MX852UST+/MW853UST+ Digital Projector User Manual
Table of contents Important safety instructions ................... 3 Introduction.................. 9 Projector features.....................................9 Shipping contents ....................................11 Projector exterior view.........................12 Controls and functions ..........................14 Positioning your projector ..................... 20 Choosing a location................................20 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) 5. 6. 4 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. 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.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 10. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover. Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel. 12. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments.
Safety Instructions (Continued) - 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) 14. Always place the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation. - Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp. 0m (0 feet) 13.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. Do not step on the projector or 18. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for place any objects upon it. wall mount installation. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing Use only BenQ's Wall Mount Kit for mounting the projector so may result in accidents and and ensure it is securely possible injury. installed. 17. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 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. Hg - Lamp contains mercury.
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 30% depending on the content brightness level. • Interactive capability Extend the interactive function with optional PointWrite module. • Vertical 8% lens shift Optimize the installation flexibility. • Filter Free Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs.
• 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.
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. Projector with wall mount plate Power cord Remote control with battery** VGA cable Wall mount kit Hex key (2.
Projector exterior view 1. Front/upper side 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 10 8 9 Rear/lower side 11 12 28 13 14 15 16 17 18 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 PointWrite dummy cover (Optional PointWrite kit) 2. Mirror 3. Lamp compartment cover 4. Focus ring 5. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 14 for details.) 6. Vent (cool air intake) 7. Lens shift 8. Projection lens 9. Front adjuster foot 10. Front IR remote sensor 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
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Controls and functions Projector 5. 1 2 9 10 3 4 11 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 14 6. 6 7 12 8 14 7. 13 Lens Shift Used Hex Key to adjust the lens 8. shift function. FOCUS Ring Used to adjust the projected image appearance. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 30 9. for details. MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous 10. OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 31 for details.
11. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 39 for details. Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus" on page 31 for details. 12. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 28 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 50 for details. Introduction 13. LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem.
Remote Control 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 16 ◄ Left/ Decreases the projector volume. 6. ECO BLANK 1 Used to hide the screen picture. 2 7. LASER (No available in Japan 13 region) 3 Emits visible laser pointer light for 14 4 15 presentation purposes. 5 16 8. ZOOM+/ZOOM6 17 Magnifies or reduces the projected 3 7 picture size. 18 9. ASPECT 8 19 Selects the display aspect ratio. 9 20 10 10. FREEZE 21 11 Freezes the projected image. 22 12 11. NETWORK SETTING Displays the Network Settings OSD menu. 12.
15. ► Right/ Increases the projector volume. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #3, #5, and #15 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. 16. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected OnScreen Display (OSD) menu item. 17. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. 18. PAGE +/PAGE Operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint).
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). App r ox . ±30 ° 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.
Replacing the remote control battery 1. 2. 3. 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. 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.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 2. Rear Table 1. Front Wall Select this location with the Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind projector suspended upside-down from the wall in front of the screen. the screen. Note that a special rear projection Purchase the BenQ Projector Wall screen is required. Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the wall.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size 1. 2. Wall mount Dimension (include projector and wall mount) Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 24 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. D H V h W MX852UST+ The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3.
MW853UST+ The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10. WXGA Screen size (Diagonal) Screen width (W) Screen Height (h) Projec- Offset (H) Scale Distance tion disparam- between tance (D) eter Wall plate & projection inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm mm screen (V) 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 12.61 320.2 555 294.9 90 2286 76 1939 47 1212 14.38 365.
Limited lens shift specification Hx4% H Hex Key(2.5mm) Hx4% To shift up the projection image, twist the adjuster counter clockwisre. Positioning your projector To shift down the projection image, twist the adjuster clockwisre.
Dimensions 287.5 mm (W) x 201 mm (H) x 373.3 mm (D) 373.3 227.9 130.2 201 Unit: mm 287.5 Wall Mount Installation 287.50 137.0 OPTICAL AXIS 55.0 55.0 12.5 170.0 135.51 247.01 195.0 3.0 7.0 43.25 149.25 206.25 255.25 235.0 Regulating Range 0~30 360~665 24 Positioning your projector 195.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 11). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
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.
Playing sound through the projector You can make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector. If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 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. 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.
projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 77 for details. To maintain the lamp life, once you turn the projector on, wait at least 5 minutes before turning if off. Using the quick install The projector provides a hot key to set Projector Installation, Test Pattern, and Keystone quickly.
