MX660/MX615/MS614 Digital Projector User Manual

Welcome

Table of contents
Important safety instructions .........................3 Introduction........................7
Projector features .................................. 7 Shipping contents.................................. 8 Projector exterior view .......................... 9 Controls and functions ....................... 10 Adjusting the sound.............................33 Controlling the projector through a LAN environment .........................................34 Presenting from a USB Reader............42 Shutting down the projector ...............43 Direct power off ...................................43 Menu operation ...................................44

Maintenance......................53
Care of the projector............................53 Lamp information................................54

Positioning your projector13

Choosing a location............................. 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ........................................................ 14

Troubleshooting ...............60 Specifications ....................61

Projector specifications........................61 Dimensions...........................................62 Ceiling mount installation...................62 Timing chart.........................................63

Connection .......................15
Connecting video source devices........ 16

Operation ..........................17
Starting up the projector..................... 17 Adjusting the projected image ............ 18 Using the menus.................................. 20 Securing the projector ......................... 21 Switching input signal ......................... 24 Magnifying and searching for details . 25 Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 25 Optimizing the image.......................... 27 Setting the presentation timer ............ 30 Remote paging operations .................. 31 Freezing the image............................... 31 Hiding the image ................................. 31 Utilizing FAQ function ....................... 31 Locking control keys ........................... 32 Operating in a high altitude environment ........................................ 32 Creating your own startup screen ...... 32
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Warranty and Copyright information .......................66 Regulation statements ......67

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. 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).

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Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes.

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Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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.

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Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap (if any) when the projector lamp is on.

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7. 10. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

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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.

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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.

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Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.

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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.

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13. Do not place this projector in any of the 14. 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, shorten the projector's life span and darken the image.

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.

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- Locations near fire alarms - Locations with an ambient temperature above 40C / 104F - Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).

If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire. 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.

3000 m (10000 feet)

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

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.

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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.

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This apparatus must be earthed.

Important safety instructions

Introduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features.

Network Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser USB MINI-B jack to display computer signal through a USB cable USB TYPE-A jack to present images stored on a USB flash drive 3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs Brilliant color / VIDI to provide truer, more vibrant colors in picture Closed captioning to display the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos Variable audio output Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Selectable password protected function 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking Selectable quick cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data/video display Ability to display 16.7 million colors Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built-in speakers providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)
The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance. The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

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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.

Projector

Power cord

VGA cable

Quick start guide

User manual CD

Warranty card*

Capture

Remote control with battery

Pull the tab before using the remote control.

Soft carry case

Optional accessories
1. 2. Spare lamp kit Ceiling mount kit 3. RS232 cable

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Projector exterior view

Front/upper side
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Lamp cover External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Quick-release button Top IR remote sensor Focus and Zoom ring Vent (cool air intake) Speaker grill Front IR remote sensor Projection lens AC power jack Rear adjuster foot Ceiling mount holes Front adjuster foot RS232 control port USB ports HDMI-input port RGB signal output jack RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack S-Video input jack Video input jack Audio (L/R) input jacks Audio input jack Audio output jack Kensington anti-theft lock slot

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Controls and functions

Projector
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TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. Right/ Activates panel key lock. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #6, #11, and #12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar.

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Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 12. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 13. menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

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POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. 14.

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Left/ Starts the FAQ function. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture.

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Remote control
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Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

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Right/ Activates panel key lock. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #4, #9, and #11 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. Timer On Activates or displays an on-screen timer based on your own timer setting. Timer Set up Enters presentation timer setting directly. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN Operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint).

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12. 1. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode 13. and on. Freeze Freezes the projected image. CAPTURE Captures the projected picture and save it as your startup screen. 4. 5. 6. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. Digital Zoom (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. Volume +/Adjusts the sound level. MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. 15. 16. 14.

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Remote control effective range

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the top of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. Operating the projector from the front Operating the projector from the top

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Replacing the remote control battery

1. Pull out the battery holder.
Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder.

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Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the positive polarity should face outward. Push the holder into the remote control.
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.

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. 3. Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen. Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location. Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

2. Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your 4. Rear Table projector on the ceiling. Select this location with the projector placed on the table behind the screen. Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you Note that a special rear projection screen is turn the projector on. required. Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

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.

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 4246 mm and the vertical offset is 137 mm. If your measured projection distance is 5.0 m (5000 mm), the closest match in the "Distance from screen (mm)" column is 5308 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150'' (about 3.8 m) screen is required.

