BenQ Dx/s660, Dx/s650 Users Guide

							BenQ
User’s GuideDX/S660
DX/S650 
						

							Copyright
Copyright © 2002 by BENQ Corporation (formerly Acer Communications & Multimedia 
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with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, 
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contents hereof without obligation of BENQ Corporation to notify any person of such 
revision or changes.
 
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Projector Information
Product Name: DX/S660        DX/S650
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							Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
BenQ DX/S660  DX/S650 User’s Guide
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Limited Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Shipping Contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Optional Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Projector Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Projector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
External Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Projector Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Remote Control Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installing or Replacing Batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting to Various Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Start Up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Digital Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Source Selection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Menu System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1. Display Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
2. Image Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
3. Source Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
4. Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
5. PIP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Shutdown  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lamp Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Use and Replacement of the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Lamp LED Indicators   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Lamp Replacement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Resetting Lamp Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Temp Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Service Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Accessories (included in the Standard Package). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Optional Accessories (not included in the Standard Package)    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Ordering Parts or Getting Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
 Status Messages    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 
						

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Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Projector Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Timing Chart   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28 
						

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BenQ DX/S660  DX/S650 User’s Guide
INTRODUCTION
Caution
TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
 THE CABINET. NO USER –SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL. PLEASE READ THIS  USER’S GUIDE BEFORE YOU OPER-
ATE YOUR PROJECTOR. SAVE THIS  USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REF-
ERENCE .
Safety Instructions
1. Read this user’s guide before you operate your projector and save it for future 
reference.
2. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for  approximately 45 minutes prior to removing  the lamp assembly for replacement. 
Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps 
beyond the rated life could cause them to explode on rare occasions.
3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the  projector is unplugged.
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Take it to a  qualified technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly can 
cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable ca rt, stand, or table. The product may fall, 
sustaining serious damage.
6. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.  Please use suitable equipment for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely 
installed.
Caution
     Always open the le ns shutter or remove the le ns cap when the projector 
lamp is on. 
  Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense 
light beam may damage your eyes.
  In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is 
designed to operate safely within a  bandwidth of 110  to 240  volts,  but 
could fail if power cuts or surges  of more than10 volts occur. In these 
high-risk areas, it is recommended that a power stabilizer unit be used in 
conjuction with this projector.
Save this user’s guide: The information containe d in this manual will assist you in operating 
and maintaining your personal projector. 
						

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Warranty
Limited Warranty
BENQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under nor-
mal usage and storage. 
Exclusion to Warranty: The lamps are considered a consumable item and are warranted 
for 90 days or 500 hours, whichever occurs f irst. Proof of purchase date will be required 
with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the war-
ranty period, BENQ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of 
any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the 
dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in 
accordance with BENQ’s written instructions. This warranty gives you specif ic legal rights, 
and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.
FCC STATEMENT - CLASS A: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 
may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class “A” computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference 
when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential 
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will be 
required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
FCC STATEMENT - CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EEC STATEMENT: This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic 
Community) for EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and fulf ills these requirements. 
						

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Shipping Contents 
The Projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to standard PC or 
laptop computers. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. If 
any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at the place of purchase.
Optional Accessories 
1. Macintosh adapter
2. 210W Lamp module
Deluxe Soft Carry Case
S-Video Cable3-2 ConverterUsers
CD Manual
Battery
HDTV Cable
VGA CableQuick Start GuidePower Cord240V 220V110V
Remote Control
Audio Cable
USB Cable
AV Cable Users Guide
Projector
Users
Guide
Quick
Start
Guide 
						

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Projector Description 
Projector  
   External control panel 
(see next page)Audio/ Video connector
Projection lens Audio jack
Front adjuster USB mouse connector
IR remote sensor S-Video jack
Ventilation grill RS 232 control port
Speaker Rear adjuster feet
Projection lens adjuster Kensington lock
RGB signal input
 AC power cord inlet
RGB signal output Main power switch
YP
BPR connector Lamp door
57
6
1
2
38
4
10 11 14 159
12
13
111
212
313
414
515
616
717
818
919
1020
4
3
18 17
19
16
20 
						

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External Control Panel 
LAMP
TEMP
5 3 4
26
7
8
9 1
Power 
Presses the Power key to turn the 
projector on or off.
Auto
Automatically determines the best 
picture settings for current received 
signals.
                                                            
Menu will display the menu system 
on screen. Press Menu 
again to 
access the sub-menus. Left and 
Right help you navigate among 
choices and settings in the menus 
and sub-menus. However, when the 
on-screen menu is not activated, the 
Left 
and Right 
buttons will function 
as Keystone +/-
 hot keys.
Press the Exit 
button to go back to 
the main menu. Press Exit again to 
leave the menu system.1
2
3
5
4
6
Source
Selects signal sources from among 
PC, Video, S-Video and YP
BPR.
Lamp Indicator
The Lamp Indicator will light up 
when the lamp needs service, 
cooling or replacement. See “Lamp 
Information” on page 20 for more 
detailed information.
Temp indicator
The Temp indicator will flash when 
the system temperature is too high,  
which may occur if the projector is 
operated improperly. See Temp 
Information on page 22 for more 
detailed information.
7
8
9
Left/ Keystone - 
Right/ Keystone +Exit
Menu