SP870 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome
English Table of contents Important safety instructions ..... 3 Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes .................................................... 31 Introduction ................................ 6 Setting the presentation timer .....33 Hiding the image ..........................35 Freezing the image........................35 Utilizing FAQ function ................35 Locking control keys.....................36 Operating in a high altitude environment .................................
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 manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes. 3.
English 6. In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 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 attempt to disassemble this projector.
Always place the projector on a level, 18. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. horizontal surface during operation. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it - Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than to fail. If the projector does become wet, 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more disconnect it from the power supply's wall than 15 degrees front to back. Using the socket and call BenQ to have the projector projector when it is not fully horizontal may serviced.
English 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.
English 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. *The warranty card and safety manual are only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.
English Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1. 2. 3. 4. 4 5. 5 6 1 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 7 2 8 1 3 Rear/lower side See "Connection" on page 16 for connection details. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19. 25 9 10 26 11 11 12 12 13 8 Introduction 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Quick-release foot Projection lens Lens cap External control panel (See page 9 for details.) Focus ring and Zoom ring (See page 9 for details.
Projector 9. 1 2 10. 11. 3 9 4 5 10 6 12 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 11 12. 13 14 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected picture. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 27 for details. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected picture. See "Finetuning the image size and clarity" on page 27 for details. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page 48 for details. MENU/EXIT 13.
English Remote control For details, see the info. provided behind the hand sign . 1 2 13 3 8. 14 4 5 6 15 7 16 8 17 9 18 "Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus" on page 23 9. 19 10 18 11 20 12 21 MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. "Utilizing FAQ function" on page 35 10. 22 11. ENTER Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.
Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. "Correcting keystone" on page 28 19. Right/ Locks the keys on the projector. "Locking control keys" on page 36 When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #18, #9 and #19 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.
English 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. Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1.
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. 4:3 is the native aspect ratio of this projector. To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio image, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width. This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the projector's native aspect height.
English How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. 2. Select your screen size. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "4:3 screen diagonal". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled "Average". This is the projection distance. 3.
English Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 50 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset 4:3 screen diagonal Feet Inches mm 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 25.
English 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 7). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the D-SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA or VGA to DVI-A cable by following the instructions below. To connect the projector to a monitor: • With a VGA cable: • With a VGA to DVI-A cable: Your monitor must be equipped with a DVI input socket. 1. Connect the projector to a computer as described 1.
English 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.
The projector provides a DVI-D input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI-D source device like a DVD player. DVI-D format is used to directly carry a digital signal to a digital display without signal conversion. The pure digital connection provides faster and higher image quality than an analog connection, due to the nature of the digital format. Examine your source device to determine if it has an unused DVI-D output socket available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure.
English 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: • With a Component Video cable: 1. Take a Component Video cable and connect the 1.
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 terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 18 for details. • If it has either of the output socket, you can also continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
English Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 22 Press the main power switch to the I position. Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Remove the lens cap.
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 Off Wall Color Auto Aspect Ratio Keystone Highlight Position Sub-menu Status ENTER Phase 0 H. Size 0 Press MENU/EXIT back to the previous page or to exit. Digital Zoom Current input signal Analog RGB MENU Exit To use the OSD menus, please set the OSD menu to your familiar language first. 1.
English Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 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.
Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector. English Entering the password recall procedure RECALL PASSWORD Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center.
English 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. When starting up, the projector automatically search for the available signals. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals. You can also manually cycle through the available input signals. 1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control.
English Adjusting the projected image 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 quick-release buttons on the both sides near bottom until the picture is positioned where you want it.
English Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it by following one of these steps. • Using the remote control Press / on the control panel of the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page.
The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image 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 image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal. To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is): • 1. 2.
English 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.
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 User 1/2) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. 2. 3. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the PICTURE menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Picture Mode and press / to select User 1 or User 2. Press to highlight Reference Mode. This function is only available when User 1, or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.
English Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing / on the projector or remote control. This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in midtone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors.
6. 7. 8. 9. Yellow RED English 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 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. Press to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing / . Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately.
English 6. 7. 8. Press to highlight Timer Audible Reminder and decide if you want to activate the sound reminder by pressing / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be generated when the timer is up. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to highlight On and press ENTER. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm.
In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. The word '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.
English Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER. 1. 2. Press / or go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by pressing / . A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press ENTER to confirm.
English Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection" on page 16 for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound, • Using the remote control Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display in the upper right corner of the screen. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. • 1.
English Personalizing the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use / to select a suitable time.
Menu structure Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Some functions are available only when certain input signals are in use. The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. Main menu Sub-menu Wall Color 1. DISPLAY Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom Picture Mode Reference Mode 2.
English Timer Period Timer Display Timer Position Presentation Timer Timer Counting Direction Timer Audible Reminder On/Off 1~240 minutes Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never Bottom-Right/Top-Right/Bottom-Left/ Top-Left Count Down/Count Up On/Off 4. Language SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Projector Position Auto Power Off Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Timer Controller Splash Screen Quick Cooling High Altitude Mode Audio Settings 5.
FUNCTION Wall Color Aspect Ratio 1. DISPLAY menu Keystone Position DESCRIPTION Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 30 for details. There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 29 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on page 28 for details. Displays the position adjustment page.
English FUNCTION 2. PICTURE menu 3D Color Management Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode. Save Settings 3. SOURCE menu Quick Auto Search See "Switching input signal" on page 26 for details. See "Changing Color Space" on page 26 for details. Color Space Conversion Presentation Timer 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Language Projector Position Auto Power Off Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Timer Controller Splash Screen 5.
DESCRIPTION Menu Display Time Menu Settings Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Menu Position 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. Lamp Mode Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature. See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 45 for details.
English 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.
The projection lamp is a consumable. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menus. • Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption. If the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures. Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life.
English 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.
As shown in the figure, hold the new lamp and 11. align the two locators on the lamp with the holes on the projector, and then insert the lamp all the way into the projector. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer 12. 7. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press ENTER and the Lamp Settings page displays.
English Indicators Light POWER Status & Description TEMP LAMP Power events Orange Green Flashing Green Off Off Stand-by mode. Off Off Powering up. Off Off Orange Flashing Off Off Orange Flashing Off Off Normal operation. 1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. Or 2. The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. The projector has shutdown automatically.
English Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. 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. Attempting to turn the projector on again during Wait until the cooling down process has completed. the cooling process.
English Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Input terminals Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.4 to 2.7, f=38.87 to 46.63 mm Lamp 360 W lamp Power supply AC 100–240 V, 5.
English Timing chart Supported timing for Analog RGB input Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Frequency Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) (MHz) 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.469 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 49.65 63.981 79.976 91.146 60.000 85.938 55.935 65.317 75.000 35.000 49.722 60.241 68.587 59.940 72.
English Supported timing for DVI-D (HDCP) input Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz VIDEO (HDCP) 52 Specifications Horizontal Vertical Pixel Frequency Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) (MHz) 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 49.65 63.981 79.976 60.000 85.938 55.935 65.317 75.000 35.000 49.722 60.241 68.
Warranty and Copyright information English Other information 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 BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material interference to radio communications. However, there is no and workmanship, under normal usage and storage.
English Accessibility Requirements for Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 BenQ's commitment to accessible products allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices BenQ's LCD monitors and projectors are compliant with Section 508 guidelines by including the assistive features as below: 54 • BenQ's monitors have colored "Power" indicators. While the indicator shows green, it means that the monitor is using the full power.
