BenQ Mx660/mx615/ms614 Digital Projector User Manual

							Introduction 11
Remote control
1. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby mode 
and on.
2.  Freeze
Freezes the projected image.
3. CAPTURE
Captures the projected picture and save it as 
your startup screen.
4. Left/
Starts the FAQ function. 
5. BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
6. Digital Zoom (+, -)
Magnifies or reduces the projected picture 
size.
7. Volume +/-
Adjusts the sound level.
8. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.9. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection.
10. AUTO
Automatically determines the best 
picture timings for the displayed image.
11. Right/
Activates panel key lock.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the #4, #9, and #11 
keys are used as directional arrows to 
select the desired menu items and to 
make adjustments.
12. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
13. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item.
14. Timer On
Activates or displays an on-screen timer 
based on your own timer setting.
15. Timer Set up
Enters presentation timer setting directly.
16. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN
Operate your display software program 
(on a connected PC) which responds to 
page up/down commands (like Microsoft 
PowerPoint).
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							Introduction 12
Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the top of the projector. 
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote 
control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the 
projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
Replacing the remote control battery
1. Pull out the battery holder.
Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold 
the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder.
2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the 
positive polarity should face outward.
3. Push the holder into the remote control.
•  Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
•  There may be battery damage if the battery is 
incorrectly replaced.
•  Replace only with the same or equivalent type 
recommended by the battery manufacturer.
•  Dispose of the used battery according to the battery 
manufacturers instructions.
•  Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
•  If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove 
the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
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							Positioning your projector 13
Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. 
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power 
outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your 
equipment.1. Front Table
Select this location with the projector placed 
on the table in front of the screen. This is the 
most common way to position the projector 
for quick setup and portability.
2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector 
suspended upside-down from the ceiling in 
front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount 
Kit from your dealer to mount your 
projector on the ceiling.
Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic > Projector Position menu after you 
turn the projector on.3. Rear Ceiling
Select this location with the projector 
suspended upside-down from the ceiling 
behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen 
and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit 
are required for this installation location.
Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic > Projector Position menu after you 
turn the projector on.
4. Rear Table
Select this location with the projector placed 
on the table behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is 
required.
Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic 
> Projector Position menu after you turn 
the projector on. 
						

							Positioning your projector 14
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format 
each factors in the projected image size.
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
4246 mm and the vertical offset is 137 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 5.0 m (5000 mm), the closest match in the Distance 
from screen (mm) column is 5308 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150 (about 
3.8 m) screen is required.
Projection dimensions 
Refer to Dimensions on page 62 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before 
calculating the appropriate position.
There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. 
BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should 
physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you 
permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This 
will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation 
location.
Screen sizeDistance from screen (mm)
Vertical 
offset 
(mm)Diagonal
W (mm)H (mm)
Min 
length
Average
Max 
length
Inchmm(max. 
zoom)(min. 
zoom)
40 1016 813 610 1231 1415 1600 46
50 1270 1016 762 1538 1769 2000 57
60 1524 1219 914 1846 2123 2400 69
80 2032 1626 1219 2462 2831 3200 91
100 2540 2032 1524 3077 3538 4000 114
120 3048 2438 1829 3692 4246 4800 137
150 3810 3048 2286 4615 5308 6000 171
200 5080 4064 3048 6154 7077 8000 229
220 5588 4470 3353 6769 7785 8800 251
250 6350 5080 3810 7692 8846 10000 286
300 7620 6096 4572 9231 10615 12000 343
Maximum zoom Minimum zoom
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Vertical offset 
						

