Digital Projector User Manual Portable Entertainment Series | GS2 V 2.
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Table of contents Copyright and disclaimer ...........................................................................................................................................................................2 Copyright ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Disclaimer .............................................................
Using the BenQ Smart Control app..............................................................................................................................................................................................26 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Choosing a location ......................................................
Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS® .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57 Wireless Projection for Android™ ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Wireless Projection for PC ..........................
Installation.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 106 Battery .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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.
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. - Locations where the altitudes are higher than 2000 m (6562 feet). 5. Do not block the vents holes while the projector is on (even in power-saving mode). - Do not cover the projector with any item. - Do not place the projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. 9.
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.
Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Regulatory Statement Warranty Card • Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage. Actual product’s features and specifications are subject to change without notice. • 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 • Instant Wireless Projection Release your hands and eyes to enjoy binge-watching on a big screen. If you have access to an internet connection, you can cast the screen from a mobile device through GS2 instantly. With GS2, you can just sit back, relax and enjoy some well-earned downtime. • Bluetooth® Speaker Mode Entertaining friends and family in style is easy with GS2. With Bluetooth 4.
• Portable Media Player GS2 supports a maximum of 3-hour projection in battery mode, and two powerful 2-W chamber speakers. You can take it everywhere to share enjoyment without the hassle of power adapters and various cables. It can also play as a Bluetooth speaker for you to enjoy your favorite music anytime.
Projector exterior view Front, top, and left side view 4 1. Auto light shut off sensors Automatically turns off the LED light source when an object is detected within a distance of 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) in front of the projector for more than one second. 2. Auto focus camera 1 2 3 5 6 3. Projection lens 4. Control panel (See Control panel on page 17 for details.) 5. IO cover (See Ports on page 18 for details.) Flip open from the recess on the right side to access the input/output ports. 6.
Rear and bottom side view See Connections on page 52 for connection details. 7. Speaker 8. Rear vent 9. Power adapter port 7 Please only use the supplied power adapter to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. 8 10. Bottom vent 9 11. Adjustable stand 12. Tripod screwhole Used to attach a tripod plate to mount the projector onto a tripod. See Installing the projector on a tripod (purchased separately) on page 33 for details.
Controls and functions Control panel 1. LED indicators (See LED Indicators on page 19 for more details.) 2. 3 Power button Turns the projector on and off. See Starting up the projector on page 37 for more details. 1 2 I I 5 6 3. Direction buttons (left, right, up, down) Used to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. 4. Back button Used to return to the previous layers. 5. Ambient light sensor and rear IR sensor 4 7 6.
Ports 1. Wireless dongle port Insert the BenQ WDR02U USB wireless dongle to enable wireless and Bluetooth connections. See Installing the wireless dongle on page 34 for details. 1 The projector only supports wireless and/or Bluetooth connections when the wireless dongle is installed into this slot. 3 2 2. 3.5” audio output jack Used to connect headphones, speakers, and other equipment to broadcast audio. 3.
LED Indicators There are one red/green LED (LED 1) and two green LEDs (LED 2 and LED 3) on the top of the projector. 2 1 3 Refer to the table below for definitions of various LED behaviors.
Scenario Status Error* Schema LED Behavior LED 3 Schema LED Behavior N/A N/A Battery capacity < 16% Red - solid N/A N/A Battery capacity = 16 - 33% Green - solid N/A N/A Battery capacity = 33 - 66% Green - solid Green - solid Battery capacity = 66 - 100% Green - solid Green - solid Ready to pair / Pairing Bluetooth Speaker Mode Pairing successful System Update LED Behavior LED 2 N/A Battery capacity < 5% Battery Mode LED 1 Green - flashing N/A N/A Green - solid Green - flashin
Remote control 1. Power Turns the projector off and on after initial startup. I I After initially starting up the projector using the keypad button, the remote control power button can be used to turn the projector off or on for subsequent power ups. See Starting up the projector on page 37 for more details. 2. Arrow keys ( Left, Right, Up, Down) Used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3. Menu Launches the BenQ Launcher settings menu. 4.
