CP120c Digital Projector Commuter Series User’s Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents Important safety instructions .................................1 Introduction ............................................................5 Projector features ............................................................ 5 Shipping contents ............................................................ 6 Optional accessories ................................................................................6 Projector exterior view ....................................................
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity .........................24 Correcting keystone ......................................................24 Manual keystone correction ................................................................. 24 Automatic keystone correction ............................................................ 25 Selecting an application mode ......................................25 Switching input signal....................................................26 Hiding the image ............
Limited warranty .......................................................... 48 Regulation statements...........................................49 FCC statement .............................................................. 49 EEC statement .............................................................. 49 ICES Statement (Canada) ............................................ 49 VCCI Statement ............................................................ 49 MIC statement ........................................
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Important safety instructions Your BenQ 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. Caution • • • To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. • Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety instructions 1. 2 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 2. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions. 3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Important safety instructions 4.
Safety instructions (continued) 7. Do not place this projector in any of the 8. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this unit on a blanket, following environments. bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.
Safety instructions (continued) 11. 4 Do not block the projection lens with 12. any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated or deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK button on the projector or remote control. Important safety instructions Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail.
Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. It offers the following features: • Compact and lightweight design The projector’s compact size and light weight design contributes to enhanced portability and mobility. • Password protection The selectable password-protect function helps to block unauthorized use of the projector.
Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC. 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. The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Soft Carry Case Pull the tab before using the remote control.
Projector exterior view Front / Upper side External control panel (See "External control panel" on page 8 for details.
Controls and functions External control panel 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8 Zoom ring (Refer to "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 24 for more information) Adjusts the size of the projected image. Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image or rotate counter-clockwise to reduce the image size. TEMPerature warning light (Refer to "Indicators" on page 41 for more information) Flashes red if the projector’s temperature becomes too high.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Keystone /3Left button (Refer to "Correcting keystone" on page 24 and "Using the menus" on page 29 for more information) Press this button to correct keystoning at the top of the projected image. When the on-screen menu is activated, press this button to move the selection focus left or make adjustments. SOURCE button (Refer to "Switching input signal" on page 26 for more information) Switches sequentially through input sources. (RGB/YPbPr, Video or S-Video).
Remote control description 1 7 2 3 4 5 3 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 9 10 11 Power button (Refer to "Start up" on page 21 and "Shutdown" on page 27 for more information) Turns the projector on or off. When the projector is in standby, press once to turn the projector on. When the projector is on, press twice to switch the projector to standby. Freeze button The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon " " will display in the lower right corner of the screen.
Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the projector’s IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters (~ 20 feet).
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of two possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; or 2. Floor at rear of screen 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. I.
signal) will display in a 4:3 aspect ratio (and will require an additional 33% display height than that of the scaled 16:9 aspect image projection area). IMPORTANT: Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16:9 projection if you will ever need to select an input other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal.
How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room. The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room. 1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the projection distance. 2.
Screen size chart Minimum zoom Maximum zoom Screen Center of lens Offset Projection distance 4:3 Screen Diagonal 4:3 Aspect in mm Feet Inches mm Width 4 48 5 6 60 72 7 8 84 96 9 108 10 120 12 144 15 180 18 216 25 300 1219 1500 1524 1829 2000 2134 2438 2500 2743 3000 3048 3500 3658 4000 4572 5000 5486 6000 7620 975 1200 1219 1463 1600 1707 1951 2000 2195 2400 2438 2800 2926 3200 3658 4000 4389 4800 6096 Distance from Screen in mm Min length Max length Height (with max.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: • • • Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 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 6). They are commercially available from electronics stores. • This projector has no speaker or built-in support for audio reproduction.
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.
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 1.
Connecting an S-Video source device 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 to an S-Video source device 1. Take an appropriate S-Video cable (not supplied) and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device. 2.
Connecting a composite Video source device 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. To connect the projector to an composite Video source device 1. Take an appropriate Video cable (not supplied) and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device. 2.
Using the projector Start up 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 on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Slide open the lens cover. If it is left closed, it could become deformed due to heat. 3. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) the Power button on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the unit is on.
You can also press the SOURCE button to select your desired input signal manually. For more information, please refer to "Switching input signal" on page 26. If the frequency/ resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector’s operating range, you will see the message “Out of Range” displayed on a blank screen. This message will remain on-screen until you change the input signal to an appropriate source.
did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. To enter the password recall procedure Press and hold the4Right button for 5 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. 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. To change the password 1. 2. 3.
Auto-adjusting the image In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press the AUTO button. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality. The current source information will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds. The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning. Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1.