							Connection 15
Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
•  In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
•  The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks 
available on the projector vary with each projector model.
1. VGA cable
2. VGA to DVI-A cable
3. USB cable
4. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) 
adapter cable
5. S-Video cable6. Video cable
7. Audio L/R cable
8. Audio cable
9. USB flash drive/USB wireless dongle
10. HDMI cable
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Notebook or desktop computer
Speakers
orA/V device
Monitor
(DVI) (VGA)
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							Connection 16
•  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.
•  The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 
1 jack.
•  If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make 
sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See 
Standby Settings on page 51 for details.
Connecting video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the 
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:
Connecting audio
The projector has two built-in mono speakers which are designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not 
designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home 
theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a 
common mono audio output through the projector speakers.
The built-in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.
•  In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s 
HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color 
space to YUV. See Changing Color Space on page 24 for details.
•  The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See Connecting audio on page 16 for details.
•  If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct 
video source has been selected, check that the video source device is turned on and 
operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
Terminal nameTerminal appearancePicture quality
HDMI
Best
Component Video
Better
S-Video
Good
Video
Normal 
						

							Operation 17
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch 
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator 
light on the projector lights orange after power has 
been applied.
Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only 
with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric 
shock and fire.
2. Press  POWER on the projector or   POWER on the remote control to start the 
projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a Power On Tone will be heard. The 
POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on.
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup 
logo is projected.
(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.
To turn off the ring tone, see Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone on page 33 for 
details.
If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 
seconds before energizing the lamp.
3. If the projector is activated for the first time, 
select your OSD language following the on-
screen instructions.
4. If you are prompted for a password, press the 
arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See 
Utilizing the password function on page 21 for 
details.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
6. The projector will start to search for input 
signals. The current input signal being scanned 
displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If 
the projector doesnt detect a valid signal, the message “No Signal” will continue 
displaying until an input signal is found.
Yo u  c a n  a l s o  p r e s s  SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired 
input signal. See Switching input signal on page 24 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 blank 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 63 for details. 
						

							Operation 18
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These 
adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:
1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front 
of the projector. Once the image is positioned 
where you want it, release the quick-release 
button to lock the foot in position.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine-tune the 
horizontal angle.
To retract the foot, hold up the projector while 
pressing the quick-release button, then slowly lower 
the projector. Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse 
direction.
If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the 
screen and the projector are not perpendicular to 
each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. 
To correct this situation, see Switching input signal 
on page 24 for details.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the 
projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment 
function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality. 
The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
•  The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.
•  This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
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Do not look into the lens while 
the lamp is on. The strong light 
from the lamp may cause 
damage to your eyes.
Be careful when you press the 
quick-release button as it is 
close to the exhaust vent where 
hot air comes from.
1. Adjust the projected image to the size 
that you need using the zoom ring. 2. Sharpen the image by rotating the 
focus ring.  
						

							Operation 19
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, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.
•  Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote control 
to display the Keystone correction page. Press   to 
correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press   
to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.
•  Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone correction 
page displays.
3. Press   to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press   to correct 
keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Press/.Press /. 
						

							Operation 20
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.3. Press  to highlight Language 
and press  /  to select a 
preferred language.
2. Use  /  to highlight the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic menu.4. Press MENU/EXIT twice* on the 
projector or remote control to 
leave and save the settings.
*The first press leads you back to the 
main menu and the second press closes 
the OSD menu.
Current input signal
Main menu icon
Main menu
Sub-menu
Highlight
Press MENU/
EXIT to the 
previous 
page or to 
exit. Sta tu s
DISPLAYWall Color
Aspect Ratio
Keystone
PositionPhase
H. Size
Digital ZoomOff
Auto
0
0ENTER
MENU Exit
Analog RGB
3D Sync
On
3D Sync InvertDisable
Teaching Template
DISPLAYWall Color
Aspect Ratio
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital ZoomKeystone
Analog RGBOff
Auto
0
0
MENU Exit
3D Sync On
3D Sync InvertDisable
Teaching Template
SYSTEM SETUP: BasicPresentation Timer
EnglishLanguageProjector Position
Operation Settings
Panel Key Lock
Splash Screen Background Color
MyScreen
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table
Off
BenQ
BenQMenu Settings
Remote ReceiverFront+Top
SYSTEM SETUP: BasicPresentation Timer
English Language
Projector Position
Operation Settings
Panel Key Lock
Splash Screen Background Color
MyScreen
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table
Off
BenQ
BenQ Menu Settings
Remote ReceiverFront+Top