Activating the remote control battery Before you can begin to use the remote control, you must first remove the clear plastic battery sticker between the battery and the contact on the remote control. 1. Use a flat-tipped instrument to rotate the battery cover counter-clockwise to the unlocked position. 2. Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 3. Pull and remove the plastic battery sticker. 4. Place the battery cover back onto the remote control and rotate it clockwise to the locked position.
Replacing the remote control battery 1. Use a flat-tipped instrument to rotate the battery cover counter-clockwise to the unlocked position. 2. Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 3. Carefully dislodge the used battery from underneath the retention coil and slide it out from the remote control. 4. Slide the new battery into its position underneath the retention coil. 5. Place the battery cover back onto the remote control and rotate it clockwise to the locked position.
Remote control effective range The projector has two IR remote control sensors. One is located at the front and the other at the top of the projector, both with a range of 8 meters (~26 feet) at an angle of 30-degrees (left and right) and 20-degrees (up and down). The remote control can be used either by pointing it directly at the IR sensors at the front or top of the projector or by reflecting the IR signal off of a wall.
2. Select BenQ Smart Control in the Settings menu of the BenQ Launcher home screen and then press OK. 3. Scan the QR code shown on the projector with your smartphone, this will open a download link on your smartphone.
4. Download and install the BenQ Smart Control on to your smartphone. For some smartphones you may first need to allow your smartphones to install apps using downloaded installation files from your smartphones settings menu. Using the BenQ Smart Control app To begin using the BenQ Smart Control app: 1. Choose one of the following options: • • Connect your smartphone to the same wireless network as your projector.
3. Select the projector from the BenQ Smart Control device list. The default name for the projector is "BenQ GS2-xxxx" where the final four digits are the last four digits of its MAC Address. 4. Choose one of the following methods to use BenQ Smart Control: • Tap DPad to use the pre-configured buttons in the app to control your projector.
• Tap Mouse to use touch gestures on your smartphone to control the cursor on the projector similar to a mouse.
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. Rear Table: Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen. Turn on the projector and select the following settings: Installation > Projector Installation > Rear Table A special rear projection screen 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: Installation > Projector Installation > Rear Ceiling A special rear projection screen is required.
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. The data in the table below is based on a normal projection method and not the result of adjusting the projection angle (1-15 degrees). 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 1524 747 1329 1727 65 1651 809 1439 1871 70 1778 871 1550 2015 75 1905 933 1661 2159 80 2032 996 1771 2303 85 2159 1058 1882 2447 90 2286 1120 1993 2591 95 2413 1182 2104 2735 100 2540 1245 2214 2879 Inch mm 60 All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes.
Installing the projector on a tripod (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 screwhole and tighten the plate’s screw. 2. Install the projector onto the tripod.
Operations Installing the wireless dongle 1. Open the IO port cover. 2. Remove the cap from the provided wireless dongle (WDR02U).
3. Orient the dongle so that the dongle's LED is facing up and then insert the dongle into the wireless dongle port. LED 4. Re-install the IO port cover.
Charging the battery 1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 2. Orient the adapter connector to the projector’s power adapter port. 3. Charge the projector’s battery by connecting the power cord to a power outlet. The power LED indicator will illuminate according to its charge status, for a full charge wait until the indicator lights up solid green (see LED Indicators on page 19 for more information on LED behavior).
Starting up the projector 1. Install the provided wireless dongle into the wireless dongle port on the right side of the projector. See Installing the wireless dongle on page 34 for details. 2. Charge the battery or supply power to the projector as indicated in Charging the battery on page 36. 3. Press and hold the power key I for 3 seconds. The LED indicator on the projector lights up and “breathes” green after power has been applied.
4. Connect any video equipment supporting HDMI or DisplayPort (version 1.1 or above) or a storage device to the USB-C™ or USB-A port on the right side of the projector. If you want to project video via a wireless connection or if you want to access the BenQ Launcher, you do not need to connect any video equipment. For more details on connection options, see Connections on page 52. 5. The fans start operating, and a start-up image will be shown while the projector warms up.
Step 2: Choosing a Language settings. Available languages may vary by the product supplied for your region and may be updated without prior notice. Step 3: Adjusting Keystone.
