BenQ Ms616st/mx618st Digital Projector User Manual

Operation 31
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 imag e automatically after a period of 
time when there is no action taken on the blan k screen. The length...

Operation
32 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 extrem e conditions excluding the...

Operation 33
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. 

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 

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 phot os, only the first...

Operation
36
Shutting down the projector
1. Press   POWER and a confirmation message will appear 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 fa ns will continue to run for approximately 
90 seconds to cool down the projector.
To protect the lamp, the projector will not res pond to any commands during the cooling process.
To shorten the cooling time, you...

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-menuOptions
1. 
DISPLAY
Wall ColorOff
/Light Yellow /Pink /Light 
Green /Blue /Blackboard
Aspect Ratio Auto /Real /4:3 /16:9 /16:10
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital Zoom
3D Sync Off
/Top Bottom /Frame 
Sequential /nVIDIA 3D (MS616ST 
only)
3D Sync Invert Disable /Invert
Teaching 
Template Blackboard
Off/Letter...

Operation
38
Main menu Sub-menu Options
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Basic
Presentation 
TimerTimer Period 1~240 minutes
Timer Display
Always/3 min/2 min/1 min/
Never
Timer Position Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-
Right/Bottom-Right
Timer Counting 
Direction Count Down/Count Up
Sound Reminder On /Off
On /Off
Language
Projector Position Front Table
/Rear Table /Rear 
Ceiling /Front Ceiling
Menu Settings Menu Display 
Time
5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 
sec/30 sec
Menu Position Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/...

Operation 39
Note that the menu items are available when th
e projector detects at least one valid signal. 
If there is no equipment connected to the pr ojector or no signal detected, limited menu 
items are accessible.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
Quick CoolingOn/Off
High Altitude Mode On/Off
Audio Settings Mute
On/Off
Volume
Power On/Off 
Ring Tone On
/Off
Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Normal
/Economic /SmartEco
Reset Lamp Timer
Equivalent Lamp Hour
Security 
Settings Change...

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 26  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 24  
for details.
KeystoneCorrects any keystoning of the image. See  Correcting keystone on 
page 19  for details.
Position
Displays the position adjustment page....