SP830/SP831 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome
Table of contents Important safety instructions ................................... 5 Introduction .............................................................. 9 Projector features .................................................................9 Shipping contents ...............................................................10 Standard accessories ..................................................................................... 10 Optional accessories ...............................................
Magnifying and Searching for details on the projected picture................................................................ 41 Selecting a picture mode .................................................... 42 Fine-tuning the picture quality.......................................... 45 Advanced picture quality controls..................................... 46 Operating in a high altitude environment ........................ 50 Hiding the picture .............................................................
Specifications ........................................................... 76 Projector specifications ......................................................76 Timing chart........................................................................77 Dimensions .........................................................................78 Warranty and Copyright information ................... 79 Regulation statements .............................................
1. Important safety instructions Your BenQ 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) 7. 6 10. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 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. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.
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. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector. - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. 17. 19. Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector. 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. This product is capable of displaying inverted pictures for ceiling mount installation.
2. Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features.
Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment. 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 or check the most updated accessory list on line at www.BenQ.com. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.
Projector exterior view Front/upper side 4 5 6 1 7 2 8 1 3 Rear/lower side 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 21 22 23 24 19. 9 25 10 26 11 12 13 20. 21. 11 12 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Quick-release foot Projection lens Lens cap External control panel (See pages 12-13 for details.
Controls and functions Projector 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 10 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 12 11 12 13 14 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected picture. See "Fine-tuning the picture size and clarity" on page 36 for details. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the picture. See "Fine-tuning the picture size and clarity" on page 36 for details. Power indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page 73 for details. MENU Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Remote control 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Lamp indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Indicators" on page 73 for details. EXIT Goes back to previous OSD menus, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 31 for details. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / , / ) Split Screen/Arrow keys ( / , / ) Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection. Turns the split screen function on or off.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 14 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. See "Switching input source" on page 35 for details. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / , / , / , / ) Manually correct distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Correcting picture distortion" on page 37 and "Using the menus" on page 31 for details.
20. 21. 22. 23. LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes. See "Operating the LASER pointer" on the right for details. PAGE (UP) and PAGE (DOWN) Operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint). See "Remote paging operations" on page 56 for details. DIGITAL ZOOM keys (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size.
Remote control effective range Installing remote control batteries Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are 1. located on the front and the back of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the 2. remote control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters (~ 20 feet).
3. Positioning your projector Choosing a location 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. The projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations. 1.
Obtaining a preferred projected picture size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format, each factors in the projected picture size. The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This prevents picture distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).
5. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 3 above, and offset by the value determined in step 4 above. For example, if you are using an 120-inch, 4:3-aspect-ratio screen and the projected picture is 15:9, please refer to Table B2. The average projection distance is 4133.7 mm and with a vertical offset of 146 mm.
Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 78 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.
When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9 or 15:9 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen D Center of lens C A D Offset B Ceiling Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Offset Projection distance Projection distance D C A Center of lens Screen D B Table B1: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9 Screen Dimensions Projected Black Distance from Screen in picture size bar (D) mm Diagonal Height Width Height Width Min Average Ma
Table B2: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 15:9 Screen Dimensions Projected Black Distance from Screen in picture size bar (D) mm Diagonal Height Width Height Width Min Average Max C B A B (Max (Min zoom) zoom) Feet Inches mm cm cm cm cm cm 2.5 4.2 6.7 8.3 10.0 12.5 15.0 16.7 18.3 20.
4. Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. 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 10). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the projector to an external monitor by following the instructions below. To connect the projector to a monitor (either through a VGA cable or VGA to DVI-A cable): • With a VGA cable: • With a VGA to DVI-A cable: Note: Your monitor must be equipped with a DVI input socket. 1. 2. 3. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 23.
Connecting Video source devices This section describes how to connect the projector to Video source devices using video cables. Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations.
Connecting a DVI source device The projector provides a DVI-I input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI source device like a DVD player, or a VGA output device like a notebook or desktop computer. There are three types of DVI connectors: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I. The DVI-I socket is an integrated connector which supports both formats: DVI-A, and DVI-D. DVI-A format is used to carry a DVI signal to an analog (VGA) display, or vice-versa.
Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to a Component Video source device through a Component Video cable: 1. Take a Component Video cable and connect one end to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device.
Connecting an S-Video or a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video or Video output socket available: • If it has both sockets, use the S-Video output socket for connection as the S-Video termial provides better picture quality than the Video terminal. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 25 for details. • If it has either of the output socket, you can also continue with this procedure.
Connecting Audio device The projector has built-in speakers which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. It is not designed for, nor intended for audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications. If you wish, you can make use of the projector speakers in your presentations, and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT (L/R) sockets of the projector.
5. Operation Starting up the projector 1. 2. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Press the main power switch to the I position. Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 3. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. 4. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) II on the projector or remote control to start the projector.
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 Presentation Load Settings From Sub-menu Brightness + 50 Contrast + 50 Color + 50 Status 0 Tint Sharpness + 50 Reset Picture Settings Rename User Mode Current input source Analog RGB EXIT Back Press EXIT to the previous page or to exit.
Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent stealing. If not, purchase a lock, like Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 26 on page 11 for details. A Kensington security cable lock is usually the combination of key(s) and lock. Refer to the lock’s documentation about 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 the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds, and the Input Password page follows. You can retry by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure.
7. 8. 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. Password Changed Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the Advanced Setup > Password > Password menu. Highlight Password and select Off by pressing / . The message 'Input Password' displays. Enter the current password.
Switching input source The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. When starting up, the projector automatically search for the available signals. Be sure the Auto Source Search function in the System Setup menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
Adjusting the projected picture Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. These adjusters change the picture height and projection angle. To adjust the projector, slightly lift the front of the projector and press and hold the quickrelease buttons on the both sides near bottom until the picture is positioned where you want it. To retract the foot, hold up the front of the projector while pressing the quick-release buttons, then slowly lower the projector.
Correcting picture distortion Correcting two-dimensional keystone 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.
Correcting pincushion distortion and barrel distortion Your projected picture may suffer from pincushion or barrel distortions due to the curved projection surface. • Pincushion distortion The horizontal and vertical lines that do not go through the center of the picture bend inwards toward the center of the picture. The distortion is most noticeable at the edges of the picture.
Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the picture width to the picture height. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio. With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the picture output to a different aspect than that of the picture input source. To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is): • Using the remote control 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 40 Anamorphic: Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen using 1280 x 720 pixels. This may alter the projected aspect, depending upon the original aspect of the source image. Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration. Fill: Resizes the picture to the full projection area. 1280 x 768 pixel is used without maintaining the original aspect ratio.
Magnifying and Searching for details on the projected picture If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. The picture can be enlarged up to 300% than the original picture size with 50% increments. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control 1. Press D. ZOOM + to display the Zoom bar. The center of the picture will be magnified when the key is pressed again. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need. 2.
Selecting a picture 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. The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dynamic mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected picture. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.
Fine-tuning the selected picture mode The pre-defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the Picture -- Basic and Picture -- Advanced menus. To fine-tune the picture mode: 1. Press MENU and then press / until the Picture -- Basic or Picture -- Advanced menu is highlighted. 2.
Renaming user modes You can change User 1, User 2, and User 3 to the names easy to be identified or understood by the users of this projector. The new name can be up to 12 characters including English letters (A-Z, a-z), digits (0-9), and space (_). To rename user modes: 1. In the Picture -- Basic menu, highlight Rename User Mode and press ENTER to display the Rename User Mode page. 2. Press / to highlight the item you want to rename and press ENTER. The first letter will be highlighted by a white box. 3.
Fine-tuning the picture quality 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. The higher the value, the brighter the picture. And lower the setting, darker the picture.
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 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. In some areas which use NTSC TV standard, the grayscale is measured from 7.
Selecting a color temperature* Highlight Color Temperature and select a preferred setting by pressing / on the projector or remote control. There are several color temperature settings available. 1. Lamp Native: With the lamp’s original color temperature and higher brightness. This setting is suitable for environments where high brightness is required, such as projecting pictures in well lit rooms. 2. Warm: Makes pictures appear reddish white. 3. Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white. 4.
Color Management The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted to favorite colors. When you select each color, you can independently adjust its color range and saturation according to your preference. To adjust and store the settings: 1. In the Picture -- Advanced menu, highlight Color Management and press ENTER. The Color Management page displays. 2. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, and Magenta. 3.
Selecting a Gamma setting Highlight Gamma Selection and select a preferred setting by pressing / on the projector or remote control. Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness. The lower the figure, the more black detail is visible. • Gamma 1, and 6 Increases the average brightness of the picture. Best for a lit environment, meeting room or family room • Gamma 2 Simulates the PC display standard.
Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you activate High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 1500 meters (around 4920 feet) above sea level, or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time (>10 hours) without shutdown. To activate High Altitude Mode: 1. Press MENU and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight High Altitude Mode. 3. Press / to select On. A confirmation message displays. 4. Highlight Yes and press ENTER.
Displaying more than one picture 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. Splitting the screen The projector is able to display two input sources by dividing the projection equally into two screens on the left and right sides.
PIP (Picture In Picture) operation To display the PIP window: • Using the remote control Press PIP to display the PIP page and make adjustments by following the steps starting from step 3 in the section ‘User the OSD menu’ below. • Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU and then press / until the Display menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight PIP and press ENTER. The PIP page displays. 3. Highlight PIP and press / to select On.
Split Screen and PIP source conflict list The following source combinations cannot display at the same time for the Split Screen and PIP functions: DVI-A+DVI-D, Component+Video, Component+S-Video, RJ-45+Video, RJ-45+S-Video, and Video+S-Video. Disabled functions for the active windows The following OSD menu functions cannot work on the active windows for the Split Screen: Digital Screen Shift, Digital Zoom, Pan, PIP, My Screen, Auto Source Search, Aspect Ratio.
Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo or Blue screen, you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source. To create your own startup screen, project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source. The rest steps are as follows. • Using the remote control 1. Press CAPTURE on the remote control. 2. A confirmation message displays.
Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker and, if using external speakers, on the audio output signal. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input(s) and, if using external speakers, to the projector audio outputs. See "Connecting Audio device" on page 29 for details. Muting the sound Press MUTE on the remote control to temporarily turn off the sound.
Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function. See "Connecting a computer" on page 23 for details. You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing PAGE / on the remote control. If remote paging function doesn't work, check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version.
Shutting down the projector 1. Press II Power on the remote control or projector and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2. Press II Power a second time. The Power indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process. 3. 4.
Menu operation On-Screen Display menu structure Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options Picture Mode (PC) Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/ Cinema/Blackboard/User 1/User 2/ User 3 (Video) Dynamic/Standard/Cinema/ User 1/User 2/User 3 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.
4:3/Anamorphic/Fill/Letter Box/ Wide/Real Aspect Ratio Digital Screen Shift -24–+24 2D Keystone Keystone Pincushion Correction Attachable Lens -20–+20 On/Off Position Overscan Adjustment 0/1/2/3 Digital Zoom 100%–300% Pan Display PIP Split Screen PC & Component YPbPr Tuning PIP On/Off Main Source Second Source Analog RGB/DVI-A/DVI-D/RJ-45/SVideo/Component/Video Active Window Main/Second Position Top-Right/Top-Left/Bottom-Right/ Bottom-Left Size Large/Small Split Screen On/Off Spli
Language Splash Screen BenQ/Blue/My Screen My Screen System Setup Projector Position Floor Front/Ceiling Front/Floor Rear/Ceiling Rear Blank Timer Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Auto Off Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Sleep Timer Disable/30 min/60 min/90 min/120 min/150 min/180 min/240 min/300 min/360 min Background Color Purple/Black/Blue Menu Display Time 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/ 30 sec Menu Position Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/BottomRight/Botto
Picture -- Basic menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Picture Mode Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your (Analog RGB/ DVI-A/DVI-D/RJ45: projector picture set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 42 for details.
Picture -- Advanced menu FUNCTION (default setting / DESCRIPTION value) Black Level (0 IRE) Clarity Control Sets the picture grayscale as 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. See "Setting Black Level" on page 46 for details. Adjusts the picture clarity. See "Controlling image clarity" on page 46 for details. There are several color temperature settings available. See "Selecting a Color color temperature*" on page 47 for details.
Display menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Aspect Ratio There are several options to set the picture's aspect ratio depending on (Fill) your input source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 39 for details. Digital Screen Shift Adjusts the vertical position of the projected picture. See "Shifting the picture around the black areas" on page 39 for details.
System Setup menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Language (English) Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 31 for details. Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector startup. Three options are available: BenQ logo screen, Blue screen, or My Screen. (BenQ logo) My Screen Projector Position Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen.
Advanced Setup menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Lamp Power (Normal) Lamp Selects the projector lamp between Normal and Eco. (Economic) modes. Lamp Hours Shows the lamp hours information. See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 68 for details. Reset Lamp Timer Audio Once the lamp is renewed, select Reset to return the lamp timer to '0'. See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 72 for details. Mute (Off) Toggles the projector audio between on and off.
Information menu 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 DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture -- Basic > Picture Mode menu. 66 Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input source. System Shows the current system: NTSC, PAL, or SECAM.
6. 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. See "Cleaning the lens" below for details. 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: Equivalent lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) +4/3 (hours used in normal mode) See "Setting Lamp Power as Eco." below for more information on Eco. mode.
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. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes.
Replacing the 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. • To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
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 12. 13. 14. After the startup logo, press MENU and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Lamp and press ENTER. The Lamp page displays. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer and press ENTER. A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press 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 Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Green Flashing Green Red Off Red Off The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. Main power switch on Stand-by mode Off Off Powering up Off Off Orange Flashing Off Off Off Off Red Orange Off Red Normal operation • The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process.
7. Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause There is no power from the power cable. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
The computer projected picture is too big for the screen or appeared to be cutoff Cause Remedy The computer's resolution does not match the projector's resolution. 1. 2. The computer's external monitor setting is locked in 640 x 480. 3. Make sure the H Position and V Position settings are correct in the Display > Position menu. Configure the computer's external display resolution to the projector's native resolution (1280 x 768 for SP830/ SP831).
8. Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Input terminals Resolution 1280 x 768 WXGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.4 to 2.58, f= 22.32 to 26.06 mm Lamp 300 W lamp Weight 10 lbs (4.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1680 x 1050 **1600 x 1200 VIDEO (HDCP) (Only for DVI-D input) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 31.469 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 47.776 63.981 79.976 *91.146 60.000 85.938 55.935 70.635 *80.430 65.317 *82.278 65.290 75.000 15.75 31.47 15.63 31.25 45.00 37.
Supported timing for Component Video input Signal Format Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i(625i)@50Hz 576p(625p)@50Hz 720p(750p)@60Hz 720p(750p)@50Hz 1080i(1125i)@60Hz 1080i(1125i)@50Hz 1080p@60Hz 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 45.00 37.50 33.75 28.13 67.5 59.94 59.94 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode NTSC PAL SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.
9. 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).
10. Regulation statements FCC statement CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
