BenQ LP-04J05-001 User manual

HT6050

Digital Projector

Home Cinema Series

User Manual

2

Table of contents

Important safety

instructions................... 3

Projector features........ 7

Shipping contents......................................8

Projector exterior view...........................9

Controls and functions..........................11

Positioning your

projector.....................16

Choosing a location................................16

Installing or removing the

optional lens.............................................17

Adjusting projected image position

using lens shift..........................................18

Obtaining a preferred projected

image size..................................................20

Connection .................22

HDMI connection...................................23

Smart devices connection.....................24

Component Video connection............26

Video connection....................................27

PC connection.........................................28

Connecting video source devices........29

Operation ...................30

Starting up the projector ......................30

Adjusting the projected image.............32

Using the menus......................................34

Securing the projector...........................35

Utilizing the password function...........35

Switching input signal .............................38

Picture menu ...........................................39

Display menu ..........................................45

System Setup : Basic menu ..................47

System Setup : Advanced menu .........48

Information menu ..................................50

Shutting down the projector...............51

OSD menu structure.............................52

Maintenance ............... 55

Care of the projector............................55

Lamp information...................................56

Cleaning the filter...................................60

Replacing the filter..................................60

Troubleshooting ........ 63

Specifications.............. 64

Projector specifications.........................64

Dimensions ..............................................65

Timing chart.............................................66

Warranty and

Copyright

information................. 72

Important safety instructions 3

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 this manual and marked on the product.

Safety Instructions

1. Please read this manual 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 or

remove the lens cap when the

projector lamp is on.

5. 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).

Important safety instructions4

6. 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 lamp, press

BLANK on the projector or remote

control.

7. The lamp becomes extremely hot

during operation. Allow the projector

to cool for approximately 45 minutes

prior to removing the lamp assembly

for replacement.

8. 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.

9. Never replace the lamp assembly or

any electronic components unless the

projector is unplugged.

10. Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, or table. The

product may fall, sustaining serious

damage.

11. 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. The only user serviceable

part is the lamp which has its own

removable cover.

Under no circumstances should you

ever undo or remove any other

covers. Refer servicing only to suitably

qualified professional service

personnel.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

Important safety instructions 5

12. 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.

13. Do not place this projector in any of

the following environments.

- 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,

shortening the projector's life span and

darkening 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).

14. 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.

15. Always place the projector on a level,

horizontal surface during operation.

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more

than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle

of more than 15 degrees front to back.

Using the projector when it is not fully

horizontal may cause a malfunction of,

or damage to, the lamp.

16. 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.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

3000 m

(10000 feet)

0 m

(0 feet)

Important safety instructions6

17. 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.

18. 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

wall socket and call BenQ to have the

projector serviced.

19. This product is capable of displaying

inverted images for ceiling mount

installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for

mounting the projector and ensure it

is securely installed.

Ceiling mounting the

projector

We want you to have a pleasant

experience using your BenQ

projector, so we need to bring this

safety matter to your attention to

prevent possible damage to person

and property.

If you intend to mount your projector

on the ceiling, we strongly

recommend that you use a proper

fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount

kit and that you ensure it is securely

and safely installed.

If you use a non-BenQ brand

projector ceiling mount kit, there is a

safety risk that the projector may fall

from the ceiling due to an improper

attachment through the use of the

wrong gauge or length screws.

You can purchase a BenQ projector

ceiling mount kit from the place you

purchased your BenQ projector.

BenQ recommends that you also

purchase a separate Kensington lock

compatible security cable and attach it

securely to both the Kensington lock

slot on the projector and the base of

the ceiling mount bracket. This will

perform the secondary role of

restraining the projector should its

attachment to the mounting bracket

become loose.

Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage

in accordance with local disposal

laws. See www.lamprecycle.org.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

Projector features 7

Projector features

• Full HD compatible

The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 576i, Enhanced

Definition television (EDTV) 480p, 576p and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i/p

60Hz formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction.

• High picture quality

The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution, excellent

home theater brightness, high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale

reproduction.

• Cinematic color reproduction

The projector features a precision-tuned RGBRGB color wheel to produce realistic

color accuracy depth and range of HDTV standard, ensures that movies are seen with

lifelike colors exactly the way the director intended.

• Rich gray-scale

When viewed in a darkened environment, the automatic gamma control provides

excellent gray-scale display which reveals details in shadows and in night or darkened

scenes.

• Intuitive H/V lens shift

The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting-up your

projector.

• Wide variety of inputs and video formats

The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC

equipment, including component video, and composite video, as well as dual HDMI,

PC, and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment

lighting systems.

• ISF certified calibration control

To reach a higher standard of performance, the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and

ISF DAY mode settings in its OSD menus, which requires professional calibration

service from authorized ISF installers.

• 3D function

To enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by

presenting the depth of the images through HDMI.

Projector features8

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

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

*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for

detailed information.

Other accessories

For below accessories, please consult your dealer for detailed information.