Step 4: Configure the wireless settings by selecting the wireless network and entering the password. To connect to a hidden wireless network select Add a new network and enter the SSID, security setting, and password for the network. Step 5: Specify Time zone settings.
Step 6: Read the Personal information declaration and press Agree. You’ve completed the setup wizard; you may now connect a device to the projector to project video. See Connections on page 52 for more information.
Shutting down the projector 1. Press and hold the power key message. I I on the projector or your remote control for 3 seconds. The projector displays a shutdown confirmation 2. The power LED indicator turns off and will illuminate again according to its charge status if the adapter is connected to the projector (see LED Indicators on page 19). The fans may continue to run in order to cool the lamp. If the projector will not be used for an extended period, unplug the power cable from the power outlet.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with a pivoting head which changes the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projection angle: • Pivot the head upwards or downwards until the image is positioned as desired. 15° max • The maximum angle of adjustment is 15 degrees. • If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal.
Fine-tuning the image clarity To sharpen the picture, short press the focus key on the remote control. • Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes. • You may also fine tune the image in BenQ Launcher. See Auto Focus on page 97 for more information.
Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To adjust the Keystone: 1. Press the down arrow key on the remote control three times to navigate to the settings menus. 2. Select Settings and press OK. 3. Select Keystone and press OK. 4. Disable the Auto Keystone setting. 5. Select Keystone adjustment and press OK.
BenQ Launcher BenQ Launcher is the projector’s operating system that allows you to project videos 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 screen When the projector is not projecting an image from a connected source it will display BenQ Launcher by default.
The BenQ Launcher home screen features five main sections: • Status Bar icons - Icons that display the time, wireless and battery status. You may hide the battery status icon from the home screen. See Battery on page 108 for details. • • Wireless Projection buttons - Provides instructions on how to project wirelessly via iOS/Android devices or a laptop/PC. Source menu - Allows you to select the video input source connected to the HDMI, USB-A, or USB-C™ ports for projection.
Using the source menu Press the down button on the remote control from the BenQ Launcher home screen to access the Source menu, which displays the input source options: File Manager, HDMI, and USB Type C. Press OK to select the desired input source. See Wired Connections on page 67 for more information.
Using the app shortcuts Press the down button on the remote control twice from the BenQ Launcher home screen to access the app shortcuts section, which displays the pre-installed Aptoide app market for streaming apps, as well as other apps that have been installed on the projector. Other default apps may appear based on language settings. Up to ten shortcuts are allowed in this block. To access all the apps installed on the projector, see All Apps on page 90.
Using the BenQ Launcher Settings menus Press the down button three times on the remote control from the BenQ Launcher home screen to access the settings menus section, which features a button for the projector’s full settings menu as well as shortcut buttons for various sub-menus within the settings menus. Full Settings Menu Sub-Menu Shortcuts Actual screen may vary based on your BenQ Launcher firmware version. For more information on the settings menus see About the Settings menu on page 84.
2. Press OK on your remote control, and a full alphanumeric keyboard will appear on screen. 3. Press / / / text field. 4. Press on your remote control to navigate the keyboard, and press OK to select the letter/key/symbol you want to enter into the at anytime to exit out of the keyboard. Actual keyboard types may vary based on your language preference setting. See Keyboard on page 103 for more information.
Connections You can connect your device to the projector in various ways to project video content. Wireless Connection • Smartphone, tablet, laptop/PC Wired Connection (HDMI port) • • A/V device. Smartphone, tablet, laptop/PC Wired Connection (USB-A port) • USB-A flash drive Wired Connection (USB-C™ port) • • USB-C™ flash drive Smartphone, tablet, laptop/PC • Devices connected via the USB-C™ port require a USB-C™ cable and must support DisplayPort (version 1.
Wireless Connection: Laptop/PC Tablet Smartphone Bluetooth Speakers Wireless AP Smartphone or Tablet Wireless Dongle DWR02U Devices with USB-C™ DisplayPort Speakers Laptop/PC A/V Devices The illustration above is for reference only.
