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MP611/MP611c Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual

1. remember it you can use the password recall procedure Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold Right on the projector for 3 seconds The projector will display 4 sets of 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 Changing the password 1 2 3 4 Open the on screen menu and go to Ei Setting gt Change Password Press Left 4 or Right P Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct you can go on to enter new password ii Ifthe password is incorrect a Password Error message displays Press Up to try again or press Down 7 to cancel Enter a new password AN 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 5 Perform one of the following 3 steps i Press Auto to confirm ii Press Up to try again iii Press Down 7 to cancel the set up and return to the on screen menu Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Perform one of the following 3 steps i Pressing Auto completes the procedure ii Pres
2. arm Keystone NN Jo Re gt Keystone MEMM 0 1 Press Left on the projector or 2 Press 7 on the remote control or 3 Press Left on the projector or on the remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone NE 6 1 Press Right gt on the projector or 2 Press N on the remote control or 3 Press Right gt on the projector or gt on the remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio which is the default for this projector and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 ratio Keystone iT 6 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 source You can change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is by entering Bi Pro Picture gt Aspect Ratio Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements There are three aspect ratios available CF In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas 1 Native The image is projected at its original aspect ratio and resized to fit within the display area For in
3. 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 12 Positioning your projector Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of 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 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 Positioning your projector 13 14 Obtaining a preferred projec
4. 0 Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image MEE 30 Phase depends on the selected input source Adjusts the video input clock to synchronise with the video signal This helps reduce image distortion produced by some PC video timings H Size 0 Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Operation 39 40 Setting menu FUNCTION defaultsetting DESCRIPTION value Toggles projector audio and Power On Off Tone between on and off To Mute off disable Power On Off Tone go to Ki Setting gt Mute and press Left Right gt Then press Down 7 to choose Power On Off Tone and press Left 4 Right to select off Volume 5 Adjusts audio volume level OSD Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button 20 press The range is from 5 to 100 seconds Blank Time Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once 20 elapsed the image will return to the screen Quick Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the Cooling on function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 30 seconds Panel Key Lock off Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and buttons on the remote control Password off This is a selectable function Selecting On limits use of
5. If the timer is already on you need to reactivate the timer everytime a new timer period is set Freezing the image Press Freeze on the remote control to freeze the image An icon will display in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press the Freeze button on the remote control or the Source button on the projector control panel Note that pressing the Source button will also change the input source 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 Operation 33 Utilizing FAQ function Press and hold BLANK Q on the projector for 3 seconds or go to e Advanced gt FAQ Possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality installation special feature operation and service information are available to you Use Menu Y EXIT to select one out of these four major categories Press Left 4 Right for more specific questions Then press Left gt Right for possible solutions To exit press EXIT Shutting down the projector 1 Press Power and a prompt o message appears Press Power Are You Sure to Power Off a second time to turn the er AO projector off 2 The Power indicator light flashes orang
6. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting value Keystone 0 DESCRIPTION Corrects any keystoning of the image Refer to Correcting keystone on page 27 for more information Auto Resize on Automatically resizes the input signal pixel resolution to the native resolution of the projector On The pixel resolution of the input signal is converted to the native resolution of the projector 800 x 600 For input signals with lower resolutions gaps in the pixels are automatically interpolated into the image before being projected This may distort the image clarity Off If larger than the native resolution of the projector the image is resized to fit within the display area Some resolution may be lost 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 There are three options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input Aspect Ratio signal source Native See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 28 for details Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image H Position 0 30 V Position
7. will ever need to select an input other than composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the horizontal center of the screen This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled surfaces The modern digital projector does not project directly forward like older style reel to reel film projectors did Instead digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector This is so that they can be readily placed ona table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table and everyone in the room can see the screen If the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle You can see from the diagram on page 16 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected image If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account