Projection dimensions
Refer to "Dimensions" on page 62 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.
Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens

Vertical offset Projection distance

Screen size Diagonal W (mm) H (mm) Inch 40 50 60 80 100 120 150 200 220 250 300 mm 1016 1270 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 5588 6350 7620 813 1016 1219 1626 2032 2438 3048 4064 4470 5080 6096 610 762 914 1219 1524 1829 2286 3048 3353 3810 4572

Distance from screen (mm) Min length (max. zoom) 1231 1538 1846 2462 3077 3692 4615 6154 6769 7692 9231 Max length (min. zoom) 1600 2000 2400 3200 4000 4800 6000 8000 8800 10000 12000 Vertical offset (mm) 46 57 69 91 114 137 171 229 251 286 343

Average

1415 1769 2123 2831 3538 4246 5308 7077 7785 8846 10615

There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.

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Positioning your projector

Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3.

Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores. The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model. Notebook or desktop computer

A/V device

Monitor

(VGA)

(DVI)

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Speakers 8

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VGA cable VGA to DVI-A cable USB cable Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adapter cable S-Video cable

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Video cable Audio L/R cable Audio cable USB flash drive/USB wireless dongle HDMI cable

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Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination. The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1 jack. If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 51 for details.

Connecting video source devices

You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the video source device as described below:
Terminal name HDMI Terminal appearance Picture quality Best

Component Video

Better

S-Video

Good

Video

Normal

Connecting audio
The projector has two built-in mono speakers which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speakers. The built-in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.
In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projectors HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. See "Changing Color Space" on page 24 for details. The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting audio" on page 16 for details. If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

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Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied.

Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

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Press POWER on the projector or POWER on the remote control to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness. To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 33 for details.

If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp.

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If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the onscreen instructions. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 21 for details. Switch all of the connected equipment on. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found. You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details.

If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 63 for details.

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Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position. 2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine-tune the horizontal angle. To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing the quick-release button, then slowly lower the projector. Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction. If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. To correct this situation, see "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details.

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Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes. Be careful when you press the quick-release button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from.

Auto-adjusting the image

In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality. The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning. This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring. 2. Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.

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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. To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps. Using the remote control Press / on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.

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Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone correction page displays. 3. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.

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Using the menus

The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
Main menu icon Main menu
DISPLAY
Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Off Auto

Position

ENTER

Sub-menu

Phase H. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert Teaching Template

0 0 On Disable

Status

Highlight Current input signal

Analog RGB

MENU

Exit

Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit.

The following example describes how to set the OSD language. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on.
DISPLAY
Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert Teaching Template Analog RGB Off Auto

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Press to highlight Language and press / to select a preferred language.

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Presentation Timer Projector Position Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen MyScreen Analog RGB

0 0 On Disable

Language

English Front Table

Front+Top Off BenQ BenQ

MENU Exit

MENU Exit

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Use / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu.

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic
Presentation Timer Language Projector Position Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen MyScreen Analog RGB English Front Table

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Press MENU/EXIT twice* on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings.
*The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu.

Front+Top Off BenQ BenQ

MENU Exit

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Securing the projector

Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 23 on page 9 for details. A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the locks documentation for finding out how to use it.

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 On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password 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 a password
Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started.

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Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Security Settings page displays. Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTER. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys ( , INPUT NEW PASSWORD Power On Lock and Splash Screen Lock , , ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, use the same password. 3, 4). According to the password you desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page. To activate the Power On Lock function, press / press / to select On. To activate the Splash Screen Lock function, press Lock and press / to select On.
MENU Back

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to highlight Power On Lock and / to highlight Splash Screen

When the Splash Screen Lock is activated, the MyScreen function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be password-protected.
IMPORTANT: 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.

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To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

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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 Password Error the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the Please try again. password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for 3 seconds, and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows. You can retry by entering another sixdigit password, or if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 22 for details. 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 AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
RECALL PASSWORD
Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center. Recall Code:

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0212

MENU

Exit

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Changing the password

1. 2. 3. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > Change Password menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD appears. Enter the old password. i. If the password is correct, another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays. ii. 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 MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password. Enter a new password.

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IMPORTANT: 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.

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Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

Disabling the password function

To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message INPUT PASSWORD displays. Enter the current password. i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page. Press to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select Off. You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector. Press to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press / to select Off. The Splash Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be available for your
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ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT 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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Switching input signal

The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for the available signals. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals. To select the source: Using the remote control or projector Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control, or press SOURCE on the projector repeatedly until your desired signal is selected. Using the OSD menu 1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar displays. 2. Press / until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/ENTER. Once detected, the selected source information will display at the corner of the screen for seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another signal.
The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals. Data (graphic) "PC" presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than "Video" using mostly moving images (movies). Computer1/YPbPr1 Computer2/YPbPr2

HDMI Video S-Video Network Display USB Display USB Reader

The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 25 for details. Firewall in the PC must be switched off to allow Q Presenter and USB Display to work.

Changing Color Space

In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projectors HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. To do this: 1. 2. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SOURCE menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Color Space Conversion and press / to select a suitable color space.

This function is only available when the HDMI-input port is in use.

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Magnifying and searching for details

If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. Using the remote control 1. Press Digital Zoom+/- to display the Zoom bar. Press Digital Zoom+ to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need. 2. Use the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. 3. To restore the picture to its original size, press AUTO. You can also press Digital Zoom-. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size. Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar displays. 3. Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size. 4. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. 5. To reduce size of the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/out function, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also press repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified. You can further magnify the picture while searching for details.

Selecting the aspect ratio

The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and some computers are in 4:3 ratio, 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 picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is): 1. 2. 3. / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Aspect Ratio. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements.
Press MENU/EXIT and then press

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About the aspect ratio

In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.

1.

Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit 4. the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio.

16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

15:9 picture 16:9 picture

2.

Real: The image is projected as its original 5. resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments.

16:10: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:10 aspect, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

16:10 picture

4:3 picture

16:9 picture

3.

4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like some computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

4:3 picture

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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 pictures colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press / to select a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard.

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. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press / to select a desired mode. 1. Dynamic 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. Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring. 3. sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD. 4. 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. 5. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 27 for details.

Setting the User 1/User 2 mode

There are two 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 1/2) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu. Press / to select User 1 or User 2. Press to highlight Reference Mode.

This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.

5. 6. 7.

Press / to select a picture mode that is closest to your need. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/ENTER to store the settings. Operation 27

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The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.

Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes

According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is selected. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments to these 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.

+30

+50

+70

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.

-30

+30

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.

Adjusting Brilliant Color

This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you dont need it, select Off. When Off is selected, the Color Temperature function is not available.

Selecting a color temperature

The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type selected. T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings. 2. T2: Makes images appear bluish white. 3. T3: Maintains normal colorings for white. 4. T4: Makes images appear reddish white. *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. 28 Operation 1.

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In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the room. Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should you require it. Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the projector, however, your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance, or even an experienced professional installer. The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference. If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc, you can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments. To adjust the settings: 1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management. 2. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page displays. 3. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta. 4. Press to highlight Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors. Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other. For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0, only pure red in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta. Press to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing / . Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately.
RED Yellow GREEN

5.

Magenta

Cyan

BLUE

For example, if you select Red and set its value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected.
Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.

6.

Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing / . The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. Operation 29

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Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings.

Setting the presentation timer

Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function: 1. 2. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and press MODE/ ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page. Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing / . The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5minute increments. Press to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing / .
Description Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation Always time. 1 min/2 min/3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s). Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time. Selection

If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset.

3.

4.

Press

to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right

5.

Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing / .
Selection Count Up Count Down Description Increases from 0 to the preset time. Decreases from the preset time to 0.

6.

7. 8.

Press to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to highlight On and press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm. You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting when the timer is on. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen.

To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:

1. 2.

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Remote paging operations

Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function. See "Connection" on page 15 for details.

You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN on the remote control. If remote paging function doesn't work, check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version.
The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft Windows98 operating system. WindowsXP or higher operating systems are recommended.

Freezing the image

Press Freeze on the remote control to freeze the image. The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control. Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen.

Hiding the image

In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. The word BLANK appears in the corner of the screen while the image is hidden. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard. You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. The length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. If the preset time spans are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. No matter Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press most of the keys on the projector or remote control to restore the picture.
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.

Utilizing FAQ function

The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information. To get the FAQ information: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press / on the projector or remote control or press MENU/EXIT to open the OSD menu and press / to highlight the INFORMATION menu. Press to select FAQ-Image and Installation or FAQ-Features and Service. Press MODE/ENTER. Press / to select a problem and press MODE/ENTER for possible solutions. To exit the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

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Locking control keys

With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no control keys on the projector will operate except 1. POWER.

2.

Press / on the projector or remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by pressing / on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. / on the remote control or projector for 3

To release panel key lock, press and hold seconds.

You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu and press / to select Off.
Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled. If you press POWER to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.

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 0C35C.
Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0C and 35C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such a condition.

To activate the High Altitude Mode: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight High Altitude Mode and press / select On. A confirmation message displays. 3. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER. 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.

Creating your own startup screen

In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black or Blue screen, you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source. To create your own startup screen, project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source. The rest steps are as follows. 32 Using the remote control

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Press CAPTURE on the remote control. A confirmation message displays. Press CAPTURE or MODE/ENTER again. The message 'Screen Capturing...' displays while the projector is processing the picture. Please wait. 4. If the action is successful, you see the message 'Captured Succeeded' on the screen. The captured picture is saved as MyScreen. 5. To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen, set MyScreen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and restart the projector. Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight MyScreen and press MODE/ENTER. 3. Repeat steps 2-5 in the Using the remote control section to capture and view the captured picture. In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture.

1. 2. 3.

Adjusting the sound

The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection" on page 15 for how the audio input is connected.

