BenQ Gp2 Users Manual

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Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either 
the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
Correcting keystone when an image is displayed on the screen.
To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually 
correct it following one of these steps.
• Using the remote control
Press Keystone on the remote control to display 
the Keystone correction page. Press  /  on the 
projector or remote control to correct keystone.
•Using the OSD menu
1. Press   and then press    to highlight 
Keystone. The Keystone pop-up menu 
displays.
2. Press   to correct keystoning at the 
bottom of the image or press   to correct 
keystoning at the top of the image.
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audiences full attention to the presenter, you can:
• Using the remote control
Use Blank on the remote control to hide the screen 
image. Press again Blank or any keys on the remote 
control to restore the image.
•Using the OSD menu
Press and hold Blank for 3 seconds on the projector 
to hide the screen image. Press again Blank or any 
keys on the projector to restore the image.
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.
Press/.Press /.
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							Operation 32
Securing the projector
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an 
option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the Settings 
menu.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently 
forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this 
manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall.
Setting power on lock
• Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is 
entered every time the projector is started.
• When setting a password for the projector that its password function is used for the first 
time, enter the default password (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) of the projector by pressing the arrow key 
five times if you are prompted for a password. 
1. Press /  until the Settings menu is highlighted and then press OK to enter.
2. Go to the GENERAL > Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu. 
3. Press OK. The message Input Current Password displays.
4. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys 
( ,  ,  ,  ) respectively represent 4 digits 
(1, 2, 3, 4). Press the arrow keys to enter six 
digits for the password.
5. Once the correct password is set, the OSD 
menu returns to the Change Security 
Settings menu.
6. Highlight Pow e r  o n  L o c k and press OK. The 
pop-up menu displays. Select On and press OK to complete power on lock setting.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press   or  .
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked 
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on 
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the 
password error message displays lasting for three 
seconds, and the message Input Password follows. 
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in 
succession, the projector will automatically shut down 
in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold   on the remote control for 3 
seconds. The projector will display a coded 
number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your 
projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to 
decode the number. You may be required to 
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							Operation33 provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of 
the projector.
Changing the password
1. Go to the Settings > GENERAL > Security Settings > Change password 
menu.
2. Press OK. The message Input Current Password displays.
3. Enter the old password.
• If the password is correct, another message Input New Password displays. 
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three 
seconds, and the message Input Current Password displays for your retry. 
You can press   to cancel the change or try another password.
4. Enter a new password.
The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that 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 
new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a new password 
to the projector. Remember to enter the new 
password next time the projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press   or  .
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the Settings > GENERAL > Security 
Settings > Power on Lock menu. Select Off and press OK. The messageInput 
Passworddisplays. Enter the current password. 
• If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings 
page with Off shown in the row of Pow e r  o n  L o c k. You will not have to enter 
the password next time you turn on the projector.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three 
seconds, and the messageInput Passworddisplays for your retry. You can press 
 to cancel the change or try another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you 
ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.
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							Operation 34
Firmware upgrade
Follow below procedures to upgrade firmware version. 
• Only an SD Card is supported for a firmware update. 
• Do not remove the SD Card while an update is in progress. 
• Do not operate any buttons during the update. 
• Do not turn the projector off during the update. 
• To confirm that the firmware has been successfully updated, go to 
Settings > Information 
> Firmware version. 
Updating the Firmware
1. Connect the containing the latest firmware to the projector. 
2. Select Settings > GENERAL > Firmware Upgrade in the main menu page. 
3. Select OK to begin. 
4. After the firmware is updated, please turn off the projector. 
5. Power on the projector and check the firmware version.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and 
computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs 
are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can 
dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image 
input signal.
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
1. Press   to open the pop-up menu in one of the computer, iPhone/iPod, composite 
video, component and HDMI modes.
2. Press  to highlight Aspect Ratio.
3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your 
display requirements.
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							Operation35
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 steps.
• Make sure the input source is on computer, iPhone/
iPod, composite video, component and HDMI 
mode and the projection screen is displayed.
•Press Mode on the remote control projector repeatedly until your desired mode is 
selected.
• You may press   to open the pop-up menu. Press   to select Picture Mode 
Settings and press OK to enter. Select Picture Mode and press  /  to select a 
desired mode.
The picture modes are listed below.
1.Bright mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is 
suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the 
projector in well lit rooms.
2.Standard mode (Default): Is designed for presentations. The brightness is 
emphasized in this mode.
3.Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital 
cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) 
environment.
4.Game mode: Is appropriate for playing games.
