SP920P Digital Projector User Manual Welcome
English Table of contents Important safety instructions ..... 3 Introduction ................................ 6 Projector features............................6 Shipping contents ...........................7 Projector exterior view ...................8 Controls and functions...................9 Projector ..................................................9 Remote control......................................10 Positioning your projector........ 12 Choosing a location ......................
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 5. 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). 6. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 9. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector.
Always place the projector on a level, 17. 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 is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.
English Projector exterior view 1. 2. 3. 4. Front/upper side 4 1 5. 5 2 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 6 7 3 Rear/lower side See "Connection" on page 16 for connection details. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21. 8 9 9 26 10 12 11 22. 23. 9 12 24. 25. 9 26. 8 Introduction Lamp cover Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens External control panel (See page 9 for details.) Focus ring and Zoom ring (See page 9 for details.
English Controls and functions Projector 9. 1 2 10. 3 4 7 8 9 11. 10 5 11 12 6 12. 13 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected picture. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 28 for details. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected picture. See "Finetuning the image size and clarity" on page 28 for details. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page 50 for details. Power 13.
English Remote control 13 1 14 2 15 3 16 6. 7. 4 5 17 6 18 7 19 4 8 8. 9. 20 9 21 10 22 10. 11 12 Left/ Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing FAQ function" on page 36 for details. 11. 12. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. See "Hiding the image" on page 36 for details. ENTER Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus" on page 24 for details.
Right/ Remote control effective range Locks the keys on the projector. See "Locking control keys" on page 37 for details. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #4, #6 and #18 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus" on page 24 for details. 19. 20. 21. Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector.
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 52 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance 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 HDMI input socket that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
English Connecting a DVI-D source device 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.
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.
English 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 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.
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). For safety reasons, use a 15A extension cord if needed. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press II Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds.
English Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) 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 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.
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.
English Entering the password recall procedure 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. RECALL PASSWORD Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center.
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 (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. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control.
English Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 4 adjuster feet. These adjusters change the picture height and projection angle. To adjust the projector, slightly lift the front or the back of the projector and screw the feet in or out until the picture is positioned where you want it. If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected picture becomes trapezoidal.
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. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image.
English Selecting the aspect ratio 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.
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.
English Setting the User 1/User 2 mode 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.
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. If you prefer images with that quality, select On.
English 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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.
Press . Selection Count Up Count down 6. 7. 8. to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing / Description Increases from 0 to the preset time. Decreases from the preset time to 0. 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.
English Hiding the image 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 Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black 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. • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Using the remote control Press CAPTURE. A confirmation message displays.
English Setting the lamp mode This projector is capable of dual-lamp projection and provides three lamp modes for different purposes: Lamp mode User Benefit Suitable environment • Dual-Brightest • (Two lamps are used in normal • Delivering super-bright and clear images Suitable for high-ambient-light environments Allowing continous and non-stop operation under critical situations Large, well lit meeting rooms or auditoriums Dual-Reliable (Two lamps are used in economic mode) Single-Alternative (The l
English Shutting down the projector 1. Press II Power and a confirmation message displays prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. If you want to cancel the message, press any key except PAGE / and LASER on the remote control. 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. 2. 3. 4. Press II Power a second 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 4. Language SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Auto Power Off Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Sleep Timer Splash Screen My Screen Quick Cooling High Altitude Mode Mute Volume Power on/off ring tone Menu Display Time Menu Settings Menu Position 5.
English Description of each menu FUNCTION (default setting/value) DESCRIPTION Wall Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 31 for details. (Off) Aspect Ratio (Auto) Keystone 1. DISPLAY menu (0) Position (0) Phase There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 30 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image.
English FUNCTION (default setting/value) 3. SOURCE menu Quick Auto Search DESCRIPTION See "Switching input signal" on page 27 for details. (On) Color Space Conversion See "Changing Color Space" on page 27 for details. (RGB) Presentation Timer Language 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Projector Position (Front Table) Auto Power Off (Disable) Blank Timer (Disable) Panel Key Lock (Off) Sleep Timer (Disable) Splash Screen (BenQ logo) My Screen Quick Cooling (Off) 5.
(default setting / value) English FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Lamp Mode (Dual-Brightest) See "Setting the lamp mode" on page 39 for details. Reset Lamp #1 Timer Reset Lamp #2 Timer 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Lamp Settings Once the lamp is renewed, select Reset to return the corresponding lamp timer to '0'. See "Resetting the corresponding lamp timer" on page 49 for details. Equivalent Lamp #1 Hour Equivalent Lamp #2 Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
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 item that normally can last up to 2000-3000 hours with proper usage. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menus. • Setting Lamp Mode as Dual-Reliable Compared to Dual-Brightest mode, using Dual-Reliable mode reduces system noise and power consumption. If the Dual-Reliable mode is selected, the light output for the individual lamp will be reduced.
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.
Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle 12. to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. English 7. Replace the lamp cover on the projector. 1 2 13. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover. 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.
English Indicators Light POWER Status & Description TEMP LAMP1 LAMP2 Power events Orange Green Flashing Green Off Off Off Stand-by mode. Off Off Off Powering up. Off Off Off Orange Flashing Off 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.
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 2.55, f=23.88 to 27.
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 70.635 65.317 75.000 35.000 49.722 60.241 68.68 59.
English Supported timing for DVI-D and HDMI (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 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 91.146 60.000 85.938 55.935 70.635 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.
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