BenQ QS02 User manual

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User Manual
HDMI Media Streaming | QS02

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Table of contents
Copyright ........................................................................................ 2
Introduction .................................................................................... 5
Package contents .....................................................................................5
Overview......................................................................................... 6
QS02 dongle ..............................................................................................6
Remote control..........................................................................................7
LED indicator on the remote control........................................................9
Getting started............................................................................... 10
Placing the remote control batteries ......................................................10
Remote control effective range...............................................................10
Connection and pairing with a bundled projector ..................................10
Connection and pairing with a projector purchased separately ...........12
Control of projector and dongle with one remote control .....................13
Adding a new remote control..................................................................14
Android TV home screen ............................................................... 15
Wireless projection........................................................................ 16
Wireless projection from an iOS/macOS device....................................16
Wireless projection from an Android device
(via Chromecast built-in™).......................................................................17
Wireless projection from a PC (via Chromecast built-in) ......................18
Working as a USB reader ............................................................... 18
Updating your dongle .................................................................... 19
Restoring to factory default settings ............................................. 19
Specifications................................................................................ 20
03/16/23

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Introduction
The QS02 dongle may be bundled with your projector or sold separately.
Available package contents and connection procedures vary by the way
the product is provided.
Package contents
QS02 dongle
Quick Start Guide
Quick start guide &
Regulatory statements
HDMI adapter
(For video input)
Remote control for QS02 dongle
(Model name: C008)*
Warranty card
(Varies by country/region)
USB splitter cable
(For power supply)
(Provided when the product is sold separately. Availability may vary
by country/region.)
Note
• *: Availability may vary by country/region.
• Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the
product supplied for your region.

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Overview
QS02 dongle
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No. Item Descriptions
1Micro USB
port
Connects to the projector’s USB port (or a standard
adapter head) via the USB splitter cable to supply the
dongle with power.
2Service
port
(Service only) Press to disconnect all paired Bluetooth
devices. Pairing instructions will be displayed then.
3LED
indicator
Lights up blue when power is supplied.
4Mini HDMI
port
Connects to a display. Use of the HDMI adapter may
be required.

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Remote control
Applicable for C008 only. Availability of C008 may vary by country/region.
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No. Item Descriptions
1Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on
(after initial power up from the keypad).
2Google
Assistant
Press the Google Assistant button on your remote to
talk to Google.
3Watchlist Shows a list of options to open/move the selected
app or add it to favorites.
4Arrow keys
Moves through the menu items or toggle through the
available options.
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.
5OK Confirms the selection.

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No. Item Descriptions
6Back Returns to the previous menu.
7Home Returns to the home screen.
8Volume up Increases the volume.
9Volume
down Decreases the volume.
10 Mute Toggles the projector’s audio on or off.
11 YouTube Opens the YouTube app.
12 Prime video Accesses Prime Video. A registered account is
required.
13 LED
indicator
Shows the status of the QS02 dongle. See LED
indicator on the remote control on page 9 for
more information.
14 Input Selects an input source.
15 Microphone
Speak into the microphone on the remote control
after pressing the Google Assistant button to control
your TV with your voice.
16 Settings Access QS02 Settings.
17 Open Live
TV EPG Open Live TV EPG. A Google account is required.
18 Channel up Goes to the next channel.
19 Channel
down Goes to the previous channel.
20 Netflix Accesses Netflix. A registered account is required.
21 Disney+ Accesses Disney+. A registered account is required.

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LED indicator on the remote control
Applicable for C008 only. Availability of C008 may vary by country/region.
Scenario Status LED indicator
Bluetooth
pairing
Pairing enabled by pressing and
holding the and the buttons at
the same time for 10 seconds
Green - solid
Waiting for pairing and connecting Green -
flashing
Connected successfully N/A
Pairing failed Red - flashing 4
times
Using Google
Assistant
Press the Google Assistant button to
talk to Google
Green - solid or
flashing
Sending IR
signal to control
your projector
Pressing one of the following IR
learning keys:
• Power
• Volume up
• Volume down
• Mute
• Input
Red - flashing
once
Pressing any of the keys that is not IR
learning key
Green - flashing
once

