SH915/SW916 Digital Projector User Manual
Table of contents Important safety instructions ................... 3 Introduction.................. 7 Projector features.....................................7 Shipping contents ......................................9 Projector exterior view.........................10 Controls and functions ..........................12 Positioning your projector ..................... 20 Choosing a location................................20 Obtaining a preferred projected image size..........................................
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. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 4 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 8. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions. 11.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 13. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. 14. 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 other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. 18. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 19.
Introduction Projector features The projector offers the following features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SmartEco™ starts your dynamic power saving The SmartEco™ technology offers a new way of operating the projector lamp system and saves lamp power up to 70% depending on the content brightness level. Longer lamp life with SmartEco™ technology The SmartEco™ technology lowers the power consumption and increases the lamp life when SmartEco mode is selected.
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance. • The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.
Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Remote control with battery Power cord VGA cable Digita l Quick Projector Start Guide Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Optional accessories 1. 2. Spare lamp kit Ceiling mount kit 3.
Projector exterior view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Front/upper side 4 1 6. 7. 8. Lamp compartment cover Quick-release button Projection lens Focus ring and Zoom ring External control panel (See "Projector" on page 12 for details.) Vent (cool air intake) Front IR remote sensor Lens cap & string 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
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Controls and functions Projector SH915 4. 1 9 2 10 3 4 5 11 6 7 5. 12 13 14 8 5. SW916 1 9 2 3 4 5. 6 7 2. 3. 12 6. 11 7. 12 13 14 8 1. 10. FOCUS/ZOOM Ring 8. Used to adjust the projected image appearance. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 28 for details. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /▲ Up) 9. Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 28 for details. MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
11. SOURCE 10. ► Right/ Increase volume level Displays the source selection bar. See Increases volume. See "Adjusting the "Switching input signal" on page 37 for sound level" on page 47 for details. details. (available in SH915) /▼ Down) When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 12. Keystone/Arrow keys ( Manually corrects distorted images is activated, the #2, #5, #10, and #12 keys resulting from an angled projection.
Remote Control SH915 7. 1 2 13 3 4 14 5 15 16 6 7 8 9 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 14 3 18 19 10 20 11 21 12 1. 17 22 LASER (No available in Japan region) Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes. 8. ZOOM+/ZOOMMagnifies or reduces the projected picture size. 9. ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio. 10. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. 11. NETWORK SETTING Displays the Network Settings OSD menu. 12. Numeric buttons Enters numbers in network settings.
20. MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off. 21. SMART ECO Switch the lamp mode between Eco/ Normal and SmartEco. 22. QUICK INSTALL ("TEST" is for Japan region) Displays the Quick Install OSD menu. Operating the LASER pointer The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits a beam of red light when you press it. The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output.
SW916 6. 1 2 3 4 13 3 3 14 5 15 3 6 16 7 17 8 9 18 19 10 11 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 16 NETWORK SETTING 20 LASER (No available in Japan region) Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes. 7. QUICK INSTALL ("TEST" is for Japan region) Displays the Quick Install OSD menu. 8. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. 9. ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio. 10. PIP The function is not available on this projector. 11. NETWORK SETTING Displays the Network Settings OSD menu. 12.
19. MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off. 20. LAMP MODE Displays the Lamp Mode OSD menu. Operating the LASER pointer The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits a beam of red light when you press it. The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output. Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others. See the warning messages on the back of the remote control prior to using it.
Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front and the rear of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). App rox .
Replacing the remote control battery 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 up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. 2. Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen. Note that a special rear projection screen is required.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 88 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens H W Vertical offset Projection distance SH915 The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9.
