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SH940_EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Table of contents Important safety instructions ............................3 Overview................................6 Shipping contents...................................... 6 Remote control batteries ....................... 7 Remote control operation ..................... 7 Projector features .................................... 8 Projector exterior view .......................... 9 Controls and functions..........................
SH940_EN.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM 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. 2.
SH940_EN.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English 5. Do not block the vents holes while the projector 9. Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation. It may harm your sight. is on (even in standby mode): - Do not cover the projector with any item; - Do not place the projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. 6. In areas where the mains power supply voltage 10.
SH940_EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English 13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until Moisture condensation the projector has cooled down and is unplugged Never operate the projector immediately after from the power supply. 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.
SH940_EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Overview Shipping 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. 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.
SH940_EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM 1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it down in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off. 2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two new AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative. 3.
SH940_EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Projector features • • • • • • • • • • 8 Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction.
SH940_EN.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Projector exterior view Front and upper side view 1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on page 10 for details.) 1 2. Lamp cover 2 3 3. Front IR sensor 4 4. Lens shift lever 5. Projection lens 5 6. Vent (heated air exhaust) 7. AC Power cable inlet 8. Rear IR sensor 6 9. RJ45 LAN input jack 10. HDMI port 11. Composite Video input (RCA) Rear view 12. USB port See "Connecting with video equipment" on 13.
SH940_EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Controls and functions Control panel 6. Arrow/Keystone keys (Left / , Up / , Right / , Down / ) Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated. 1 2 3 4 Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection. 5 6 7 6 8 6 9 7. 10 6 11 12 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 2.
SH940_EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Remote control 1 9. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 English 8. TEST Displays the test pattern. 13 10. PIP Displays the Picture In Picture (PIP) windows. 14 11. NETWORK SETTING Enters network settings directly. 15 12. Numeric buttons Enters numbers in network settings. 16 17 18 19 20 12 Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be pressed when asked to enter password. 13.
SH940_EN.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. 1.
SH940_EN.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. This projector is equipped with a movable lens. See "Shifting the projection lens" on page 16 for details. You can see the diagrams on pages 14 and 15 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables that are measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down.
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SH940_EN.book Page 16 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Shifting the projection lens English The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be positioned off the center of the screen. The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width. It is measured as an offset from the projected image’s vertical or horizontal center.
SH940_EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Connecting with video equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. You need only connect the projector to a source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
SH940_EN.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Connecting component-video/RGB devices English Connect your RGB source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the RBGHV inputs. You can also use a BNC- type component cable to connect your video devices. The audio connections are provided for informational purposes only. You can also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier. Audio cable AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
SH940_EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Connecting a computer English Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable or a DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable. Audio cable Laptop or desktop computer VGA cable DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable Speakers Audio cable 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.
SH940_EN.book Page 20 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Using the projector Preparations 1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on. 2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector. 3. Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch on. Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
SH940_EN.book Page 21 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Selecting an input source The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. When the projector is first turned on, it will attempt to reconnect with the input source which was in use when the projector was last shut down.
SH940_EN.book Page 22 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Using the menus The projector is equipped with multilingual On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu Picture -- Basic Picture Mode Highlight Cinema Load Settings From Sub-menu Brightness + 50 Contrast + 50 Color + 50 Status 0 Tint Sharpness +3 Reset Picture Settings Press EXIT to go back to the previous page or to exit.
SH940_EN.book Page 23 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Utilizing the password function You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall. Setting a password Once a password has been set and activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started. 1.
SH940_EN.book Page 24 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Entering the password recall procedure English 1. Make sure the Input Password page is displayed on screen. Press and hold PRESET MODE on the projector or MODE/ENTER on the remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number.
SH940_EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle. Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle. If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal.
SH940_EN.book Page 26 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Correcting picture distortion English Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected picture displays visible as a trapezoid shape like either of the following: • • Two parallel sides (left and right, or top and bottom) but is noticeably wider on either side. No parallel sides. To correct the picture’s shape, you can perform the following steps. 1. Adjust the projection angle.
SH940_EN.book Page 27 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is preset with several pre-defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a picture mode that suits your need: • Using the remote control Press PRESET MODE on the projector or MODE/ENTER on the remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. • Using the OSD menu 1.