Auto-adjusting the image In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality. The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds. • The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon DISPLAY Main menu Wall Color Off Aspect Ratio Highlight Position Status ENTER Phase Sub-menu Auto Keystone 15 H. Size 0 Digital Zoom 3D Teaching Template Current input signal S-VIDEO MENU Exit Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit. To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first. 1.
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 12 for details. A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and a lock. Refer to the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.
correct password to change projector settings via the Projector Network Display System 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. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Changing the password 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the OSD menu and go to the System Setup: Advanced > Security Settings > Change password menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the old password. • If the password is correct, another message 'INPUT NEW PASSWORD' displays. • If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays for your retry.
for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password. Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password. 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.
Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control 1. Press Digital Zoom+/- to display the Zoom bar. Press Digital Zoom+ to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need. 2. Use the directional arrows (▲, ▼, ◄, ►) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. 3.
• Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press ◄/► until the Display menu is highlighted. 2. Press ▼ to highlight Aspect Ratio. 3. Press ◄/► to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements.
About the aspect ratio In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit 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. 3. 15:9 picture 2.
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 > Wall Color menu and press ◄/► to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface.
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. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. Go to the Picture > Picture Mode menu. 3. Press ◄/► to select User 1 to User 2. 4. Press ▼ to highlight Reference Mode.
Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.
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.
For example, if you select Red and set its value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected. Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic. 6. Press ▼ to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing ◄/►. The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected.
4. 5. Press ▼ to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing ◄/►. Press ▼ to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing ◄/►. Selection Count Up Count Down 6. 7. 8. Description Increases from 0 to the preset time. Decreases from the preset time to 0. Press ▼ to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing ◄/►.
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 25 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.
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 POWER. 1. Go to the System Setup: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by pressing ◄/► on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message appears. 2. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
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 25 for how the audio input is connected. INPUT SOURCE AUDIO IN Computer HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO mini jack HDMI RCA RCA AUDIO OUT mini jack mini jack mini jack mini jack Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound, • Using the remote control Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound.
Turning off the Power on/off ring tone 1. 2. Repeat steps 1-2 above. Press ▼ to highlight Power on/off ring tone and press ◄/► to select Off. The only way to change Power on/off ring tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on/off ring tone. Using the test pattern The projector is capable of displaying the grid test pattern.
Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate the pattern: 1. Open the OSD menu and go to the Display > Teaching Template and press ▲/▼ to select Blackboard or Whiteboard. Press ◄/► to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern. 2. 3.
Shutting down the projector 1. Press POWER or OFF and a confirmation message will appear prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2. Press POWER or OFF a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Wall color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H.size Digital zoom 1. Display 3D Teaching Template Operation Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 PC:1.0X~2.0X; Video: 1.0X~1.
Main menu Sub-menu Options Dynamic/Presentation/ sRGB/Cinema/3D/User 1/ User 2 Dynamic/Presentation/ sRGB/Cinema/3D Picture Mode 2. Picture Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color Color Temperature Color Temperature Fine Tuning 3D Color Management 3.
Main menu Sub-menu Options Timer Period Timer Display Presentation Timer Timer Position 1~240 min Always/1 min/2mins/3 mins/ Never Top-Left/Bottom-Left/TopRight/Bottom-Right Timer Counting Count Down/Count up Direction Sound Reminder On/Off On/Off Yes/No Language Projector 4.
Main menu Sub-menu Options Panel Key Lock On/Off 4. Background System Color Setup: Basic BenQ / Black / Blue / Purple Splash Screen High Altitude Mode BenQ / Black / Blue On/Off Mute Volume Audio Settings Power on/off Ring Lamp Mode Lamp Settings 5.
Main menu Sub-menu Options Wired LAN 5. System Setup: Advanced Network settings AMX Device Discovery Mac Address Reset All Settings 6. Current Information System Status Status DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Apply On/Off Reset / Cancel • • • • • • • • Source Picture Mode Resolution Lamp Mode 3D Format Color System Equivalent Lamp Firmware Version Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal.
Description of each menu FUNCTION Wall color Aspect Ratio Keystone 1. Display menu Position Phase 56 DESCRIPTION Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 39 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 36 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image manually. See "Correcting keystone" on page 30 for details.
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. 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 / to choose a 3D mode. 1.
FUNCTION 2. Picture menu Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can your projector image set-up to suit your Picture Mode optimize program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 39 for details. Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the Reference selections listed on the same page below. Mode See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 40 for details. Adjusts the brightness of the image.