8. 16 17 18 RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input socket Video input socket S Video input socket Audio socket Quick release foot Lamp cover Speaker grill Rear adjuster foot Introduction 7 Controls and functions Projector 1 h Power Refer to Start up on page 23 and Shutting down the projector on page 34 for more information Turns the projector on or off 2 Blank Q Refer to Hiding the image on page 30 and Utilizing FAQ function on page 34 for more information Used to hide the screen image You can press any key on the control panel to bring the image back To start FAQ function press and hold for 3 seconds 3 Mode Refer to Selecting a picture mode on page 29 for more information Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting available for each input 4 Source Refer to Switching input signal on page 26 for more information Sequentially selects the input signal RGB Component Video S Video or Video 5 Auto Refer to Auto adjusting the image on page 27 for more information Automatically determines the best picture timings for the selected input Introduction 3 11 Lamp indicator light Refer to Indicators on page 49 for more information Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem Temperature warning light Refer to Indicators on p
9. Reset Al Advanced Mirror Source Scan Language Splash Screen High Altitude Mode Auto Off Economic Mode Presentation Timer FAQ Information Source Resolution Picture Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Source System Picture Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Source Resolution Picture Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 35 Using the menus The projector is equipped with on screen display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are 17 different menu languages Refer to page Advanced menu on page 41 for more details The following example describes the adjustment ofthe keystone 1 Press MENU on the projector or 4 Adjust keystone values by MENU on the remote control to turn pressing Left 4 Right gt on the the on screen menu on projector or Left 4 Right on the remote control c6 e _ Auto Resize On mar Ma Aspect Ratio m Auto Resize On O Keystone o gt Aspect Ratio a CM H Position z 0 Keystone EF V Position om C H Posiion ay g Phase ma 3 V Position o HSize mad Phase raar o HSize o 2 Use Left Right on the projector or 5 PressEXIT on the projector Left 4 Right on the remote control or press Menu twice on the remote control to leave and save gi Pi to select the Ei Pr
10. blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment Blackboard Mode Is designed for educational use Images are allowed to be projected on a dark background such as a blackboard instead of a normal screen It is most suitable for a well lit environment with a dark background for projection Operation 29 Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK to hide the screen image Press any key on the control panel to restore the image The word BLANK appears at the lower right corner ofthe screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with video S video signal connected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the e Advanced gt Blank Time to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen Note that once BLANK is pressed the projector enters Economic mode automatically 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 Creating your own startup screen MyScreen function 30 In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo Black or Blue screen you can make your own startup screen by downloading pictures from your computer to the projector 1 Connect the projector
11. Press TIMER SETUP on the remote control to enter timer setting directly or go to a Setting gt Presentation Timer Select On by pressing Left Right gt A confirmation message displays Press Down to confirm or press Up to cancel Press Down to go to the next option and decide the timer period by pressing Left 4 Right gt Press Down and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing Left Right If you select Yes press Down to go to the next option and set the timer position as in the upper left upper right lower left or lower right corner by pressing Left 4 Right Press Down and select your desired counting direction by pressing Left 4 Right Press Down and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing Left 4 Right gt If you select Yes 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 The duration of the on screen timer is consistent with your timer setting For example if you set the timer to always display after pressing this button for the first time to activate the timer it will remain on the screen If you set the timer to never display the timer will only display on the screen for 5 seconds Then it will disappear Please note the timer is still counting after hidden
12. RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red 2 Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the D SUB COMP IN socket on the projector 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer and the other end to the Audio socket of the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Audio cables Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV HDTV tuner the following standards are supported 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz C37 The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 19 for details Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16 9 aspect ratio picture 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 20 Connection Connecting an S Video source
13. This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Turn the projector over Then loosen the screws on the lamp cover Maintenance 3 Remove the lamp cover from the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Remove the lamp cords from the slots 5 Disconnect the lamp connector by pushing it against the projector while pulling it up 6 Loosen the screw that secures the lamp 7 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector A 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 first and align the two holes on the lamp with the locators on the projector Maintenance 47 48 A Loose screw may cause a bad connection which A Loose screw may cause a bad connection A Do not reset if the lamp is no
14. can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets s Component Video S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above 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 Best video quality The best available video connection method is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices this should be your connection method of choice in preference to composite Video See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 20 for how to connect the projector to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option See Connecting an S Video source device on page 21 for how to connect the projector to an S Video device Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of t
15. device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an S Video source device 1 Take the optional accessory S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram A V device ap mp gt Audio cables S Video cable CG The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 19 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 If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S Video source device using Component Video connections you need not connect to this device using an S Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 19 for details Connection 21 Connecting a compo