Screen size Diagonal Distance from screen [mm] Offset [mm] Width Height mm mm mm Min Distance Average inch Max Distance A [mm] @ Wide mode 200 5080 4428 2491 6190 7722 9254 374 250 6350 5535 3113 7737 9652 11567 467 300 7620 6641 3736 9285 11583 13881 560 SW916 The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 9). They are commercially available from electronics stores. Notebook or desktop computer A/V device Monitor (VGA) (DVI) 1 2 3 3 1 7 4 7 or 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
Playing sound through the projector You can make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector. If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
Operation Starting up the projector 1. 2. Remove the lens cap. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. 3. Press POWER on the projector or remote control to start the projector and a start up tone sounds.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position. 2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the ZOOM ring. 2. Sharpen the image by rotating the FOCUS ring. 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.
Correcting 2D Keystone 2D Keystone function enables a wider projector installation area compared to conventional projectors with limited positioning in front of the screen. To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps. • Using the projector or remote control NETWORK SETTING Press / / / on the projector or remote control to display the 2D Keystone page. Press / to adjust vertical values from -30 to 30. Press / to adjust horizontal values from -25 to 25.
Correcting Corner Fit Manually adjust four corners of the image by setting the horizontal and vertical values. • Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◄/► until the Display menu is highlighted. 2. Press ▼ to highlight Corner Fit and press MODE/ENTER. The Corner Fit page displays. 3. Press ▲, ▼, ◄, ► to select one of the four corners and press MODE/ENTER. 4. 5. Press ▲/▼ to adjust vertical values from 0 to 60. Press ◄/► to adjust horizontal values from 0 to 60.
Correcting Surface Fit Manually correct geographic distortion by Surface Fit calibration function. • Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◄/► until the Display menu is highlighted. 2. Press ▼ to highlight Surface Fit and press MODE/ENTER. The Surface Fit page displays. 3. Press ▲/▼ to select a Horizontal Surface Fit and press MODE/ENTER. 4. Press ◄/► to select the direction and press MODE/ENTER.
8. Press ◄/► to select the direction and press MODE/ENTER. 9. Press ▲/▼ to adjust the top or/and bottom side convex or concave. Default is 0 and value is -40~0~40. Single side adjustment is only for distortion. For both sides of the vertical surface fit, use ◄/► to adjust the center of the curve because it is not always at the center. Default is 0 and value is -40~0~40. 10. • Using the QUICK INSTALL key 1. Press QUICK INSTALL on the remote control. NETWORK SETTING 2. 3.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu DISPLAY Wall Color Off Aspect Ratio Highlight Auto Keystone Position Sub-menu Status ENTER Phase 15 H. Size 0 Digital Zoom Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit. 3D Teaching Template Current input signal S-VIDEO MENU Exit To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first.
Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as a Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the left side of the projector. See "Kensington anti-theft lock slot" on page 10 for details. A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and a lock. Refer to the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.
If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on Password Error the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the Please Try again. password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' follows.
6. 7. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT. Password Changed Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the System Setup: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" appears. Enter the current password. i.
Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the Source menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals. You can also manually cycle through the available input signals. 1. 2. Press SOURCE on the projector or press input source directly from the remote control. A source selection bar displays.
Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control 1. Press Digital Zoom+/- to display the Zoom bar. Press Digital Zoom+ to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need. 2. Use the directional arrows (▲, ▼, ◄, ►) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. 3.
About the aspect ratio In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio. 3. 15:9 picture 2.
Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, go to the Display > Wall Color menu and press ◄/► to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface.
6. Press ▼ to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with ◄/►. See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type, and selected picture mode, some of the functions listed below may not be available. Base on your need, you can make adjustments to these functions by highlighting them and press ◄/► on the projector or remote control.
Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature: 1. 2. 3. 4. Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by pressing ◄/► on the projector or remote control. Press ▼ to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/ ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page appears. Press ▲/▼ to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing ◄/►. • R Gain/G Gain/B Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
5. Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other. For example, if you select Red and set its RED range at 0, only pure red in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta. Magenta Press ▼ to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing ◄/ ►. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately.
3. Press ▼ to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing ◄/►. Selection Description Always 3 min/2 min/1 min Never Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time. Displays the timer on screen in the last 3/2/1 minute(s). Hides the timer throughout the presentation time. 4. 5. Press ▼ to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing ◄/►.
Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word 'FREEZE' will appear on the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control. If your remote control has the following keys, please note that they cannot be pressed to release the function: LASER, #2, #5, PAGE +/PAGE -. Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device.
Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 0°C–30°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such a condition. To activate the High Altitude Mode: 1.
Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level, • Using the remote control Press or to select a desired sound level. • Using the OSD menu 1. Repeat steps 1-2 above. 2. Press ▼ to highlight Volume and press ◄/► to select a desired sound level. Turning off the Power on/off ring tone 1. 2. Repeat steps 1-2 above. Press ▼ to highlight Power on/off ring tone and press ◄/► to select Off. The only way to change Power on/off ring tone is setting On or Off here.
Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate the pattern: 1. 2. 3. Open the OSD menu and go to the Display > Teaching Template and press ▲/▼ to select Blackboard or Whiteboard. Press ◄/► to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern.
Controlling the projector through a LAN environment Network 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 Wired LAN Settings If you are in a DHCP environment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port.
Configuring the Wireless LAN Settings 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the BenQ wireless dongle (optional) to the USB TYPE-A input jack of the projector. Select Wireless LAN in System Setup: Advanced > Network Settings menu and press MODE/ENTER. For AP mode connection, you need to note SSID information, then search the projector with the same SSID in Q Presenter to start projection. For Infrastructure mode connection, you need to select the projector’s SSID which you want to connect.
2. The BenQ remote network operation page opens. • The web page control supports IE version 7.0 or higher. • The illustrations in web page control, Q Presenter and USB Reader sections are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your projector. 3. Click Download to save Q Presenter software on your computer. You can also link to the web page control from Q Presenter > Settings > Advanced Setting > Control projector via web page on page 61. 4. 5.
i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the remote control. See "Remote Control" on page 14 for details. The Display Setting page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the OSD menus. These functions are some useful menu settings. The Picture Setting page allows you to manage the projector as if you were using the Picture menu.
The Information page displays the information and status of this projector. The Conference Control page allows you to control computer’s display status of all the computers linked to this projector.
The Crestron page is only available when you are on a Wired LAN network. It also allows you to control the projector remotely. The Crestron supports RoomView version 6.2.2.9. i i ii i iii i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control. See "2. Picture menu" on page 73 and "Remote Control" on page 14 for details. The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menu, exit and save menu settings. ii. To switch input source, click on your desired signal. iii.
i. You can name the projector, keep track of its location and the person in charge of it. ii. You can adjust the Wired LAN settings. iii. Once set, 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 adjusents, press the Send button and the data will be saved in the projector. v. Press exit to go back to the Crestron remote network operation page.
The Basic page allows you to change the password and select connected persons. The number of connected persons may affect the network display performance. The Wired LAN page allows you to adjust the Wired LAN settings.
The Wireless LAN page allows you to adjust the Wirless LAN settings. Max. length for SSID string is 16 bytes. Please use a different SSID when more than two projectors are connecting through wireless LAN. The Mail page allows you to send alert e-mail to your ITS administrator. You can first try the Mail Test function to check if the Alert Mail works.
Using the Web Control Lock This function is designed to prevent unauthorized people from maliciously changing the projector settings through the Projector Network Display System. To enable the function: 1. 2. 3. 4. After your computer is connected to the projector, enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter. Go to the Admin page of the Projector Network Display System. Enter the current password. Click ON in the Web Control Lock row.
5. Click the Search icon. The Search page allows you to search and connect a network display. iv i ii iii i. You can key in the IP address (see "Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser" on page 50 for details.) or just click “Search”. ii. Projectors linked in the LAN will be found. Then select the projector you want to link. iii. Click “Connect”. Then you should be able to see the image on projector. iv. You can click to disconnect all connected projectors.
i. Full Screen: whole image display on the projector. Selectable: a square will popup then you can move and drag the area you want to show the audience. ii. You can select to Play/Pause displaying desktop contents to connected network isplay. iii. 4-1 Display (up to 4 computers can shoot to 1 projector at the same time). Click the location you want to display. 4locations can be chosen (1-4) or 2 places (L and R) if it’s 2 computers.
iii. When you install the Q Presenter, the program will automatically identify the language of your computer’s operating system and install the same language as your operating system. If your language isn’t included, the system will keep English as the default setting. iv. You can select whether to allow notification message popup. v. Once you set to activate 1:N display, 1PC/NB can display up to 8 projectors at the same time. vi. Once set, press Apply to save the changes. vii viii ix x vii.