Muting the sound

To temporarily turn off the sound: 1. 2. 3. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Audio Settings page displays. Highlight Mute and press / to select On.

Adjusting the sound level

To adjust the sound level, press VOLUME+/VOLUME- on the remote control, or: 1. Repeat steps 1-2 above. 2. Press to highlight Volume and press / to select a desired sound level.

Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone

To turn off the ring tone: 1. Repeat steps 1-2 above. 2. Press to highlight Power On/Off Ring Tone and press

to select Off.

The only way to change Power On/Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power On/Off Ring Tone.

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Controlling the projector through a LAN environment

You can manage and control the projector from a remote computer when they are properly connected to the same local area network.

Wireless connection
To connect to the projector wirelessly, you have to plug a BenQ wireless dongle (optional) to the USB Type A connector on the projector, and then only a few OSD configuration steps are required. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the projector is turned on. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Wireless LAN and press MODE/ENTER. Make sure the Status is Connect. Make sure the SSID information is displayed.

There are more wireless settings available on the Projector Network display System > Admin > Wireless LAN page.

Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser

Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby mode, you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector.
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, make sure it is version 7.0 or higher. The screenshots in this manual are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.

1.

Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter.

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The main page of the Projector Network Display System appears. This web page provides access to a variety of functions with a simple click.

3. 4.

Click Download to save Q Presenter software on your computer. See "Displaying images through Q Presenter" on page 39 for details. The Virtual Keypad page displays a virtual keypad with which you can control the projector as if using the physical keypad on the projector. See "Projector" on page 10 for how to operate it.

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The Display Setting page provides some selective OSD menu items necessary for controlling the projector or adjusting the projected pictures. See the chapter "Menu operation" for how to use them.

6.

The Picture Setting page provides all the OSD menu items in the PICTURE menu for adjusting the projected pictures. See "2. PICTURE menu" on page 48 for how to use them.

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The Information page displays the information about the projector status, network status.

8.

To have access to the Admin page, you need to enter a password. The page provides more network settings. The default password is 0000. If you want to change the password, enter the Basic page.

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The Basic page allows you to change the password and set the maximum number of connected computers. The number of connected computer may affect the network display performance.

The Wireless LAN page allows you to adjust the Wireless LAN settings.

The maximum length for SSID is 16 bytes. Please use different SSID when more than two projectors are connecting through wireless LAN.

9.

These quick buttons are always provided on the web page for you to operate the projector.

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Displaying images through Q Presenter

Downloading and installing Q Presenter
Q Presenter is an application running on the host PC. It helps connect your computer to an available network projector and transfer the desktop contents to the network projector via local network connection. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the main page of the Projector Network Display System. See steps 1-2 on page 34 for details. Click the Download icon. When the download is complete, install the software to your computer by clicking the exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Launch Q Presenter.

Using Q Presenter

3 & 4

1.

The Search page allows you to search and connect to a projector.

To connect to a projector, type the projector IP address and click Connect. To search for projectors, simply click Search to list all the projectors on the same local area network. Click the desired projectors in the Search result list, and click Connect. You can also type a desired projector name and click Search.

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2.

The Special Feature page provides some advanced functions to manage the projected images.

3.

To display a full screen, click Full Screen. To display a partial screen, click Selectable. A square appears on your screen. You can adjust its size and place it where you want to project. To pause projection, click Pause.

The Basic Settings page allows you to configure Q Presenter.

To change the Q Presenter interface language, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list and select a desired language. Click Apply. To allow notification messages to appear, click Yes. Click Apply.

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The Advanced Settings page allows you to configure Q Presenter.

To display still pictures, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list and select Graphic. Click Apply. To display video clips, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list and select Video. Click Apply. Graphic mode: worse image quality but faster transmission speed. Video mode: better image quality but slower transmission speed. However, the actual transmission speed was determined by the network traffic at that time. To adjust the capture rate, move the slider. The network bandwidth may also affect the performance. To launch Q Presenter when your computer operating system is started, click Yes for Boot and launch. Click Apply. To link to the Projector Network Display System web page, click Link.

5.

Disconnect To disconnect from the projector(s), click the Disconnect icon.

Be sure to turn off other virtual network control programs before using Q Presenter. Firewall in the PC must be switched off to allow Q Presenter and USB Display to work. Wireless keyboard mouse combo is not supported by Pixelworks currently.

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Presenting from a USB Reader

This feature displays a slide show of images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector. It can eliminate the need for a computer source.

Supported image formats:

JPEG(JPG) BMP

PNG GIF

TIFF

A square box will display on the filename for unidentified characters. Thai filename is not supported. Files in GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP formats can be displayed for the file size smaller than WXGA (1280 x 800) only. If a folder consists of more than 200 photos, only the first 200 photos can be displayed.