16. 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 4 Always open the lens shutter or operate your projector Save it for remove the lens cap when the future reference projector lamp is on 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 2 Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes 3 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 6 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 Important safety instructions 1 2 Safety Instructions Continued 7 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 operate la
17. for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance BenQ has provided a table of 4 3 aspect ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset Positioning your projector How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 Select your screen size 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled 4 3 Screen Diagonal Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance 3 On that same row look across to the right column and make note ofthe vertical Offset value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 4 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above and offset by the value determined in step 3 above For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 4467 mm and with a vertical offset of
18. for more information Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting available for each input Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and the back 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 6 meters 20 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 Operating the projector from the front rear Replacing the remote control battery 1 CT Please follow the illustrated instructions Push and hold the locking arm whilst pulling out the battery holder 2 Pull out the battery holder 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 lon
19. install the projector on your ceiling Refer to Choosing a location on page 12 for more information Source Scan on Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals If the source scan is On the projector will scan for input signals until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input signal The default value is RGB Language sets the language for the OSD control menus Language English Use Left 4 Right on the projector or remote control to select your desired language Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start Screen up Four modes are available BenQ logo Black screen Blue screen or BenQ logo MyScreen Operation 41 42 High Altitude Mode off A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 3000 feet above sea level or is hotter than 40 C or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate the High Altitude Mode select On by pressing Left 4 Right gt on the projector or remote control A confirmation message displays Press We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting n whenever your environment is higher than 1500m Confirm to turn Altitude Mode on Yes No Next time you turn o
20. right corner of the screen To release the function press Freeze again 3 Up Down 4 4 Left Right gt When the on screen menu is activated the Up Down 4 Left and Right gt buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 5 Menu Refer to Using the menus on page 36 for more information Displays or hides the On Screen Display OSD menu system 6 Keystone Refer to page Correcting keystone on page 27 for more information Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection Introduction Timer On Show Refer to Setting the presentation timer on page 33 for more information A multifunctional key that activates displays or hides on screen timer based on your own timer setting Timer Setup Refer to Setting the presentation timer on page 33 for more information Enters presentation timer setting directly Auto Refer to Auto adjusting the image on page 27 for more information Automatically determines the best picture settings for the displayed image Source Refer to Switching input signal on page 26 for more information Sequentially selects the input signal RGB Component Video S Video or Video Blank Refer to Hiding the image on page 30 for more information Used to hide the screen image Press any key on the remote control to restore the image Mode Refer to Selecting a picture mode on page 29
21. specifications are subject to change without notice General Product name Model name Optical Resolution Display system Lens F Number Lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption Mechanical Dimensions Weight Input terminal Computer input RGB input Video signal input S VIDEO VIDEO HDTV signal input Audio signal input Audio in Output RGB output USB mouse connector Speaker Digital Projector MP611 MP61lc 800 X 600 SVGA 1 CHIP DMD F 2 6 to 2 77 f 20 4 to 23 5 mm 200W lamp AC100 240V 4 0A 50 60 Hz Automatic 285W Max 278 mm W x 94 mm H x 219 5 mm D 5 9 lbs 2 67 Kg D sub 15 pin female x 1 Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 RCA jack x1 D sub lt gt Component RCA jack x3 through RGB input Mini jack stereo port D sub 15 pin female x 1 A B series X 1 mixed mono 2 watt x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature Operating relative humidity Operating altitude Specifications 0 C 40 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Mode kHz Hz MHz 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 640X480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 3221 720 x 400_70 3
22. to a desktop computer via RS232 cable optional accessory See Connecting a computer on page 17 2 Before download starts be sure the projector has entered Standby Mode Follow the instruction below to enter Standby Mode i Plug AC power and POWER TEMP and LAMP LEDs on the projector will flash orange and then go off at the same time ii POWER LED then turns solid orange 3 Insert the bundled CD into the CD drive of your computer Click Install MyScreen Wizard and follow the on screen instructions to proceed Ensure you have sufficient privileges to install software lt n MyScreen utility may not be compatible with Windows 98 ME or Windows 2000 We recommend you to run MyScreen utility on Windows XP Operation 4 To execute MyScreen utility i After MyScreen Wizard is successfully installed execute MyScreen utility by selecting this icon from Program Files ii Click Next iii Click Next iv Click Browse to choose your desired image and then click Next v Click MyScreen to begin download BenQ MySereen Wirard Welcome to MyScreen Wizard This wizard will guide you to have your own splash screen in BenQ projector To continue click Next W Best MySc een Wizard Establish a connection to your BenQ projector Please connect your BenQ projector to a serial port on your computer and be sure the projector is in standby mode C Found BenQ projector on COMI Confug
