BenQ Mh680 Users Manual
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Operation 31 4. Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing / . 5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing / . 6. Press to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up. 7. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to highlight On and press MODE/ENTER. 8. A confirmation message appears. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is On” displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting when the timer is on. To cancel the timer, perform the following steps: 1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message appears. 2. Highlight Ye s 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. 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. If remote paging function doesnt work, check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version. The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft® Windows®98 operating system. Windows®XP or higher operating systems are recommended. Freezing the image Press Freeze on the remote control to freeze the image. The word “FREEZE” will display in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control. If your remote control has the following keys, please note that they cannot be pressed to release the function: LASER, #1, #4, Page Up/Page Down. Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen. Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right SelectionDescription Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time. Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0. Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 32 Hiding the image In order to draw the audiences 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. If the preset time spans are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. No matter Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press most of the keys on the projector or remote control to restore the picture. Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. 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 Ye s 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 turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on. Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–35°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such a condition. To activate the High Altitude Mode: 1. 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 Ye s 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. If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over- heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 33 symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions. Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection on page 16 for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Audio Settings page appears. 3. Highlight Mute and press / to select On. If available, you can also press Mute on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off. Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level, press Volume +/- or /, or: 1. Repeat steps 1-2 above. 2. Press to highlight Volume and press / to select a desired sound level. 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. 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. Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 34 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. 2. Press / to choose the pattern you need. 3. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern. Teaching TemplateWhiteboardBlackboard Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 35 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: • 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. • If a folder consists of more than 200 photos, only the first 200 photos can be displayed. To view your pictures as a slide show, follow these steps: 1. Plug the USB flash drive into the USB TYPE-A jack of the projector. 2. The projector automatically displays the thumbnails. Or you can manually select USB Reader from the source selection bar. When viewing thumbnails During a slide show Setting page You can adjust the file order and Slideshow settings. When you are done, press OK to save the settings or press Cancel to ignore the change.• JPEG(JPG) • PNG • TIFF • BMP • GIF ToPress open the folder Enter scroll through thumbnails four arrow keys return to a previous page Auto exit USB Reader Exit change to a different page / go back to the first page of that folder Back start a slide show Slideshow when an image is highlighted. adjust USB Reader settings Setting ToPress go to the previous or next image / rotate the image by 90 degree clockwise/ counterclockwise/ (Rotation is temporary; the image returns to its original orientation when you go back to thumbnails) return to a previous page Auto start/stop a slide show Enter Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 36 Shutting down the projector 1. Press POWER and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you dont respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 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. To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process. To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick cooling function. See Quick Cooling on page 44 for details. 3. Once the cooling process finishes, a Power Off Ring Tone will be heard. The POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. • To turn off the power ring tone, see Turning off the Power On/ Off Ring Tone on page 33 for details. • If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. • Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage. Direct power off The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off. To protect the lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. (When you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down. In such cases, press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 37 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 Options 1. DISPLAY Wall ColorOff/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/ Blackboard Aspect RatioAuto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom 3D3D ModeAuto/Top Bottom/Frame Sequential/ Frame Packing/Side by Side/Off 3D Sync InvertDisable/Invert Apply 3D Settings3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D Settings 3/Off Save 3D Settings3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D Settings 3 Teaching TemplateBlackboardOff/Letter Formation/Worksheet/ Coordinate Chart WhiteboardOff/Letter Formation/Worksheet/ Coordinate Chart 2. PICTURE Picture ModeDynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/(3D)/User 1/User 2 Reference ModeDynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/(3D) Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant ColorOn/Off Color TemperatureCool/Normal/Warm Color Temperature Fine TuningR Gain/G Gain/B Gain/R Offset/G Offset/B Offset 3D Color ManagementPrimary ColorR/G/B/C/M/Y Hue Saturation Gain Reset Picture SettingCurrent/All/Cancel 3. SOURCEQuick Auto SearchOn/Off Color Space ConversionAuto/RGB/YUV Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 38 Main menu Sub-menu Options 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation TimerTimer Period1~240 minutes Timer DisplayAlways/3 min/2 min/1 min/Never Timer PositionTop-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/ Bottom-Right Timer Counting DirectionCount Down/Count Up Sound ReminderOn/Off On/Off Language Projector InstallationFront Table/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling Menu SettingsMenu Display Time5 sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec/Always Menu PositionCenter/Top-Left/Top-Right/Bottom- Right/Bottom-Left Reminder MessageOn/Off Operation SettingsDirect Power OnOn/Off Signal Power OnOn/Off Auto Power OffDisable/3 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Quick CoolingOn/Off Instant RestartOn/Off Blank TimerDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Sleep TimerDisable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr Remote ReceiverFront+Top/Front/Top Panel Key LockOn/Off Background ColorBlack/Blue/Purple/BenQ Splash ScreenBlack/Blue/BenQ Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 39 Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. Main menu Sub-menu Options 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced High Altitude ModeOn/Off Audio SettingsMuteOn/Off Volume Power On/Off Ring ToneOn/Off Lamp SettingsLamp ModeNormal/Economic/SmartEco Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Security SettingsChange Password Change Security SettingsPower On Lock Web Control Lock Baud Rate2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/ 38400/57600/115200 Test PatternOn/Off Closed CaptionClosed Caption EnableOn/Off Caption VersionCC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 Standby SettingsNetworkOn/Off Monitor OutOn/Off Audio Pass ThroughOff/Audio In/Audio L/R/Network Display/HDMI/USB Display Network SettingsWireless LANStatus SSID SSID Display IP Address Connection Mode Apply Projection Log In CodeOn/Off Reset All Settings 6. INFORMA TION Current System Status• Source • Picture Mode • Lamp Mode • Resolution • 3D Format • Color System • Equivalent Lamp • Firmware Version Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 40 Description of each menu Function Description Wall ColorCorrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See Using Wall Color on page 27 for details. Aspect RatioThere are several options to set the images aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 25 for details. KeystoneCorrects any keystoning of the image. See Correcting keystone on page 20 for details. Position Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. H. SizeAdjusts the horizontal width of the image. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. Digital ZoomMagnifies or reduces the projected image. See Magnifying and searching for details on page 25 for details. 1. DISPLAY menu Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals