BenQ Projector MP610 User Manual

							Operation 25
Selecting an application mode
The projector is preset with several predefined application modes 
so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and 
input source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits 
your need, press Mode. The picture modes available for different 
types of signals are shown below. See Application Mode on page 
29 for details.
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at 
the same time. However, it can only display one at a 
time. To cycle through the available input sources, press 
the Source button on the projector control panel or the 
remote control. The selected source name will display at 
the center of the screen for 3 seconds after each button 
press.
The brightness level of the projected image will change 
accordingly when you switch between different input 
signals. Data (graphic) PC presentations using mostly 
static images are generally brighter than Video using 
mostly moving images (movies).
The input type affects the options available for the 
Application Mode. See Selecting an application mode 
on page 25 for details.
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the 
presenter, you can use Blank to hide the screen image. 
Press any key on the control panel to restore the image. 
The word “BLANK” appears at the bottom right corner 
of the screen while the image is hidden. When this 
function is activated with video/ S-video signal 
connected, the audio can still be heard. 
You can set the blank time in the 
 Advance -
-> Blank Time 
menu to let the projector return the 
image automatically after a period of time when there 
is no action taken on the blank screen.
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
PC Signal Input
Brightest (default) Presentation  sRGB/Photo Gaming Video
YPbPr / S-Video / Video Signal Input
Movie (default) Cinema Gaming Photo 
						

							Operation 26
Remote paging operations
You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which 
responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by 
pressing 
Page Up and Page Dow n on the remote control. See 
Connecting a computer on page 15 for details. 
Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to 
using this function. 
Freezing the image
Press the Freeze button on the remote control to freeze the image. 
An icon   will display in the lower right corner of the screen. To 
release the function, press the Freeze button on the remote control, 
or the Source button on the projector control panel. Note that 
pressing the Source button will also change the input source.
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.
Shutdown
1. Press Power and a prompt message 
appears. Press Power a second time to 
turn the projector off. 
2. The Power indicator light flashes 
orange and the lamp shuts down, the 
fans continue to run for 
approximately 90 seconds to cool 
down the projector.
• To protect the lamp, the projector will 
not respond to any commands during 
the cooling process.
• To shorten the cooling time, you can 
also activate the Quick cooling 
function. See Quick Cooling (off) on 
page 32 for details.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the wall 
socket.
• Do not unplug the power cord before the 
projector shutdown sequence is complete or 
during the 90-second cooling down process.
• If the projector is not properly shut down, to 
protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start 
the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes 
to cool down. Press Power again to start the 
projector after the fans stop. 
						

							Operation 27
Menu operation
Menu system
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type 
selected.
*When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC 
system selected.
Functions available when receiving different signal types...
Sub-MenuPCVideo / S-VideoComponent Video 
Picture
Application Mode
Keystone
Color Temp
Brightness
ContrastApplication Mode
Keystone
Color Temp
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint*
Pro-Picture
Auto Resize
Aspect Ratio
H Position
V Position
Phase
H. SizeAuto Resize
Aspect Ratio
Sharpness
Setting
Mute
Vo l u m e
OSD Time
Quick Cooling
Password
Change Password
Reset
Advance
Mirror
Blank Time
Source Scan
Language
Splash Scre en
High Altitude Mode
Auto Off
Economic Mode
Information
Source
Resolution
Application Mode
Equivalent Lamp 
HourSource
System
Application Mode
Equivalent Lamp 
HourSource
Resolution
Application Mode
Equivalent Lamp 
Hour 
						

							Operation 28
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
There are 17 different menu languages. (Refer to page 4. Advance menu on page 33 for 
more details.)
The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone.
1. Press 6 Menu on the projector or Menu 
on the remote control to turn the on-
screen menu on.4. Adjust keystone values by 
pressing Left 3/ Right 4on the 
projector or Left 3/ Right 4 on 
the remote control.
2. Use 3 Left/ Right 4 on the projector or 
Left 3/ Right 4on the remote control 
to select the   Picture menu.
3. Press 5Exit or 6Menu on the projector 
or 6 / 5 on the remote control to select 
Keystone.5. Press5Exit on the projector or 
press Menu twice* on the 
remote control to leave and save 
the setting.
*The first press leads you back to the 
submenu and the second press closes 
the on-screen menu. 
						

							Operation 29
1. Picture menu
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. 
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.
FUNCTION 
(default setting 
/ value)
DESCRIPTION
Application 
Mode
(PC: 
Brightest;
YPbPr/ S-
Video/ Video: 
Movie)
Pre-defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your 
projector image set-up to suit your program type.
You can use the remote control Mode button to select a predefined 
application mode. See Selecting an application mode on page 25 
for details.
PC Signal Input
1.Brightest Mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the 
projected image. This mode is suitable for environments where 
extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in 
well lit rooms.
2.Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness 
is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring.
3.sRGB/Photo Mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to 
provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness setting. It is 
most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible 
and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and 
drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Gaming Mode: Is suitable for playing PC-based games in a bright 
living room.
5.Video Mode: Is appropriate for playing movies, video clips from 
digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a 
blackened (little light) environment.
YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video Signal Input
1.Movie Mode (Default): Is suitable for enjoying colorful movies 
and TV in a home darkened (not bright) lounge room lighting 
level environment. 
2.Cinema Mode: Is suitable for enjoying DVD movies best viewed in 
a blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room 
environment.
3.Gaming Mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games 
in a normal living room lighting level environment.
4.Photo Mode: Is perfect for viewing digital photos taken in daylight 
with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for 
viewing Photo CDs. The color saturation and brightness are well-
balanced.
Keystone (0)Corrects any keystoning of the image. Refer to Correcting keystone on 
page 24 for more information. 
						