23. 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 in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 40 C altitude lower than 10000 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 support BenO com Warranty 55 Q Regulation statements 56 FCC statement 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 interfer
24. 1667 12222 457 GT 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 16 Positioning your projector Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted C In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 6 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to a laptop or desktop computer To connect the projector to a laptop or desktop computer 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D SUB COMP IN signal input socket on the projector 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one
25. 183 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 27 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 3 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note ofthe vertical Offset value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if your measured projection distance was 4 5m 4500mm the closest match i
26. 7 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 ED 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 ne 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA 85 1280 x 768 47 77 60 09 80 768 SXGA 60 1280 x 800 49 65 59 96 83 458 SXGA_60 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Horizontal Vertical Frequency Signal Format Frequency kHz Hz 480i 5251 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 5761 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 T080i 11251 60Hz 33 75 60 00 T080i 11251 50Hz 28 13 50 00 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs A Color sub Horizontal Vertical 1 i carrier Video mode Frequency Frequency Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Specifications 53 Dimensions 278 mm W x 94 mm H x 219 5 mm D BEN Unit mm 54 Specifications Warranty Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and
27. BenQ MP611 MP61 Ic Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2006 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 Table of contents Important safety instructions esse sesse ese ese ee ee ee ee 1 Pike od ELON ERGE N GE Ge 5 Projectot features on GN GN EA GR AG EN ee Ee Ne Ge 5 Shipping Contenis EG RR GR ES GR es Ge Ge ssas t 6 Projector exterior view 7 Controls and functions eine 8 Positioning your projector anne 12 Choosing a location esse ass eke RS eb sa on N Roe 12 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the
28. age 49 for more information Flashes red if the projector s temperature becomes too high Power indicator light Refer to Indicators on page 49 for more information Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation 4 Left Right gt Refer to Correcting keystone on page 27 for more information When the on screen menu is not activated 9 and 10 function as Keystone hot keys Y Menu Refer to Using the menus on page 36 for more information Turns on the on screen display control menu 12 13 14 Exit Exits and saves the menu settings When the on screen menu is activated the 9 to 12 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments Focus ring Refer to Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 27 for more information Adjusts the focus ofthe projected image Zoom ring Refer to Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 27 for more information Adjusts the size ofthe image Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image or rotate counter clockwise to reduce the image size Introduction 9 10 Remote control 7 dar 7 dn te kevstone _i Bena 1 h Power Refer to Start up on page 23 11 and Shutting down the projector on page 34 for more information Turns the projector on or off 2 II gt Freeze 12 Freezes the projected image An icon IE will display in the lower
29. are listed below PC Signal Input 1 Dynamic Mode Default 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 Presentation Mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 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 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 Blackboard Mode Is designed for educational use Images are allowed to be projected on a dark background such as a blackboard instead of a normal screen It is most suitable for a well lit environment with a dark background for projection YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input l Dynamic Mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment Standard Mode Default Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs Cinema Mode Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a
30. at the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied Remove the lens cap If it is left on it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projector lamp Press and hold for 2 seconds d Power on the projector or 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 If you don t want to activate Power on off tone you can enter the OSD menu to disable this function See Mute off on page 40 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 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow buttons to enter a four digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 24 for details Switch on all of the connected equipment The projector will start to search for input signals The current input source being scanned displays in the center of the screen The searching message will continue displaying until an input source signal is found You can press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select you
31. ations This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 5 6 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment Carefully unpack and verify that you have all ofthe items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories CF The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Projector Soft carry case Quick start User manual guide CD C Pull the tab before using the remote control VGA cable Power cord Optional accessories 1 Spare lamp kit 4 Component Video to VGA D sub 2 Ceiling mount kit adaptor cable 3 Presentation Plus 5 RS232 cable Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Rear side See Connection on page 17 for details 11 12 13 14 15 8 Rear adjuster foot 15 9 Kensington anti theft lock slot 10 AC power cord inlet 16 11 Rear IR remote sensor 17 12 USB socket 18 13 RS232 control port 14 RGB signal output socket Lower side view 21 1 External control panel See Projector on page 8 for details Vent heated air exhaust Projection lens Quick release button Lens cap Focus ring and Zoom ring Front IR remote sensor io VEE Me