To view your pictures as a slide show, follow these steps:

1. 2. Plug the USB flash drive into the USB TYPE-A jack of the projector. The projector automatically displays the thumbnails. Or you can manually select USB Reader from the source selection bar.

When viewing thumbnails

To open the folder scroll through thumbnails return to a previous page exit USB Reader change to a different page go back to the first page of that folder start a slide show adjust USB Reader settings Press Enter four arrow keys Auto Exit / Back Slideshow when an image is highlighted. Setting

During a slide show

To go to the previous or next image rotate the image by 90 degree clockwise/counterclockwise return to a previous page start/stop a slide show Press / / (Rotation is temporary; the image returns to its original orientation when you go back to thumbnails) Auto Enter

Setting page
You can adjust the file order and Slideshow settings. When you are done, press OK to save the settings or press Cancel to ignore the change.

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Shutting down the projector

1. 2. Press POWER and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. Press POWER a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector.

To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process. To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick cooling function. See "Quick Cooling" on page 50 for details.

3.

Once the cooling process finishes, a "Power Off Ring Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
To turn off the power ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 33 for details. If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange.

Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage.

Direct power off

The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off. To protect the lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. (When you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down. In such cases, press I I POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange.

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Menu operation
Menu system
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using.

Main menu Sub-menu

Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert

Options
Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10

1. DISPLAY

On/Off Disable/Invert Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/ Blackboard Coordinate Chart Teaching Template Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/ Whiteboard Coordinate Chart Picture Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/User 1/User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema Brightness Contrast Color Tint 2. Sharpness On/Off PICTURE Brilliant Color Color Temperature T1/T2/T3/T4 Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y Hue 3D Color Management Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search On/Off 3. SOURCE Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV Timer Period 1~240 minutes Timer Display Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/ 4. Timer Position Bottom-Right SYSTEM Presentation Timer Counting Timer Count Down/Count Up SETUP: Direction Basic Sound On/Off Reminder On/Off

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Main menu Sub-menu

Options

Language

Projector Position Menu Display Time

4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Menu Settings

Menu Position Reminder Message Direct Power On Auto Power Off

Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/ Bottom-Right/Bottom-Left On/Off On/Off Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr Front+Top/Top/Front On/Off Black/Blue/Purple/BenQ Black/Blue/BenQ/MyScreen

Operation Settings

Blank Timer Sleep Timer

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced

Remote Receiver Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen My Screen Quick Cooling On/Off High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Volume Audio Settings Power On/Off On/Off Ring Tone Lamp Mode Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password Security Settings Change Security Power On Lock Settings Splash Screen Lock 2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/ Baud Rate 38400/57600/115200 Test Pattern On/Off

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Main menu Sub-menu

Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Network Standby Settings Monitor Out Status SSID Wireless LAN IP Address Connection Mode Reset All Settings FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service

Options
On/Off CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 On/Off On/Off

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced

6. INFORMATION

Current System Status

Source Picture Mode Resolution Color System Equivalent Lamp Hour Firmware Version

Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible.

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Operation

Description of each menu

Function Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Description
Corrects the projected pictures color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 27 for details. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 25 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details. Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum.
This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Position

Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion.

Phase 1. DISPLAY menu

This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

H. Size Digital Zoom

Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.

This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Magnifies or reduces the projected image. See "Magnifying and searching for details" on page 25 for details. This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images. For a PC type signal: When the vertical frequency is 60Hz or 120Hz, and the content being projected is made with 3D technology, selecting On will present the 3D images. For a video type signal: When the content being projected is made with 3D technology, selecting On will present the 3D images.
When the 3D Sync function is On: The brightness level of the projected image will decrease. The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted. The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees.

3D Sync

3D Sync Invert

When you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this function to correct the problem.

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Function 1. DISPLAY menu

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Description

Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes.

Teaching Template

Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing / and press / to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern.

Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast 2. PICTURE menu Color

Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 27 for details. Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 27 for details. Adjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting Brightness" on page 28 for details. Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. See "Adjusting Contrast" on page 28 for details. Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video image. See "Adjusting Color" on page 28 for details.
This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video signal is selected.

Tint

Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See "Adjusting Tint" on page 28 for details.
This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC.

Sharpness

Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See "Adjusting Sharpness" on page 28 for details.
This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video signal is selected.

Brilliant Color See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 28 for details. Color Temperature 3D Color Management
There are four color temperature settings available. See "Selecting a color temperature" on page 28 for details. See "3D Color Management" on page 29 for details.

Save Settings Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode.

Operation

Function Quick Auto Search Color Space Conversion Presentation Timer Language Projector Position 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu
3. SOURCE menu

Description
See "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details.

See "Changing Color Space" on page 24 for details.

Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 30 for details. Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 20 for details. The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 13 for details. Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Menu Position Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. Reminder Message Sets the reminder messages on or off. Direct Power On Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord. Auto Power Off Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time. See "Setting Auto Power Off " on page 54 for details. Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once elapsed the image will return to the screen. See "Hiding the image" on page 31 for details. Sleep Timer Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours.

Menu Settings

Operation Settings

Remote Receiver

Allows you to enable all the remote receivers or one specific remote receiver on the projector.

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Function Panel Key Lock

4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu

Description
Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys" on page 32 for details.

Background Sets the background color for the projector. Color Splash Screen My Screen Quick Cooling High Altitude Mode Audio Settings
Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up. The following options are available: BenQ logo, My Screen, Black screen, Blue screen. Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen. See "Creating your own startup screen" on page 32 for details.
In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture.

Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90-second duration to approximately 30 seconds. A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 32 for details. Mute Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone See "Adjusting the sound" on page 33 for details. Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 54 for details. Reset lamp timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 58 for details. Equivalent Lamp Hour See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 54 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated. Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 21 for details. Change Security Settings Power On Lock Splash Screen Lock See "Utilizing the password function" on page 21 for details.

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

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Lamp Settings

Security Settings

Operation

Function Baud Rate Test Pattern

Description
Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computers so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projectors firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion. Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions. Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as "CC" in TV listings).
Set your screen aspect ratio to 4:3. This function is not available when the aspect ratio is 16:9 or Real.

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

Closed Caption

Standby Settings

Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). Network Selecting On enables the function. The projector is able to provide the network function when it is in standby mode. Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to devices. See "Connection" on page 15 for how to make the connection.
Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption.

Wireless LAN Reset All Settings

See "Controlling the projector through a LAN environment" on page 34 for details. Returns all settings to the factory preset values.
The following settings will still remain: Phase, H. Size, User 1, User 2, Color Space Conversion, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, SSID and Baud Rate.

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Function FAQ-Image and Installation FAQFeatures and Service 6. INFORMATION menu

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Description

Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter.

Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.

Current System Status

Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector.

Operation

Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.

Cleaning the lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface. Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material.

Cleaning the projector case

Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in "Shutting down the projector" on page 43 and unplug the power cord. To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth. To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent. Then wipe the case.

Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case.

Storing the projector

If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below: Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector. Please refer to "Specifications" on page 61 or consult your dealer about the range. Retract the adjuster feet. Remove the battery from the remote control. Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.

Transporting the projector

It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. When you carry the projector yourself, please use the original box or provided soft carry case.

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Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer.
See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode.

To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 2. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays. 3. You will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu. 4. To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT. You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu.

Extending lamp life

The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000-4000 hours with proper usage. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu. Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures. Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life. To set Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Auto Power Off menu and press / . The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5minute increments. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period.

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Timing of replacing the lamp

When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. Go to http://lamp.benq.com for a replacement lamp.
The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See "Indicators" on page 59 for details.

The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.

Status
Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the projector is normally run with Economic selected (See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 54), you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears. Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.
Notice

Message

Order Replacement Lamp

Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

OK

It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished. Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message. The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally. Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

Notice
Order Replacement Lamp
Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

OK

WARNING
Out of Lamp Usage Time
Replace lamp (refer to User Manual) Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

OK

"XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.

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Replacing the lamp

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces. To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed. This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner. To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a qualified projector lamp for lamp replacement. If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp.

1. 2.

Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp cover on the side of the projector until the lamp cover loosens.

3.

Remove the lamp cover from the projector.

Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
1

Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries.

4. 5. 6.

Remove and dispose the protection film. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp. Lift the handle so that it stands up.

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7.

Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector.
Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images.

8.

As shown in the figure, lower the new lamp.

9. 10.

Tighten the screw that secures the lamp. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place.
Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. Do not over tighten the screw.
1

11. 12.

Replace the new protection film that comes with the new lamp. Replace the lamp cover on the projector.

2 2

13.

Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover.

Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. Do not over tighten the screw.

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14.

Connect the power and restart the projector.

Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.

Resetting the lamp timer 15. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays. Highlight Reset lamp timer. A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to 0.
Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage.

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Indicators
Light Status & Description Power events
Orange Green Flashing Green Off Off Off Off Off Off

Stand-by mode. Powering up. Normal operation. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

Orange Flashing

Off

Off

Lamp events
Orange Flashing Off Off Off Red Red

The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. 1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or 2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

Thermal events
Off Off Off Off Red Red Red Green Green Green Orange Orange Orange Off Off Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Green Green Off Red Green Orange Red Green Orange The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to reRed start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact your Green dealer for assistance. Orange Red Green Orange Red Green

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Troubleshooting
The projector does not turn on. Cause
There is no power from the power cord. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process.

Remedy
Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Wait until the cooling down process has completed.

No picture Cause
The video source is not turned on or connected correctly. The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device. The input signal has not been correctly selected. The lens cover is still closed.

