MP780 ST+/MW860USTi Digital Projector User Manual
Table of contents Important safety instructions ................... 3 Introduction.................. 7 Projector features.....................................7 Shipping contents ......................................8 Projector exterior view.........................10 Controls and functions ..........................11 Positioning your projector ..................... 16 Choosing a location................................16 Obtaining a preferred projected image size..........................................
Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 4 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 8. 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. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Important safety instructions 10.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 13. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. 14. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. 18. 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. 17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. 19. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail.
Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features.
Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.
USB power adapter PointDraw™ pen holder PointDraw™ pen wrist strap Quic k Star t Guid e PointDraw™ pen quick start guide Q Draw 2.0 interactive software* You may enjoy the dual pen feature by using two PointDraw pen 2.0 and the Q Draw 2.0 interactive software provided. Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. Spare lamp kit Ceiling mount kit RS232 cable 4. 5. 6. BenQ wireless dongle PointDraw pen 2.
Projector exterior view 1. Front/upper side (MP780 ST+) 1 2 5 4 6 3 7 8 (MW860USTi) 1 2 3 5 4 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 6 7 8 Rear/lower side 9 10 11 12 13 28 27 26 25 24 23 10 Introduction 14 8 15 16 17 18 19 22 21 20 25. 26. 27. 28. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 11 for details.
Controls and functions Projector 1 2 3 4 5 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7 6. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 32 for details. 7. Power/POWER indicator light Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.See "Starting up the projector" on page 30 for details. Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page 96 for detail.
Mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property. If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling or wall, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit or wall mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.
Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing FAQ function" on page 47 for details. ZOOM+/ZOOMMagnifies or reduces the projected picture size. See "Magnifying and searching for details" on page 38 for details. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN Page up/down arrows when connected through USB to a PC. See "Remote paging operations" on page 46 for details. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing the image" on page 46 for details.
23. ASPECT 18. AUTO Selects the display aspect ratio. See Automatically determines the best picture "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 39 timings for the displayed image. See for details. "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 32 for 24. MIC/VOL details. Adjusts the microphone’s sound level. 19. Right/ See for details. See "Adjusting the When the On-Screen Display (OSD) microphone’s sound level" on page 49 for menu is activated, the #6, #8, and #19 details. keys are used as directional arrows to 25.
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 22.5 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.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location 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. Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).
How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. 2. Select your screen size. Refer to the table on page 19 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "Screen size". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding distance from screen value in the column labelled "Distance from screen (mm)". This is the projection distance. 3.
Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 99 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.
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.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. • In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores. • For detailed connection methods, see pages 23-29. 2 1 3 2 4 5 1 1 1 6 7 8 9 10 1.
Computer system requirements for USB display:: Operation System Requirements Minimum Hardware Requirements Windows XP Supports USB 2.
Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using VGA): 1. 2. 3. 4. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 signal input jack on the projector.
2. 24 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI jack on the projector. • Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination.
Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external monitor following the instructions below: To connect the projector to a monitor: 1. 2. 3. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 23. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub input jack of the video monitor.
Connecting Video source devices You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
Connecting an HDMI source device The projector provides an HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner, a display or a notebook computer. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks available: • • If so, you can continue with this procedure. If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to a Component Video source device: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Connecting an S-Video/composite source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/composite output jack available: • • • If it has both jacks, use the S-Video output jack for connection as the S-Video terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal. If it has either of the output jack, you can also continue with this procedure. If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. • Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
4. 5. 6. 7. If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the onscreen instructions. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 35 for details. Switch all of the connected equipment on. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being scanned displays in the screen.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position. 2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Sharpen the image by using the focus ring/ focus slide lever. MP780 ST+ MW860USTi Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjusents and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu Highlight Status Sub-menu Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit. Current input signal The following example describes how to set the OSD language. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on. 3. Press to highlight Language and press / to select a preferred language. 2.
Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 22 on page 10 for details. A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the lock's documentation for finding out how to use it.
entering another six-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 36 for details. If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time. Entering the password recall procedure 1. 2. 3. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds.
Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Security Settings > Power on Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing / . The message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the current password. • If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with 'Off' shown in the row of Power on Lock. You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector.
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 YUV. 1. 2. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SOURCE menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Color Space Conversion and press / to select a suitable color space. This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use.
Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. 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 1. Press ASPECT to show the current setting. 2.
4. 5. 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 16:9 picture them without aspect alteration. 16:10: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu. Press / to select User 1 to User 2. Press to highlight Reference Mode.
Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the picture becomes. Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors.
2. 3. 4. 5. Press MODE/ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta. Press to highlight Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors. Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other.
Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black or Blue screen, you can make your own startup screen that is an image projected from your computer or video source. 1. Project the image you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source. 2. Press CAPTURE on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > MyScreen menu, press MODE/ENTER. 3. A confirmation message displays.
Setting the presentation timer The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function: 1. 2. 3. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and press MODE/ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page. Highlight Timer period and decide the timer period by pressing / .
Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function. See "Connecting a computer" on page 23 for details. You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing PAGE UP/DOWN on the remote control.
Utilizing FAQ function The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information. To get the FAQ information: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press on the remote control or press MENU/EXIT to open the OSD menu and press / to highlight the INFORMATION menu. Press to highlight FAQ-Image and Installation or FAQ-Features and Service based on the information you want to know. Press MODE/ENTER.
Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–35°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient 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: 1.
2. Highlight Power on/off Ring Tone and select Off. The only way to change Power on/off ring tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on/off ring tone. Adjusting the microphone’s sound level To adjust the sound level, press MIC/VOL +/- on the remote control, or 1. 2. Repeat steps 1-2 in Muting the sound section. Highlight Microphone volumee and select a desired sound level.
Controlling the projector through a LAN environment Network Settings allow you to manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network. Configuring the Wired LAN Settings If you are in a DHCP environment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port.
4. Infrastructure mode connection, you need to select the projector’s SSID which you want to connect. See "Displaying image through Q Presenter" on page 60 for details. Use your computer’s wireless connection utility to connect the network. If WEP Key is set in the projector, the user must enter the password of WEP Key to connect the network.
• 3. The illustrations in web page control, Q Presenter and USB Reader sections are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your projector. Click Download to save Q Presenter software on your computer. You can also link to the web page control from Q Presenter > Settings > Advanced Setting > Control projector via web page on page 63. 4. 5. Execute the program installation. Open Q Presenter, search and connect a network display.
i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the remote control. See "Remote control" on page 13 for details. The Display Setting page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the OSD menus. These functions are some useful menu settings. The Picture Setting page allows you to manage the projector as if you were using the PICTURE menu. The Information page displays the information and status of this projector.
The Conference Control page allows you to control computer’s display status of all the computers linked to this projector. The Crestron page is only available when you are on a Wired LAN network. It also allows you to control the projector remotely. The Crestron supports RoomView version 6.2.2.9.
i i ii i iii i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control. See "2. PICTURE" on page 76 and "Remote control" on page 13 for details. The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menu, exit and save menu settings. ii. To switch input source, click on your desired signal. iii. You can select a preferred OSD language.
i. You can name the projector, keep track of its location and the person in charge of it. ii. You can adjust the Wired LAN settings. iii. Once set, access to the remote network operation on this projector has been password-protected. iv. Once set, access to the tools page has been password-protected. After making the adjusents, press the Send button and the data will be saved in the projector. v. Press exit to go back to the Crestron remote network operation page.
The Basic page allows you to change the password and select connected persons. The number of connected persons may affect the network display performance.
The Wired LAN page allows you to adjust the Wired LAN settings. The Wireless LAN page allows you to adjust the Wirless LAN settings. Max. length for SSID string is 16 bytes. Please use a different SSID when more than two projectors are connecting through wireless LAN.
