BenQ model gp1 manual

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    We l c o m e J o ybee GP1 Mini P r ojector Us e r M a n u a l[...]

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    Table of contents 2 Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s Important safety instructions .. ....................... 3 Introduction . ....................... 7 Projector features .................................. 7 Shipping contents .................................. 8 Projector exterior view .......................... 9 Controls and functions ..............[...]

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    Important safety inst ructions 3 Important safet y instructions Y our pr ojector is d esigned and test ed to meet t he latest standards f or safety of in formation technology equipment. H owev er , t o ensure saf e use of this pr oduct, it is important that y ou follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Inst[...]

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    Important safety inst ructions 4 Safety Instructio ns (Continued) 6. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp li fe. Ex ces siv e operation of lamps bey ond the rated lif e could cause them to break on rare occasi ons. 7. Nev er repl ace an y electronic components unless the proje ctor is unplugged. 8. Do not place this pr oduct on an unstable ca[...]

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    Important safety inst ructions 5 Safety Instructio ns (Continued) 11. Do not place this p roject or in an y of the following en vi ronments. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allo w at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector . - Locat ions w here temp eratu res may becom e excess ively hig h, s uch a [...]

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    Important safety inst ructions 6 Safety Instructio ns (Continued) 15. D o not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides pr obable ph ysical damage to the projector , doing so may result in accidents and possible injury . 16. Do not place liquids near or on the projector . Liquids spilled into the project or may cause it to fail. I[...]

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    Introducti on 7 In trod uction Pr ojector features The projector integ rates hig h-perfor mance optical eng ine projection and a user-fri endly design to deliv er high reliability and ease of use. The projector off ers the following features. • USB reader making photo and movie play quick • W all color corr ection allowing projectio n on surfac[...]

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    Introduction 8 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you hav e all of the item s shown b elow . If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. St an da rd acce ss or i es The supplied accessories will be suit able for your region, and may differ from those illustrate d. *The warranty card is only supplie d in[...]

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    Introducti on 9 Proj e cto r ex te r io r v ie w 1. External control panel (See "P rojector" on page 10 for details.) 2. V ent (heated ai r exhaust) 3. Fro nt IR remote sensor 4. Focus ring 5. Pr ojection lens 6. M ulti-input socket -RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ Y CbCr) /Composite video/ A udio input (L/R) 7. USB Read er slot 8. A udi[...]

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    Introduction 10 Contro ls and func ti ons Pro je c to r 5. Power T oggles the projector betw een standby mode and on. See "Starting up the project or" on page 20 and "Shutting do wn the projector" on page 32 for details. 6. MENU/EXIT Tu r n s o n t h e O n - S c r e e n D i s p l a y ( O S D ) menu. Goes back t o previous OSD me[...]

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    Introducti on 11 Rem o te c o n t ro l 1. PO WER T oggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 20 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 32 for details. PR OJECT OR 2. FREEZE Freezes the projected image . See "Freezing the image" on page 30 for details. 3. A UT O A utoma[...]

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    Introduction 12 Re mote control effe ctive rang e Inf ra- Red ( IR ) rem ote con trol se nsor is lo ca ted o n the fr ont of the pr ojector . The r emote c ontrol mu st be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function c orrectly . The dis tance between the re mote control and the senso[...]

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    Positioning your projector 13 P ositioning your pr ojec to r O btaining a preferr ed projected image siz e The distanc e from the projector l ens to the sc r een, the zoom se tting (if available), and the vide o format ea ch factors in the proj ected ima ge size. 4:3 is the nativ e aspect ratio of this projector . T o be a ble to pr oject a complet[...]

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    Positioning your project or 14 Pr oje ction dimensi ons Ref er to "Dim ensions" on page 53 for the ce nter of lens dimensions of this projector befor e calculating the appr opriate position. There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variation s. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the project[...]

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    Connection 15 Connection When connecting a signa l source to the projector , be sure to: 1. T urn all equipment o ff before making an y connections. 2. U se the corr ect sign al cables for eac h source . 3. Ensure the cables ar e firmly ins erted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping[...]