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. Install the provided wireless dongle into the wireless dongle port (see Installing the wireless dongle on page 34).
4. Select Wireless Network and press OK to enable wireless connectivity. 5. Select the SSID for the wireless AP you want to connect to and press OK. • To connect to a hidden wireless network select Add A New Network and enter the SSID, security setting, and password for the network. • The list of available wireless networks will be refreshed every 10 seconds. If the desired SSID is not listed please wait for refreshing to complete. 6.
7. Once you have successfully connected to the wireless AP a wireless connection icon will appear at the top right corner of the BenQ Launcher interface. You can now connect your devices wirelessly to the projector to project videos..
Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS® To connect an iOS device to the projector and project video via AirPlay: 1. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS and press OK. 2. On your iOS mobile device’s network 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. Select Finished on the Wireless Projection for iOS & macOS menu to finish the tutorial and return to the home screen. Once you have finished projecting, disable AirPlay on your iOS device to end the connection.
Wireless Projection for Android™ To connect an Android™ device to the projector and project video: 1. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Projection for Android™ and press OK. 2. On your Android mobile device’s network 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. Select Finished on the Wireless Projection for Android™ screen to finish the tutorial and return to the home screen. Once you have finished projecting, disable screencasting on your Android device to end the connection.
Wireless Projection for PC To connect a PC to the projector and project video: 1. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Projection for PC and press OK. 2. On your PC’s network 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. Select Finished on the Wireless Projection for PC screen to finish the tutorial and return to the home screen. Once you have finished projecting, disable screencasting on your PC to end the connection.
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. Select Hotspot and press OK. 6. (Optional) Select Hotspot Password and press OK to change the password of the wireless hotspot. The Hotspot Name and the Hotspot Password can only be changed when Hotspot is disabled.
7. Select Hotspot and press OK to enable wireless hotspot. 8. 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 network menu and use the password shown in the Hotspot Password field as the connection password.
9. If the wireless hotspot can not be found by your device, select Normal(2.4G) under the Internet Quality heading. After the wireless hotspot is setup, follow the corresponding connection instructions described in the previous section(s) to connect to the projector directly and project video.
Wired Connections Connecting a device with HDMI or USB-C™ with DisplayPort Using an HDMI or USB-C™ Gen3.1 cable you can connect a device that is equipped with HDMI or DisplayPort capabilities to broadcast videos and images on the projector. Not all devices with a USB-C™ cable have DisplayPort functionality. Check your device’s documentation for clarification. To connect a device with HDMI or USB-C™ with DisplayPort: 1. Connect the device to the HDMI or USB-C™ port on the right side of the projector. 2.
3. The projector will attempt to connect to the device’s signal. 4. The video from the device will automatically be displayed full screen once the signal from the device is detected.
5. If no signal is detected or the signal is interrupted a message will appear. 6. Press to stop the broadcast and return to the previously displayed menu, or press screen directly. to exit and go back to the BenQ Launcher home 7. If the device remains connected and you wish to display its signal again, navigate to the Input Source button on the BenQ Launcher home screen and press OK. Select the device and press OK.
Connecting a flash drive Connect a USB-A or USB-C™ flash drive to the USB 2.0 or USB-C™ port on the right side of the projector to view media files stored on the flash drive. To connect a flash drive: 1. Connect the flash drive to the USB 2.0 or USB-C™ port on the right side of the projector. 2. A pop-up notification will appear indicating that a storage device is connected to the projector. Select OPEN to open the device. 3. The Media Player will launch automatically.
Media Player The Source menu on the BenQ Launcher interface allows you to access images, videos, and audio files for projection once a USB-C™ or USB-A flash drive or mobile device without DisplayPort capabilities is connected. See Connecting a flash drive on page 70 for more information on connecting such devices to the projector. • Once a storage device is connected to the projector, a notification will be displayed asking if you want to open the device.
The Media Player will show selections for your connected devices. Each selection has a sub-directory that lists files for each of the following categories: All, Video, Picture and Audio. If no supported media files are on the connected device then a message “Not Available” will appear.