Keystone /3Left button to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press the Keystone /4Right button to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. / • Press the buttons on the remote control to display the status bar labelled • press the button to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one at a time. To cycle through the available input sources, press the SOURCE button. A source selection menu will display at the center of the screen after you press the button. The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals.
Shutdown 1. 2. Press the Power button and a prompt message appears. Press the Power button a second time to turn the projector off. The POWER indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for the time duration as determined by the Quick Cooling function (see "Quick Cooling (On)" on page 33) to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Video / S-Video / Component Video Sub-Menu PC Picture Application Mode Autokeystone Keystone Color Temp Brightness Contrast Application Mode Autokeystone Keystone Color Temp Brightness Contrast Color *Tint Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are different menu languages. Before making adjustments, you may choose a suitable OSD language in Advance > Language menu. (Refer to page "4. Advance menu" on page 34 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. 2. Press the MENU (or MENU /6) button to turn the on-screen menu on.
1. Picture menu • Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. • Any custom selected values for Color Temp, Brightness, Contrast, and Color will be reset if you subsequently select an Application mode after adjusting any of their values Function (default setting/ value) Description Pre-defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type.
Keystone (0) Corrects any keystoning of the image. Refer to "Correcting keystone" on page 24 for more information. There are 4 color temperature* settings available. This value will be reset if you subsequently select an Application mode Color Temp (depends on the selected Application mode) Brightness (depends on the selected Application mode) 1. 2. 3. 4. T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings. T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
2. Pro-Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Function (default setting/ Description value) Automatically resizes the input signal pixel resolution to the native resolution of the projector. Auto Resize (On) Aspect Ratio (4:3) H Position (0) On: The pixel resolution of the input signal is converted to the native resolution of the projector (1024 x 768).
3. Setting menu Function (default setting/ Description value) the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button OSD Time (10) Sets press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds. Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a (On) normal 90-second duration to approximately 30 seconds. This is a selectable function.
4. Advance menu Function (default setting/ value) Mirror (Floor front) Blank Time (20) Source Scan (On) Language (English) Splash Screen (BenQ logo) Description The projector can be installed behind a screen. In such case, you can use this function to set the correct orientation of the projected image. Refer to "Choosing a location" on page 12 for more information. Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once elapsed, the image will return to the screen.
High Altitude Mode (Off) Auto Off (Off) Economic Mode (Off) If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms.
5. Information Menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. 36 Function Description Source Shows the current signal source. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Application Mode Shows the selected application mode in the Picture menu. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
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.
Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (by 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 = hours used in Economic mode + hours used in normal mode See "Economic Mode (Off)" on page 35 for more information on Economic mode. The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 2/3 of that in normal mode.
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.
• 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. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images. Step 7. Insert a new lamp. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place.
Indicators Illustration Blank - : Light OFF • • O : Orange light • : Light flashing • R : Red light • : Light ON • G : Green light Light Status & Description POWER TEMPerature LAMP Power events • O - - O - - G - - G - - O - R - - R - R - - R R - R G The projector needs to cool after the power is turned off. • The projector is in the startup cooling process. Stand-by mode. The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up.
42 - R O R R R R R G R R O G R R G R G G R O O R R O R G O R O - G R - G G Maintenance The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
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. See "Start up" on page 21 for details. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. See "Shutdown" on page 27 for details. No picture.
Remote control does not work. 44 Cause Remedy The battery is out of power. Replace the battery with a new one. There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. Remove the obstacle. You are too far away from the projector. Stand within 6 meters (~ 20 feet) of the projector.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Digital Projector CP120c Optical Resolution Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 1024 x 768 XGA 1-CHIP DMD F=2.6 to 2.96, f= 25.8 to 30 mm 132W lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100 ~ 240V, 3.5A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 190W (Max) Mechanical Dimensions Weight 218 mm (W) x 61 mm (H) x 167 mm (D) 2.9 lb (1.
Dimensions Unit: mm Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 (native) 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 1440 x 900 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 64 63.981 63.973 64 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60 60.020 60.012 60 Pixel Frequency (MHz) 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 65.
Supported timing for Component-YPbPr Input Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency (kHz) (Hz) Signal Format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i(625i)@50Hz 576p(625p)@50Hz 720p(750p)@60Hz 720p(750p)@50Hz 1080i(1125i)@60Hz 1080i(1125i)@50Hz 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 45.00 37.50 33.75 28.13 59.94 59.94 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode NTSC PAL SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 15.73 15.63 15.63 15.73 15.63 15.73 15.
Warranty Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
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 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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