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Getting started
Placing the remote control batteries
Applicable for C008 only. Availability of C008 may vary by country/region.
1. Slide to open the battery cover.
2. Insert two AAA batteries (purchased separately) to the battery
compartment as illustrated. Make sure that the positive and negative
ends are positioned correctly.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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Remote control effective range
Applicable for C008 only. Availability of C008 may vary by country/region.
Effective angle: within 30 degrees
Effective range: within 8 meters (~ 26 feet)
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the
IR sensor(s) on the dongle or projector that might obstruct the infra-red
beam.
Connection and pairing with a
bundled projector
1. If the QS02 dongle came with a BenQ projector, refer to the quick start
guide or user manual of the purchased projector for the specified
HDMI port to install the dongle.
2. A micro USB cable should be available next to that HDMI port to
supply power to the dongle. Make sure to connect the USB cable to
the micro USB port on the dongle.

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3. Once the dongle has been installed properly, power on the projector
and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup
with the projector's remote control.
4. Not all settings are required to complete the initial setup. However,
you are required to connect to a wireless network and sign in with
your Google Account to proceed.
5. When you are asked to set up your remote, select Not now.
6. Once the initial setup is complete, the Home screen is displayed. See
Android TV home screen on page 15 for more information.
Internet
Projector's remote control
Wi-Fi
Google Account
Tip
If the projector's remote control has been paired with the QS02 dongle during initial setup process,
you can add other remote controls to control the projector or the dongle. See Adding a new remote
control on page 14 for more information.

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Connection and pairing with a
projector purchased separately
If the QS02 dongle is purchased separately, install the dongle to the
projector properly before powering on the projector.
1. Install the dongle to the HDMI port on the projector via the HDMI
adapter supplied with the dongle.
2. Supply power to the dongle using the supplied USB splitter cable. You
can either connect the dongle to the USB type-A port labeled with the
symbol on your projector (if available) or to a power adapter
(purchased separately). Make sure the power outlet is able to provide
5V/1A power.
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3. Once the QS02 dongle has been installed properly, power on the
projector and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial
setup with the dongle's remote control.
Internet
QS02's remote control
Wi-Fi
Google Account
4. Press and hold the and the buttons on the remote control at the

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same time for 10 seconds for pairing.
10
seconds
5. Not all settings are required to complete the initial setup. However,
you are required to connect to a wireless network and sign in with
your Google Account to proceed.
6. When you are asked to set up your remote, select Not now. This is
an optional step. If you skip the setup now, you can still operate the
projector and the dongle normally with the remote controls came with
the products respectively. You can always set up later as instructed in
Control of projector and dongle with one remote control on page 13.
7. Once the initial setup is complete, the Home screen is displayed. See
Android TV home screen on page 15 for more information.
Tip
To navigate the projector's menus and access its functions, you need to work with the remote
control came with the projector. If you wish to access services or apps from the Android TV™ (ATV)
home screen, use QS02's remote control.
Control of projector and dongle with
one remote control
Applicable for C008 only. Availability of C008 may vary by country/region.
To enhance product compatibility, you can set up to control the projector's
power and volume with the dongle's remote control. Available functions
are determined by Google.
1. Go to > Set up remote buttons > Add device from the ATV home
screen.
2. Select TV as your device and BenQ when you are prompted to choose
your TV brand.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to check if specific buttons on the
remote control work.

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Adding a new remote control
A remote control may be supplied with your projector and the QS02 dongle
respectively. You can work with a remote control purchased separately.
The projector pairs and works with one remote control during initial setup.
If you prefer to work with another remote control, add it to the device list
first.
1. Go to > Remote and accessories from the ATV home screen.
2. Select Add accessory.
3. Wait for a few seconds until you are prompted with the pairing screen
of the ATV's remote control. If you prefer to pair with QS02's remote
control, follow the on-screen instructions. If you prefer to pair with
another remote control, check its quick start guide or user manual for
pairing procedures.

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Android TV home screen
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No. Item Descriptions
1Google Assistant Press the Google Assistant button on your
remote control to talk to Google.
2Home Access to Home screen.
3Discover Access to personalized recommendations.
4Apps Access to all the installed apps and Google
Play.
5Recommended
apps/My favorites
• Access to the recommended apps or video
on demand services.
• Access to the apps that have been added
to favorites by the Bookmark key.
6Recommended
content
Access to the content recommended by the
specified channel/streaming service.
7Notification Access to notifications.
8Settings Access to the QS02 settings.
9System time Displays system time.
Note
The screenshots and user interface in this document are for reference only and may be subject to
change without prior notice.

