BenQ Mw870ust Users Manual

Connection 21 Computer system requirements for USB display::
Computer system requirements for WiFi display::
Computer system requirements for LAN display::
Operation System 
RequirementsMinimum Hardware Requirements
Windows XP
Windows VistaSupports USB 2.0
CPU: Pentium 1G
RAM: 512MB RAM
Disk: 20MB hard driver space
Operation System 
RequirementsMinimum Hardware Requirements
Windows XP
Windows VistaWiFi: 54 Mbps
CPU: Pentium 1G
RAM: 512MB RAM
20MB hard driver space
Operation System 
RequirementsMinimum...

Connection 22
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac 
adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 
(using VGA):
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the 
computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 
2 signal input jack on the projector....

Connection 23 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI jack on the projector.
• 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 notebooks 
documentation to find your notebooks key combination.
• Transmission...

Connection 24
Connecting Video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above 
connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method 
you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the 
projector and the Video source device as described below:
Te r m i n a l
nameTerminal appearanceReferencePicture quality
HDMIHDMIConnecting an 
HDMI source device 
on page 25Best
Component...

Connection 25
Connecting an HDMI source device
The projector provides an HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI 
source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner, a display or a notebook computer.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data 
transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a 
single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a...

Connection 26
Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video 
output jacks available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 
RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of...

Connection 27
Connecting an S-Video/composite source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/composite 
output jack available: 
• If it has both jacks, use the S-Video output jack for connection as the S-Video terminal 
provides better picture quality than the Video terminal.
• If it has either of the output jack, you can also continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the...

Operation 28
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into 
a power outlet. Check that the POWER 
indicator light on the projector lights orange 
after power has been applied.
• Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) 
only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as 
electric shock and fire.
• If Direct power on function is activated in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings menu, the projector will turn on automatically 
after the...

Operation
29 You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your 
desired input signal. See Switching input signal on page 34 for details.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will 
see the message Out of Range displayed on a screen. Please change to an input signal which is 
compatible with the projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See Timing 
chart on page 93 for details.
Adjusting the projected...

Operation 30
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
1. Sharpen the image by using the focus ring/
focus slide lever.
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, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually 
correct it following one of these steps.
• Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote...