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1. OFF Toggles the projector between standby mode and on Source selection buttons Selects an input source for display Keystone Arrow keys W A Up A V Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings lt Left 10 Decreases the projector volume ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture Introduction 7 LASER No available in Japan region Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes 8 MHL control buttons Goes to the previous file Plays Pauses Goes to the next file Rewinds Stops Fastforwards during media playback Only available when controlling your smart device in MHL mode 9 ZOOM ZOOM Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size 10 ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio FREEZE Freezes the projected image 12 NETWORK SETTING Displays the Network Settings OSD menu 13 Numeric buttons Enters numbers in network settings Cr Numeric buttons 2 3 4 cannot be pressed when asked to enter password 14 NETWORK Selects Network Display as the input signal source 15 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image When there is no OSD menu and at M
2. 28750 1370 OPTICAL AXIS I 550 550 sss o uie bam ps t 010 360 665 Positioning your projector 21 Connection 22 When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to l Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 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 Monitor PointWrite kit Notebook or desktop computer Smartphone or tablet l NGA cable 7 Audio cable 2 VGA to DVI A cable 8 Audio L R cable 3 USB cable B to A type 9 USB cable mini B to A type 4 HDMI cable 10 USB cable A to mini B type connect 5 S Video cable to Laser Touch Module 6 Video cable HDMI Micro USB cable 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 t
3. Oros 15 9 picture Real The image is projected as its original 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 move the projector away from the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 6 9 C O 4 3 picture 020 O gt O O 16 9 picture 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 images aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration C O 4 3 picture P O O Operation 4 16 6 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 6 aspect ratio Available in MH856UST 9 16 9 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 9 i 9 2 16 9 picture 16 10 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 10 aspe
4. MX854UST MW855UST MH856UST o Digital Projector User Manual M lt ee SS lt 29 v EM N 14 11 LA bate Table of contents Important safety instructions Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior view 9 Controls and functions lI Positioning your projector 16 Using the quick install l6 Obtaining a preferred projected image size tete ed 17 Dimensions u qa sq sasawa 21 Connection 22 Connecting video source devices 23 Playing sound through the projector 24 Operation 25 Starting up the projector 25 Adjusting the projected image 25 Using the 30 Securing the projector 3l Utilizing the password function 3l Switching input signal 33 Magnifying and searching for details 34 Selecting the aspect ratio 35 Optimizing the image 37 Setting the presentation timer 41 Remote paging operations 43 Freezing the image 43
5. at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Mode Refresh H Clock 3D Field 3D 3D Side Rate Hz frequency MHz Sequential Over by side kHz under 720x400 720x400 70 70 087 31469 283221 60 59940 31 469 25 175 _72 72809 37861 31500 640 480 _75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA 85 85 008 43269 36 000 SVGA 60 60317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48077 50 000 SVGA 75 75 000 46875 49 500 800x600 F SVGA 85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA_120 Reduce 119 854 77 425 83 000 Blanking XGA 60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA 70 70 069 56476 75 000 XGA 75 75029 60 003 78750 1024x 768 85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA 120 Reduce 119 989 97 551 115 500 Blanking 1152 864 1152x864 75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1024x576 28219148 60 0 35 820 46 966 Timing 1024x600 BenQ NB 64 995 41467 51419 Timing 1280 720 1280x 720 60 60 45 000 74250 1280 768 1280 768_60 59870 47776 795 WXGA 60 59810 49702 83 500 WXGA 75 74934 62 795 106 500 WXGA 85 84880 71554 122 500 WXGA 120 R
6. See Switching input signal on page 33 for details See Changing Color Space on page 34 for details Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 41 for details Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 30 for details The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors 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 Selecting On allows the projector to remind you to clean the filter Operation Setting dn3 s uu 3s s nu ui 2152 Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen PointWrite Touch Module Operation Direct Power On Powers projector on automatically when the power cable is connected Signal Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing POWER or ON when the projector is in standby mode and the signal is feed through the VGA cable 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 63 for details Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the function and t
7. Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CCI CC2 CC3 or CC4 CCI displays captions in the primary language in your area y w Standby x 4 Settings 3 gt 5 lt 5 a e 3 5 Network settings Reset All Settings Operation Network Enable Network Standby Mode To enable or disable the network standby mode after the projector is automatically or manually turned off On projector will maintain at network standby mode with less than 6W power consumption Off The projector will maintain at normal standby mode with less than 0 5W power consumption Auto Disable Network standby mode To enable or disable the auto switch from network standby mode to non network standby mode after a period of time This setting should be grayed out when Enable network standby mode is off Never To disable the auto switch function The projector will maintain at network standby mode with less than 6W power consumption 20min hr 3 hr 6 hr The projector will be switched to non network standby mode after 20 minutes hour 3 hours 6 hours Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER jack is correctly connected to devices See Connection on page 22 for how to make the connection Audio Pass Through The projector can play sound
8. The laser pointer is not a toy Parents should be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of children Controlling your smart device with the remote control When the projector projects the contents from your MHL compatible smart device you can use the remote control to control your smart device To enter the MHL mode press and hold AUTO for 3 seconds The following buttons are available for controlling your smart device Arrow keys Up Down lt Left gt Right MENU EXIT MHL control buttons To leave the MHL mode press and hold AUTO for 3 seconds When the projector is under MHL mode The keypad on projector should be with the same definition of the key on remote control 14 Introduction Replacing the remote control battery To open the battery cover turn the remote control over to view its back push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off 2 Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative 3 Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place A e Avoid excessive heat and humidity
9. There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced e 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 fire There may be danger of an explosion Ifthe 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 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Introduction 15 Positioning your projector Using the quick install The projector provides a hot key to set Projector Installation Test Pattern and Keystone quickly D Press Quick Install on the remote control and press to select Projector Inst Test Pattern Keystone Projector Installation See Positioning your projector on page 16 Y Test Pattern See Using the tes
10. 3 Press A V lt gt to adjust the keystone values 28 Operation Correcting Corner Fit Manually adjust four corners of the image by setting the horizontal and vertical values Using the OSD menu l Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Corner Fit and press MODE ENTER The Corner Fit page displays 3 Press A V lt gt to select one of the four corners and press MODE ENTER Enter Enter _ Back 4 Press 4 gt to adjust vertical values from 0 to 100 5 Press A V to adjust horizontal values from 0 to 100 Corner Fit and 2D Keystone Adjustment Notice The corner fit function is closely related to the 2D keystone function as both make adjustments to correct picture distortion Therefore when correcting picture distortion both corner fit and 2D keystone functions should be used in conjunction to achieve the best picture shape To achieve the best picture shape When installing the projector align the projector to the screen so they are as perpendicular to each other as possible in order to minimize picture distortion When making corner fit adjustments if the desired effect cannot be achieved adjust the 2D keystone value and try again When making 2D keystone adjustments if the desired effect cannot be achieved adjust the corner fit value and try again Operation 29 Using the menus The projector is equ
11. Auto Power Off Quick Cooling Instant Restart Blank Timer Sleep Timer 1 240 min Always min 2mins 3 mins Never Top Left Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Right Count Down Count up On Off Yes No Yes No English Frangais Deutsch SABETAN h a IR 8 0l Svenska Nederlands T rkce Ce amp tina Portugu s nv Polski Magyar Hrvatski Rom n Norsk Dansk Suomi Indonesian EMnvK y padi eet Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec Always Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left On Off On Off On Off Disable 3 mins 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins 25 mins 30 mins On Off On Off Disable 5 mins 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins 25 mins 30 mins Disable 30 mins l hr 2 hrs 3hrs 4hrs 8 hrs I2hrs On Off BenQ Black Blue Purple BenQ Black Blue On Off Operation Main menu Sub menu Options High Altitude Mode On Off Mute On Off Audio Settings Volume Power on off Ring On Off 5 System Setup Advanced Lamp Settings Security Setting Baud Rate Test Pattern Closed Caption Standby Settings Network settings Reset All Settings Lamp Mode Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Timer Change Passward Change Security Settings Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Network Monitor Out Audio Pass Through Wired LAN AMX Device Discovery Mac Address Norma
12. Hiding the image 43 Locking control keys 44 2 Table of contents Operating in a high altitude environment 44 Adjusting the sound 45 Using the test pattern 46 Using the teaching templates 46 Shutting down the projector 47 Menu operation 48 Maintenance 61 Care of the projector 6l Lamp information 62 Troubleshooting 69 Specifications 70 Projector specifications 70 Timing chart sss 71 Warranty and Copyright information 77 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 3 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel In some countries the line voltage is NOT sta
13. Supporting timing for MHL input Timing Resolution Horizontal Vertical Frequency Dot Clock Frequency KHz Hz Frequency MHz 480i 720 1440 x 480 15 73 59 94 27 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 576i 720 1440 x 576 15 63 50 27 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 24p 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 25p 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 74 25 1080 30p 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60 1920 1080 33 75 60 74 25 76 Specifications Warranty and Copyright information 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 in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 35 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you speci
14. 10 Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right PC 1 0X 2 0X Video 1 0 1 8 Auto Off Frame sequential Frame packing Top bottom Side by side Disable Invert 3D Settings 1 30 Settings 2 3D Settings 3 3D Settings 1 30 Settings 2 3D Settings 3 Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart 16 6 Available in MH856UST Operation Main menu Sub menu Options 2 Picture Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color Color Temperature Color Temperature Fine Tuning Primary Color 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Reset picture settings Bright Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D User 1 2 Bright Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D On Off Cool Normal Warm R Gain G Gain B Gain R Offset G Offset B Offset R G B C M Y Current All Cancel 3 Source Quick Auto Search Color Space Conversion On Off Auto RGB YUV Operation 49 Main menu Sub menu Options 4 System Setup Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Menu Setting Operation Setting Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen PointWrite Touch Module Timer Period Timer Display Timer Position Timer Counting Direction Sound Reminder On Reset Off Menu display Time Menu Position Reminder Message Direct Power On Signal Power On
15. 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 50i 1920 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 24 1920 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 25 1920 1080 28 13 25 74 25 1080 30 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080 60 1920 1080 67 5 60 148 5 Support timing for Video input Video Mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Sub carrier Frequency 3D Field KHz Hz MHz Sequential 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 73 Support timing for HDMI HDCP input Resolution Mode Refresh H Clock 3D Field 3D 3D Side Rate Hz frequency MHz Sequential Over by side kHz under VGA 60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640 x 480 VGA 75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA 85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720x400 720x400 70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 800x600 F SVGA 85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA 120 Reduce 119 854 77 425 83 000 Blanking XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 1024x 768 NGA 85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce 119 989 97 551 115 500 Blanking 1152 864 1
16. User 2 mode on page 38 for details Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 38 for details Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 38 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 38 for details CT Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 38 for details c Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 38 for details cr Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 38 for details The function is only available when Component Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected The function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected The function is only available when Component Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected See Selecting a Color Temperature on page 39 for details See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 39 for details See 3D Color Management on page 40 for details See Resetting current or all picture modes on page 41 for details 55 nu uu nu uu dIseg dn3 s uu 3s s 56 Quick Auto Search Color Space Conversion Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Menu Setting Operation
17. changed and adjust the value with lt P See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode some of the functions listed below may not be available Base on your need you can make adjustments to these functions by highlighting them and press lt P on the projector or remote control Adjusting Brightness 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 Adjusting Contrast The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this 222777 2 to set the peak white level after you have previously A AT adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected 48 input and viewing environment 0 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 an
18. 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 57 for details 3 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 CT To turn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power on off ring tone on page 45 for details Ifthe 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 o POWER or ON 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 Operation 47 48 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Main menu Sub menu Options Display Wall color Aspect Ratio 2D Keystone Corner Fit Position Phase H size Digital zoom 3D mode 3D Sync Invert 3D Save 3D Setting Apply 3D Setting Blackboard Teaching Template Whiteboard Off Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Auto Real 4 3 16 6 16 9 16
19. 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 45 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 3 To use the OSD menus please set them to your familiar language first 4 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a five digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 31 1127 Indonesian for details E ee agyar A 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 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 Please select language English pem Fran ais Press Enter to confirm Exit to leave You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 33 for details CF the frequencylresolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out
20. when it is in standby mode and the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices Press lt gt to choose the source that you wish to use See Connection on page 22 for how to make the connection c Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption Wired LAN AMX Device Discovery When AMX Device Discovery is On the projector can be detected by AMX controller MAC Address Displays the mac address for this projector Returns all settings to the factory preset values c The following settings will still remain Position Phase H Size Projector Installation Language High Altitude Mode Security Settings Baud Rate 59 60 nu uu uoneul49Ju 79 Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture menu Lamp Mode Shows the current lamp mode Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM YUV or RGB Lamp Usage Time Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the projector The Information menu shows you the current operating status of the 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 clean Never re
21. 152 x 864 75 75 00 67 500 108 000 BenQ 1024 x 576 Notebook 60 00 35 820 46 996 Timing BenQ 1024 x 600 Notebook 64 995 41 467 51 419 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 768 1280 768 60 59 870 47 776 79 5 WXGA 60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA 75 74 934 62 795 106 500 1280 x 800 WXGA 85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA 120 Reduce 119 909 101 563 146 25 Blanking 74 Specifications Resolution Mode Refresh H Clock 3D Field 3D 3D Side Rate Hz frequency MHz Sequential Over by side kHz under SXGA 60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 1024 SXGA 75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA 85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960 60 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 768 60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 1050 5 60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 1050 1680 1050 60 59 954 65 290 146 250 1920 x 1080_60 4 60 67 5 148 5 Blanking 1920x 1200 60 1920 x 1200 Reduce 59 950 74 038 154 000 Blanking 640 x 480 67Hz MACI3 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 Q75Hz MACI6 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 Q75Hz MACI9 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 870 Q75Hz MAC2I 75 06 68 68 100 00 Support
22. 340 3 13 04 3312 538 273 90 2286 784 1991 44 1 1120 13 73 348 8 13 17 334 5 547 277 95 2413 82 8 2103 466 1183 15 35 389 8 13 80 350 5 590 294 97 2464 84 5 2148 47 6 1208 15 98 405 8 14 04 356 7 605 300 100 2540 87 1 2213 49 1245 16 94 430 3 14 42 366 2 630 309 102 2594 89 1 2262 50 1 1272 17 65 448 3 14 70 373 3 653 319 There is 5 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 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 It is recommended to adjust focus 15 minutes after powering on due to the slight shifting of the lens from temperature changing Positioning your projector 19 Limited lens shift specification No available in MH856UST To shift up the projection image twist the shift down the projection image twist adjuster counter clockwisre the adjuster clockwisre 20 Positioning your projector Dimensions 287 5 mm W x 201 mm H x 373 3 mm D 287 5 Unit mm Wall Mount Installation
23. 83 4 11 86 301 3 500 273 5 70 1778 55 1422 42 1067 11 91 302 4 12 15 308 5 515 280 7 75 1905 59 1524 45 1143 13 83 351 4 12 88 3272 560 299 4 77 1956 61 1565 46 1173 14 62 371 4 13 18 334 8 585 307 80 2032 63 1626 48 1219 15 72 399 4 13 60 345 4 615 317 6 82 2083 65 1666 49 1250 16 51 419 4 13 90 353 635 325 2 85 2159 67 1727 51 1295 17 61 447 4 14 32 363 7 665 335 9 18 Positioning your projector MW855UST The screen aspect ratio is 16 10 and the projected picture is 16 10 The screen aspect ratio is 16 9 and the projected picture is 16 9 80 2032 67 1723 42 1077 11 11 282 3 11 81 300 495 274 7 85 2159 71 1831 45 1144 12 73 323 3 12 37 314 3 535 289 87 2210 73 1874 46 1171 13 40 340 3 12 61 3202 555 294 9 90 2286 76 1939 47 1212 14 38 365 3 12 95 328 9 580 303 6 92 2337 77 1982 48 1239 15 01 381 3 13 17 334 4 600 309 1 95 2413 80 2046 50 1279 15 98 405 8 13 50 343 625 317 7 97 2464 81 2089 1306 16 65 422 8 13 74 348 9 645 323 6 100 2540 85 2154 53 1346 17 55 445 8 14 05 356 9 665 331 6 MH856UST 89 2258 77 5 1968 43 6 1107 13 40
24. Audio l HDMI Mode Support LPCM two audio channels Support audio sampling rate 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz Support audio bit rate 16 bits 20 bits 24 bits MHL mode Support LPCM two audio channels follow IEC 60958 and IEC 61937 Support audio sampling rate 32kHz 44 1 kHz 48kHz Support audio bit rate 16 bits 20 bits 24 bits DVI Mode Analog audio is supported through PC audio input terminal CT There timing showing depend the EDID file and VGA graphic card limitation It is possible that user cannot choose the above timings on VGA display card Specifications 75 Supporting timing for HDMI Video input Timing Resolution Horizontal Vertical DotClock 3D Field 3D 3D 3D Frequency Frequency Frequency Sequential Frame Over Side by KHz Hz MHz Packing under side 480i 720 15 73 59 94 27 480 720 480 31 47 59 94 27 szei 27 1563 50 27 576 720 576 31 25 50 27 720 50 1280 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 24 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 25p 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 74 25 1080 30p 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 50p 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080 60p 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5
25. Eco on page 62 for details Reset lamp timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 67 for details Lamp Timer See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 62 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 31 for details Change Security Settings Power On Lock When Power On Lock is activated you will be asked to enter the current password before powering on the projector If you enter incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Web Control Lock See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s 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 e 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 Caption Version
26. HL source long press for 3 seconds to switch between MHL mode and DLP mode on remote control for MHL keys 16 20 21 22 23 gt Right 10 Increases the projector volume When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 5 and 16 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments When MHL function the 3 5 and 16 are used as directional arrows 4 for MENU EXIT and 17 for MODE ENTER MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item SOURCE Displays the source selection bar PAGE PAGE Operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint MIC VOL MIC VOL The function is not available on this projector MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off SMART ECO Switch the lamp mode between Eco Normal and SmartEco QUICK INSTALL Displays the Quick Install OSD menu Introduction Operating the LASER pointer The Laser Pointer is a MIET presentation aid for Ee professionals It emits a beam of red light when you press it The laser beam is visible It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output A Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others See the warning messages on the back of the remote control prior to using it
27. amp Timer information displaying on the menu 4 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 To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp mode as Economic or SmartEco Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 1576 Using SmartEco mode reduces system noise and lamp power consumption by up to 3076 If the Economic or SmartEco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic or SmartEco mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic or SmartEco mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp mode menu and press lt P until your desired mode is selected Normal 10076 lamp brightness Economic Saves 1576 lamp power consumption Saves up to 3076 lamp power consumption depending on the SmartEco 8 content brightness level CT There is a time delay between lamp mode instances 62 Maintenance Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source 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 gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt gt The time period
28. and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds CT 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 Sharpen the image by rotating the FOCUS ring Correcting 2D Keystone 2D Keystone function enables a wider projector installation area compared to conventional projectors with limited positioning in front of the screen To correct this you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps Using the projector or remote control Press W on the projector or remote control to display the 2D Keystone page Press Y to adjust vertical values from 30 to 30 Press lt P to adjust horizontal values from 30 to 30 Operation 27 Using the OSD menu I Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight 2D Keystone and press MODE ENTER The 2D Keystone page displays 3 Press A V lt gt to adjust the keystone values Teaching Template Using the QUICK INSTALL key l Press QUICK INSTALL on the remote control 2 Press V to highlight 2D Keystone and press MODE ENTER The 2D Keystone page displays 20 Keystone
29. be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute 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 Maintenance 63 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 www benq com for a replacement lamp A The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the projector 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 68 for details The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp The warning messages below are for reference only Please follow the actual on screen instructions to prepare and replace the lamp Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Setting Lamp mode as Economic or SmartEco on page 62 you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Notice Order Replacement Lamp Equivalent lamp hour gt XXXX Hours Order a new
30. bination of key s and a lock Refer to the lock s 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 power on lock 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 the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started Open the OSD menu and go to the System Setup Advanced gt 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 A lt P respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter five digits for the password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password INPUT PASSWORD Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page To activate the Power on Lock function press to highlight Power on Lock and press lt P to select On To activate the Web Control Lock
31. ble 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 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 ECO BLANK on the remote control Important safety instructions 4 6 lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 7 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 8 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 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 cir
32. 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 l Goto the Picture menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Pres MODE ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary color and press lt P to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow 4 Press V to highlight Hue and press lt P 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 5 Press V to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected C 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 unrea
33. ct ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 10 aspect as it displays them without aspect alteration 9 Q 2 16 10 picture Optimizing the image 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 picture s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the Display gt Wall Color menu and press lt P to select a color which is the 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 repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the Picture gt Picture Mode menu and press lt P to select a desired mode l Bright 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 presen
34. ction is only available when the HDMI input socket is in use 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 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 Use the directional arrows Y 4 gt the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press Digital 2 When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P until the Display menu is highlighted Press V to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar displays Press V on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows A W W to navigate the picture To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out functionality and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press V repeatedly until it is restored to the original size The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified You can furt
35. cumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel 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 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 of a 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 higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 3000 m 10000 feet Om 0 feet 13 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 14 Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during opera
36. d To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Password Changed Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the System Setup Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT PASSWORD appears Enter the current password If the password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings Press Y highlight Power On Lock and press lt P to select Off You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector Press Y to highlight Web Control Lock and press lt P to select Off The Web Control Lock function is released and the projector settings can be change via the Projector Network System 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 hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password 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 Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the Source menu is On which is the default of this projector if you want the projector to automatically search for the s
37. d system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 5076 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 don t need it select Off When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available 38 Operation Operation Selecting a Color Temperature The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected Cooler makes the image appear bluish white 2 Normal Maintains normal colorings for white 3 Warm 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 Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm Normal or Cool by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control 2 Press V to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE ENTER The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page appears 3 Press A Y to highlight the it