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Wireless projection
Before you can project wirelessly via the projector you must first connect
the projector to a wireless network. Depending on your mobile device,
different procedures and options are required. Follow the instructions.
Internet
Wi-Fi
(Projector with QS02)
Wireless projection from an iOS/
macOS device
1. Go to Apps from the Android TV Home screen on the projector, and
launch the Wireless Projection for iOS app.
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Wireless
Projection
Search Discover Apps Home
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to grant the access right.
3. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network as the

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dongle.
4. Enable the screen mirroring function from your iOS/macOS device.
Available name and access to the screen mirroring function may vary
by device. Note that the dongle is named QS02 by default. If you have
changed the name, look for the new name from the device list.
iOS
Screen
Mirroring
Screen Mirroring
QS02
Wireless projection from an Android
device (via Chromecast built-in™)
1. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as the
dongle.
2. Enable the screen mirroring function from your mobile device.
Available name and access to the screen mirroring function may vary
by device. Note that the dongle is named QS02 by default. If you have
changed the name, look for the new name from the device list.
Android
Smart View QS02

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Wireless projection from a PC (via
Chromecast built-in)
1. Connect your computer to the same wireless network as the dongle.
2. Enable the screen mirroring (cast) function from your computer.
Available name and access to the screen mirroring function may vary
by program. Note that the dongle is named QS02 by default. If you
have changed the name, look for the new name from the device list.
Windows
Chrome Chrome
Cast
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Working as a USB reader
The QS02 dongle can work as a USB reader to play files stored on a USB
flash drive directly when connecting to a display without PC connection.
1. Connect the dongle to the HDMI port on your display via the provided
HDMI adapter.
2. Supply power to the dongle by a USB power adapter via the provided
USB splitter cable. Make sure the power outlet is able to provide
5V/1.5A power.
3. Connect a USB flash drive to the USB type-A female connector.
4. Switch the input source to USB storage. You are ready to choose the
files from the USB flash drive for playback now.

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Updating your dongle
To keep your QS02 dongle most up-to-date, you are strongly recommended
to upgrade it to the latest firmware version to make the best use of the
product.
Keep stable power supply to the Host and Button. Do not remove the
power adapter or disconnect the cables.
Do one of the following to update your dongle.
• The update information is provided via Over-the-Air (OTA) technology.
You will be notified by a message in the ATV home screen when an
update is available. Click Details to update as instructed.
• To manually update your dongle, go to > Device preferences >
About > System update from the ATV home screen.
Restoring to factory default
settings
Restoring the QS02 dongle to factory default settings will erase everything
you set on the dongle, including the account information, the apps you
installed, and your preference settings.
1. Go to > Device preferences > About > Factory reset from the ATV
home screen.
2. The operation takes a few seconds to return the dongle to factory
default settings.

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Specications
Item Description
System CPU ARM Quad 64-bit Cortex-A35
GPU ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU OpenGL
ES3.2,Vulkan1.1 and OpenCL2.0
RAM DDR4 2GB
Storage 16GB
Compatible
operating
systems
• Android™ 4.2 or above
• iOS 9.1 or above
• macOS® X 10.9 or above
• Windows 7 or above
WiFi Wi-Fi 6 (2.4G / 5G 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/
ax)
Bluetooth
version
5.0
HDR HDR 10, HLG, HDR10+
Resolution 4K
Video format • AV1 [email protected] up to
4K*2K@60fps
• VP9 Profile-2 up to 4K*2K@60fps
• H.265/HEVC [email protected] up to
4K*2K@60fps
• H.264/AVC [email protected] up to
4K*2K@30fps
• MPEG-2 MP/HL up to 1080P@60fps
Audio format • AAC-LC & HE-AAC
• MPEG-1 Layers 1, 2, 3
• Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Environment Power input DC 5V/1A, through micro USB port
I/O ports • x1, HDMI 2.1 out, type-C female
• x1, micro USB
Operating
temperature
0 ~ 45°C