The Mail page allows you to send alert e-mail to your ITS administrator. You can first try the Mail Test function to check if the Alert Mail works.
Displaying image through Q Presenter The Q Presenter is an application running on the host PC. It connects to an available network display and transfers the desktop contents to the network display via local network connection. Be sure to turn off other virtual network control programs before using Q Presenter. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the projector with the RJ45 cable, and make sure your laptop or computer also link to the LAN.
ii. Projectors linked in the LAN will be found. Then select the projector you want to link. iii. Click “Connect”. Then you should be able to see the image on projector. iv. You can click to disconnect all connected projectors.. The Special Feature page allows you to have some advanced functions to manage the display image on your projector. i ii iii i. Full Screen: whole image display on the projector. Selectable: a square will popup then you can move and drag the area you want to show the audience.
ii. You can select to stop/start displaying desktop contents to connected network display. iii. 4-1 Display (up to 4 computers can shoot to 1 projector at the same time). Click the location you want to display. 4locations can be chosen (1-4) or 2 places (L and R) if it’s 2 computers. Once you click the place you want to display, the image appers on th eprojector. You can change th elocation anytime you want, even back to full screen or blank out.
vii viii ix x xi vii. You can select Video or Graphic display mode. Graphic Mode: worse image quality but faster tramsmission speed. Video Mode: better image quality but slower transmission speed. However, the actual transmission performance was determined by the status of network usage at that time. viii. You can adjust the capture rate. The network bandwidth may also affect the performance. ix. You can select whether to automatically open the Q Presenter application when the computer is powered on. x.
Using the Web Control Lock This function is designed to prevent unauthorized people from maliciously changing the projector settings through the Projector Network Display System. To enable the function: 1. 2. 3. 4. After your computer is connected to the projector, enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter. Go to the Admin page of the Projector Network Display System. Enter the current password. Click ON in the Web Control Lock row.
Presenting From a USB Reader This fature displays a slide show of images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector. It can eliminate the need for a computer source. Image File Types USB Reader displays images files in JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP formats. • A square box will display on the filename for unidentified characters. • Thai filename is not supported. • Files in GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP formats can be displayed for the file size smaller than WXGA (1280 x 800) only.
ii. Selected folder iii. Supported file format iv. Unsupported file format To open folder scroll through thumbnails return to a previous page exit USB Reader change to a different page go back to the first page of that folder start slide show adjust USB Reader settings Press Enter four arrow keys Auto Exit / Back Slideshow when an image is highlighted.
start/stop slideshow Enter Settings page: i ii iii i. ii. iii. iv. iv You can adjust order settings. You can adjust Slideshow settings. Press OK to save the settings. Press Cancel to ignore the change.
Remote Desktop Control through Q Presenter The Q Presenter can proceed the Remote Desktop Control (RDC) the host PC from projector site. 1. 2. 68 Setup the RDC login account (User name and Password ) in Q Presenter. • Name: must be 8 English capital letters A~Z and number 0 ~9. • Password: must be 6 digits and limit the range from 1~4.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Network Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. Highlight Remote Desktop and press MODE/ ENTER. Enter the Account and Password the same as step 1. Highlight Connect and press MODE/ENTER to connect the selected PC. Connect USB keyboard or mouse to control the host PC’s desktop through the projector. • Remote Desktop Control does not support PC Standby mode.
PointDraw™ Pen 2.0 The PointDraw™ pen works like a wireless mouse - but one that works in midair, not on your desktop. Just hold the pen in your hand, and point it at the projected image to point, click and drag. 1. Make sure the PointDraw™ pen’s battery is charged. The charging time will take approximate 2.5 hours and will allow 30-35 hours of pen use. or PUSH USB mini-B type to A type cable • Do not use the PointDraw™ pen while the pen’s battery is charging.
How to hold the PointDraw™ pen 2.0 You can hold the PointDraw™ the way you would hold a normal pencil or pen, or you can hold it like a remote control - use in whichever position is most comfortable. or If the PointDraw™ pen is far away from the screen, be sure to press the left mouse button to click and drag.
PointDraw™ pen 2.0 features Right mouse button/ Color selection Tip Left mouse button Battery status indicator Solid Red: Battery charging Blinking: Low battery USB connector Wrist strap holder Connection indicator Solid Blue: Paired with BenQ projector Blinking: Attempt to pair with the projector Sensor Projector’s On/Off switch Dual Pen operation Now, MP780 ST+/MW860USTi is ready for PointDraw™ pen 2.0 and support up to two pens. For Installing Q Draw software 1. 2.
System Setup: Basic → PointDraw™ to select "Dual Pen", "Single Pen", or "Off". Single Pen For optimized interactive speed, it is recommended to select “Single Pen” in PointDraw™ settings. Dual Pen Please go to “System Setup: Basic” on projector OSD menu and change the PointDraw™ to “Dual Pen” for dual pen function activation. Select icon on Q Draw 2.0 software for dual pen feature activation.
• If the pen has the gap problem between the tip and the cursor on your Apple computers, install the scaling fix that came with the user manual CD-ROM: i. Mount the "ScalingFix.dmg" disk image - just double-clicking the file should auto-mount it. ii. If you don't see the file on the "ScalingFix" volume, you may need to double-click the disk image icon on the desktop. iii. Double-click "PointDraw Scaling Fix". The installer should run, follow the prompts. iv.
Shutting down the projector 1. Press II Power on the projector. A confirmation message displays prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. If you use the remote control, press OFF to shut down the projector. 2. Press II Power on the projector a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run to cool down the projector.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu 1. DISPLAY Options Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/ Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Auto Keystone On/Off Keystone Position Phase H.
Presentation Timer Timer period 1~240 minutes Timer display Always/Last 1 Min/Last 2 Min/Last 3 Min/Never Timer position Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/ Bottom-Right Timer counting direction Count Down/Count Up Sound Reminder On/Off On/Off English/Français/Deutsch/Italiano/ Español/Русский/ᓄវ͛̚/ᖎᩄ͛̚0 ͟ώᄬ0䚐ạ㛨/Svenska/Nederlands/ Türkçe/Čeština/Português/ไทย/Polski/ Magyar/Hrvatski/Română/Norsk/ Dansk/Български/Suomi/Indonesia/ Ελληνικά Language Projector Position 4.
Quick Cooling On/Off High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Volume Audio Settings Microphone Volume Power on/off Ring On/Off Tone Lamp Mode Lamp Settings Normal/Economic Reset lamp timer Equivalent lamp hour Change password Security Settings 5.
FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service 6. INFORMA Current System Status TION Source Picture Mode Resolution Color System Equivalent Lamp Hour Firmware Version Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible.
Description of each menu • The default values listed in this manual, especially on pages 80-89, are for reference only. They may vary between the projectors due to the continuous improvement to the products. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Wall Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 41 for details. There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 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. 1. DISPLAY menu • For a PC type signal: When the vertical frequency is 120Hz, and the content being projected is made with 3D technology, selecting On will present the 3D images.
FUNCTION) DESCRIPTION Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a Reference Mode picture mode" on page 40 for details. Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 41 for details. This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 is selected.
FUNCTION 2. PICTURE menu Brilliant Color DESCRIPTION Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation. See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 42 for details. This function is only available when User 1/2 is selected. See "Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 42 for details. Color This function is only available when User 1/2 is selected. Temperature 3D Color Management See "3D Color Management" on page 42 for details. This function is only available when User 1/2 is selected.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 45 for details. Timer period Sets a preferred length of time for presentation. Timer display Presentation Timer Sets whether to display the timer on screen. Timer position Sets the position where the timer displays on screen. Timer counting direction Sets the timer counting direction. Sound Reminder 4.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Remote Receiver Sets which IR remote sensor of the projector will receive the signal from the remote control. 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Disables or enables all panel key functions except Power on the projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys" on page 47 for details. Allows you to select which background color will display when no Background signal is input into the projector. Four options are available: BenQ Color logo, Black, Blue, or Purple.