Batteries

Warranty card

User manual CD

Quick start guide

Power cable

Remote ControlProjector

Spare lamp kit Ceiling mount kit 3D Glasses

Wireless FHD Kit

(WDP01)

Projector features 9

Projector exterior view

1. External control panel

(See "Projector" on page 11 for

details.)

2. Vent (cool air intake)

3. Anti-dust cap

4. Power button

5. 3D SYNC OUT

6. HDMI-1 input jack

7. HDMI 2 / MHL dual mode port

Also can be charging connected

MHL compatible smart device as

long as the projector is powered on.

8. PC input jack

9. COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr input

10. USB TYPE-A 1.5A

Used for charging the receiver box

of the Wireless FHD Kit (WDP01)

(optional accessory)

11. Rear IR remote sensor

12. Front adjuster foots

13. USB TYPE-B port

14. 12 V TRIGGER out jack

Used to trigger external device such

as an electric screen or light control,

etc. Consult your dealer for how to

connect these devices.

15. RS-232 control port

Used to interface with a PC or

home theater control/automation

system.

16. VIDEO input jack

17. Indicator light (POWER,

TEMPerature, LAMP)

18. AC power cord inlet

19. AC Power Switch

20. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

Front/upper side

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Projector features10

21. Front adjuster foots

22. Ceiling mount holes

Bottom side

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Projector features 11

Controls and functions

Projector

7. OK

Selects an available picture setup mode.

Confirm the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"

on page 34 for details.

8. ► Right

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu

is activated, the #2, #4, #5, and #8 keys are

used as directional arrows to select the

desired menu items and to make

adjustments. See "Using the menus" on

page 34 for details.

9. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 38 for

details.

10. LENS SHIFT UP/DOWN

Rotate to move lens up or down.

11. LENS RELEASE button

Flip to release lens.

12. LENS SHIFT RIGHT/LEFT

Rotate to move lens right or left.

1. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture

timings for the displayed image.

2. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /▲ Up)

Manually corrects distorted images

resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 33 for

details.

3. BACK

Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and

saves menu settings.

4. ◄ Left

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu

is activated, the #2, #4, #5, and #8 keys are

used as directional arrows to select the

desired menu items and to make

adjustments. See "Using the menus" on

page 34 for details.

5. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /▼ Down)

Manually corrects distorted images

resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 33 for

details.

6. 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 34 for details

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Projector features12

Remote control

1. ON / OFF

Toggles the projector between standby

mode and on.

2. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

3. 3D

Launches the 3D menu and toggles the

invert function between on and off.

4. DEFAULT

Reset the current selected item to default

value.

Only available for picture adjustment

functions.

5. Arrow keys (▲ Up, ▼ Down, ◄ Left,

► Right)

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.

When the OSD menu is off and you are

under the MHL connection mode, these

arrows keys are available for controlling

your smart device.

6. BACK

Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits

and saves menu settings.

When the OSD menu is off and you are

under the MHL connection mode, use the

key to return or exit the OSD menu of

your smart device.

7. PICTURE MODE

Press to display Picture Mode menu.

8. Backward

Rewinds during media playback.

Only available when controlling your smart

device in MHL mode and when projector

CEC is on.

9. Pause

Pause during media playback.

Only available when controlling your smart

device in MHL mode and when projector

CEC is on.

10. Previous

Goes to the previous file during media

playback.

Only available when controlling your smart

device in MHL mode and when projector

CEC is on.

11. DEVICE MENU

Press to open connected device OSD

when projector CEC is on.

12. ASPECT RATIO

Selects the display aspect ratio.

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Projector features 13

13. LIGHT

The LED backlight lights up and stays on

for approximately 30 seconds when

pressing any key on the remote control.

Pressing any other keys within the 10

second again turns the LED backlight off.

14. ECO BLANK

Used to blank the screen picture.

15. OK

Confirms the selected OSD menu item.

When the OSD menu is off and you are

under the MHL connection mode, use the

key to confirm the selection on the OSD

of your smart device.

16. MENU

• Accesses the On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu.

• Goes back to previous OSD menu,

exits and saves menu settings.

17. COLOR MGMT

Press to display Color Management menu.

18. CINEMAMASTER

Press to display CinemaMaster menu.

19. , ,

This function is available for connected

HDMI devices when projector CEC is on.

20. Play

Play during media playback.

Only available when controlling your

smart device in MHL mode and when

projector CEC is on.

21. Fast-forward

Fast-forwards during media playback.

Only available when controlling your

smart device in MHL mode and when

projector CEC is on.

22. Next

Goes to the next file during media

playback.

Only available when controlling your

smart device in MHL mode and when

projector CEC is on.

23. HDMI SETTINGS

Press to display HDMI Settings menu.

24. Stop

Stop during media playback.

Only available when controlling your

smart device in MHL mode and when

projector CEC is on.

