MX815ST/MX815ST+/MX816ST/ MW817ST 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 projector.............................. 13 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 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.
Projector exterior view 1. 2. Front/upper side 2 1 3 4 Rear/lower side 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3. 5 4. 5. 6 6. 7 7. 8 8. 9. 9 10. 10 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 11 22. 13 14 12 25 23. 24. 25. Lamp cover External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.
Controls and functions Projector 1 6. TEMPerature warning light 7. Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. POWER indicator light 6 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 10 11 12 13 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Focus ring 8. 9. Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. Auto Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.
Remote control 9. 1 8 9 2 10 3 4 5 6 11 7 1. 12 13 9 14 15 16 POWER 2. Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. Freeze 3. 4. Freezes the projected image. Left SMART ECO 5. Displays the lamp mode selection bar. ECO BLANK 6. Used to hide the screen picture. Digital Zoom (+, -) 7. Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. Volume +/- 8. Adjusts the sound level.
Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and back of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
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.
MW817ST (a) Screen Center of lens (c) (b) The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10 (a) Screen size Diagonal Height (mm) Inches mm 80 2032 1077 100 2540 1346 120 3048 1615 150 3810 2019 180 4572 2423 200 5080 2692 220 5588 2962 240 6096 3231 270 6858 3635 300 7620 4039 Width (mm) 1723 2154 2585 3231 3877 4308 4739 5169 5816 6462 (b) Distance from screen (mm) (c) Vertical offset (mm) 842 1053 1263 1579 1895 2105 2316 2526 2842 3158 54 67 81 101 121 135 148 162 182 202 For ex
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.
• 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. • The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1 jack.
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 on the projector or ON on the remote control to start the projector.
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. 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. Size 0 Digital Zoom 3D Sync Off Disable 3D Sync Invert Teaching Template Highlight Current input signal Analog RGB MENU Exit Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit.
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 25 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.
If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on Password Error the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the Please try again. password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for 3 seconds, and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows.
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” appears. Enter the old password. i. If the password is correct, another message “INPUT NEW PASSWORD” displays. ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message “INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD” displays for your retry.
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. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for the available signals. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals. To select the source: 1. 2. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar displays.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit 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. 7. 8. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/ ENTER to store the settings. The confirmation message “Setting Saved” displays. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is selected.
There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
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. 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.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps: 1. 2. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message displays. 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 16 for details.
2. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. To release panel key lock, use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu and press / to select Off. • Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled. • If you press POWER to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone To turn off the ring tone: 1. Repeat steps 1-2 above. 2. 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. Shutting down the projector 1. Press POWER and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2.
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/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/ Bottom-Right Timer Counting Count Down/Count Up Direction Sound Reminder On/Off On/Off Language 4.
Main menu Sub-menu Options High Altitude Mode Mute Volume Audio Settings Power On/Off Ring Tone Lamp Mode Lamp Settings 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 28 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 26 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on page 20 for details. Displays the position adjustment page.
Function Description 1. DISPLAY menu Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. Teaching Template Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast 2. PICTURE menu Color Tint Sharpness Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing / and press / to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern. Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type.
Function 3. SOURCE 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu 40 Description Quick Auto Search See "Switching input signal" on page 25 for details. Color Space Conversion See "Changing Color Space" on page 25 for details. Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 31 for details. Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 21 for details.
Function Description Direct Power On Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord. Signal Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing the POWER key on the projector when the projector is in standby mode and the signal is feed through the VGA cable. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic men Operation Settings Auto Power Off Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time.
Function High Altitude Mode Audio Settings 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Lamp Settings Security Settings A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 33 for details. Mute Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone See "Adjusting the sound" on page 33 for details. Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 46 for details. Reset Lamp Timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 50 for details.
Function Description 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Network Selecting On enables the function. The projector is able to provide the network function when it is in standby mode. Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to devices. See "Connection" on page 16 for how to make the connection.
Function 6. INFORMATION menu 44 Description 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, YUV, or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector.
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" 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 displays. 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.
8. 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. 9.
Resetting the lamp timer 16. 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 displays. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. A warning message is displayed 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 Off Off Off Off Off Off Orange Stand-by mode. Green Powering up. Flashing Green Normal operation. • Off Off Orange • Flashing • The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shut down again.
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 (MX815ST/MX815ST+/MX816ST) 1024 x 768 XGA (MW817ST) 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.6 Lamp 210 W lamp RS-232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 USB port (Mini-B x 1) Input terminals Weight 2.8 Kg (6.
Dimensions 287.3 mm (W) x 114.4 mm (H) x 232.6 mm (D) 287.3 232.6 114.4 62 Ceiling mount installation 207.6 Ceiling Mount screw: M4 x 8 (Max L = 8 mm) 77 76.5 34.5 Unit: mm 199.6 364.40 397.90 445.95 78 83.38 141.88 123.0 232.6 287.
Wall mount installation Minimum installation requirements Computer Resolution: XGA Image Resolution: XGA Diagram Reference SMART Board 660 Image Diagonal (inches) D 64 Image Height (mm) H Image Width (mm) Smart Board 680 Promethean ActivBoard 164 Promethean ActivBoard 178 RM ClassBoard2 77.
Computer Resolution: WXGA Image Resolution: WXGA Diagram Reference SMART Board 685 Promethean ActivBoard 387 Image Diagonal (inches) D 87 87 88 88 Image Height (mm) H 1171 1171 1181 1181 Image Width (mm) W 1874 1874 1887 1887 Distance from floor to bottom of image (mm) f 900 900 900 900 Distance from screen surface to projector lens (mm) a 916 916 926 926 Distance from top case to the top of image (mm) b 6.8 6.8 7.5 7.
Minimum Ceiling Height (mm) = f + H + b + 60 + 274+ c Ceiling b 150 232.6 screen H 20 60 e a 274 D Projection area 180 c 60 Wall plate W f Distance from floor to bottom of image floor • The dimensions are based on the BenQ wall mount (P/N: 5J.J4R10.001). • All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1024 x 576 1024 x 600 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1360 x 768 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz • 58 Mode VGA_60 VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 720 x 400_70 SVGA_56 SVGA_60* SVGA_72 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 SVGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) XGA_60* XGA_70 XGA_75 XGA_85 XGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864_75 BenQ Not
• 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).