Using the Media Player to play video files: 1. Select Video in the sub-directory list for the connected device and press OK. 2. Use the up and down arrow keys ( / ) to choose the video file to be displayed and press OK. 3. The video file will begin playing.
4. In the viewing window you can choose one of the following options: • • • Press the OK key on the Press the OK key on the Press the OK key on the button to pause the video. Press it again to resume playing. button to rewind the video. button to fast forward the video. 5. If the video file was played previously, a pop-up notification will appear asking to resume play or start over.
Using the Media Player to play image files: 1. Select Picture in the sub-directory list for the connected device and press OK. 2. Use the up and down arrow keys ( / ) to choose the image file to be displayed and press OK. 3. The image file will be displayed.
4. In the viewing window you can choose one of the following options: • • • Press the OK key on the Press the OK key on the Press the OK key on the button to stop playing the playlist. button to play the previous image in the playlist. button to play the next image on the playlist.
Using the Media Player to play audio files: 1. Select Audio in the sub-directory list for the connected device and press OK. 2. Use the up and down arrow keys ( / ) to choose the audio file to be played and press OK. 3. The audio file will begin playing.
4. In the viewing window you can choose one of the following options: • • • • • • • • Press the OK key on the button to start or stop playing the audio file. Press the OK key on the button to play the previous audio file in the playlist. Press the OK key on the button to play the next audio file on the playlist. Press and hold the left arrow key ( ) on the button to rewind through an audio track. Press and hold the right arrow key ( ) on the button to fast forward through an audio track.
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.
5. Select Bluetooth and press OK to enable Bluetooth. 6. Activate Bluetooth-pairing mode on the speaker or headphones. 7. Select the speaker or headphones from the Available Devices in the Bluetooth setting menu and press OK. 8. When the projector and speaker or headphones have successfully connected the device listing in the Bluetooth setting menu will be labeled Connected, you can now output the audio from the projector to the speaker or headphone.
Ending the Bluetooth connection In cases where you want to disconnect a speaker or headphones from the projector and connect to another speaker or headphones follow the steps below: 1. Press the down arrow key and right arrow key on the remote control to navigate to the settings sub-menu shortcuts. 2. Select Bluetooth and press OK. 3. Select the already connected speaker or headphones from the Available Devices list in the Bluetooth setting menu and press OK. 4.
Using the Projector as a Bluetooth speaker 1. Install the provided wireless dongle into the wireless dongle port (see Installing the wireless dongle on page 34). 2. Activate Bluetooth-pairing mode on the external device. 3. Power on the projector (see Starting up the projector on page 37). 4. Press the down arrow key on the remote control to navigate to the settings menus. 5. Select Settings and press OK. 6. Select Bluetooth Speaker Mode and press OK. 7. Select OK to change to speaker mode.
8. Select OK to confirm the setting. Once you have successfully paired your mobile device with the projector, pairing information will be stored on both devices and a connection will automatically be made when Bluetooth is enabled on both devices and both devices are within range of each other. Ending the Bluetooth connection In cases where you want to disconnect the mobile device from the projector either: • • Disconnect from the projector in the Bluetooth menu of your mobile device.
Navigating the Settings menu About the Settings menu To let you make various adjustments or settings on the projector, its wireless connections, and the projected image, BenQ Launcher provides a Settings menu. Under the Settings menu are menus for various settings. To access the Settings menu, in the BenQ Launcher home screen press the down button 84 on your remote control, and then select Settings.
Under the settings menu there are three subcategories: Display, General, and Preference.: Using the Settings menu 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. When configuring items within a menu: • • • • • Use the up and down arrow keys ( / ) to move to the item you want to configure. Use left and right arrow keys ( / ) to toggle through the available options.
Network The following table describes the items available in the Network menu: Item Wireless Network Options and descriptions Enables wireless connection for the projector. See Connecting the projector to a wireless network on page 54 for details. This function is only available when Hotspot is disabled. Speed Test Tests the speed of the projector’s Internet connection. Diagnosing Diagnoses the status of the projector’s Internet connection.
Sounds The following table describes the items available in the Sounds menu: Item Options and descriptions Feedback Enables/Disables feedback on the audio provided by the projector. Sound Mode Utilizes sound enhancement technology, which incorporates Waves’ algorithms to deliver great effects of the bass and treble and provide you with immersive cinematic audio experience. The following preset sound modes are provided: Standard, Cinema, and Music. Volume Adjusts the sound level for the projector.
Bluetooth The following table describes the items available in the Bluetooth menu: Item Bluetooth Options and descriptions Enables Bluetooth for the projector, allowing the projector to output its audio to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones. Lists the available Bluetooth devices which the projector can pair and connect to. My Devices This function is only available when Bluetooth is enabled. Scan for Devices Available Devices Refreshes the list of devices.
Bluetooth Speaker Mode Select OK to enable the Bluetooth speaker mode. See Using the Projector as a Bluetooth speaker on page 82 for more details.
All Apps Select the All Apps menu to access all the apps that have been installed on the projector. • • Select an app and press OK on the remote control to launch the app. Select an app and press the menu button ( ) on the remote control to uninstall the app.
Hotspot The following table describes the items available in the Hotspot menu: Item Hotspot Hotspot Name Options and descriptions Enables wireless hotspot for the projector, allowing other devices to connect to the projector directly. See wireless Hotspot on page 63 for details. Sets the name for the projector’s wireless hotspot, which appears in the wireless network list for devices looking to connect directly to the projector. The default name for the projector’s wireless hotspot is “BenQ GS2-xxxx”.
About The following table describes the items available in the About menu: Item Options and descriptions Displays the firmware version and ways to update the software. Select Update to update the software over wireless network. System Update Do not select USB Update as it is for service use only. Factory Reset Returns all settings to the factory preset values.
Picture The following table describes the items available in the Picture menu: Item Options and descriptions Selects a preset picture mode to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. The preset picture modes are described as below: 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.
Item Options and descriptions Bed Time Well-balanced color saturation and contrast, slightly darker than Cinema mode, this mode is designed for creating a comfortable mood similar to a warn-toned night lamp. User Recalls the customized settings. Selects the projector lamp power from the following modes: Normal Provides full lamp brightness. Eco Mode Reduces system noise and power consumption by 30%. If Eco Mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures.
Item Options and descriptions The options available for Color Temperature settings vary according to the connected input signal. Color Temperature There are many different shades that are considered to be “white” for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
Wall Color The following table describes the items available in the Wall color menu: Item Wall Color Wall Color Mode Options and descriptions Adjust the color settings of the image to suit the color of the wall on which the image is projected. Selects a wall color among Light Yellow, Pink, and Blue. This function is only available when Wall Color is enabled.
Auto Focus The following table describes the items available in the Auto Focus menu: Item Auto Focus Focus Adjustment Options and descriptions Enable this function to allow the projector to automatically adjust the sharpness settings when powered on. Manually adjusts the focus settings for the projected image by the use of left 97 and right keys on your remote control.
Keystone The following table describes the items available in the Keystone menu: Item Auto Keystone Keystone Adjustment Options and descriptions Enable this function to allow the projector to automatically adjust the keystone settings when powered on. See Correcting keystone on page 45 for more details. Manually adjusts the keystone settings for the projected image. See Correcting keystone on page 45 for more details. This function is only available when Auto Keystone is disabled.
Screen Settings The following table describes the items available in the Screen Settings menu: Item Options and descriptions Sets which app shortcuts to be displayed on the BenQ Launcher home screen and their sequence. The home screen requires at least one shortcut and allows up to ten shortcuts. Enables the projector to automatically arrange the sequence of app shortcuts on the home screen so that the most recently used app will appear first in the row.
Item Options and descriptions Sets which settings menu shortcuts to be displayed on the BenQ Launcher home screen and their sequence. The home screen requires at least one shortcut and allows up to eight shortcuts. Settings Manual Enables the user to manually arrange which settings menu shortcuts to be displayed on the home screen and their sequence. Press OK to check (show) or uncheck (hide) the shortcuts. The settings menu that is selected first will appear as the first in the line.