SH940_EN.book Page 28 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Setting the User 1/User 2 mode English There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the selected User mode) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. In the Picture -- Basic menu, highlight Picture Mode and press mode. 2. Press to highlight Load Settings From.
SH940_EN.book Page 29 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM No matter what picture mode you have selected, you are able to fine-tune those settings to fit every presentation purpose. Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the OSD menu. Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the Picture -- Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control. 30 50 30 50 70 The higher the value, the brighter the picture.
SH940_EN.book Page 30 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Picture -- Advanced menu to be adjusted to your preference. To save the settings, just press MENU on the projector or MENU/EXIT on the remote control to leave the OSD menu. Setting Black Level Highlight Black Level and press / on the projector or remote control to select 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units.
SH940_EN.book Page 31 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Setting a preferred color temperature English To set a preferred color temperature: 1. Highlight Color Temperature and select User 1, User 2, or User 3 by pressing / on the projector or remote control. 2. Press to highlight Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning and press ENTER. The Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning page is displayed. The menu name "User_" corresponds with the setting selected in Color Temperature. 3.
SH940_EN.book Page 32 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Color Management English 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 building external windows allow daylight into the room. Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered.
SH940_EN.book Page 33 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Setting 3D Comb Filter This function is only available when a Video signal is selected Selecting the aspect ratio The "aspect ratio" is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Digital TV is usually in 16:9 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and most analog TV signals and DVDs are in 4:3 ratio.
SH940_EN.book Page 34 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English 3. Letter Box (LB): Scales a picture to fit the projector’s native resolution in its horizontal width and resize the picture’s height to the 3/4 of the projection width. This may produce a picture greater in height than can be displayed, so part of the picture is lost (not displayed) along the top and bottom edges of the projection.
SH940_EN.book Page 35 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK on the remote control to hide the screen image. The word "ECO BLANK" appears in the corner of the screen while the image is hidden. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard.
SH940_EN.book Page 36 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connecting with video equipment" on page 17 for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound: 1.
SH940_EN.book Page 37 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Controlling the projector through a Lan environment Lan Control Settings allow you to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network. Configuring the Lan Control Settings If you are in a DHCP environment: 1. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port. 2.
SH940_EN.book Page 38 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English 2. The remote network operation page opens. This page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the remote control or control panel on the projector. ii i ii • Menu (Exit) • Blank • Auto • Source • ( • ( • ( • ( ) • Enter ) ) ) i See "Remote control" on page 11 for details. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. To switch input source, click on your desired signal.
SH940_EN.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English v. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. The info page displays the information and status of this projector. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. For more information, visit http://www.crestron.com & www.crestron.com/getroomview.
SH940_EN.book Page 40 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Displaying more than one image source simultaneously Your projector is capable of displaying pictures simultaneously from two input sources, which can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way. Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly connected to the projector. To display the PIP window: 1. Press MENU on the projector or MENU/EXIT on the remote control, and then press the Display menu is highlighted. 2.
SH940_EN.book Page 41 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Turning the projector off To turn the projector off, press POWER ( II ) on the projector or OFF on the remote control and a warning message appears. Press POWER ( II ) or OFF again. • The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp. The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete.
SH940_EN.book Page 42 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English On-Screen Display (OSD) menus On-Screen Display (OSD) structure Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Picture Mode Options Cinema/Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/User 1/User 2 Load Settings From Picture -Basic Brightness 0–100 Contrast 0–100 Color 0–100 Tint -20–+20 Sharpness 0–8 Reset Picture Settings Rename User Mode Black Level 0 IRE/7.
SH940_EN.book Page 43 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Sub-menu English Main menu Options Aspect Ratio Anamorphic/4:3/Letter Box/Wide/Real Keystone 2D Keystone Position Overscan Adjustment 0/1/2/3 Color Space Conversion Display Auto/RGB/YUV PIP On/Off Main Source HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video/Component 1/ Component 2/Computer 1/Computer 2 Second Source PIP PC & Component YPbPr Tuning Active Window Main/PIP Position Top-Right/Bottom-Left/Bottom-Right/TopLeft Size Large/Small H.