							Operation 30
Color Temp 
(depends on 
the selected 
Application 
mode)
There are four color temperature* settings are available.
1.T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image 
appear the most bluish white than other settings.
2.T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
3.T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4.T4: Makes images appear reddish white.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be “white” for 
various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white 
color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color 
temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color 
temperature appears to have more blue in it.
Brightness 
(depends on 
the selected 
input source)
Adjusts the brightness of the image. The higher the value, the brighter 
the image. And lower the setting, darker the image. Adjust this control 
so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the 
dark areas is visible. 
Contrast 
(depends on 
the selected 
input source)
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. 
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak 
white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to 
suit your selected input and viewing environment. 
Color 
(depends on 
the selected 
input source)Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image.
Tint (50)
Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more 
greenish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more reddish the 
image becomes.
When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only 
available with NTSC system selected.
50-30+70
-30
50+70 
						

							Operation 31
2. Pro-Picture menu
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. 
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.
FUNCTION 
(default 
setting / value)
DESCRIPTION
Auto Resize 
(on)
Automatically resizes the input signal pixel resolution to the native resolution 
of the projector.
On: The pixel resolution of the input signal is converted to the native 
resolution of the projector (800 x 600). For input signals with lower 
resolutions, gaps in the pixels are automatically interpolated into the image 
before being projected. This may distort the image clarity.
Off: The image is projected as its original resolution, with no pixel conversion. 
For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display 
smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move 
the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You 
may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments. 
Aspect Ratio 
(4:3)
There are two aspect ratio settings.
1. 4:3 (for a standard screen)     2. 16:9 (for a wide screen)
16:9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input 
when being fed an appropriate 16:9 aspect signal. See Connecting a 
Component Video source device on page 18 and Obtaining a 
preferred projected image size on page 12 for details.
H Position 
(0)
Adjusts the horizontal position 
of the projected image. 
V Position 
(0)
Adjusts the vertical position of 
the projected image. 
Phase 
(depends on 
the selected 
input 
source)This function allows you to adjust the clock phase 
to reduce image distortion.
H Size (0)Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.
Sharpness 
(15)Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.
-30+30
-30+30 
						

							Operation 32
3. Setting menu 
FUNCTION 
(default setting 
/ value)
DESCRIPTION
Mute (off)Toggles projector audio between on and off.
Volume (5)Adjusts audio volume level.
OSD Time 
(10)Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button 
press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds.
Quick 
Cooling (off)Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the 
function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90-
second duration to approximately 30 seconds.
Password 
(off)
This is a selectable function. Selecting On limits use of the projector to 
only those who know the correct password. When the function is activated 
for the first time, you have to set a password for it. For more information, 
refer to Utilizing the password function on page 21. Once the password 
is set and this function is selected, the projector is password-protected. 
Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector.
WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password 
functionality and subsequently forget the password.
Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used 
in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall.
The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector 
or the remote control.
The password will display on-screen when being input.
Change 
PasswordYou will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new 
one. For more information, refer to Utilizing the password function on 
page 21.
Reset
Returns all settings to the factory preset values.
The following settings will still remain: Mirror, Language, Password, 
High Altitude Mode, Phase and H Position. 
						

							Operation 33
4. Advance menu
FUNCTION 
(default setting 
/ value)
DESCRIPTION
Mirror (Floor 
front)The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one 
or more mirrors. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket 
(optional accessory) if you need to install the projector on your ceiling. 
Refer to Choosing a location on page 11 for more information.
Blank Time 
(20)Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once 
elapsed the image will return to the screen.
Source Scan 
(on)Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals. If the 
source scan is On, the projector will scan for input signals until it acquires 
a signal. If the function is not activated, the projector selects the last used 
input signal. The default value is `RGB.
Language 
(English)Language sets the language for the OSD control menus.
Use Left 3/ Right 4on the projector or Left 3/ Right 4on the remote 
control to select your desired language. 
Splash 
Screen 
(BenQ logo)Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-
up. Three modes are available: Default (BenQ logo), black screen or blue 
screen. 
						

							Operation 34
High Altitude 
Mode (off)
A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature. We 
recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is 
higher than 3000 feet above sea level, or is hotter than 40
°C, or whenever 
the projector will be used for extended periods of time (>10 hours) 
without shutdown.
To activate the High Altitude Mode, select On by pressing Left 3/ Right 
4on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message displays. 
Press Auto.
Next time you turn on the projector, it will show a message pictured below 
as a reminder during the start-up.
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.
Auto Off (off)
This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input 
signal is detected after a set period of time. Press Left 3/ Right 4on the 
projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is 
turned off. Selecting Off disables this function.
Economic 
Mode (off)
Use this mode to reduce system noise and reduce power consumption by 
20%. If this mode is activated, the light output will be reduced and result 
in darker projected images.
Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer 
automatic shutdown feature. For more information on how the total 
lamp hour is calculated, see Calculation of lamp hour on page 37.
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting On 
when your environment is higher than 3000 feet, or is hotter than 40°C.
Do you want to turn on High Altitude Mode?
Yes  Auto       No 5
Current Status
High Altitude Mode     On
This mode is used for protecting projector from extreme environment and may cause high 
fan speed.