Using the broadcassting function When it comes to 1:N LAN Dispaly,there are two ways to do this function: 1. By TCP/IP (support up to 8 porjectors, original design) 2. By Multicast(support up to 255 projectors, this new design) You can select channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6...25 with showing the corrspondent IP(gray out). There are 1~25 channels (25IPs) for you to select freely: 239.192.19.21~239.192.19.
Remote Desktop Control through Q Presenter The Q Presenter can proceed the Remote Desktop Control (RDC) the host PC from projector site. 1. Setup the RDC login account (User name and Password ) in Q Presenter. • Name: must be 8 English capital letters A~Z and number 0 ~9. • Password: must be 6 digits and limit the range from 1~4.
4. 5. 6. 7. Select Remote Desktop and press MODE/ENTER. Enter the Account and Password the same as step 1. Select Connect and press MODE/ENTER to connect the selected PC. Connect USB keyboard or mouse to control the host PC’s desktop through the projector. • Remote Desktop Control does not support PC Standby mode. • Remote Desktop Control only supports LAN source so the projector source is fixed on LAN.
USB Reader menu The USB Reader menu will display only when USB Reader source is selected. This menu is includes with a slideshow feature for making various settings. Main menu Sub-menu Options USB Reader Slideshow Slideshow Direction Slideshow Timing Repeat Slideshow Auto Rotation Best Fit Slide Right/Slide Down 3 /4 /5 On/Off On/Off On/Off Shutting down the projector 1. Press POWER or OFF and a confirmation message will appear prompting you.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options Wall color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/ Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone (available in SH915) 2D Keystone (available in SW916) Due to for 3D content the 2D keystone will be change to 1D V-keystone only.
Main menu Sub-menu Options Picture Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/ Cinema/3D/User 1/User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/ Cinema/3D Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness 2. Picture Brilliant Color On/Off Color Temperature Cool/Normal/Warm Color Temperature Fine Tuning R Gain/G Gain/B Gain/R Offset/ G Offset/B Offset Primary Color 3D Color Management R/G/B/C/M/Y Hue Saturation Gain 3.
Main menu Sub-menu Presentation Timer Options Timer Period 1~240 min Timer Display Always/1 min/2mins/3 mins/Never Timer Position Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/ Bottom-Right Timer Counting Direction Count Down/Count up Sound Reminder On/Off On Yes/No Off Yes/No Language Projector 4.
Main menu Sub-menu Options High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute Audio Settings Power on/off Ring Lamp Settings On/Off Volume YES/NO Lamp Mode Normal/Economic/SmartEco Reset Lamp Timer Yes/No Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Passward 5.
Main menu Sub-menu Options Status DHCP IP Address Wired LAN Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Apply Status SSID 5. System Setup: Advanced Wireless LAN SSID Display IP Adress Connection Mode Network settings Apply Account Remote Desktop Password Connect Projection Login Code On/Off Broadcasting Broadcasting Channel IP Address AMX Device Discovery On/Off Mac Address Reset All Settings 6.
Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Wall color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 40 for details. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 38 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image manually. See "Correcting keystone" on page 28 for details. Aspect Ratio Keystone The function is only available for SH915.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images. 3D Mode The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically chooses an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents. If the projector cannot recognize the 3D format, press / to choose a 3D mode.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type. Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color 2. Picture menu Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 40 for details. Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below.