5.User mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture 
modes. See Setting the User mode on page 35 for details.
Setting the User mode
There is one user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable 
for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User) as a starting point 
and customize the settings.
1. Press   to open the pop-up menu.
2. Press  to select Picture Mode Settings and press OK to enter.
3. Select Picture Mode and press  /  to select User.
4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User mode is selected in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.
5. Press  /  to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
6. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with  / . 
See Fine-tuning the image clarity below for details.
7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press OK to store 
the settings.
8. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
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							Operation 36
Using Wall Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall 
which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s 
color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, press   to open the pop-up menu in one of the computer, iPhone/
iPod, composite video, component and HDMI modes. Select Wa l l  C o l o r and press  / 
 to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are 
several precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and 
Blackboard.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user mode
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available 
when User mode is selected. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments tothese 
functions by highlighting them and pressing  /   on the projector or remote control
Adjusting Brightness
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the 
lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this 
control so the black areas of the image appear just as 
black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this 
to set the peak white level after you have previously 
adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected 
input and viewing environment.
Adjusting Color
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image 
will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the 
more greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the 
picture becomes.
Selecting a Color Temperature
There are four options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the 
signal type selected.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. 
One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color 
temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A 
white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
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							Operation37
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 
1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–30°C.
Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1499 m and ambient 
temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode 
on under such a condition.
To activate the High Altitude Mode:
1. Hightlight Settings and press OK to enter.
2. Go to GENERAL > High Altitude Mode and press OK.
3. Highlight On and press OK to confirm.
4. To leave the OSD, press   until the projector returns to the home screen, or press 
 to go back to the home screen directly.
Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level 
because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and 
performance.
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. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all 
harsh or extreme conditions.
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be 
sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection 
on page 17 for how the audio input is connected.
Muting the sound
To temporarily turn off the sound, press   on the remote 
control, or:
1. Hightlight Settings and press OK to enter.
2. Go to GENERAL > Audio Settings and press 
OK to enter.
3. Highlight Mute and press OK to open the pop-up 
menu.
4. Highlight On and press OK to confirm.
5. To leave the OSD, press   until the projector 
returns to the home screen, or press   to go back to the home screen directly.
Adjusting the sound level
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							Operation 38To adjust the sound level, press + or - on the remote control, or:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Highlight Vo l u m e and press OK to open the pop-
up menu.
3. Press  /   to select a desired sound level.
4. To leave the OSD, follow step 5 above.
Setting the keypad tone
To set the keypad tone:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 in Muting the sound section.
2. Highlight Key p a d  t o n e and press OK to open the 
pop-up menu.
3. Highlight On and press OK to confirm.
4. To leave the OSD, follow step 5 in Muting the 
sound section.
Setting the audio in standby mode
To set the audio in standby mode:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 on muting the sound section.
2. Highlight Audio in Standby Mode and press OK 
to open the pop-up menu.
3. Highlight iPhone& iPod and press OK to confirm. 
After set on the Audio in Standby Mode, the 
projector can act as a docking speaker when music 
playback is in standby mode.
4. To leave the OSD, follow step 5 in Muting the 
sound section.
If Settings > GENERAL > Audio Settings > Audio in Standby Mode is set to iPhone/iPod, the 
projector can act as a docking speaker when music playback is in standby mode.
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							Operation39
Playing files with iPhone/iPod
The projector comes with an all-in-one iPhone/iPod dock which support video projection 
and music playback through specific apps not only in power-on mode but also in standby 
mode.
 
Projecting videos via iPhone or iPod native app
1. Dock your iPhone or iPod to fit the connector on the projector. 
2. Use remote control to turn on the power of the projector and select the source of 
iPhone/ iPod in home screen. Press OK to enter. 
3. Select the “iPod” icon manually on iPhone or iPod main menu. (Here take an 
example of iPhone 4) 
4. Press Menu on remote control to switch to Videos menu.
5. Use  /  to select a video in file list.
6. Press OK to start playing video.
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							Operation 407. The video will be projected on a big screen.
8. When a video is playing, press   for Pause/Play. Press  /  for replay or skip to 
next video. Have long press on  /  to make the playing file rewind or fast-forward. 
Press  /   to control the volume.
Projecting photo slideshow via iPhone or iPod native app
1. Select the “Photos” manually icon on iPhone or iPod main menu. Photos can only 
be projected as a slideshow. (Here take an example of iPhone 4)
2. Choose the photo you want to view in photo album . Press Play in iPhone or iPod 
album menu to start slideshow and the slideshow will instantly be projected on a big 
screen.
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