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CP120 Digital Projector
Commuter Series
User’s Manual
Welcome
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Copyright Copyright 2005 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be 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
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Without prejudice to any statutory or other rights you may have, BENQ may terminate this SLA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this SLA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts. 4. COPYRIGHT. All rights, title and interest, including all copyrights and other intellectual property and proprietary rights, in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio,
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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 .................................................... 7
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Fine-tuning the image size and clarity .........................24 Correcting keystone ......................................................25 Manual keystone correction ................................................................. 25 Automatic keystone correction ............................................................. 26 Selecting an application mode ......................................26 Switching input signal ...................................................26 Hiding the image
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Dimensions ................................................................... 54 Timing chart ................................................................. 54 Supported timing for PC input .............................................................54 Supported timing for Component-YPbPr Input ..................................55 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs .................................55 Warranty................................................................56 Limit
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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 • Refer servicing to qualified service cabinet. There are no user serviceable personnel. parts inside. • Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens c
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Safety instructions 1. The lamp becomes extremely hot 4. Do not place this product on an during operation. Allow the unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector to cool for approximately product may fall, sustaining serious 45 minutes prior to removing the damage. lamp assembly for replacement. 5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Take it to a qualified technician when service or repair is required. 2. Do not operate lamps beyond the Incorre
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Safety instructions (continued) 7. Do not place this projector in any of the 8. Do not block the ventilation holes. following environments. - Do not place this unit on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls - Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any and free flow of air around the projector. other item. - Locations where temperatures may - Do not place inflammables near the become excessively
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Safety instructions (continued) 11. Do not block the projection lens with 12. Do not place liquids near or on the any objects when the projector is under projector. Liquids spilled into the operation as this could cause the projector may cause it to fail. If the objects to become heated or deformed projector does become wet, disconnect or even cause a fire. To temporarily it from the power supply’s wall socket turn off the lamp, press BLANK button and call BenQ to have the projector on the
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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: • Wireless connectivity The projector provides wireless connectivity that allows up to 10 computers to share one projector without the hassle of changing cables. • Selectable wireless connection modes The wireless connection modes (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g) are selectable, maximizing the projector
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CP120 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equipment. 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. Quick Start Guide Remote Control with Battery User’s Manua
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CP120 Projector exterior view Front / Upper side External control panel (See page "External control panel" on page 8 for details.) Focus ring and zoom ring Ventilation grill Kensington lock hole Sliding lens cover Projection lens Front IR remote sensor Rear side S-Video socket Video socket Rear IR remote sensor USB socket Rear adjustable foot RGB (PC) / Component video Power cable socket (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input socket Lower side Front adjuster button Front adjustable foot Lamp cover Re
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Controls and functions External control panel 9 1 2 10 3 4 11 5 6 12 13 7 8 1. 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. 2. TEMPerature warning light (Refer to "Indicators" on page 49 for more information) Flashes red if the projector’s temperature becomes too high. 3. POWER indicator light (Refer to "Indicator
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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. 6. Keystone / 3Left button (Refer to "Correcting keystone" on page 25 and "Using the menus" on page 37 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. 7. SOURCE/WIRELESS button (Refer to "Switc
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Remote control description 8 1 9 2 10 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 3 6 15 7 1. Power (Refer to "Start up" on page 21 and "Shutdown" on page 27 for more infor- mation) 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. 2. Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon " " will display in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again o
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11. Channel (Refer to "Making wireless presentation" on page 30 for more information.) When the Wireless Connection menu is displayed, press this button to change the wireless connection channel. 12. Auto (Refer to "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 24 for more information.) Automatically determines the best picture settings for the displayed image. 13. Source (Refer to "Switching input signal" on page 26 for more information) Sequentially selects input sources. (RGB/YPbPr-> Video-> S-Video-> W
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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. Floor fron