4. System Setup: Basic menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 43 for details. Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 33 for details. The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 20 for details.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Direct Power On Powers projector on automatically when the power cable is connected. Signal Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing POWER or ON when the projector is in standby mode and the signal is feed through the VGA cable. Auto Power Off Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time. See "Setting Auto Power Off" on page 80 for details. Quick Cooling 4.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION High Altitude A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 46 for details. Mode Audio Settings See "Adjusting the sound" on page 46 for details. Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic or SmartEco" on page 80 for details. Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 84 for details. 5.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Network Selecting On enables the function. The projector is able to provide the network function when it is in standby mode. Monitor Out Standby Settings Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to devices. See "Connection" on page 23 for how to make the connection. Audio Pass Through 5.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture menu. 6. Information menu Lamp Mode Shows the current lamp mode. Current System Status Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode. Color System Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the projector.
Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
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: See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic or SmartEco" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◄/► until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. 2.
Timing of replacing the lamp 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. Turn the projector off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes.
Replacing the lamp • If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp.
5. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. • Pulling it too quickly 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 insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed.
Resetting the lamp timer 11. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays. Highlight Reset lamp timer. A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Yes 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.
Indicators Light Power Status & Description Temp Lamp Power events Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Off Off Stand-by mode Off Off Powering up Off Off Normal operation Off Off Projector is cooling. Lamp events Off Off Off Off Orange The lamp ignition is not lit up. Flashing Red 1. 2. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the There is no power from the power cable. power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Attempting to turn the projector on again Wait until the cooling down process has during the cooling process. completed. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution SH915 1920 x 1080 SW916 1280 x 800 Display system Single-chip DLP™ system Lens F/Number F = 2.42 to 2.97, f = 20.7 to 31.05 mm Lamp SH915 310W lamp SW916 350W lamp USB Type-B MINI-B TYPE-A x 2 RS-232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 12V TRIGGER 12VDC (Max. 0.5 A) x 1 LAN control RJ45 x 1 Electrical Power supply AC100-240V 50-60 Hz (Automatic) SH915 3.8A SW916 4.
Dimensions 360.1 mm (W) x 119.9 mm (H) x 259 mm (D) 360.1 259 119.9 52.3 Ceiling Mount Installation *Ceiling Mount Screws: M4 (Max. L=25, Min.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 Format 720 x 400_70 Refresh rate (Hz) H- frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 70.087 31.469 28.3221 VGA_60* 59.94 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.5 VGA_75 75 37.5 31.5 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36 SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50 SVGA_75 75 46.875 49.5 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.25 SVGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) 119.854 77.425 83 XGA_60* 60.004 48.363 65 XGA_70 70.
Resolution Format 1280 x 960 Refresh rate (Hz) 1280 x 960_60*** 60 H- frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 60 108 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.5 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.5 1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.5 1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.75 1600 x 1200 UXGA*** 60 75 162 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60*** 59.954 65.29 146.25 640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35 30.24 832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.
Support timing for Video input Format Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) H- frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) NTSC* - 60 15.73 3.58 PAL - 50 15.63 4.43 SECAM - 50 15.63 4.25 or 4.41 PAL-M - 60 15.73 3.58 PAL-N - 50 15.63 3.58 PAL-60 - 60 15.73 4.43 NTSC4.43 - 60 15.73 4.43 * Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
Resolution Format 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1280 x 768_60* Refresh rate (Hz) 59.87 H- frequency (kHz) 47.776 Pixel Frequency (MHz) 79.5 WXGA_60* 59.81 49.702 83.5 WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.5 WXGA_85 84.88 71.554 122.5 WXGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) 119.909 101.563 146.25 SXGA_60*** 60.02 63.981 108 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.5 1280 x 960_60*** 60 60 108 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.5 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.
Supporting timing for HDMI Video input Format Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) H- frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 480i*** 720 (1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 27 480p*** 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27 576i 720 (1440) x 576 50 15.63 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 1080/24p** 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25 1080/25p 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25 1080/30p 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25 1080/50i**** 1920 x 1080 50 28.
Warranty and Copyright information Limited 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).
