MS616ST/MX618ST Digital Projector User Manual
Table of contents Important safety instructions ........................... 3 Introduction .......................... 7 Projector features.....................................7 Shipping contents ......................................8 Projector exterior view...........................9 Controls and functions ..........................10 Positioning your projector13 Choosing a location................................13 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) 7. 10. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 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. 11. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.
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) 17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property.
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 70% depending on the content brightness level. • Longer lamp life with SmartEco™ technology The SmartEco™ technology lowers the power consumption and increases the lamp life when SmartEco mode is selected.
Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.
Projector exterior view 1. Front/upper side 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 6. 7 7. 8 8. 9. 9 10. 10 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 2 3 4 5 Rear/lower side 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 21 22 23 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.
Controls and functions Projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 1. Focus ring 11. LAMP indicator light 2. Adjusts the focus of the projected image. Zoom ring 3. 4. Adjusts the size of the image. Top IR remote sensor MENU/EXIT Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 12. AUTO 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 13. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / menu.
Remote control 10. Page Up/Page Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 1. 21 22 23 POWER 2. Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. Info 3. Shows the status information of the projector. MENU/EXIT 4. 5. Left MODE/ENTER Operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/ down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint). 11. Digital Zoom (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. 12.
Remote control effective range The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. • Operating the projector from the front • Ap pro x.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. 3. Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 54 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance Screen size Diagonal W (mm) Distance from screen (mm) H (mm) Min length (max.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. • In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores. • The connection illustrations below are for reference only.
• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 44 for details. Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. 2. Press POWER to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Ring Tone" will be heard.
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.
Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps. • Using the remote control Press / on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. Press / .
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu DISPLAY Off Wall Color Auto Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Sub-menu Status ENTER Phase 0 H.
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 24 on page 9 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.
the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 22 for details. If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time. Entering the password recall procedure 1. 2. 3. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector.
Press to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select Off. You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector. ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message appears lasting for three seconds, and the message “INPUT PASSWORD” appears for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
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.
About the aspect ratio • In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. • OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit 4. the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio.
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 colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press / to select a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface.
6. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. / . See Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the below functions may not be available. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments to these functions by highlighting them and pressing / on the projector or remote control. Adjusting Brightness The higher the value, the brighter the image.
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. 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.
6. 7. 8. 9. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing . The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings.
2. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is Off” displaying on the screen. Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function. See "Connection" on page 15 for details. You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing Page Up/Page Down on the remote control.
Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard. You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen.
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight High Altitude Mode and press / select On. A confirmation message appears. 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.
Using the test pattern The projector is able to display the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion. To display the test pattern, open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Test Pattern and press / to select On.
Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate the pattern: 1. 2. 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. 3. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern.
Presenting from a USB Reader This feature displays a slide show of images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector. It can eliminate the need for a computer source. Supported image formats: • • • JPEG(JPG) BMP • • PNG GIF • • TIFF A square box will display on the filename for unidentified characters. • Thai filename is not supported. • Files in GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP formats can be displayed for the file size smaller than WXGA (1280 x 800) only.
Shutting down the projector 1. Press POWER and a confirmation message will appear prompting you. 2. Press POWER a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 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 and the projector model you are using. Main menu Sub-menu Wall Color 1. DISPLAY Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H.
Main menu Sub-menu Options Timer Period Timer Display Presentation Timer Timer Position 1~240 minutes Always/3 min/2 min/1 min/ Never Top-Left/Bottom-Left/TopRight/Bottom-Right Timer Counting Count Down/Count Up Direction Sound Reminder On/Off On/Off Language 4.
Main menu Sub-menu 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 6.
Description of each menu Function Description Wall Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 26 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 24 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on page 19 for details. Displays the position adjustment page.
Function Description 1. DISPLAY menu 3D Sync Invert When you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this function to correct the problem. Teaching Template See "Using the teaching templates" on page 34 for details. Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast 2. PICTURE menu Color Tint Sharpness 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 26 for details.
Function Description 3. SOURCE Quick Auto Search See "Switching input signal" on page 23 for details. Color Space Conversion See "Changing Color Space" on page 23 for details. Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 29 for details. Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 20 for details.
Function Description 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up. Auto Blank See "Hiding the image" on page 31 for details. Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90-second duration to approximately 30 seconds. High Altitude Mode A mode for operation in high altitude areas.
Function Description Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions. 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Closed Caption Standby Settings Network Settings Reset All Settings 6. INFORMATION menu 44 • 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 Selects a preferred closed captioning mode.
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. Please be sure to turn off the projector and let it cool down completely before cleaning the lens. • • • 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. See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic or SmartEco" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 2. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page appears. 3.
Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. Go to http://lamp.benq.com for a replacement lamp. The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes.
Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
6. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images. 7.
Resetting the lamp timer 13. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page appears. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. A warning message appears asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to “0”. Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage.
Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Off Off Stand-by mode. Off Off Powering up. Off Off Normal operation.
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector, and plug the power cord into the There is no power from the power cord. 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 Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA (MS616ST) 1024 x 768 XGA (MX618ST) Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.6 ~ 2.78, f = 10.2 ~ 12.
Dimensions 312 mm (W) x 104 mm (H) x 244 mm (D) 312 244 104 51 Ceiling mount installation Ceiling Mount screw: M4 x 8 (Max L = 8 mm) Unit: mm 54 Specifications 58
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Mode VGA_60 VGA_72 640 x 480 VGA_75 VGA_85 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 SVGA_56 SVGA_60* SVGA_72 800 x 600 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 SVGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) XGA_60* XGA_70 XGA_75 1024 x 768 XGA_85 XGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 BenQ 1024 x 576 Notebook_timing BenQ 1024 x 600 Notebook_timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60* WXGA_60* WXGA_75 1280 x 800 WXGA_85 WXGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) SXGA_60*** 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 SXGA_
• The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen.
• The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen. Timing Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Remark 480i* 480p 576i 576p 720/50p 720/60p 1080/50i 1080/60i 1080/24P 1080/25P 1080/30P 1080/50P 1080/60P 720 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 59.
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).