Projector features14

Remote control effective range

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on

the front and the rear of the projector. The remote

control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees

perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control

sensor to function correctly. The distance between

the remote control and the sensor should not exceed

8 meters (~ 26 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the

remote control and the IR sensor on the projector

that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

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Projector features 15

Replacing the remote control battery

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

• 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 using the remote control for a long time, remove

the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by

sliding the cover in the direction of the

arrow.

2. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of

the polarity (+/-) as shown here.

3. Replace the cover.

Positioning your projector16

Positioning your projector

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.

1. Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of

the screen.

This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup

and portability.

Turn on the projector and make the following settings:

MENU > System Setup : Basic > Projector Position > Front

2. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the

screen.

Turn on the projector and make the following settings:

MENU > System Setup : Basic > Projector Position > Rear

A special rear projection screen is required.

3. Front Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in

front of the screen.

Turn on the projector and make the following settings:

MENU > System Setup : Basic > Projector Position > Front

Ceiling

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount

your projector on the ceiling.

4. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling behind

the screen.

Turn on the projector and make the following settings:

MENU > System Setup : Basic > Projector Position > Rear

Ceiling

A special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit

are required.

Positioning your projector 17

Installing or removing the optional lens

• Do not shake or place excessive pressure on the projector or the lens components as the

projector and lens components contain precision parts.

• Before removing or installing the lens, be sure to turn off the projector, wait until the

cooling fans stop, and turn off the main power switch.

• Do not touch the lens surface when removing or installing the lens.

• Keep fingerprints, dust or oil off the lens surface. Do not scratch the lens surface.

• Work on a level surface with a soft cloth under it to avoid scratching.

• If you remove and store the lens, attach the lens cap to the projector to keep off dust and

dirt.

Removing the existing lens from the projector

1. Flip up the top cover

2. Push the LENSE RELEASE button to the unlock

position.

3. Grasp the lens.

4. Rotate the lens counterclockwise. The existing

lens will be disengaged.

5. Pull out the existing lens slowly.

Positioning your projector18

Installing the new lens

Remove both end caps from the lens.

Removal of the plastic body cap before inserting a lens for the first time.

1. Align the flange and correctly

position at the 11 o'clock

position as shown in the

picture.

Flange must be positioned at the 11

o'clock position, direction as shown

in the picture.

2. Rotate the lens clockwise until you feel it click

into place.

Adjusting projected image position using lens shift

Suggest to loosen the screw before lens shift adjustment and tighten up after finished

adjustment.

The Lens Shift function can be used to adjust the position of the projected image either

horizontally or vertically within the range detailed below.

30°

Flange

Horizontal lens

shift lever

Vertical lens shift

lever

Screw for ensuring

the lens position

Positioning your projector 19

Adjusting the vertical image position

The vertical image height can be adjusted between 60% and -20% for 1080P of offset

position. Please consult the Lens Shift Range diagram below for further clarification.

Adjusting the horizontal image position

With the lens in the center position the horizontal image position can be adjusted to the

left or right by up to a maximum of 5% of the image width. Please consult the Lens Shift

Range diagram below for further clarification.

Lens shift range diagram

1080P

Desk-Front Projection

Ceiling Mount-Front Projection

Vertical shift

Height of projected image

Max 0.2V

Max 0.6V

Max

0.6V

Height of projected image

Vertical shift

Normal projection position

Width of projected image

0.05H 0.05H

1V

1H

Shift to Left

Shift to Right

Positioning your projector20

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The projected image size is determined by the distance from the projector lens to the

screen, the zoom setting, and the video format.

Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 65 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector

before calculating the appropriate position.

The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9.

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

Maximum zoom

Minimum zoom

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H

Screen Size Wide Zoom Standard

Diagonal Width Height

Distance Distance

Wide Tel e Wide Tel e

Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m

80 2.03 70 1.77 39 1.00 77 1.95 91 2.30 107 2.73 135 3.42

100 2.54 87 2.21 49 1.25 96 2.44 113 2.88 134 3.41 168 4.27

120 3.05 105 2.66 59 1.49 115 2.92 136 3.45 161 4.09 202 5.13

150 3.81 131 3.32 74 1.87 144 3.65 170 4.32 201 5.11 252 6.41

200 5.08 174 4.43 98 2.49 192 4.87 227 5.76 268 6.82 336 8.55

300 7.62 261 6.64 147 3.74 288 7.31 340 8.63 - - - -

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50012.7043611.072466.23--------

Screen Size Semi Long Long Zoom

Diagonal Width Height

Distance Distance

Wide Tel e Wide Tel e

Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m Inch m

80 2.03 70 1.77 39 1.00 135 3.42 202 5.14 209 5.31 349 8.86

100 2.54 87 2.21 49 1.25 168 4.27 253 6.42 261 6.64 436 11.07

120 3.05 105 2.66 59 1.49 202 5.13 303 7.70 314 7.97 523 13.28

150 3.81 131 3.32 74 1.87 252 6.41 379 9.63 392 9.96 654 16.60

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