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SH940_EN.book Page 45 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Picture -- Basic menu Description Reset Picture Settings Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector picture set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a preset mode" on page 27 for details. Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and further fine-tune the picture based on the selections listed below. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 28 for details.
SH940_EN.book Page 46 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Display menu English Function Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Description There are several options to set the picture’s aspect ratio depending on your input source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 33 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the picture. See "Correcting picture distortion" on page 26 for details. Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected picture, use the directional arrow keys.
SH940_EN.book Page 47 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM System Setup menu Language Splash Screen Projector Position Background Color Description Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 22 for details. Allows you to select which logo screen will be displayed during projector startup. You can choose BenQ logo screen, Blue screen or Black screen. The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors.
SH940_EN.book Page 48 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Closed Caption Enable English Closed Caption Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions. • Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as "CC" in TV listings). Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode.
SH940_EN.book Page 49 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Advanced Setup menu English Function Description Lamp Power Selects the projector lamp power between Normal and Economic modes. Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Settings Once the lamp is renewed, select Reset to return the lamp timer to "0". See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 55 for details. Equivalent Lamp Hour HDMI Settings Shows the lamp hour information. See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 52 for details.
SH940_EN.book Page 50 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Information menu English This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Function 50 Description Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture -- Basic > Picture Mode menu. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input source.
SH940_EN.book Page 51 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Additional information 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 except the lamp. 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.
SH940_EN.book Page 52 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Equivalent lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 3/2 (hours used in Normal mode) See "Setting Lamp Power as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode.
SH940_EN.book Page 53 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Timing of replacing the lamp English When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. Go to http://lamp.BenQ.com for a replacement lamp. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot.
SH940_EN.book 1. English 2. 3. Page 54 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other • cables. See "Turning the projector off" on page 41 for details. Slightly lift the projector up. Loosen the screws on the lamp cover. Notes Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector.
SH940_EN.book Page 55 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Resetting the lamp timer 1. After the start-up logo, press MENU on the projector or MENU/EXIT on the remote control, and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER. The Lamp Settings page is displayed. 3. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer and press ENTER. A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press ENTER.
SH940_EN.book Page 56 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer. POWER Light TEMP LAMP Status & Description Power events Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Off Off Stand-by mode. Off Off Powering up. Off Off Normal operation.
SH940_EN.book Page 57 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Problem The projector does not turn on. Cause English Troubleshooting 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. (See page 20.) Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. Wait until the cooling down process has completed.
SH940_EN.book Page 58 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection screen size Lamp Single-chip DLP™ system. 0.65" DLP (1920 x 1080) F = 2.48 to 2.81, f = 24.1 to 36.15 mm 30" to 300" 300W Electrical Compatibility PC: 640 x 400 to 1920 x 1200 Video: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YPbPr (480i/480p/576i/576p), HDTV (720p/1080i/1080p) Color Space DDC 2B Typ.
SH940_EN.book Page 59 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Dimensions English 428 mm x 318 mm x 145 mm (W x D x H) 428 145 318 Unit: mm Ceiling mount installation Ceiling mount screws: M6 (Max. L = 25 mm; Min. L= 20 mm) 240 175 537.90 577.70 127.70 668.70 83.2 92.2 222.2 282.2 104 Unit: mm 214.01 178.
SH940_EN.book Page 60 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Timing chart English Supported timing for PC input Format Resolution H. Frequency (KHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 31.469 37.861 37.5 43.269 31.469 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 35.82 41.467 67.5 45.000 47.396 47.776 49.702 62.795 71.554 63.981 79.976 91.146 60 85.938 47.712 55.469 55.935 65.317 75 65.29 25.175 31.5 31.5 36 28.3221 40 50 49.5 56.25 65 75 78.75 94.5 46.996 51.419 108 74.250 68.25 79.5 83.5 106.5 122.
SH940_EN.book Page 61 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) Pixel Freq. (MHz) 480i 720 x 480 59.94 15.734 27 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.469 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15.625 27 576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27 720/50p 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25 720/60p 1280 x 720 60 45 74.25 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 50 28.125 74.25 1080/60i 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 74.25 1080/24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.
SH940_EN.book Page 62 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:36 PM English Warranty and Copyright information Warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included).
