methods: • Plug the supplied power adapter into the projector and a power outlet. • Install the projector onto a charged GS1 battery (see Installing the battery on page 67).
• Install the projector onto a GS1 battery (see Installing the battery on page 67) and then plug the supplied power adapter into the projector and a power outlet (see Connections on page 68). When supplying power directly to the projector please use the supplied power cable to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. When the projector is installed onto the GS1 Battery and the supplied power adapter is plugged into the projector the adapter will charge the GS1 battery.
5. If this is the first time you turn on the projector, the setup wizard appears to guide you through setting up the projector. If you have already done this, skip this step and move on to step 6. • • Use the arrow keys ( / / / ) on your remote control to move through the menu items. Use OK to confirm the selected menu item. The Setup Wizard screenshots below are for reference only and may differ from the actual design. Step 1: Specify Projector Position.
Step 2: Specify OSD Language. Available languages may vary by the product supplied for your region and may be updated without prior notice. Step 3: Specify Vertical Keystone.
Step 4: Specify the Network Settings (connecting to a WLAN AP). You may need to enter a password if you choose to connect to a WLAN AP. For more information about changing your network settings, see Choosing a location on page 24. Step 5: Specify the Time Zone. Now you’ve completed the initial setup.
6. Switch on the connected equipment. 7. The projector starts to search for available input signals. The current input signal being scanned displays on the screen. If the projector is unable to detect a valid signal, the projector will automatically open the BenQ Launcher. You may press on your remote control to select your desired input signal. 8. If the horizontal frequency of the input source exceeds the range supported by the projector, the "No Signal" message displays on the screen.
Shutting down the projector 1. Press I I on the projector or your remote control. The projector displays a shutdown confirmation message. 2. Press II a second time. The PWR indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp. The projector does not respond to any commands during the cooling process. 3. When the cooling process ends, the PWR indicator light will show a solid orange.
3. Select High Altitude Mode and press OK to set High Altitude Mode to On. 4. To leave the OSD, press until the projector returns to the home screen, or press to go back to the home screen directly. 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.