32. cidental button pushes panel key lock can be activated to disable all panel key functions except POWER Go to Setting gt Panel Key Lock and select On by pressing Left Right on the projector or remote control A confirmation message displays Press Down to confirm or press Up to cancel To release panel key lock press and hold MENU on the projector for 5 seconds or use the remote control to enter T Setting gt Panel Key Lock and press Left 4 Right P to select OFF A confirmation message displays Press Down to confirm or press Up to cancel C7 Buttons on the remote control are still in use 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 32 Operation Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the remaining presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentation Follow these steps to utilize this function l TIMER On Show on the remote control is a multifunctional key If the presentation timer is off pressing this button for the first time will activate timer and the second push on the button will display timer on the screen If the timer is already on pressing this button will display the timer on the screen Cc
33. d and the password is a gt e ready press Auto to confirm x A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as Conia asterisks on screen Write your selected password Clear i down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you Cancel Y should you ever forget it Password __ Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Enter the password again for verification 6 Perform one of the following 3 steps i Press Auto to continue The set up is finished when the message Password setup completed displays ii Press Up to clear and re enter four digits iii Press Down to cancel the password set up and return to the on screen menu To disable password protection go to Ei Setting gt Password after opening the OSD menu system Select Off by pressing Left 4 or Right Then press Down 7 to confirm or Up to cancel CT Though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to change the password by entering the old password 24 Operation If you forget the password You will be asked to enter the four digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message displays You can retry by pressing Up pe or if you did not record the password in Forgot password please refer to User s manual this manual and you absolutely do not Password Error Try again
34. e and the lamp d shuts down the fans Een continue to run for BEN approximately 30 seconds to cool down the projector To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process 3 Once the cooling process finishes a Power Off Ring Tone will be heard Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket A Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 30 second cooling down process 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 34 Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Sub Menu Ese Picture Functions available when receiving different signal types PC Picture Mode Color Temp Brightness Contrast Video S Video Picture Mode Color Temp Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Component Video Emy Pro Picture Keystone Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H Size Keystone Auto Resize Aspect Ratio E Setting Mute Volume OSD Time Blank Time Quick Cooling Panel Key Lock Password Change Password
35. e 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 Brightness depends on the selected input source Adjusts the brightness of the image The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the setting 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 1 30 ME 50 EEN 70 Contrast depends on the selected input source Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image 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 Operation 37 38 Color depends on the selected input source Increases or decreases the color intensity ofthe image Adjusts the color tones of the image The higher the value the more reddish the image becomes The lower the value the more greenish the Tint 50 image becomes CT When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer 15 Operation Pro Picture menu
36. eiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed N 19 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 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 Selectable password protected function Compact and portable unit High quality manual zoom lens 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 Ultra high brightness projection lamp 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 speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input source contrast brightness settings and is directly proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specific
37. elps to remind the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain timeframe Refer to Setting the presentation timer on page 33 for more information FAQ Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter Operation Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status ofthe projector C Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source Resolution Shows the resolution of the input signal Picture Mode Shows the selected mode inthe 9 Picture menu Equivalent Displays the equivalent lamp hour calculated by the built in timer Lamp Hour Usage System Shows the Video input system format NTSC SECAM or PAL Operation 43 Maintenance 44 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 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 A Never rub the lens with abrasive materials Cleaning the
38. ence 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 This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment This equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose and can be used in any area including residential area WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Flectrical 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 handling 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 Fm environment Regulation statements
39. end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer and the other end to the Audio socket of the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Laptop or desktop computer C Many laptops 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 laptop Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your laptop s documentation to find your laptop s key combination Connection 17 Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the RGB signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below 1 Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 17 2 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input socket of the video monitor 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the D SUB OUT socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Laptop or desktop computer VGA cable CF The D Sub output only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the projector 18 Connection Connecting Video source devices You
