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Qcast Mirror QP20 Wireless Dongle

Effortless Setup for Instant Wireless Presentations from Smart Devices

Application

Can I control the BenQ projector with a remote control designed by other manufacturers?
Yes. When setting the remote control, please input the [custom code + IR code] or [IR code + custom code] based on the instruction on the remote control. The custom code for BenQ is 0X30. For IR code, please refer to the user manual.
Which reminder messages will stop being displayed after "Reminder Message" is switched off?
After "Reminder Message" option is switched off in OSD, the following messages will stop being displayed:
- All signal searching…
- No signal
- (Source) Source searching…
- (Source) Source detected
- Auto adjusting…
- Signal status(Source information menu)
- ECO BLANK/No source detected
- Out of range
- Best resolution

Could I apply the QP20 (QCast Mirror) with android smart phone or laptop with Window7?
Sorry, QP20 only supports Win 8.1 and above. It is not compatible with Win7.
How do I mute the projector?
The projector can be muted using one of the following settings -
1. OSD > System setup > audio settings > mute
2.. Mute key on remote
The mute function will reset to default (Off) when the projector is restarted, which means audio will be on.
Therefore, if you wish to mute the projector permanently, please turn the audio volume down to 0. Volume levels do not reset for power cycles or restarts.
Does the projector support change slides on PowerPoint using a remote which emulates page up and page down commands for both Windows PC and MacOS?
How do I clean my projector lens?
It is normal to have some dust on the lens surface. Please refer to the below video for a guide to cleaning your projector's lens.
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Specification

Which types of BenQ projectors require a power cycling process?
For BenQ projectors designed for general home entertainment and business use, we recommend powering off the projector for 2-3 minutes after every 12 hours of constant use for longer lasting reliability and maximized projector lifespan. BenQ professional projectors designed with corresponding industrial standards can be used continuously for more than 12 hours and do not require a power cycling process as our home and general-use business projectors do. If you have any questions, please contact your local BenQ customer care team for further assistance. Thank you.
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The Wired remote port is used to connect to a wired remote control. What is the maximum distance supported by the wired remote control?

Further Query

Which types of BenQ projectors require a power cycling process?
For BenQ projectors designed for general home entertainment and business use, we recommend powering off the projector for 2-3 minutes after every 12 hours of constant use for longer lasting reliability and maximized projector lifespan. BenQ professional projectors designed with corresponding industrial standards can be used continuously for more than 12 hours and do not require a power cycling process as our home and general-use business projectors do. If you have any questions, please contact your local BenQ customer care team for further assistance. Thank you.
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The Wired remote port is used to connect to a wired remote control. What is the maximum distance supported by the wired remote control?
My remote control is not working. What can be done to fix it?
Please follow below steps for troubleshooting:
(1) Check if the remote receiver is turned off by accident in OSD. It should be turned to Front/Top/Front+Top.
(2) Check if the batteries are out of power. Replace both of the batteries with new ones.
(3) Make sure you are not too far away from the projector. Stand within 7 meters from the projector.
(4) Remove the obstacles between the remote control and projector.
For demo, please refer to the tutorial video
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I connected the QCast Mirror QP20 with iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi and used the screen mirror to display the content in the source device. How can I surf the internet at the same time?
Please enable the Wi-Fi Assist on your iPhone or iPad then you can surf the internet while connecting QP20 with iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi.
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The QCast Mirror HDMI Wireless Dongle (QP20) is unable to mirror if the PC is running on Intel Gen 4 or higher platform. How can the problem be resolved?
We are sorry that this is a known compatibility issue between the Miracast and Intel Gen 4 or higher platform. The Miracast is discontinued and has been replaced by Chromecast.
3D is not working or getting lost sync on my projector. How can I fix it?
Can I control the BenQ projector with a remote control designed by other manufacturers?
Yes. When setting the remote control, please input the [custom code + IR code] or [IR code + custom code] based on the instruction on the remote control. The custom code for BenQ is 0X30. For IR code, please refer to the user manual.
Which reminder messages will stop being displayed after "Reminder Message" is switched off?
After "Reminder Message" option is switched off in OSD, the following messages will stop being displayed:
- All signal searching…
- No signal
- (Source) Source searching…
- (Source) Source detected
- Auto adjusting…
- Signal status(Source information menu)
- ECO BLANK/No source detected
- Out of range
- Best resolution

Could I apply the QP20 (QCast Mirror) with android smart phone or laptop with Window7?
Sorry, QP20 only supports Win 8.1 and above. It is not compatible with Win7.
How do I mute the projector?
The projector can be muted using one of the following settings -
1. OSD > System setup > audio settings > mute
2.. Mute key on remote
The mute function will reset to default (Off) when the projector is restarted, which means audio will be on.
Therefore, if you wish to mute the projector permanently, please turn the audio volume down to 0. Volume levels do not reset for power cycles or restarts.
Does the projector support change slides on PowerPoint using a remote which emulates page up and page down commands for both Windows PC and MacOS?
How do I clean my projector lens?
It is normal to have some dust on the lens surface. Please refer to the below video for a guide to cleaning your projector's lens.
Learn more