BenQ LU950 User manual

Digital Projector

User Manual

Insallation Projector I LU950 / LU951ST

V 1.00

2 Warranty and Copyright information

Warranty and Copyright information

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.

Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance

with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be in-between 10% and 90%,

temperature in-between 0°C and 40°C, altitude lower than 3000 m (used with High Altitude Mode),

and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.

For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com.

Copyright

reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or

computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical,

manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.

Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect

to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any

particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make

changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such

revision or changes.

*DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others are

copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.

Patents

Please go to http://patmarking.benq.com/ for the details on BenQ projector patent coverage.

3 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Warranty and Copyright information ................................................................................ 2

Important safety instructions .............................................................................................. 4

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 6

Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Projector exterior view ............................................................................................................................ 7

Control Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Control terminals ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Remote control ........................................................................................................................................10

Installation ........................................................................................................................... 13

Choosing a location .................................................................................................................................13

Cooling notice ...........................................................................................................................................13

Obtaining a preferred projected image size....................................................................................... 14

Mounting the projector........................................................................................................................... 16

Adjusting the projector position........................................................................................................... 17

Adjusting the projected image............................................................................................................... 18

Connection .......................................................................................................................... 20

Operation ............................................................................................................................ 22

Starting up the projector ........................................................................................................................22

Using the menus .......................................................................................................................................22

Securing the projector ............................................................................................................................ 24

Switching input signal ...............................................................................................................................25

Shutting down the projector ................................................................................................................. 26

Menu operation ................................................................................................................... 27

Basic menu ...............................................................................................................................................27

Advanced menu ..................................................................................................................................... 29

System ......................................................................................................................................................37

INFORMATION menu .......................................................................................................................39

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 40

Care of the projector ..............................................................................................................................40

Light source information ........................................................................................................................ 41

LED Indicators........................................................................................................................................... 43

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 44

Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 45

Projector specifications ..........................................................................................................................45

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................46

Timing chart............................................................................................................................................... 47

RS232 command....................................................................................................................................... 52

4 Important safety instructions

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 the user manual / installation guide and marked on the product.

1. Please read the user manual / installation guide 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. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

4. Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap (if any) when the

projector light source is on.

5. The light source becomes extremely hot during operation.

6. In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely

within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power cuts or surges of ±10

volts occur. 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).

7. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this

could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn

off the light source, use the blank function.

8. Do not operate light sources beyond the rated light source life.

9. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining

serious damage.

10. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may

cause death if you should come into contact with live parts.

Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to

suitably qualified professional service personnel.

11. Do not block the ventilation holes.

- Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.

- Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item.

- Do not place inflammables near the projector.

If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire.

12. Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing

injury or resulting in damage to the projector.

13. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the

projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury.

14. When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its

ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect.

15. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail.

If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's power outlet and call

BenQ to have the projector serviced.

16. This apparatus must be earthed.

17. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments.

5 Important safety instructions

- Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the

projector.

- Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

- Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shorten the

projector's life span and darken the image.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F

- Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).

Risk Group 2

1. According to the classification of

photobiological safety of light sources and

light source systems, this product is Risk

Group 2, IEC 62471-5:2015.

2. Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted

from this product.

3. Do not stare at operating light source. May

be harmful to the eyes.

4. As with any bright source, do not stare into

the direct beam.

The projector’s light source unit uses a laser.

Laser Caution

This product belongs to CLASS 1 laser product and

complies with IEC 60825-1:2014.

LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO

BEAM, CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

6 Introduction

Introduction

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

Optional accessories

Projector Remote control and batteries Installation guide Power cord

The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.

1. Ceiling mount CMG3

2. 3D glasses

3. InstaShow™ (WDC10)

7 Introduction

Projector exterior view

1. Vent (heated air exhaust)

2. IR remote sensor

3. Zoom ring

4. Focus ring

5. Adjuster feet

6. Projection lens

7. Lens cover

8. Lens shift adjustment knobs (LEFT/RIGHT,

UP/DOWN)

9. Vent (cool air intake)

10. Control terminals (See Control terminals

on page 9.)

11. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

12. AC power jack

13. POWER indicator light/TEMPerature warning

light/LIGHT indicator light

(See LED Indicators on page 43.)