40. er than 10000 feet 13 14 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 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 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 Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued 16 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 17 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 wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced 18 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s C
41. g time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction 11 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations Table in front of screen Ceiling in front of screen Table at rear of screen Ceiling at rear of screen Poh 1 Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the N floor in front of the screen This is the most common N way to position the projector for quick setup and N portability 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 Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set E in the Advanced gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed near the ra 1 floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set in the Advanced gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on 4 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 N BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set in the Advanced gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on
42. he available methods described here See Connecting a composite Video source device on page 22 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device Connecting Audio The projector has a built in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only It is not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theatre or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker If you have a separate sound system you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system instead of to the mono audio projector The audio connections illustrated in the following sections are provided for informational purposes only You need not connect audio to the projector if there is an alternate sound system available or if audio is not required Connection 19 Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine ifit has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device 1 Take the optional accessory Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable and connect the end with 3
43. hed 4000 hours This message will flash in the center of the screen for NOTICE Replace lamp now about 30 seconds together with the Lamp indicator Lamp gt 4000 Hours lighting up red for 40 seconds Lamp usage time exceeded It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item With the usage time increase the lamp brightness diminished gradually This is normal lamp behaviour You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after 4000 hours usage If this warning message displays the projector will m shut down in 40 seconds The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Lamp usage time exceeded Replace lamp refer to User Manual Then reset lamp timer Replacing the lamp A 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
44. in normal mode C See Economic Mode off on page 42 for more information on Economic mode The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 2 3 of that in normal mode That is using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp life by 1 3 Warning message 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 For more detailed information on projector warnings please refer to Indicators on page 49 AN 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 The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Message Status Total equivalent lamp hour has reached 3000 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance NOTICE Order replacement lamp Lamp gt 3000 Hours Projector will stop at 4000 hours Total equivalent lamp hour has reached 3950 hour A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the Era inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp Lamp gt 3950 Hours time Projector will stop at 4000 hours Maintenance 45 46 n Total equivalent lamp hour has reac
45. mps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 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 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 12 Do not place this projector in any of the 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 ofa car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are high
46. n the Average column is 4593 mm Looking across this row shows that a 3000 mm 3 m screen is required Ifyou can only obtain imperial sized screens the listed screen sizes on either side of the 3 m screen are the 9 and 10 screens Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen sizes indicates that the 4 5 m measured projection distance will need to be reduced to fit the 9 size screen or increased to fit the 10 size screen The projector can be adjusted using the zoom control to display on these different screen sizes at those projection distances Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values Positioning your projector 15 Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Projection distance 4 3 Screen Diagonal Distance from Screen in mm Vertical Offset in mm Feet Inches mm Minlength Average Maxlength with max with min zoom zoom 1219 1778 1867 1956 1500 2187 2297 2406 90 5 60 1524 2222 2333 2444 91 72 1829 2667 2800 2933 110 2000 2916 3062 3208 120 84 2134 3111 3267 3422 128 8 96 2438 3556 3733 3911 146 2500 3645 3828 4010 150 9 108 2743 4000 4200 4400 165 3000 4347 4593 4812 180 10 120 3048 4444 4667 4889 183 3500 5104 5359 5614 210 12 144 3658 5334 5601 5867 219 4000 5833 6124 6416 240 15 180 4572 6667 7000 7333 274 5000 7291 7655 8020 300 18 216 5486 7999 8399 8799 329 6000 8749 9186 9624 360 25 300 7620 11111 1
47. n the projector it will show a message pictured below as a reminder during the start up Current Status High Altitude Mode On This mode is used for protecting projector from eme environment and may cause high an speed 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 Auto Off Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Press Left 4 Right on the projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is turned off Economic Mode off Use this mode to reduce system noise and reduce power consumption by 20 If this mode is activated the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected images CT Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature For more information on how the total lamp hour is calculated see Calculation of lamp hour on page 45 Presentation Timer H