38. e The following settings cannot be adjusted Picture Mode Reference Mode The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees 3D Sync Invert When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this function to correct the problem Save 3D Settings When you have successfully displayed the 3D contents after making the appropriate adjustments you can enable this function and choose a set of 3D settings to memorize current 3D settings Apply 3D Settings After the 3D settings are saved you can decide if you would like to apply them by choosing a set of 3D settings that you have saved Once applied the projector will automatically play the incoming 3D contents if it matches the 3D settings saved Cr Only the set s of 3D settings with memorized data is available See Using the teaching templates on page 46 for details nu uu 7 Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color Color Temperature Color Temperature Fine Tuning 3D Color Management Reset picture settings Operation 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 37 for details Selects a picture mode that most 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
39. e projector does not turn on 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 has completed No picture 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 signal 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 Blurred image The projection lens is not correctly focused 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 Remote control does not work The battery is out of power Replace the battery with 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 7 meters 23 feet of the projector The password is incorrect You do not remember the password Please see Ent
40. educe 119 909 101 563 14625 Blanking Specifications 71 Resolution Mode Refresh H Clock 3D Field 3D 3D Side Rate Hz frequency MHz Sequential Over by side kHz under SXGA 60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 1024 SXGA 75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA 85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960 60 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 768 60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 1050 5 60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 1050 1680 1050 60 59 954 65 290 146 250 2 MACI3 66 667 35 000 30 240 pe vu MACI6 74 546 49 722 57 280 MACI9 74 93 60 241 80 000 ante MAC2I 75 06 68 68 100 00 There 3D timing showing depend the EDID file and VGA display card It is possible that user cannot choose the above 3D timings on VGA display card 72 Specifications Support timing for Component YPbPr input Timing Resolution Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock 3D Field Frequency KHz Frequency Hz Frequency MHz Sequential 480i 720 x 480 15 73 59 94 13 5 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 576i 720 x 576 15 63 50 13 5 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25
41. em you want to change and adjust the values by pressing lt gt R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue R Offset G Offset B Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue 4 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings 39 40 3D Color Management 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
42. eme conditions 44 Operation 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 22 for how the audio input is connected INPUT SOURCE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Computer mini jack mini jack HDMI MHL HDMI MHL mini jack VIDEO RCA mini jack S VIDEO RCA mini jack Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound Using the remote control Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound While the sound is off the screen will display in the upper right corner of the screen To restore the sound press MUTE again Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press lt P to select On 4 To restore the sound repeat steps 1 3 and press lt P to select Off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level Using the remote control Press 406 or 1 to select a desired sound level Using the OSD menu Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press V to highlight Volume and press lt P to select a desired sound level Turning off the Power on off ring tone I Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press V to highlight Power on off ring tone and press lt P to select Off The on
43. ering the password recall procedure on page 32 for details Troubleshooting 69 Specifications Projector specifications specifications are subject to change without notice Optical Resolution MX854UST 1024 x 768 XGA MW855UST 1280 x 800 WXGA MH856UST 1920 x 1080 1080p Display system Single chip DLP system Lens F Number 2 5 5 1 mm Clear focus range from IO to screen MX854UST MW855UST 0 28m 0 45m MH856UST 0 34m 0 51m Lamp MX854UST MW855UST 240W lamp MH856UST 280W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 3 8A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption MX854UST MW855UST 305W Max lt 0 5W Standby MH856UST 350W Max lt 0 5W Standby Mechanical Weight 11 Ibs 5 Kg Output terminals Speaker 10 watt x 2 Audio signal output PC audio jack x 1 Monitor Out D Sub 15 pin female x1 70 Specifications Control USB Type B mini USB Optional for PointWrite kit Type A power supply 5V 2A Optional for PointWrite Touch module RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 1 LAN control RJ45 x 1 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 through RGB input Digital HDMI x 1 HDMI MHL x 1 Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x 1 RCA audio jack L R x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 40
44. etwork control allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser Enable Network Standby mode 6W Crestron RoomView and AMX supported The projector supports Crestron eControl and RoomView and AMX allowing you to control and manage equipment from a remote computer via LAN connection One key auto adjustment Pressing AUTO on the keypad or remote control to show the best picture quality immediately Built in 10W x 2 speaker s Built in 10 x 2 speaker s providing stereo audio when an audio input is connected Quick Cooling Auto Power Off Signal Power On Direct Power On Quick Cooling function speeds up the cooling process when turning off the projector Auto Power Offf function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Signal Power On function turns on your projector automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power On boots up the projector automatically when the power is connected 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 Introduction 7 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown bel
45. ff C3 Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled Ifyou press o 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 temperature is between 0 C 30 C A Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 0 C and 35 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode l Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight High Altitude Mode and press lt P to 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 extr
46. fic legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2011 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 Please go to http patmarking beng com for the details of the BenQ projector patent 77
47. function press Y to highlight Web Control Lock and press lt P to select On When the Web Control Lock is activated you have to enter the correct password to change projector settings via the Projector Network Display System C 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 7 Operation To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT 3l 32 If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the five digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right Please Try again displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD follows You can retry by entering another five digit 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 32 for details Password Error 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 l Press hold AUTO on the projector RECALL PASSWORD remote control for 3 seconds The p
