BenQ Mx661 Users Manual

							Operation 41
Hiding the image
Press the Eco Blank button from projector or remote control to turn off the image for a 
period of time with up to 70% lamp power saving. Press any key on the projector or 
remote control to restore the image. 
The word Eco Blank appears at the screen while 
the image is hidden. When this function is activated 
with an audio input connected,the audio can still be 
heard.  
• Eco Blank: Save up 70% of your lamp power. 
Time to do your part in saving the planet. 
The automatic switch to Eco Blank Mode after the 
projector is turned on for over three minutes without a display source, eliminating 
unnecessary energy waste and prolonging the life of the projector lamp
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. The length of time can be set from 
5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments.
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
become heated.
No matter Eco Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press any key (except the 
Page Up/
Down
 key) on the projector or remote control to restore the picture.
Freezing the image
Press   on the remote control to freeze the image. 
The word FREEZE will display in the screen. To  
release the function, press any key (except the 
Page 
Up/Down key) on the projector or remote control.
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 
on screen.
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							Operation
42
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is 1500 m –
3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–35°C. China region only 
applies at altitude up to 2000m.
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  /  to select On. A 
confirmation message displays.
3. Highlight Yes 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 
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 17 for how the audio input is connected.
Muting the sound
To adjust the sound level, press MUTE on the 
remote control, or :
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 displays.
3. Highlight Mute and press  /  to select On.
Adjusting the sound level
To adjust the sound level, press / / / on 
on the projector,  Volume +/- on the remote 
control, or:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press  to highlight Volume and press  /
 to select a desired sound level.
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							Operation 43
Turning off the Power on/off ring tone
To turn off the ring tone:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 in Muting the sound section.
2. Highlight Power on/off Ring Tone and 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.
Adjusting the microphone’s sound level
1. Repeat steps 1-2 in Muting the sound section.
2. Highlight Microphone Volume and select a desired sound level.
Microphone sound will still function even though Mute is activated.
Personalizing the projector menu display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The 
following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. 
•Menu display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets 
the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The time length 
ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use  /  to select a suitable 
time frame.
•Menu Position in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the 
OSD position in five locations. Use  /  to select a preferred position.
•Reminder Message in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets 
whether to display reminder messages on screen. Use  /  to select your desired 
setting.
•Language in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your familiar language for the 
OSD menus. Use Enter to select your language.
Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be 
displayed during projector start-up. Use  /  to select a screen.
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							Operation
44
Use teaching template
Making writing on the board easier for teachers, you can use build-in template by OSD or 
remote control.  
Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY > Teaching Template . Choose 
Blackboard/ Whiteboard >  Off/ Letter Formation/ Worksheet/ Coordinate 
Chart. The Teaching Template displays.
Teaching 
TemplateWhiteboardBlackboard
Letter 
Formation
Worksheet
Coordinate 
Chart
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							Operation 45
Select the lamp saver mode
• Using the remote control. 
Press SmartEco and Highlight Lamp Mode and press  /  to select Normal/
Economic/SmartEco.
•Using the OSD menu.
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  
until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 
menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Lamp Mode and press 
MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page 
displays.
3. Highlight Lamp Mode and press  /  to 
select Normal/Economic/SmartEco. The lamp brightness vary from the different 
lamp mode,see the description list in table below.
If the Economic mode or SmatEco mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result 
in darker projected pictures.
Lamp ModeDescription
Normal 100% lamp brightness.
Economic Saves 20% lamp power consumption.
SmartEcoSaves up to 70% lamp power consumption depending on the content 
brightness level.
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							Operation
46
Controlling the projector through a LAN 
environment
Network Settings allow you to manage the projector from a computer using a web 
browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local 
area network.
Wired connection
If you are in a DHCP environment:
1. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the LAN input jack of the projector and 
the other end to the RJ45 port.
2. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: 
Advanced menu is highlighted.
3. Press  to highlight Network Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The 
Network Settings page displays.
4. Press  to highlight Wired LAN and press MODE/ENTER.
5. Press  to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select On.
6. Press  to highlight Apply and press MODE/ENTER.
7. Re-enter the Wired LAN page. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and 
DNS Sever settings will be displayed. Note down the IP address.
If the IP Address still does not display, contact your ITS administrator.
If you are in a non-DHCP environment:
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Press  to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select Off.
3. Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet Mask, 
Default Gateway, and DNS Sever settings.
4. Press  to select the item you want to modify and enter the value.
5. Press  to highlight Apply and press MODE/ENTER.
Internet
IP Router
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							Operation 47
Wireless connection
1. Connect the BenQ wireless dongle (optional) to the TYPE-A input jack of the 
projector.
2. Highlight Wireless LAN in SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Network Settings 
menu and press MODE/ENTER.
3. Make sure the Status is Connect.
4. Make sure the SSID information is displayed.
5. For AP mode, you need to use your computer’s wireless connection utility to search 
the projector’s SSID and connect to it. The password of connection the Wi-Fi for the 
first time is “87654321”. Then you can search the projector with Q Presenter. To use 
Client mode, you should connect both your computer and projector to the same 
AP router and make connections with the IP address. See Displaying image through 
Q Presenter on page 57 for details.
If WEP Key is set in the projector, the user must enter the password of WEP Key to connect the 
network.
The following diagram describes how to access the Internet in AP and Client modes.
If you need more information about AP and Client modes, please refer to user documentations 
for Wireless Routers which are usually available on 3C stores.
BenQ wireless dongle
(AP Mode)
Internet(Client Mode)
Internet
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							Operation
48
Controlling the projector remotely through a web 
browser
Once you have configured the LAN settings, you can find the IP address for the projector 
in the bottom of the network screen. You can use any computer that is on the same local 
area network to control the projector.
1. Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press 
Enter. For example: http://192.168.111.11
2. The BenQ remote network operation page opens.
• The web page control supports IE version 7.0 or higher.
• The illustrations in web page control, Q Presenter and USB Reader sections are for the 
purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your projector.
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							Operation 49 3. Click Download to save Q Presenter software on your computer.
You can also link to the web page control from Q Presenter > Settings > Control projector via 
web page on page 60. 
4. Execute the program installation.
5. Open Q Presenter, search and connect a network display. See Displaying image 
through Q Presenter on page 57 for details.
The Virtual Keypad page allows you to operate the projector as if you were using the 
remote control or control panel on the projector. 
i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the remote control. See 
Remote control on page 14 for details.
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							Operation
50The Display Setting page allows you to operate the projector as if  you were using the 
OSD menus. These functions are some useful  menu settings.
The Picture Setting page allows you to manage the projector as if  you were using the 
PICTURE menu.
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