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    Connection 16 Connecting Video sour ce devices Y ou can connect your projector to various V i deo source devices that pr ovide any one of the following output sock ets: • Component V ideo •V i d e o ( c o m p o s i t e ) Y ou need only co nnect the project or to a V ideo sourc e device using just one of the abov e connecti ng methods, howev er [...]

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    Connection 17 Conne ct ing a Com ponen t Video s ource dev ice Examine your V ideo source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component V ideo output sockets available: • If so, y ou can continue w ith this procedure. • If not, you wil l need to reassess wh ich metho d you can use to connect to the de vice. T o connect the projector t[...]

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    Connection 18 Con n e c t in g a com p o s ite Vid e o s o ur ce d e v i ce Examine your V ideo sourc e device to determine if it has a set of unused composit e Video output sockets available: • If so, y ou can continue w ith this procedure. • If not, you wil l need to reassess wh ich metho d you can use to connect to the de vice. T o connect t[...]

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    Connection 19 Connecting a USB R eader sour ce device T o conn ect the project or to a USB Reade r sourc e device: 1. Connect a USB Reader source device to the USB slo t on the projector . 2. If you wish to make use of a speaker o r other audio input equipment, take a suitable audio cable and connect on e end to th e audio input sock et of the spea[...]

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    Operat ion 20 Operation Star ting up the projecto r 1. Plug the AC adapter into th e DC IN socket of the projector. 2. Plug one end of the po wer c ord into the A C adapter . 3. Plug the other end of the po wer cor d into a wall socket. T urn on the wall socket s witch (where fitted) . Check that the Pow e r L E D i n d ic a t o r on the projector [...]

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    Operation 21 Us i n g t h e m e n u s The pr ojector is eq uipped with On-Scr een Display (OSD) menu s for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. T o use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language fir st. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remo te co nt rol to tu r n th e O SD men u on . 3.[...]

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    Operat ion 22 U tilizing the passwor d func tion For security purposes and to help pr event un authorized us e, the project or include s an option for setting up password securit y . Th e pas sword can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu op erati on, please refer to "U sing the menus" on page 21 . [...]

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    Operation 23 Entering the passw or d recall pr ocedure 1. Press and hold AUTO on the remote control for 3 seconds. The pr ojector will displa y a coded number on the screen. 2. W rite do wn the number and turn off your projector . 3. Seek help fr om the local BenQ service center t o decode the number. Y ou may be required to provide proof of purcha[...]

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    Operat ion 24 S w itching input sig nal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However , it can only display one full screen at a time. Be sur e the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (whic h is the defa ult of this projec tor) if you want the proj ector to automati cally sea rch for the sig nals. Y ou[...]

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    Operation 25 A uto-adjusting the image In so me cases, y ou may n eed to optimi ze the pictu re quali ty . • Usin g th e remo te co nt rol Press AU T O . • U sing the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then presss / until the DISP LA Y menu is highli ghte d. 2. Press to highl ight Auto and press MODE/ ENTER . W ithin 3 seconds, the built-in I ntel[...]

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    Operat ion 26 Magnifyi ng and searching for details If y ou need to find the details on th e project ed picture, magni fy the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. 1. Press MENU/EXIT an d then press / until the DISPLA Y menu is highlighted. 2. Press to h ig hl ig ht Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER . The Zoom bar displa[...]

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    Operation 27 2. Rea l : The image is projected as its original resolution, and resiz ed to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the project ed image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. Y ou could adjust the zoom setting or mov e the proj ector to wards the screen to incr ease the image siz e if nec[...]

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    Operat ion 28 3. Photo mode : Maximizes the purity of RG B colors to pr ovide true-to-life images regardless of brig htness setting . It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibra ted camera, an d for view ing PC grap hic and drawing applications suc h as A utoCAD . 4. Mov i e mo d e : Is appropriat e for[...]

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    Operation 29 Us i n g W a l l C o l o r In the situation where yo u are projectin g onto a color ed surface such as a painted wall which may not be whit e, the Wall Color feature ca n help correct the p rojected picture ’ s color t o prev ent possible c olor differ ence betwee n the sourc e and pr ojected pictur es. T o use this function, go to t[...]

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    Operat ion 30 *About c olor temperatures: There are man y differ ent shade s that are consid ered t o be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperat ure” . A white color with a low color te mperature appear s to be redd ish white. A white color with a high color t[...]