48. nput type affects the options available for the Application Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 29 for details Adjusting the projected image 26 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 Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster The adjuster will drop into position and be locked Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes 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 Cz If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal To correct this situation adjust the value of Keystone in the Picture menu on the projector control panel or on the remote control See Correcting keystone on page 27 for details Operation 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 pic
49. o Picture the setting menu The first press leads you back to the 3 Press EXIT or MENU on the submenu and the second press closes projector or on the remote the on screen menu control to select Keystone ei amp 6 Auto Resize sr amp Aspect Ratio a O Keystone C H Position V Position Phase ER HSize f o D 0 o um t 36 Operation Picture menu CT Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting value Picture Mode DESCRIPTION Pre defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type PC CF You can use the remote control Mode button to select a predefined in application mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 29 for Dynamic details YPbPr S Video Video Standard There are four color temperature settings available 1 T1 With the highest color temperature T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings Color Temp 2 T2 Makes images appear bluish white ges app depends on the selected Application mode 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 th
50. onnected to a power outlet Stand by mode Powering up Normal operation 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Lamp events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 49 50 Light Power Temp Lamp Thermal events Status amp Description The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable Plug the power cord into the AC inlet 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 Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process ha
51. projector 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 14 orale a A ES EG einen 17 Connecting a computer of MONITOT u sesse seeks RR AE 17 Connecting Video source devi oe nennen 19 DEERE es ESE ee 23 EE EE EE 23 Utilizing the password function esse sesse NKR N ese 24 Switching input signal esse sesse sesse see se ee ee Re Ge ee ee Re Ge ee 26 Adjusting the projected image sede ese Reede Re Need 26 Selecting the aspect ratio nee 28 Selecting a picture mode nennen 29 Hiding the image een 30 Creating your own startup screen MyScreen function 30 Activating panel key lock nie 32 Setting the presentation timer esse seeks NA eke eke 33 Freezing the image nu 33 Utilizing FAQ function anne 34 Shutting down the projector nass 34 Menu OSE RA ON rs seeks es ae dese 35 Een aie Re Me AO RO N 44 Care of the ee ee 44 Lamp informatio ee 45 Table of contents iv Troubleshastins asus aan 51 Specification Saiit in GO meet coats 52 Projector Speciig alone 52 Timing hattene ienie ee iiaii 53 Dimension kaprmrerererererererer ee IE 54 RE baie sie ar 55 Limited War Ge Ee Ge ee 55 Regulation statement 56 FCC stat ment ad ie Oe ee ur ei De ol 56 EEC statement We ne 56 MIG State ete Ee EG Ge ee ee ee ee Pe 56 WEEE directive DE SR e Ee Ge Ge SE ee 56 Table of contents Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to
52. 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 34 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 A 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 52 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the batteries 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 Maintenance Lamp information Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour hours used in Economic mode 4 3 hours used
53. put 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 2 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 computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 3 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 C 16 9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input when being fed an appropriate 16 9 aspect signal See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 20 and Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 14 for details Operation Oy XO do oo Q O Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type To select a operation mode that suits your need press MODE repeatedly until your desired mode is selected The picture modes available for different types of signals
54. r desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 26 for details CF 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 Operation 23 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 For details of the OSD menu operation please refer to Using the menus on page 36 AN 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 CT Once a password has been set and activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to ci setting gt Password Select On by pressing Left 4 or Right gt 2 When the function is activated for the first time a prompt will display on the screen 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow buttons 2 Input Password Up Right gt Down 7 Left 4 respectively Rice represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 Press the arrow Lk KE buttons to enter four digits for the password N 4 When all digits are entere
55. s completed NO PICTURE Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input source device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the Source key on the projector or remote control The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap BLURRED IMAGE Cause The projection lens is not correctly focused Remedy Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK Cause Remedy The battery is out of power Replace the battery with a new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 6 meters 19 5 feet of the projector Q THE PASSWORD IS INCORRECT You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 25 for details Troubleshooting 51 Specifications Projector specifications gt All
56. s Up to try again iii Press Down to cancel the set up and return to the on screen menu Operation 25 Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one at a time When SOURCE on the projector control panel or the remote control is pressed information of current signal and resolution will display at the lower right corner Press SOURCE again to display a source selection bar You can manually press SOURCE repeatedly until your desired signal is selected or let the projector automatically search for the available signal Once detected the selected source information will display at the lower right corner ofthe screen for 3 seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector you can press the button again to search for another signal Be sure the Source Scan function in the Advanced menu is activated if you want the projector to automatically search the signals See Source Scan on on page 41 for details If no input is detected after auto searching for two rounds a message of No Signal will be shown on the screen C 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 The i
