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- BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 1
SP840 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 2
Table of contents English Important safety instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior Maintenance 55 Care of the projector 55 Lamp information 56 Troubleshooting 62 Specifications 63 Projector specifications 63 Dimensions 64 Timing chart - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 3
you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before you 4. operate projector is under operation as this could cause 3. Refer servicing to qualified service the objects to become heated and personnel. deformed or - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 4
English Safety Instructions (Continued) 6. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow rare death if you should come into occasions. contact with live parts. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover. Under no circumstances should you ever undo - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 5
English Safety Instructions (Continued) 12. Do not place this projector in any of 13. Do not block the ventilation holes. the following environments. - so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector. 0 m (0 feet) Important safety instructions 5 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 6
English Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. Do not step on the projector or place any become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 18. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Use only BenQ's - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 7
On-Screen Display (OSD) menus • Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption • Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) • High quality manual zoom lens • Built-in speakers provide mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected • Powerful AV function to provide high quality - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 8
control with battery (UK) (US) (KOREA) (CHINA) (AU) (JAPAN) Power cord SP840 Digital Projector Quick Start Guide (EU) VGA cable 311: P/N: 4J.J2N01.001 Quick start guide User manual CD Optional accessories Warranty card* Soft Carry Case 1. Spare lamp kit 2. Ceiling mount kit 3. RS-232 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 9
English Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 SP840 4 1. Vent (heated air exhaust) 2. Lamp cover 3. Quick-release button 5 4. Projection lens 5. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) 6. Vent (cool air intake) 7. Focus ring and Zoom ring 8. Front - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 10
of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a 10. problem. See "Indicators" on page 61 for details. 2. POWER indicator light Lights for details. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 11
See "Using the menus" on page 4. Left cursor 26 for details. Left arrow when connected through USB 10. KEYSTONE keys ( / ) to a PC. Manually corrects distorted images 5. Down resulting from an angled projection. See Down arrow when connected through "Correcting keystone" on page 31 for USB - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 12
English 12. MENU Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details. 13. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 30 for - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 13
. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. • Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer's instructions. • Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. • If the battery is dead or if you will not be - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 14
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 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 15
English Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. 16:9 is the native aspect ratio. SP840 can project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) image. 4:3 aspect - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 16
English How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. Select your screen size. 2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "16:9 screen". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 17
English SP840 projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 64 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 16:9 screen diagonal Width Inches mm mm - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 18
English Connections 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 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 19
can connect the MONITOR 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 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 20
English Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output jacks: • HDMI • Component Video • S-Video • Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 21
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 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 22
English Connecting Component Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks 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 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 23
English Connecting S-Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket 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 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 24
English Connecting Composite Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite 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. - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 25
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). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the original accessories (e.g. - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 26
English Using the 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 PICTURE : Basic Picture Mode User 1 Reference Mode Dynamic Highlight Brightness 50 Contrast 0 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 27
, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' follows. You can retry by entering another five-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. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 28 for - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 28
contact BenQ Customer Center. projector. 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of it is available to you should you ever forget it. Password Keep this manual in a safe place. 5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 29
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. A source selection bar displays. 2. Press / until your desired - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 30
English Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle Remove the Back Foot Holder on the rear adjuster foot before adjusting the projection angle. The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 31
is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, and use Auto Keystone or Keystone to manually correct it following one of these steps. • Using Auto Keystone It can correct Keystone to optimal status by automatically. • Using the remote control - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 32
English Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control 1. Press Zoom +/- to display the Zoom bar. 2. Press Zoom + to magnify the center of the - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 33
English About the aspect ratio In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal width and - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 34
English Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 35
English Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1, User 2 or User 3 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs. Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 36
English Adjusting Clarity Control Highlight Clarity Control in the PICTURE: Advanced menu and adjust the values by pressing MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control. To adjust the settings: 1. Noise Reduction: Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players. The higher the - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 37
English Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE: Advanced 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 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 38
English To adjust the settings: 1. Go to the PICTURE: Advanced menu and highlight 3D Color Management. 2. Press MODE/ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays. 3. Highlight Primary color and press / to select a color from among Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. 4. Press to - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 39
English Selecting a Film Mode Highlight Film Mode in the PICTURE: Advanced menu and select by pressing / on the projector or remote control. On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the Film Mode function is not available. This function is only - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 40
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. Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image. The word 'BLANK' appears at the lower right corner of the - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 41
English Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word 'FREEZE' will display in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control. Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 42
English 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. • Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/ - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 43
English Controlling the projector through a Lan environment Lan Control Settings allow you to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network. Configuring the Lan Control Settings If you are in a - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 44
English If you are in a non-DHCP environment: 1. Repeat steps 1-4 above. 2. Projector will restore the latest IP configuration into Lan Control Settings. (*1) Network Network State DHCP Projector IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Apply Disconnect Off 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 45
English The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menu, exit and save menu settings. ii. To switch input source, click on your desired signal. The tools page allows you to manage the projector, configure the Lan control settings and secure access of remote network operation on - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 46
English Personalizing the projector menu display 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: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the length - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 47
English Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu 1. PICTURE: Basic 2. PICTURE: Advanced Sub-menu Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone Save Settings Reset Picture - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 48
English 3. DISPLAY Aspect Ratio Keystone Overscan Adjustment Digital Zoom PC & Component YPbPr Tuning Auto Keystone Keystone Auto/16:9/4:3/Letter Box/Real On/Off Auto/H. Size/Phase/Horizontal position/Vertical position Language 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Projector - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 49
English 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 6. INFORMATION Security Settings Change password Power on Lock Off/On Baud Rate Test Pattern 9600/19200/38400/57600/115200 Off/On Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Off/On Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 Standby Monitor Out Off/On Control by RS232/ - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 50
English 1. PICTURE: Basic menu Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 51
input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 32 for details. Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image automatically or manually. See "Correcting keystone" on page 31 for details. Overscan Adjustment Removes the noise in a video image. Overscans the image to remove video - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 52
English 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Language Projector Position Menu Settings Auto Power Off Direct Power On Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details. The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 53
format automatically or manually. HDMI Amplifier Gain Adjusts the appropriate HDMI amplifier gain automatically or manually. High Altitude A download the projector's firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 54
6. INFORMATION menu English FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Color System Shows input system - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 55
detergents. These can damage the case. Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below: • Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector. Please refer to "Specifications - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 56
English 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: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 57
> 2000 Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK Notice Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp (Refer to user manual) Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK Maintenance 57 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 58
English Replacing the lamp • If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp. • To reduce the risk of electrical - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 59
English 4. Loosen the screws that secure the lamp. • Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. • Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. 5. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 60
English 7. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 8. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place. 9. Replace the lamp cover on the projector. 10. Press the lamp cover down - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 61
English Indicators Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Orange Off Green Flashing Off Green Off Orange Flashing Off Lamp events Orange Flashing Off Off Off Thermal events Off Red Off Red Off Red Off Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Green Red Green Red - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 62
English Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause There is no power from the power cable. Attempting to turn the projector on again . Stand within 7 meters (23 feet) of the projector. Remedy Please see "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 28 for details. 62 Troubleshooting - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 63
English Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Optical Resolution Display system Lens F/Number Lamp Electrical Digital Projector SP840 1920 x 1080, 1080p 1-CHIP DMD F = 2.5 to 2.76, f = 23.5 to 28.2mm 300 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 64
English Dimensions 325 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 254 mm (D) Ceiling Mount Installation 75.5 254 325 80.53 95 58.6 Ceiling Mount Screws: M4 (Max. L=12, Min. L=10) Unit: mm 259.5 90.5 135.0 51.5 44.0 71.0 14.0 24.5 160.5 35.7 80.8 Tripod Mount 14.0 #1/4-20 Max.L=0.3 inch Ceiling Mount M4 x 8 (Max - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 65
English Timing chart Supported timing for COMPUTER input Resolution 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 Horizontal Frequency ( - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 66
.020 75.06 60 Pixel Frequency (MHz) 30.240 57.280 80.000 100.000 46.996 1024 x 600@60Hz 37.32 60 48.964 Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input Mode MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC21 1024 x 576-GTF 1024 x 600-GTF Signal Format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 67
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs English Video mode NTSC PAL SECAM 50 60 50 60 60 Color sub-carrier Frequency (MHz) 3.58 4.43 4.25 or 4.41 3.58 3.58 4.43 4.43 Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 37 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 68
English Resolution 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 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 1080P@24Hz 1080P@25Hz 1080P@30Hz Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 49.7 62.8 71.554 63.981 79.976 91.146 55.935 65.317 75.000 35.000 49.722 60.241 68.68 31.47 - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 69
parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you operate the product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be inbetween 10% mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 70
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and - BenQ BenQ SP840 1080p Full HD Projector | User Manual - Page 71
products allows us to support government in making accessible • All BenQ monitors and projectors come with user manuals on compact discs which could be easily read by may be available upon requests. • BenQ's customer service provides answers and assistance to all our customers through phone
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