Date & Time The following table describes the items available in the Date & Time menu: Item Options and descriptions Refer to Internet Sets the projector’s date and time using the Internet. Time Zone Sets the time zone for the projector. Format Sets the date and time format as either HH:MM or YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM.
Language Sets the language for BenQ Launcher.
Keyboard The following table describes the items available in the Keyboard menu: Item Current Keyboard Keyboard Settings Options and descriptions Displays current keyboard information as either AOSP or BenQ Keyboard Sets the projector’s virtual keyboard for inputting text. To input Chinese characters, set the language preference to traditional Chinese or simplified Chinese, and set the keyboard to BenQ Keyboard.
Parental Control The following table describes the items available in the Parental Control menu: Item System Passcode Change System Passcode Options and descriptions Enable/Disable a System Passcode to configure the Auto Power Off and Key Lock settings. The passcode needs to be 8 characters. Changes the System Passcode. This function is only available when System Passcode is enabled. Scan the QR code to recover the System Passcode.
Item Timer Setting Options and descriptions Sets the time interval in which the projector will automatically power off when inactive. The timer is set up in the format of HH:MM and should be at least 5 minutes long. This function in only available when Auto Key Lock Power Off is enabled. Enables Key Lock which locks the control keys on the projector and prevents your projector settings from being changed accidentally (for example, by children).
Installation The following table describes the items available in the Installation menu: Item Options and descriptions The projector can be installed in a high location or behind a screen. See Choosing a location on page 29 for details. Projector Installation Test Pattern Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector elevated near the ceiling in front of the screen.
Item Options and descriptions The native display resolution of this projector is in a 16:9 aspect ratio. However you may use this function to display projected pictures in a different aspect ratio. Aspect Ratio settings can only be adjusted when HDMI is selected as the source. Auto Aspect Ratio Real Scales a picture proportionally to fit the projector’s native resolution in its horizontal and vertical width. This makes the most use of the screen and maintains the aspect ratio of a picture.
Battery Shows or hides the battery charge icon on the BenQ Launcher home screen. Different Picture Mode and Light Mode settings will change battery power consumption speed.
Other settings menu The other settings menu are available in the settings menu on the front page. System Boots Clears out the memory of unnecessary files and boosts available RAM.
Recent Apps Select the Recent Apps menu to access a list of apps that have been recently used. • • Select any icon and press the down button ( ) on the remote control to remove the icon from the list of recently used apps. Select any icon and press the menu button ( ) on the remote control to clear all icons from the list of recently used apps.
BenQ Smart Control Displays the QR codes for downloading BenQ Smart Control app which allows you to control the projector remotely with a smart phone. See BenQ Smart Control (remote control app) on page 24 for more information.
System 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 to install the update file wirelessly. When a new version is available on the BenQ OTA server, a message will pop up once the projector is connected to a wireless network. Follow the steps below to begin updating the firmware: 1. Select DOWNLOAD to download the update file.
2. Once the download is completed, the projector will restart automatically. Do not turn off or unplug the projector before the projector is finished updating and BenQ Launcher reappears on the screen. Keep the battery charged to at least 60% (3 bars on the battery status icon) to ensure a successful OTA update.
Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector. Contact your dealer or local customer service center if the projector fails to operate as expected. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Extending LED life The projection LED is an 200AL LED bulb which features a light-source life far beyond traditional bulbs, yet it is still a consumable item. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can change the following settings via the settings menu. To access the settings menu, see Using the Settings menu on page 85 for details.
Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no action is detected after a set period of time. 1. Select Settings > Parental Control > Auto Power Off and press OK. 2. Press ( / ) to select a time period. 3. When done, press to save your changes and exit.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector, and plug the power cable into to the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. The battery is running out and in low voltage. Plug in power adapter to charge the projector until the LED indicator turns to breathing green; then press and hold the power key on the projector for 3 seconds to turn it on.
Problem The projector cannot play files in storage devices via USB-A ports. Cause Remedy The storage device is not connected to the projector properly. The projector has one USB-C™ port. and no USB-A port. Use a certified USB-A to USB-C™ adapter to connect the projector to devices with USB-A ports. See Media Player on page 71 for more details. The projector does not support the file formats. See Supported file formats on page 128 for more information about file formats supported by the projector.