14. Filter cover

15. External control panel

(See Control Panel on page 8.)

16. Ceiling mount holes

17. Security bar

18. Projector holder

19. Third party mounting holes

20. InstaShow holes

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Control Panel

1. MENU

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

2. Arrow keys ( , , , )

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, these keys are used as directional

arrows to select the desired menu items and

to make adjustments.

Keystone keys (, )

Displays the keystone correction page.

Volume keys (, )

Decreases or increase the projector volume.

3. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode

and on.

4. BACK

Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and

saves menu settings.

5. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture

timings for the displayed image when PC signal

(analog RGB) is selected.

6. OK

Confirms the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item.

7. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

All the key presses described in this document are available on the remote control or projector.

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Control terminals

1. WIRED REMOTE

For connection to a wired remote control.

2. RS232

Standard 9-pin D-sub interface for connection

to PC control system and projector

maintenance.

3. USB MINI-B

For firmware upgrade only.

4. USB TYPE A

Support 5V/2A output.

5. LAN

For connection to RJ45 Cat5/Cat6 Ethernet

cable to control the projector through a

network.

6. HDBaseT

For connection to RJ45 Cat5/Cat6 cable to

input uncompressed high-definition video

(HD).

7. HDMI 2

Connection to HDMI source.

8. HDMI 1

Connection to HDMI source.

9. VIDEO

Connection to composite video source.

10. S-VIDEO

Connection to S-Video source.

11. AUDIO IN L/R

Connection to an audio input source via an

audio or audio L/R cable.

12. PC IN

15-pin VGA port for connection to RGB

source or PC.

13. MONITOR OUT

Connection to other display equipment for

concurrent playback display. (Used with PC

IN port.)

14. AUDIO IN

Connection to an audio input source via an

audio cable. (Used with PC IN port.)

15. AUDIO OUT

Connection to a speaker or headset.

16. 12V TRIGGER

Trigger external devices such as an electric

screen or light control, etc.

17. HDMI 3

Connection to HDMI source.

18. HDMI OUT

Connection to other display equipment for

concurrent playback display. (Used with

HDMI 3 port.)

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Remote control

6. OK

Confirms the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item.

7. BACK

Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and

saves menu settings.

8. MENU

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

9. MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

10. Numeric buttons

Enters numbers in network settings or when

setting the remote control ID. Numeric

buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be pressed when

asked to enter password.

11. ALL

Press and hold ID SET until the ID setting

indicator lights up. Press ALL to clear current

ID setting of the remote control. The ID is

cleared successfully when you see the ID

setting indicator starts flickering and then

blackout.

12. ZOOM+/ZOOM-

Magnifies or reduces the projected picture

size.

13. ID setting indicator

14. QUICK INSTALL

Quickly selects several functions to adjust the

projected image and displays the test pattern.

15. INFO

Displays the projector information.

16. LIGHT SOURCE

Selects a suitable light source power among

the provided modes.

17. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture

timings for the displayed image.

1. ON/ OFF

Toggles the projector between standby mode

and on.

2. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

3. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

4. PICTURE

Selects an available picture setup mode.

5. Arrow keys ( , , , )

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, these keys are used as directional

arrows to select the desired menu items and

to make adjustments.

Keystone keys ( , )

Displays the keystone correction page.

Volume keys (, )

Decreases or increase the projector volume.

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Remote control effective range

The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR

remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the

sensor(s) should not exceed 7 meters (~ 23 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on the

projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

Replacing the remote control batteries

1. Press and slide off the battery cover, as illustrated.

2. Remove the old batteries (if applicable) and install two

AAA batteries. Make sure that the positive and negative

ends are positioned correctly, as illustrated.

3. Slide the battery cover in until it clicks into place.

18. BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

Do not block the projection lens from

projecting as this could cause the blocking

object to become heated and deformed or even

cause a fire.

19. LIGHT

Turns on the remote control backlight for a

few seconds. To keep the backlight on, press

any other key while the backlight is on. Press

the key again to turn the backlight off.

