BenQ Ms616st/mx618st Digital Projector User Manual

							MS616ST/MX618ST
Digital Projector
User Manual 
						

							Table of contents
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Ta b l e  o f  c o n t e n t s
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 ..............................................................14
Connection ......................... 15
Connecting video source  devices........16
Operation ............................ 17
Starting up the projector ......................17
Adjusting the projected image .............18
Using the menus ......................................20
Securing the projector ...........................21
Switching input signal .............................23
Magnifying and searching for details ...24
Selecting the aspect ratio ......................24
Optimizing the image .............................26
Setting the presentation timer .............29
Remote paging operations ....................30
Freezing the image ..................................30
Hiding the image......................................31
Locking control keys ..............................31
Operating in a high  altitude environment
31
Adjusting the sound ................................32
Using the test pattern ............................33
Using the teaching templates................34 Presenting from a USB Reader............ 35
Shutting down the projector ............... 36
Direct power off ..................................... 36
Menu operation ...................................... 37
Maintenance ........................ 45
Care of the projector ............................ 45
Lamp information ................................... 46
Troubleshooting ................ 52
Specifications ...................... 53
Projector specifications ......................... 53
Dimensions .............................................. 54
Ceiling mount installation ..................... 54
Timing chart ............................................. 55
Warranty and Copyright 
information ......................... 58 
						

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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 th is 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.  
The intense light beam may damage 
your eyes. 
3. Refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel.  
4. Always open the  lens shutter (if 
any) or remove the lens cap (if 
any) when the projector lamp is 
on.   5. In some countries, the line voltage is 
NOT stable. This projector is 
designed to operate safely within a 
mains voltage between 100 to 240 
volts AC, but could fail if power cuts 
or surges of  ±10 volts occur.  In 
areas where the mains voltage 
may fluctuate or cut out, it is 
recommended that you connect 
your projector through a power 
stabilizer, surge protector or 
uninterruptible power supply 
(UPS). 
6. Do not block the projection lens with  any objects when the projector is 
under operation as this could cause 
the objects to become heated and 
deformed or even cause a fire. To 
temporarily turn off the lamp, press 
ECO BLANK on the projector or 
remote control. 
						

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. 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. 
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or  any electronic components unless the 
projector is unplugged.  10. Do not place this product on an 
unstable cart, stand, or table. The 
product may fall, sustaining serious 
damage. 
11. Do not attempt to disassemble this  projector. There are dangerous high 
voltages inside which may cause death 
if you should come into contact with 
live parts. The only user serviceable 
part is the lamp which has its own 
removable cover.
Under no circumstances should you 
ever undo or remove any other 
covers. Refer servicing only to 
suitably qualified professional service 
personnel.
12. When the projector is under  operation, you may sense some 
heated air and odor from its 
ventilation grill. It is a normal 
phenomenon and not a product 
defect. 
						