48. he projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 2 seconds c If you attempt to restart the projector right after the quick cooling process it may not be turned on successfully and will rerun its cooling fans Instant Restart Selecting On enables you to restart the projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning it off 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 43 for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours Disables or enables all panel key functions except D POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control See Locking control keys on page 44 for details Selects background appearance when there is no signal Allows you to select which logo screen will appear during projector start up Disable or enables Type A connector 5V power output for PointWrite Touch Module 57 po2ueApy 4 5 6 58 High Altitude Mode Audio Settings Lamp Settings Security Setting Baud Rate Test Pattern Closed Caption Operation A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 44 for details See Adjusting the sound on page 45 for details Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp mode as Economic or Smart
49. her magnify the picture while searching for details Operation 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 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 image ratio no matter what aspect the source is Using the remote control Press Aspect to show the current setting 2 Press Aspect repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P until the Display menu is highlighted Press V to highlight Aspect Ratio Press lt P to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Bm Operation 35 36 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 Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal 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
50. hts up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 68 for details Introduction MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 37 for details Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 30 for details gt Right 1 Increase volume level Increases volume See Adjusting the sound level on page 45 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 4 6 9 and 11 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 30 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 27 for details Keystone Arrow keys 4A Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection 0 POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 25 and Shutting down the projector on page 47 for details LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 68 for details TEMPerature indicator light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 68 for details 12 Remote Control fa m ers 9 cwm
51. ignals You can also manually cycle through the available input signals Operation Press SOURCE on the projector or press input source directly from the remote control source selection bar displays Press A until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source information will display on 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 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 35 for details 33 34 Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space To do this l 2 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P until the SOURCE menu is highlighted Press Y to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt P to select the setting This fun
52. ipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon Highlight Zo Keystone Status Position ER Sub menu ox 27 r Press MENU Teaching Template EXIT to the previous page Current input or to exit signal p sveo GD Exit To use the OSD menus please set them to your familiar language first Press MODE ENTER on the projector or 3 Press V to highlight Language remote control to turn the OSD menu on and press lt P to select lela preferred language Wall Aspect 2D Keystor entation Timer Fit Language Installation Front Table 3D Teaching Template 2 Use lt to highlight the System Setup 4 Press MODE ENTER twice on Basic menu 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 Installation Front Table closes the OSD menu 30 Operation 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 a Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the left side of the projector See Kensington anti theft lock slot on page 9 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a com
53. l Economic SmartEco Reset Cancel Lamp Usage Time Normal Mode Economic Mode SmartEco Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Power On Lock Web Control Lock 2400 4800 9600 4400 19200 38400 57600 115200 On Off On Off CCI CC2 CC3 Enable Network Standby Mode Auto Disable Network Standby Mode On Off Off AUDIO IN AUDIO LR HDMI Status DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Apply On Off Reset Cancel Operation 51 52 Main menu Sub menu Options 6 Current System Information Status Source Picture Mode Lamp Mode Resolution 3D Format Color System Lamp Usage Time 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 Operation 6 71 Description of each menu Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection surface Wall color is not white See Using Wall Color on page 37 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 35 for details Aspect Ratio Adjusts the shape of the projected image to ensure straight lines on all four corners See Correcting 2D Keystone on page 27 for details 2D Keystone Adjusts the shape of the projected image
54. l output jack S VIDEO input jack HDMI 2 input jack HDMI I MHL input jack RJ45 LAN input jack Front adjuster foot USB Type A port Power for Touch kit Kensington anti theft lock slot VIDEO input jack Audio L R input jack Audio input output jack Rear adjuster foot PointWrite port PointWrite kit is required USB Type B port For service download AC power cord inlet c For setting the PointWrite kit on projector Please find PointWrite manaual in the kit box you purchase Introduction 29 Wall mount plate Bottom side 9 6 cor 5 10 6 10 Introduction Controls and functions Projector e 000 I FOCUS Ring Used to adjust the projected image appearance See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 27 for details 2 Lens Shift Used Hex Key to adjust the lens shift function 3 MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 30 for details 4 Keystone Arrow keys W Up Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection 5 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 33 for details 6 41 6 Decrease volume level Decreases volume See Adjusting the sound level on page 45 for details 7 POWER indicator light Lig
55. lamp at www benq com 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 Replace Lamp soon 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 Equivalent lamp hour gt XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at www benq com Notice Replace Lamp Now Equivalent lamp hour gt XXXX Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Order a new lamp at www benq com The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Notice Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp Refer to user manual Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at www benq com 64 Maintenance Replacing the lamp 4 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 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 removi
56. listic 6 Press V to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments Operation 8 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Resetting current or all picture modes I Goto the Picture menu and highlight Reset Picture Settings 2 Press MODE ENTER and press lt gt to select Current or All Current returns current picture mode to the factory preset settings All returns all settings except User I User 2 in the Picture menu to the factory preset 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 Goto the System Setup Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODE ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing lt P The length of time can be set from to 5 minutes in minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments CF If the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset 3 Press V to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on