57. site Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine ifit has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an composite Video source device 1 Take the optional accessory Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Audio cables Video cable 44 ooo Cy The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 19 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 You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S Video inputs are unavailable for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 19 for details 22 Connection Operation Start up l Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted Check th
58. t replaced as this could cause 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 10 Connect the lamp connector to the projector 11 Place the lamp cords back to the slots 12 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 13 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 14 Restart the projector AN Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 15 Resetting the lamp counter Lamp usage timer reset damage 0 Hours i Press and hold the Exit button on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time Press Auto To Reset ii Press Auto on the projector or on the remote control to reset the lamp hour to 0 iii Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on it is warning you of the following possible problems 1 The internal temperature is too high 2 The fans are not working Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help For more detailed information please refer to Indicators on page 49 Maintenance Indicators Illustration Blank Light OFF O Orange light I 71 R Red light oo Light flashing G Green light Juon Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Power events The projector has just been c
59. ted 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 The native resolution of the projector is 800 x 600 pixels which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio expressed as 4 3 To be able to project a complete 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio image the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector s native aspect width This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75 of the projector s native aspect height O O a e 16 9 aspect image scaled to a 4 3 aspect display area 4 3 aspect image in a 4 3 aspect display area Thus a 16 9 aspect image will not utilize 25 of the height of a 4 3 aspect image displayed by this projector This will be seen as darkened unlit bars along the top and bottom vertical 12 5 height respectively of the 4 3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16 9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4 3 projection display area When determining the position of your projector you should consider its intended use and input signal aspect ratios All inputs other than composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal will display in a 4 3 aspect ratio and will require an additional 33 display height than that of the scaled 16 9 aspect image projection area CF IMPORTANT Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16 9 projection if you
60. the projector to only those who know the correct password When the function is activated for the first time you have to set a password for it For more information refer to Utilizing the password function on page 24 Once the password is set and this function is selected the projector is password protected Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector AN WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subseguently 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 The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector or the remote control CT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one For more information refer to Utilizing the password function on page 24 Reset No Returns all settings to the factory preset values CT The following settings will still remain Mirror Language Password High Altitude Mode Phase and H Position Operation Advanced menu FUNCTION default setting value Mirror Floor front DESCRIPTION The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket optional accessory if you need to
61. ture quality The current source information will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen for 3 seconds C The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating that you need using the zoom ring the focus ring 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 besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps 1 Press Left 4 Right gt on the control panel of the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press Left 4 to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press Right to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 2 Press 7 N on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone then press 7 to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 3 Press Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control Go to LI Pro Picture gt Keystone and adjust the values by pressing Left 4 Right on the projector or Left 4 Right on the remote control Operation 27 28 For example
62. ure Serial Port Settings To continue click Next W Best MySc een Wizard Choose an image to download to your BenQ projector Fase and Settings og be My Doos Ri BenQ MyScreen Wizard Downloading to your BenQ projector Ready to download the new image as your splash screen Click MyScreen to begin Operation 31 vi Click Close after download finishes BenQ MyScreen Wizard MyScreen Download Finished Please power on your projector then set MyScreen as your default splash screen B Beat MyScreen FT CS Pr There are limitations on image formats Choose an image to download to your BenQ projector bmp jpg png gif files are acceptable but puasa pe there is no guarantee that every image file can be downloaded successfully It depends on the file size and the color form Error Image size is too large 1 Please save it to be bmp file z p 2 2 File size less than 500K Ifthe image size is too large as pictured to the right a warning message will show up after download begins Click Back to choose another image and try again Do not unplug the RS232 cable or close MyScreen Wizard window while downloading image Failing to do so will lead to immediate shutdown of the projector and MyScreen utility If this happens unplug the power cord and plug it again to restart the download process Activating panel key lock To prevent unauthorized changes in the settings or ac

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