3. Source menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Quick Auto Search See "Switching input signal" on page 35 for details. Color Space Conversion Presentation Timer 4. System Setup: Basic menu Language Projector Installation See "Changing Color Space" on page 35 for details. Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 43 for details. Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 31 for details.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Direct Power On Powers projector on automatically when the power cable is connected. 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 67 for details. Quick Cooling 4. System Setup: Basic menu Operation Setting Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION High Altitude A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 46 Mode for details. Audio Settings See "Adjusting the sound" on page 47 for details. Lamp Mode 5. System Setup: Advanced menu See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic or SmartEco" on page 66 for details. Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 71 for details.
FUNCTION Baud Rate 5. System Setup: Advanced menu Test Pattern DESCRIPTION Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS232 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.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Network Enable Network Standby Mode To enable or disable the network standby mode after the projector is automatically or manually turned off. • On: The 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 5.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 5. System Setup: Advanced menu Wired LAN AMX Device Discovery Network settings 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. Reset All Settings The following settings will still remain: Position, Phase, H. Size, Projector Installation, Language, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate. Source Shows the current signal source.
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 remove 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.
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. 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.
Lamp mode SmartEco Description Saves up to 30% lamp power consumption depending on the content brightness level. There is a time delay between lamp mode instances. 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 > Auto Power Off menu and press ◄/►.
The warning messages below are for reference only. Please follow the actual on-screen instructions to prepare and replace the lamp. Status 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 66), you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears. Message Notice Order Replacement Lamp Lamp >XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at www.benq.
Replacing the lamp • 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.
4. 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. 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. 8. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 9. Replace the lamp compartment cover on the projector and tighten the screw. 10. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer 11. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Cleaning the projector mirror Remove dust with a “Bellows/Lens Blower” readily available from Camera shops to prevent scratching the mirror when subsequently wiped. • Always turn the projector off and allow to cool for at least 30 minutesprior to cleaning. • Never touch the projector mirror or Lens directly by hand.
Indicators Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Off Off Off Off Stand-by mode Off Off Off Off Normal operation Powering up Projector is cooling. Lamp events Off Off Off Off Orange The lamp ignition is not lit up. Flashing Red 1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or 2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Attempting to turn the projector Wait until the cooling down process has on again during the cooling completed. process. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The battery is out of power. There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. You are too far away from the projector. Replace the battery with new one. Remove the obstacle. Stand within 7 meters (23 feet) of the projector. The password is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password. Please see "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 33 for details.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution MX852UST+ 1024 x 768 XGA MW853UST+ 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system Single-chip DLP™ system Lens F/Number F = 2.5, f = 5.1 mm Clear focus range 0.28m~0.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution 720 x 400 Format Refresh rate H- frequency (Hz) (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221 VGA_60* 59.94 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.5 VGA_75 75 37.5 31.5 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36 SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50 SVGA_75 75 46.875 49.5 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.25 SVGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) 119.854 77.425 83 XGA_60* 60.004 48.363 65 XGA_70 70.069 56.
Resolution Format Refresh rate H- frequency (Hz) (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) SXGA_60*** 60.02 63.981 108 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.5 1280 x 960_60*** 60 60 108 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.5 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.5 1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.5 1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.75 1600 x 1200 UXGA*** 60 75 162 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60*** 59.954 65.29 146.25 640 x 480 @67Hz MAC13 66.
Support timing for Component - YPbPr input Format Resolution Refresh rate H- frequency (Hz) (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 480i* 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 13.5 480p* 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15.63 13.5 576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27 720/50p 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25 720/60p* 1280 x 720 60 45 74.25 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.25 1080/60i 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 74.25 1080/24p 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25 1080/25p 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.
Support timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Resolution Format Pixel Frequency (MHz) VGA_60* 59.94 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.5 VGA_75 75 37.5 31.5 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221 SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50 SVGA_75 75 46.875 49.5 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.25 SVGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) 119.854 77.425 83 XGA_60* 60.004 48.363 65 XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75 XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.75 XGA_85 84.997 68.
Resolution Format Refresh rate H- frequency (Hz) (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) SXGA_60*** 60.02 63.981 108 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.5 1280 x 960_60*** 60 60 108 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.5 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.5 1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.5 1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.75 1600 x 1200 UXGA*** 60 75 162 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60*** 59.954 65.29 146.25 640 x 480 @67Hz MAC13 66.
Supporting timing for HDMI Video input Format Resolution Refresh rate H(Hz) frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 480i*** 720 (1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 27 480p*** 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27 576i 720 (1440) x 576 50 15.63 27 576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27 720/50p** 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25 720/60p* 1280 x 720 60 45 74.25 1080/24p** 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25 1080/25p 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25 1080/30p 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25 1080/50i**** 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.
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