57. ly 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 Operation 45 46 Using the test pattern The projector is capable of displaying the grid test pattern It can be used to assist you with the adjustment of image size and focus ensuring that the projected image is free from distortion To display the test pattern open the OSD menu and go to the System Setup Advanced gt Test Pattern and press V to select On Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes To activate the pattern Open the OSD menu and go to the Display gt Teaching Template and press A V to select Blackboard or Whiteboard 2 Press 4 gt to choose the pattern you need 3 Press MODE ENTER to activate the pattern Teaching Whiteboard Blackboard Template Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Operation Shutting down the projector l Press 1 POWER OFF and a confirmation message will appear prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear 2 Press D POWER or OFF a second time The POWER indicator light flashes orange the projection lamp shuts down and the fans will
58. 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 6 Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector A Ensure the connectors are aligned Ifyou experience resistance lift the lamp and start again 7 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp 8 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place A e Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 9 Replace the lamp compartment cover on the projector and tighten the screw 10 Restart the projector AN Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 66 Maintenance Resetting the lamp timer After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt 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 A Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Cleaning the projector mirror Remove dust with a Bellows Lens Blower readily available from Camera shops to prevent scratching the mirror when subsequently wiped A Always t
59. move any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the Projector Mirror Remove the dust with a Bellows Lens Blower readily available from camera shops to prevent scratching the mirror with subsequently wiped Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use canister of compressed air to remove dust e 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 47 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 su
60. ng 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 BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps We recommend that you use respirators safety glasses goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves 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 Loosen the screw from the right side Remove the lamp compartment cover as shown Loosen the two captive screws that secure the lamp Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries Maintenance 65 5 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector A e 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
61. o find your notebook s key combination Connection 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 Terminal appearance Picture quality HDMI oem Best Component Video Better S Video Good Video Normal Connecting audio The projector has two built in speaker 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 The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned 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 Connection 23 Playing sound through the projector You can make use of the projector speaker in your presentations and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector If you have a separa
62. 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 71 for details A To maintain the lamp life once you turn the projector on wait at least 5 minutes before turning if off Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 3 adjuster feet These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector Operation 25 Screw adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector then slowly lower the projector Screw the 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 Correcting 2D Keystone on page 27 for details A Do not look into the lens while the lamp is The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from 26 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
63. ow If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories C The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated VGA cable Wall mount kit Hex key 2 5mm 3 Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Installation chart Optional accessories l Spare lamp kit 3 PointWrite kit 2 3D glasses 4 Document camera The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information There is no Laser function of the remote for Japan region Hex key no available in MH856UST model 8 Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side 12 Rear lower side 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 p gt SEES 55 gt 55 gt gt 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 PointWrite dummy cover Optional PointWrite kit Mirror Lamp compartment cover Focus ring External control panel See Projector on page for details Vent cool air intake Lens shift No available in MH856UST Projection lens Front adjuster foot Front IR remote sensor COMPUTRR 2 input jack COMPUTER input jack RS 232 control port RGB signa
64. re the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 70 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 a suitable soft carry case Maintenance 61 Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically 5 calculated the built in timer method of 0 hours calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows x 0 hours Total equivalent lamp hour A hours used in Equivalent Lamp Hour 0 hours Refer to UM for detailed formula Normal mode B hours used in Economic mode 1 00 hours used in SmartEco mode MX854UST MW855UST 2 1 5 MH856UST 2 33 1 75 CT See Setting Lamp mode as Economic or SmartEco below for more information on Economic mode To obtain the lamp hour information l Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 3 You will see the L
65. rmation message appears 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off appearing on the screen 42 Operation 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 22 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 PAGE 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 Windows 98 operating system Windows XP or higher operating systems are recommended Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will appear on the screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control If your remote control has the following keys please note that they cannot be pressed to release the function LASER 2 5 PAGE PAGE 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 on screen Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presen
66. rojector will display a coded number on Please write down the recall code and contact BenQ the screen Customer Center 2 Write down the number and turn off your projector 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service Recall code 12345678 required to provide proof of purchase ERY documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector center to decode the number You may be chansa the password Open the OSD menu and go to the System Setup Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays 3 Enter the old password If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password C 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 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Operation You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is starte
67. stalled If you use a non BenQ brand projector wall mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the wall due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector wall 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 wall mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose A Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in accordance with local disposal laws See www lamprecycle org Important safety instructions Introduction Projector features The projector offers the following features SmartEco starts your dynamic power saving The SmartEco technology offers a new way of operating the projector lamp system and saves lamp power up to 3076 depending on the content brightness level Interactive capability Extend the interactive function with optional PointWrite module Vertical 876 lens shift No available in MH856UST Optimize the installation flexibility Corner fit Correct each distorted corner to get a perfect rectangular image Filter Free Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs Network Control Integrated RJ45 connector for wired n
68. t pattern on page 46 Keystone See Correcting 2D Keystone on page 27 I Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations Front Wall Rear Table Front Table Rear Wall 3 Correct the image 2D Keystone correction pe Ti p Imm l6 Positioning your projector Set up your screen via Quick Install hotkey on remote you can also go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Installation menu after turning on the projector Presentation Timer Language 1 Projector Installation Front Table Operation Settings Panel Key Lock Off Background Color Beng BenQ ite Touch Module 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 Obtaining a preferred projected image size l Wall mount 2 Dimension include projector and wall mount Positioning your projector 17 Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 21 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position MX854UST The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 4 3 68 1727 54 1382 40 1036 11 16 2
69. tation The brightness is emphasized 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 appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened dimly lit environment 5 3D mode ls appropriate for playing 3D images and 3D video clips 6 User 1 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based the current available picture modes See Setting the User User 2 mode on page 38 for details Operation 37 Setting the User I 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 I User 2 asa starting point and customize the settings Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu 2 Goto the Picture gt Picture Mode menu 3 Press lt P to select User 1 to User 2 4 Press V to highlight Reference Mode C This function is only available when User or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item 5 Press Wb to select a picture mode that is closest to your need 6 Press V to select a sub menu item to be
70. te 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 audio projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus The table below describes the connection methods for different devices and where the sound is from Computer PC Component HDMI MHL S Video Video AUDIO IN mini jack AUDIO L R HDMI MHL AUDIO IN mini jack AUDIO L R HDMI MHL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT The selected input signal determines which sound will be played by the projector speaker and which sound will be output from the projector when AUDIO OUT is connected If you select the COMPUTER PC signal the projector can play the sound received from AUDIO IN mini jack If you select the COMPONENT VIDEO signal the projector can play the sound received from AUDIO L R 24 Connection Operation Starting up the projector I Plug the power cord into the projector and into wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied A Please use the original accessories e g power cable only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire 2 Press POWER on the projector or remote control to start the projector and a start up tone sounds The POWER indicator
71. ter you can use ECO BLANK on the remote control to hide the screen image When the function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still heard You can set the blank time in the System Setup Basic gt Operating Settings gt 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 disabled you can press most of the keys on the projector or remote control to restore the picture AN 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 Operation 43 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 D POWER Goto the System Setup Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and select On pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control A confirmation message appears 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm To release panel key lock use the remote control to enter the System Setup Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and press lt P gt to select O
72. the screen by pressing lt P Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 3 min 2 min l min Displays the timer on screen in the last 3 2 1 minute s Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time 4 Press V to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing lt P gt 5 Press V to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing lt gt Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0 6 Press V to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing lt P If you select 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 7 activate the presentation timer press Y and press lt P to highlight On and pres MODE ENTER 8 confirmation message appears Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm You will see the message Timer is On appearing on the screen The timer starts counting when the timer is on If Presentation Timer is activate then On will change to Reset Operation 4l To cancel the timer perform the following steps Goto the System Setup Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Press MODE ENTER A confi
73. tion 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 Important safety instructions 6 15 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 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 wall mount installation AN Use only BenQ s Wall Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed PA X A Wall 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 wall we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector wall mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely in
74. to ensure a specific corner Corner Fit is straight See Correcting Corner Fit on page 29 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 Position reach their maximum or minimum This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion Phase This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the horizontal width of the image H size This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and Digital zoom searching for details on page 34 for details Operation 53 nu uu Aejdsig 71 54 3D Teaching Template Operation 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 3D Mode The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically chooses an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents If the projector cannot recognize the 3D format press lt P to choose 3D mode When the 3D function is on cr The brightness level of the projected image will decreas
75. urn the projector off and allow to cool for at least 30 minutesprior to cleaning Never touch the projector mirror or Lens directly by hand Maintenance 67 Indicators Orange Off Off Stand by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange d Flashing Off Off Projector is cooling Off Off Orange The lamp ignition is not lit u Flashing Off Off Red The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Red Red Red The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Red Red off The fans are not Red Red Orange i ge working Please contact your dealer for Red Red Green assistance Green Orange Off Green Orange Red The internal temperature is too high The intake ventilation or the exhaust ventilation is blocked Green Orange Orange The projector may be in a poorly ventilated location Green Orange Green The ambient temperature may be too high Green Red Red Green Off Red The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start Red S Off Off the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer Flashing for assistance Red Off Red of Gre n Red Lamp door is open Please check if the lamp door is open or not closed properly 68 Maintenance Troubleshooting Th

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