Remedy
Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly. Check the connection. Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control. Open the lens cover.

Blurred image Cause

The projection lens is not correctly focused. The projector and the screen are not aligned properly. The lens cover is still closed.

Remedy
Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring. Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary. Open the lens cover.

Remote control does not work Cause

The battery is out of power. There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. You are too far away from the projector.

Remedy
Replace the battery with new ones. Remove the obstacle. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the projector.

The password is incorrect Cause

You do not remember the password.

Remedy
Please see "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 22 for details.

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Specifications
Projector specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optical
Resolution (MX660/MX615) 1024 x 768 XGA (MS614) 800 x 600 SVGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.56-2.8 Lamp (MX660) 230 W lamp (MX615/MS614) 210 W lamp

Control
RS-232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2

Input terminals
Computer input RGB input D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 2 Video signal input S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD/HDTV signal input Analog - Component RCA jack x 3 (through RGB input) Digital - HDMI V1.3 x 1 Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x 1 RCA audio jack (L/R) x 2 USB ports (Type-A x 1; Mini-B x 1)

Electrical
Power supply (MX660) AC100240V, 3.8 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic) (MX615/MS614) AC100240V, 3.8 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic) Power consumption (MX660) 339 W (Max); < 1 W (Standby) (MX615/MS614) 326 W (Max); < 1 W (Standby)

Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature 0C40C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10%90% (without condensation) Operating altitude 01499 m at 0C35C 15003000 m at 0C30C (with High Altitude Mode on)

Mechanical
Weight 2.65 Kg (5.84 lbs)

Output terminals
RGB output D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1 Speaker (Stereo) 2 watt x 1 Audio signal output PC audio jack x 1

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Dimensions
311.81 mm (W) x 104.07 mm (H) x 244.11 mm (D) 311.81 244.11 104.07

51.1

58.25

Ceiling mount installation

160

Ceiling Mount screw: M4 x 8 (Max L = 8 mm)

115

46.21

Unit: mm
74.19

137

446.15

397.90

364.40

95.33 156.33 311.81

119.21 244.12

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Timing chart
Supported timing for PC input
Resolution Mode
VGA_60* VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 VGA_70 SVGA_60* SVGA_72 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 XGA_60* XGA_70 XGA_75 XGA_85 BenQ BenQ WXGA_60* WXGA_75 WXGA_85 SXGA_60* SXGA_75 SXGA_85 1280 x 960_60* 1280 x 960_85 WXGA+_60* SXGA+_60* UXGA MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC21 VGA_120* SVGA_120* XGA_120*

Vertical Horizontal Frequency (Hz) Frequency (kHz)

59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 70.087 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.0 64.995 59.810 74.934 84.880 60.020 75.025 85.024 60.000 85.005 59.887 59.978 60.000 66.667 74.546 75.020 75.060 119.518 119.854 119.989 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.469 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 35.820 41.467 49.702 62.795 71.554 63.981 79.976 91.146 60.000 85.938 55.935 65.317 75.000 35.000 49.722 60.241 68.680 61.910 77.425 97.551

Pixel Frequency (MHz)

25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 28.3221 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 75.000 78.750 94.500 46.966 51.419 83.500 106.500 122.500 108.000 135.000 157.500 108.000 148.500 106.500 121.750 162.000 30.240 57.280 80.000 100.000 52.500 83.000 115.5

640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600

1024 x 768 1024 x 576 1024 x 600 1280 x 800

1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768

*Supported timing for 3D function.

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Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input

Resolution Mode
VGA_60* VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 VGA_70 SVGA_56 SVGA_60* SVGA_72 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 XGA_60* XGA_60* XGA_75 XGA_85 WXGA_60* WXGA_75 WXGA_85 SXGA_60* SXGA_75 SXGA_85 1280 x 960_60* 1280 x 960_85 1360 x 768_60* WXGA+_60* WXGA+_60* WXGA+_75 WXGA+_85 SXGA+_60* UXGA 1680 x 1050_60

Vertical Horizontal Frequency (Hz) Frequency (kHz)

59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 70.087 56.250 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.000 59.870 74.893 84.837 59.810 74.934 84.880 60.020 75.025 85.024 60.000 85.002 60.015 60 59.887 74.984 84.842 59.978 60.000 59.883 59.954 66.667 74.546 75.020 75.060 60.0 64.995 119.518 119.854 119.989 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.469 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 47.396 47.776 60.289 68.633 49.702 62.795 71.554 63.981 79.976 91.146 60.000 85.938 47.712 55.469 55.935 70.635 80.430 65.317 75.000 64.674 65.290 35.000 49.722 60.241 68.680 35.820 41.467 61.910 77.425 97.551

Pixel Frequency (MHz)

25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 28.3221 36.000 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 68.25 79.5 102.25 117.50 83.500 106.500 122.500 108.000 135.000 157.500 108.000 148.500 85.500 88.75 106.500 136.750 157.000 121.750 162.000 119.000 146.250 30.240 57.280 80.000 100.000 46.996 51.419 52.500 83.000 115.5

640 x 480 640 x 480

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1280 x 800

1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1360 x 768 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050

640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 1024 x 576 Netbook_timing* 1024 x 600 Netbook_timing 640 x 480 VGA_120* 800 x 600 SVGA_120* 1024 x 768 XGA_120*
*Supported timing for 3D function.