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    Operation 31 Oper ating in a hig h altitude en v iro nment W e recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your en v ironment is between 1500 m –4000 m above sea level, and te mperature is between 5°C–35°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your a ltitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and t emperature is between 5°C and 35°C. The projector[...]

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    Operat ion 32 P ersonaliz ing the pr ojector menu displa y The On-Screen Dis play (OSD) menus can be set according to your prefer ences. The following settings do not af fect the projecti on setting s, oper ation , or per forma nce. • Menu display time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD wil l rem[...]

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    Operation 33 Pro je c to r m e nu op er at io n Please note th at the on-scr een displa y (OSD) menus vary acc ording t o the signal type selected. Simple menu syst em Main menu Sub-menu Options W all Color Off/Light Y ello w/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Full Screen/4:3/16:9/Auto/Real Picture Mode Brightest/PC/Movie/Photo / User La[...]

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    Operat ion 34 Complet e menu system Main menu Sub-menu Options 1. DISPLAY Wall Color Off / Light Yellow / Pink / L ight Green / Blue / Blackboard Aspect Ratio Full Screen/4:3 / 16:9/Auto/R eal Auto Keystone On / Off Keystone Auto Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom 2. PICTURE Picture Mode Brightest/PC/Movie/Photo / User • Reference Mode Brightest[...]

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    Operation 35 Note that the menu items are available when the projector detec ts at least one valid sig nal. If there is no equipment conne cted to the projector or no signa l detected, limited menu items are acc essible. 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced High Altitude Mode On / Off Audio Settin gs Mute On / Off Vo l u m e Keypad tone On / Off Menu Settings[...]

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    Operat ion 36 Description of each menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/val ue) Wall Color ( Off ) Corrects the project ed picture ’ s colo r when the pr ojection surfac e is not white. See "U sing W all Color" on page 29 for details. Aspect Rat io ( Auto ) There ar e four options t o set the image's a[...]

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    Operation 37 FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/val ue) Picture Mode Pre-de fined picture modes are pr ovided so you can optimiz e your project or image set-u p to suit y our program type. See "Se lecting a picture mode" on page 27 for details. Reference Mode Selects a pic ture mode that most suits your need fo[...]

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    Operat ion 38 FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/val ue) Quick Auto Search ( On ) See "Switching input si gnal" on pa ge 24 for details. Test Pattern (Off) Selecting On enables the function and the pr ojector displays the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the project[...]

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    Operation 39 FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/val ue) High Altitude Mode ( Off ) A mode for o peration in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 31 for det ails. Audio Settings Mu t e ( O f f ) Mu t e s t h e s o u n d . S ee "Adjusting the sound" on page 31 for [...]

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    Operat ion 40 FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/val ue) FAQ-Image and Installation Displays possible solutions to problems you may enc ounter . FAQ- Features and Service Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows th e selected mod e in the PICTURE menu. Resolution Shows the nati ve [...]

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    Presenting From a USB Reader 41 P resenting F rom a USB R eader The projector is equipp ed with USB Reader features for displaying photos and mov ies. Entering USB R eader main screen 1. Connect your USB Reader into the projector . 2. T urn on the projector , if it is not already on. The proj ec tor wi ll a uto mat ic al ly se arc h for USB Reade r[...]

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    Presenting From a USB Reader 42 4. T o stop playback, pr ess RETURN /. Please convert your video files by using the included ArcSof t Media Converter software . "PC-less" presentations This feature is ideal for busi ness user to present sheets and g raphics. 1. Open your P owerP oint file. 2. Click "File" and select "Sav e [...]

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    Presenting From a USB Reader 43 U sing USB R eader menus The Sett ings from the USB Reader main screen is equipp ed wi th On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjust ments and settings. Below is the overview of the Photo S etting menu. In USB Reader mode, be sure t o use keys included in USB REA DER on the remote control for function co[...]

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    Presenting From a USB Reader 44 T o use USB Reader OSD menus, please set them to your familiar langua ge first. 1. Press SETTING . •Y o u c a n a l s o h i g h l i g h t Settings and press SELECT / t o e n t e r syste m settings. 3. Press to enter sub-menu and pr ess t o highli ght OSD Langu age . 2. U se / to h ig hl ig ht Cu s to m Setup menu. [...]