20. ID SET

Sets the code for this remote control. Press

and hold ID SET until the ID setting indicator

lights up. Enter the ID for the remote control

(between 01~99). The remote control ID

should be the same as the corresponding

projector ID. The ID is saved successfully

when you see the ID setting indicator starts

flickering and then blackout.

21. 3D

Displays the 3D menu.

22. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

23. PAG E +/PAG E -

No function.

• Operating the projector from the front • Operating the projector from the rear

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• Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen,

bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local environment regulations for

your region.

• Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

• If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the

batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

13 Installation

Installation

Choosing a location

Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into consideration:

• Size and position of your screen

• Electrical outlet location

• Location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment

You can install your projector in the following ways: Front Table, Front Ceiling, Rear Ceiling,

Rear Table. (See Projector Installation on page 34.)

The projector can also be installed at following angles:

Cooling notice

360-degree projection

Installation of the projector should be performed carefully. Incomplete or improper installation may cause the

projector to fall, resulting in personal injury or property damage.

Ventilation Caution for installation

For proper ventilation of the projector, make sure to leave some

space around the projector as shown in the illustration below:

• Table • Table

• Ceiling • Stacking

• Avoid using the projector in a poorly ventilated or confined space.

• The light source life may be affected if the projector is used tilted at an angle of more than +

15 degrees.

Air inlet

Air outlet

50 cm

above

70 cm

above

50 cm

above

50 cm

above

30 cm

above

50 cm

above

Minimum 100 mm

14 Installation

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors

in the projected image size.

Projection dimensions

The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is in a 16:10 aspect ratio

LU950

Screen size Distance from screen (mm)

Offset (mm)Diagonal

W

(mm)

H (mm)

Min length

Average

Max length

Inch mm (max. zoom) (min. zoom)

40 1016 862 538 1172 1525 1878 0

50 1270 1077 673 1465 1906 2348 0

60 1524 1292 808 1758 2287 2817 0

80 2032 1723 1077 2343 3050 3756 0

90 2286 1939 1212 2636 3431 4226 0

100 2540 2154 1346 2929 3812 4696 0

110 2794 2369 1481 3222 4194 5165 0

120 3048 2585 1615 3515 4575 5635 0

130 3302 2800 1750 3808 4956 6104 0

140 3556 3015 1885 4101 5337 6574 0

150 3810 3231 2019 4394 5719 7043 0

160 4064 3446 2154 4687 6100 7513 0

170 4318 3662 2289 4980 6481 7982 0

180 4572 3877 2423 5273 6862 8452 0

190 4826 4092 2558 5566 7244 8922 0

200 5080 4308 2692 5859 7625 9391 0

250 6350 5385 3365 7323 9531 11739 0

300 7620 6462 4039 8788 11437 14087 0

350 8890 7539 4712 10253 13344 16434 0

400 10160 8616 5385 11717 15250 18782 0

500 12700 10770 6731 14647 19062 23478 0

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W

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

16:10 Screen diagonal

Offset

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LU951ST

Screen size Distance from screen (mm)

Offset (mm)Diagonal

W

(mm)

H (mm)

Min length

Average

Max length

Inch mm (max. zoom) (min. zoom)

40 1016 862 538 698 732 767 0

50 1270 1077 673 872 915 958 0

60 1524 1292 808 1047 1098 1150 0

80 2032 1723 1077 1396 1465 1534 0

90 2286 1939 1212 1570 1648 1725 0

100 2540 2154 1346 1745 1831 1917 0

110 2794 2369 1481 1919 2014 2109 0

120 3048 2585 1615 2094 2197 2300 0

130 3302 2800 1750 2268 2380 2492 0

140 3556 3015 1885 2443 2563 2684 0

150 3810 3231 2019 2617 2746 2875 0

160 4064 3446 2154 2791 2929 3067 0

170 4318 3662 2289 2966 3112 3259 0

180 4572 3877 2423 3140 3295 3451 0

190 4826 4092 2558 3315 3479 3642 0

200 5080 4308 2692 3489 3662 3834 0

250 6350 5385 3365 4362 4577 4792 0

300 7620 6462 4039 5234 5492 5751 0

350 8890 7539 4712 6106 6408 6709 0

400 10160 8616 5385 6979 7323 7668 0

500 12700 10770 6731 8723 9154 9585 0

All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes.

BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection

size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this

projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your

installation location.

• Ceiling installation must be done by a qualified professional. Contact your dealer for more information. It is not

recommended you install the projector yourself.

• Only use the projector on a solid, level surface. Serious injury and damage can occur if the projector is dropped.

• Do not use the projector in an environment where extreme temperature occurs. The projector must be used at

temperatures between 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees

Celsius).

• Screen damage will occur if the projector is exposed to moisture, dust or smoke.

• Do not cover the vents on the projector. Proper ventilation is required to dissipate heat. Damage to the projector

will occur if the vents are covered.

16 Installation

Mounting the projector

If you intend to mount your projector, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ

projector mounting kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.

If you use a non-BenQ brand projector mounting kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall

down due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.

Before mounting the projector

• Purchase a BenQ projector mounting kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector.

• BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate security cable and attach it securely to both the

security bar on the projector and the base of the mounting bracket. This will perform the secondary

role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

• Ask your dealer to install the projector for you. Installing the projector on your own may cause it to

fall and result in injury.

• Take necessary procedures to prevent the projector from falling off such as during an earthquake.

• The warranty doesn’t cover any product damage caused by mounting the projector with a non-BenQ

brand projector mounting kit.

• Consider the surrounding temperature where the projector is ceiling mounted. If a heater is used, the

temperature around the ceiling may be higher than expected.

• Read the user manual for the mounting kit about the range of torque. Tightening with torque

exceeding the recommended range may cause damage to the projector and subsequently falling off.

• Make sure the power outlet is at an accessible height so that you can easily shut down the projector.

17 Installation

Adjusting the projector position

Shifting the projection lens

The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be

positioned off the center of the screen.

The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width. You can turn the

knobs on the projector to shift the projection lens in any direction within the allowable range depending

on your desired image position.

• Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality.

• Please stop turning the adjustment knob when you hear a clicking sound indicating that the knob has reached its

limit. Over-turning the knob may cause damage.

Desk-front

projection

Ceiling mount-front

projection

Vertical shift

Ver tical shift

Vertical shift

Height of

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Max. 0.5V

1V

Effective projection position

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H: Width of projected image

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Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle

If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the

screen and the projector are not perpendicular to

each other, the projected image becomes

trapezoidal. You can screw the adjuster feet to

fine-tune the horizontal angle.

To retract the feet, screw the adjuster feet in a

reverse direction.

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

Correcting keystone

Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image becomes a trapezoid due to angled

projection.

To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following these steps.

1. Do one of the following steps to display the keystone

correction page.

• Press / on the projector or remote control.

• Press QUICK INSTALL on the remote control. Press to

highlight 2D Keystone and press OK.

• Go to Advanced Menu - Display > 2D Keystone and

press OK.

2. After the 2D Keystone correction page displays. Press to

correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the

image. Press to correct keystoning at the right side of the image. Press to correct keystoning

at the left side of the image.

Do not look into the lens while the light source is on. The strong light from the light source may cause damage to

your eyes.

1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you

need using the zoom ring.

2. Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.

This function is not available when there is no input signal. If you wish to use this function when there is no input

signal, activate Test Pattern first.

Press .

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3. When 2D Keystone correction page displays, you can also do the following settings:

• Press AUTO to reset the keystone values.

• Press / to disable the auto vertical keystone function.

Adjusting Corner Fit

You can manually adjust four corners of the image by setting the horizontal and vertical values.

1. Do one of the following steps to display the corner fit correction page.

• Press QUICK INSTALL on the remote control. Press to highlight Corner Fit and press

OK.

• Go to Advanced Menu - Display > Corner Fit and press OK.

2. Press / / / to select one corner and press OK.

3. Press / to adjust vertical values.

4. Press / to adjust horizontal values.

This function is not available when there is no input signal. If you wish to use this function when there is no input

signal, activate Test Pattern first.

Corner Fit

Press for 2 seconds to reset.

20 Connection

Connection

Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for connecting the external device. 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.

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RS232 cable

RJ-45 cable

HDBaseT matrix

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S-Video cable

VGA cable

Audio cable

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