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Timing
480i* 480p 576i 576p 720/50p 720/60p 1080/50i 1080/60i 1080/50P 1080/60P

Resolution
720(1440) x 480 720 x 480 720(1440) x 576 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080

Vertical Frequency (Hz)

59.94 59.94 50 50 50 60 50 60 50 60

Horizontal Frequency (kHz)

15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 37.5 45.00 28.13 33.75 56.25 67.5

Pixel Frequency (MHz)

27 27 27 27 74.25 74.25 74.25 74.25 148.5 148.5

Remark
HDMI only HDMI only HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI

Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration. *Supported timing for 3D function.

Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input

Timing
480i* 480p 576i 576p 720/50p 720/60p 1080/50i 1080/60i 1080/50P 1080/60P

Resolution
720 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080

Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency Frequency (Hz) Frequency (kHz) (MHz)

59.94 59.94 50 50 50 60 50 60 50 60 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 37.5 45.00 28.13 33.75 56.25 67.5 13.5 27 13.5 27 74.25 74.25 74.25 74.25 148.5 148.5

Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.

Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs

Video mode
NTSC* PAL SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43*

Horizontal Frequency (kHz)

15.73 15.63 15.63 15.73 15.63 15.73 15.73

Vertical Frequency (Hz)

60 50 50 60 50 60 60

Color sub-carrier Frequency (MHz)

3.58 4.43 4.25 or 4.41 3.58 3.58 4.43 4.43

*Supported timing for 3D function.

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Warranty and Copyright information

Limited warranty
BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects. Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be inbetween 10% and 90%, temperature in-between 0C and 35C, altitude lower than 4920 feet, and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country. For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com.

Copyright
Copyright 2010 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 the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. *DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.

Patents
This BenQ projector is covered by the following patents: U.S. patents 6,837,608; 7,275,834; 7,181,318. TW patents 202690; 205470; I228635; I259932. China patents ( ) ZL01143168.7; ZL03119907.0; ZL200510051609.2

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Regulation statements
FCC statement (for United States users)
CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

EEC statement (for European users)

This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC), Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), the Restriction of The Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC), Turkish EEE Directive, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment, and the Directive 2009/125/EC of the European parliament and of the council establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.

WEEE directive
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union. This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about recycling of this equipment, please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment.

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Accessibility Requirements for Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508

BenQ's commitment to accessible products allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices. BenQ's LCD monitors and projectors are compliant with Section 508 guidelines by including the assistive features as below: BenQ's monitors have colored "Power" indicators. While the indicator shows green, it means that the monitor is using the full power. While the indicator shows yellow or amber, it means that the monitor is in suspend or sleep mode and is using less than 2 watts of electricity. BenQ's monitors have a variety of settings of pre-programmed flicker-free timing to make the screen shown on the monitor readily accessible. The default timing setting is automatically turned on every time the monitor is powered up, and thus reduces the hassle of user intervention. BenQ's monitors and projectors have options for brightness and contrast adjustments that text and images could be displayed differently to meet the demands of the visually impaired. Other similar adjustments are also available by using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls on the products. BenQ's monitors and projectors include user-selectable color controls, such as color temperature selections (Monitor: 5800K, 6500K and 9300K, Projector: 5500K, 6500K, 7500K and 9300K), with a wide range of contrast levels. BenQ's multimedia monitors and projectors usually have one or two speakers for audio performance which allow users (including hearing impaired) to interact with the computer systems connected. Speaker controls are typically located on the front-panel. Firmware of BenQ's monitors and projectors contain unique product information that helps computer systems to identify BenQ products and activate their Plug-and-Play function when connected. All BenQ's monitors and projectors are compatible with the PC99 standard. For example, connectors are color-coded to help users easily connecting products to computer systems correctly. Some models of BenQ's monitors and projectors contain additional USB and DVI ports for connection to more devices such as a special headphone to assist the hearing impaired. All BenQ monitors and projectors come with user manuals on compact discs which could be easily read by commercial software such as Adobe Reader via a connected computer system. These documents are also available on the BenQ's web site (www.BenQ.com). Other types of documents may be available upon requests. BenQ's customer service provides answers and assistance to all our customers through phone calls, facsimiles, e-mails, or web sites.

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