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    Presenting From a USB Reader 45 USB R eader menu operation USB R eader menu system Please note th at the on-scr een displa y (OSD) menus vary acc ording t o the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options 1. Photo Setting Interval Time 5 Sec./10 Sec./30 Sec./1Min./3 Min./Off T ran sition Effect No Effect/Blind Vertical/Blind Horizontal/Color R[...]

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    Presenting From a USB Reader 46 Description of each menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default settin g/value) 1. Photo Setting menu Interval Time (10 Sec.) Sets the length of time for displa y of each image. T ransition Ef fect (No Effect) Sets the transition effe ct as images chang e. Slide Mode (Normal) Selects slide playing mo [...]

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    Presenting From a USB Reader 47 USB R eader suppor t format Extension Deta il Photo .jpeg Baseline JPEG WxH = 14592x12288, Up to 179 M ega-pixel Support format: 444/ 440/ 422/ 420/ Gra yscale max. file siz e = 40MB Progressive JPEG Up to 4 Me g a - p i xe l Support format: 444/ 440/ 422/ 420/ Gra yscale max. file siz e = 40MB .bmp U p to 20 Mega-pi[...]

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    Presenting From a USB Reader 48 Video files can be converted by using the included ArcSoft Media Converter software. Extension Video Codec Audio Codec Detail Movie .avi M otion JPEG PCM Baseline JPEG: V GA @ 30fps .mpg MPEG-1 MPEG layer 2 NTSC: max. 720x480 @ 30fps P AL: max. 720x576 @ 25fps Format Note Subtitle SMI Te x t F i l e F o r m a t SR T [...]

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    Maintenance 49 M aintenanc e Care of the pr ojector Y our pr ojector needs l ittle maint enance. The only thing y ou need to do on a r egular basis is to k eep the lens clean. Nev er remo ve an y parts of the project or ex cept the lamp . Contact your deale r if other parts need re placing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whene ver you notice dirt[...]

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    Maintenance 50 Ind ic ato rs St atus / Problems LED indicators Ring Power Key Standby Blue Blue slow flash Off P ower on Blue Blue On Cooling Blue Blue fast f lash Off Fan1 error Blue slow flash Red fast flash O ff Fan2 error Blue slow flash Red slow flash Off T emperat ure error Blue slow flash Red Off[...]

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    Troubleshooting 51 T r oubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No pi c t u r e Blurred image Remot e contr ol does not work The password is incorrect Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN socket on the projector , plug the power cord into th e AC inlet on the AC adapter , p lug the power cord [...]

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    Specifications 52 Specifications Pr ojector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Prod uct name Digital Project or Mod e l n a m e GP 1 Optical Resolution 858 x 600 SV GA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/N umber F = 2, f = 17.67 mm Lamp LED Electrical P ower supply 19V DC, 4.74A, 50/60 Hz (Aut omatic) P owe[...]

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    Specifications 53 Dimensions 136 mm (W ) x 57 mm (H) x 120 mm (D) Ti m i n g ch a r t Supported timing for PC input Suppor ted timin g for Co mponent-YPbPr/V ideo input 136 120 57 35.3 28.4 Mode Resolution V ertical Frequency (Hz) Horizont al Frequency ( kHz) VG A 640 x 480 60 31.50 72 37.90 75 37.50 85 43.30 720 x 400 70 31.50 85 37.90 SV GA 800 x[...]

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    Warranty and Co pyright information 54 W ar r anty and Copyr ig ht information Limited warrant y BenQ warra nts this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of p urcha se date w il l b e re quire d w i th a n y warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defect ive within the war r[...]

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    Regulation stat ements 55 R e gulation statements FCC statement CLASS B : Thi s equipment ge nerates, uses and can radiate radi o frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the i nstruc tions, may cause harm ful interference to radio communication s. Howev er , there is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a pa[...]

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    Regulation state ments 56 A ccessibility Requirements for R e habilitation A ct of 1973, Section 508 BenQ’ s commitm ent to accessi ble produc ts allows us to supp or t government in mak ing accessible technol ogy choices BenQ’ s LCD monitors and proje ctors a re complian t w ith Section 508 guidelines b y including the assi stiv e features as [...]