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments.
- Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm 
clearance from walls and free flow of air 
around the projector. 
- Locations where temperatures may  become excessively high, such as the 
inside of a car with all windows rolled 
up.
- Locations where excessive humidity,  dust, or cigarette smoke may 
contaminate optical components, 
shorten the projectors life span and 
darken the image.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient temperature  above 40°C / 104°F
- Locations where the altitudes are higher  than 3000 m (10000 feet).
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. 
If the ventilation holes are seriously 
obstructed, overheating inside the 
projector may result in a fire.
15. Always place the projector on a level,  horizontal surface during operation.
- Do not use if tilted  at an angle of more 
than 10 degrees left to right, nor at 
angle of more than 15 degrees front to 
back. Using the projector when it is not 
fully horizontal may cause a malfunction 
of, or damage to, the lamp. 
16. Do not stand the projector on end 
vertically. Doing so may cause the 
projector to fall over, causing injury or 
resulting in damage to the projector.
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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.
18. Do not place liquids near or on the  projector. Liquids spilled into the 
projector may cause it to fail. If the 
projector does become wet, 
disconnect it from the power supplys 
power outlet and call BenQ to have 
the projector serviced.
19. This product is capable of displaying  inverted images for ceiling mount 
installation.
Use only BenQs Ceiling Mount Kit for 
mounting the projector and ensure it is 
securely installed.
20. This apparatus must be earthed.
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.
If you intend to mount your projector 
on the ceiling, we strongly recommend 
that you use a proper fitting BenQ 
projector ceiling mount kit and that 
you ensure it is securely and safely 
installed.
If you use a non-BenQ brand projector 
ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk 
that the projector may fall from the 
ceiling due to an improper attachment 
through the use of the wrong gauge or 
length screws.
You can purchase a BenQ projector 
ceiling mount kit from the place you 
purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ 
recommends that you also purchase a 
separate Kensington lock compatible 
security cable and attach it securely to 
both the Kensington lock slot on the 
projector and the base of the ceiling 
mount bracket. This will perform the 
secondary role of restraining the 
projector should its attachment to the 
mounting bracket become loose.
Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in 
accordance with local disposal laws. See 
www.lamprecycle.org. 
						

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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% depend ing 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.
•  ECO BLANK saves 70% of lamp power
Pressing the ECO BLANK button to hide the image and immediately lower 70% of the 
lamp power at the same time.
•  Less than 0.5W in standby condition
Less than 0.5W power consumption under standby mode.
•  Filter Free
Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs.
•  Network Control
Wireless network control allowing management  of projector status from a computer 
using a web browser.
•  One-key auto-adjustment
Pressing  AUTO on the keypad or remote control to show the best picture quality 
immediately.
•  Built-in 10W speaker(s)
Built-in 10W speaker(s) providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected
•  Quick Cooling, Auto Power Off, Direct Power On
Quick Cooling  function speeds up the cooling process when turning off the 
projector.  Auto Power Off  function allows the projector to turn off automatically if 
no input signal is detected after a set period of time.  Direct Power On boots up the 
projector automatically when the power is connected.
•  3D Function supported
Various 3D formats make the 3D function more flexible. By presenting the depth of the 
images, you can wear BenQ 3D glasses to enjoy the 3D movies, videos and sporting 
events in a more realistic way.
•  The apparent brightness of the pr ojected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, 
selected input signal contrast/bri ghtness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.
•  The lamp brightness will decline over time and may va ry within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This 
is normal and expected behavior. 
						

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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 specif ic regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed 
information.
Optional accessories
Projector Power cordVGA cable
Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*
Remote control with batteries
 
Digital ProjectorQuick Start Guide
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit 3. RS232 cable
4. Carry bag 
						

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Projector exterior view
1. External control panel(See Controls and functions on page 10  
for details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Vent (heated air exhaust)
4. Quick-release button
5. Lens cap
6. Focus and Zoom ring
7. Vent (cool air intake)
8. Speaker grill
9. Front IR remote sensor
10. Projection lens
11. RS232 control port
12. USB Type-A port
13. USB Mini-B port
14. HDMI-input port
15. RGB signal output jack
16. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/  YCbCr) signal input jack
17. S-Video input jack Video input jack
18. Audio (L/R) input jacks
19. Audio input jack
20. Audio output jack
21. AC power jack
22. Rear adjuster foot
23. Ceiling mount holes
24. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
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Controls and functions
Projector
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image.
3. Top IR remote sensor
4. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.
5.  POWER
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
6. Left/
Decreases the projector volume.
7. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item.
8. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
9. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is 
under operation.
10. TEMPerature warning light
Lights up red if the projectors 
temperature becomes too high. 11. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up 
or flashes when the lamp has developed a 
problem.
12. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image.
13. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  / Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection.
14. Right/
Increases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the #6, #13, and #14 
keys are used as directional arrows to 
select the desired menu items and to 
make adjustments.
15. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
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