FUNCTION Quick Cooling DESCRIPTION Selecting On enables the function and the projector cooling time will be shortened to a few seconds. 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. High Altitude A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 48 for details. Mode Allows you to enter the audio setting menu.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Test Pattern 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. 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Network Selecting On enables the function, and the projector can be monitored or controlled over a network when it is in standby mode. Microphone Selecting On enables the function, and the microphone can be used even in standby mode 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Standby Settings Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 and MONITOR OUT jacks are correctly connected to devices.
FUNCTION FAQ-Image and Installation 6. INFORMATION menu FAQFeatures and Service DESCRIPTION Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter. Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Current System Status Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Color System Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • • • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode) See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode. The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3/4 of that in Normal mode.
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. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. See "Indicators" on page 96 for details. The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
Replacing the lamp • Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org. • 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.
3. • 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. 4. Loosen the screws that secure the lamp. 5. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector.
7. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screws. 8. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place. 9. Replace the lamp cover by sliding it into place. (a) (b) 10. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 11. Restart the projector.
Indicators Light POWE R Status & Description TEMP LAMP Power events Orange Off Off Stand-by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Orange Flashing Off Off Normal operation 1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. Or 2. The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. Or 3. The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again.
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the There is no power from the power cable. power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Attempting to turn the projector on again Wait until the cooling down process has during the cooling process. completed. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Resolution 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number (MP780 ST+) F = 2.6 f = 6.9 mm (MW860USTi) F = 2.7 f = 5.45 mm Lamp (MP780 ST+) 185 W lamp (MW860USTi) 225 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100–240V, 3.20 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic) Power consumption (MP780 ST+) 260 W (Max.) (MW860USTi) 310 W (Max.) Mechanical Weight (MP780 ST+) 3.7 kg (8.1 lbs.) (MW860USTi) 4.1 kg (9.04 lbs.
Dimensions (MP780 ST+) 329 mm (W) x 137.2 mm (H) x 241.9 mm (D) 329 241.9 137.2 62.5 77.4 (MW860USTi) 330 mm (W) x 278 mm (H) x 154 mm (D) 330 278 154 62.5 77.
Ceiling mount installation Ceiling mount screws: M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm) 221.0 75.0 100.0 146.0 Unit: mm 107.7 116.00 82.50 100.00 62.5 163.7 328.0 100 Specifications 115.1 129.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 576 1024 x 600 1024 x 600 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 31.469 31.469 37.500 43.269 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.677 35.820 37.5 41.467 49.702 62.795 71.554 63.981 79.976 91.146 60.
Supported timing for HDMI input Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz VIDEO (HDCP) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 31.469 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.677 49.702 62.795 71.554 63.981 79.976 91.146 60.000 85.938 55.935 65.317 75.000 35.000 49.722 70.087 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 60.
Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input Signal Format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i(625i)@50Hz 576p(625p)@50Hz 720p(750p)@60Hz 720p(750p)@50Hz 1080i(1125i)@60Hz 1080i(1125i)@50Hz 1080p@60Hz 1080p@50Hz Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 45.00 37.50 33.75 28.13 67.5 56.25 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94 59.94 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 Displaying a 1080i@60Hz or 1080i@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.
Warranty and Copyright information Patents This BenQ projector is covered by the following patents: U.S. patents 6,837,608; 7,275,834; 7,181,318; TW patents 202690; 205470; I228635; I259932; China Patents ( 中国发明专利 ) ZL01143168.7; ZL03119907.0; ZL200510051609.2 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.