Problem Image or audio is unstable. Picture is blurred. Remote control does not work correctly. The projector cannot find the desired SSID. Cause Remedy The connection cables are not securely connected to the projector or the signal source. Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals. The Internet bandwidth is limited or over-occupied. Connect to another wireless AP or to an Internet channel of better speed. The projector is out of effective range of Bluetooth connection.
Problem Cause Remedy • For 2.4G frequency, make sure the wireless mode of The handshaking between the projector and the router is configured as 802.11g/n or 802.11n. The projector cannot connect to the desired the router does not follow IEEE 802.11 SSID. • For 5G frequency, make sure the wireless mode of protocols. the router is configured as 802.11n.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. GS2 Projector Specifications Projection System DLP 3438 DMD Type 0.3" Native Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels Brightness 500 lm Contrast Ratio (FOFO) 100,000:1 Display Color 1.07 Billion Colors Aspect Ratio Native 16:9 Light Source Osram Q8A LED Light Source Life(1) 20,000 hours (Normal) / 30,000 hours (Eco) Throw Ratio 1.
GS2 Projector Specifications OS Android 6.0 RAM 2G LPDDR3 Flash 8G EMMC WLAN(2) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G 2.4G 5G A and C SKU Ch1-Ch11 E SKU Band1: Ch36, Ch40, Ch44, Ch48 A and C SKU Band4: Ch149, Ch153, Ch157, Ch161, Ch165 E SKU Band1: Ch36, Ch40, Ch44, Ch48 Bluetooth 4.0 Interface • USB-A (2.0/1.5A/Reader) x1 • USB-C™ (DisplayPort 1.2, 5V 1A)(3) x1 • HDMI 1.4a x1 • 3.
GS2 Projector Specifications Feature • IPX2, • Parental Control, • LumiExpert™, • Wireless Projection(4) (for iOS/macOS®, for Android™, for PC), • USB-C™ DisplayPort and USB-A Reader, • 15 Degrees Tiling Stand, • Auto Focus, • Auto Vertical Keystone, • 3 Hours Battery DC Supply Frequency AC 100 to 240V 50/60HZ 1.5A Power Rating 19.0V 3420.0mAh, approximately 65.0W Battery Life Power Type Lithium-ion battery Electrical Rating 11.1V 6000.0mAh, 66.
GS2 Projector Specifications Video Compatibility NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL / M-PAL / N-PAL / PAL60 / SECAM / HDTV Dimensions 139 (W) x 144 (H) x 139 (D) mm Weight 1.
Dimensions 139 (W) x 144 (H) x 139 (D) mm 139 144 139 125
Timing chart Supported timing for video input Timing Resolution H. Frequency (KHz) V. Frequency (KHz) Dot Clock Frequency (MHz) DMT0659 640 x 480p 31.469 59.94 25.175 480p 720 x 480p 31.469 59.94 27 720p 1280 x 720p 45 60 74.25 1080i 1920 x 1080i 33.75 60 74.25 480i 720 (1440) x 480i 27 59.94 15.734 1080p 1920 x 1080p 67.5 60 148.5 576p 720 x 576p 31.25 50 27 720p50 1280 x 720p 37.5 50 74.25 1080i25 1920 x 1080i 28.125 50 74.25 576i 720 (1440) x 576i 15.
Resolution Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz) Dot Clock Frequency (MHz) 800 x 600 SVGA_60 60.317 30.879 40 1024 x 768 XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65 1280 x 720 WXGA_60 60 45 74.25 1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60.02 63.981 108 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60.015 47.712 85.5 1440 x 900 WXGA+_60 59.901 55.469 88.75 1920 x 1080 FHD_60 60 67.5 148.5 The timings showing above may not be supported for due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations.
Supported file formats File type File extension Documents .txt Photos JPG(.jpg, .jpeg), PNG(.png), BMP(.bmp) Music MP3(.mp3), AAC(.aac) Video XVID(.avi) MPEG-4(3gp, mp4) H.263(3g2, .avi, .mkv, .webm, 3gp, mp4) 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.
