Using the projector, Turning the projector on | BenQ SH940 manual

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Using the projector

Preparations

1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on.

2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector.

3. Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch on.

Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

Turning the projector on

Follow the steps below.

1. Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied.

2. Press and hold POWER ( II ) on the projector or ON on the remote control to turn the projector on. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Ring Tone" will be heard.

To turn of the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 36 for details.

3. The fans will start operating, and a start-up image will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds while it warms up.

The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up.

4.If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the on-screen instructions.

5.If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 23 for details.

6.Press one of the Source keys on the remote control, or press SOURCE on the projector repeatedly until your desired signal is selected. See "Selecting an input source" on page 21 for details.

7.If the horizontal frequency of the input source exceeds the range of the projector, the message "No Signal" will be displayed on the screen. This message will remain on-screen until you change the input source to an appropriate one.

If you attempt to re-start the projector shortly after shutdown, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool

down. Press II Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange.

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BenQ SH940 user manual Using the projector, Turning the projector on, Preparations

Contents

SH940 Digital Projector Table of contents Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Disposal Moisture condensationAvoid volatile liquids Shipping contents Overview Ceiling mounting the projector Remote control batteriesRemote control operation Projector features Projector exterior view Front and upper side viewRear view Under view Controls and functions Control panel Remote control Positioning your projector Choosing a location Obtaining a preferred projected image size Projection dimensions Installation for a 169 ratio screen Installation for a 43 ratio screen Floor Installation Ceiling InstallationScreen dimensions Projection distance D Lowest Highest Screen aspect ratio is 43 and the projected picture is Shifting the projection lens To use the lens shift lever Preparations Connecting with video equipmentConnecting Hdmi devices Connecting component-video/RGB devices Connecting video devices Connecting a computer Connecting a monitor Preparations Using the projectorTurning the projector on Changing Color Space Using the OSD menuSelecting an input source Securing the projector Using the menusUsing a security cable lock If you forget the password Utilizing the password functionSetting a password Disabling the password function Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angleAuto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Correcting picture distortion Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset modeFine-tuning the selected picture mode To fine-tune the picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2 mode Resetting the picture modeTo reset the picture mode to the preset factory values Renaming user modes Fine-tuning the picture quality Setting Black Level Selecting a color temperatureAdvanced picture quality controls Controlling image clarity Setting a preferred color temperature Selecting a Gamma settingAdjusting Brilliant Color To set a preferred color temperature Setting Film Mode Color Management About the aspect ratio Setting 3D Comb FilterSelecting the aspect ratio Using Panamorph lenses optional Hiding the image Freezing the image Adjusting the sound Adjusting the sound qualityTurning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone Muting the sound Configuring the Lan Control Settings Controlling the projector through a Lan environmentControlling the projector remotely through a web browser If you are in a Dhcp environment Enter To activate High Altitude Mode Operating in a high altitude environment Displaying more than one image source simultaneously To display the PIP window Power II or OFF again Turning the projector off On-Screen Display OSD menus On-Screen Display OSD structurePicture Basic System SetupDisplay Information Resolution Dhcp Picture Mode Load SettingsReset Picture Settings Adjustment YPbPr TuningBlank Timer Display menu System Setup menu Menu SettingsLanguage Splash Screen Closed Caption Enable Closed CaptionStandby Monitor Out Advanced Setup menu Lamp SettingsHdmi Settings Audio Settings Resolution Information menuSource Equivalent Lamp Additional information Care of the projector Setting Lamp Power as Economic Setting Auto Power OffLamp information Getting to know the lamp hour Status Message Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp English Resetting the lamp timer Light Status & Description IndicatorsPower events Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Specifications General characteristicsOptical Electrical Dimensions Ceiling mount installation Timing chart Supported timing for PC inputFormat Refresh rate Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz Freq. KHz Pixel Freq. MHz Format Resolution Refresh rate Freq. KHz Pixel Freq MHzSupported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input Supported timing for Edtv and Hdtv via Component inputs Warranty and Copyright information WarrantyCopyright Disclaimer