BenQ Projector MS630ST User Manual

							Introduction 11
Remote control
1. ON/OFF
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
2. Source selection buttons 
(COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, 
VIDEO, S-VIDEO, HDMI, 
NETWORK
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Selects an input source for display.
3. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection.
4. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.
5. Left/
Decreases the projector volume. 
6. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item.7. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
8. LASER
Emits visible laser pointer light for 
presentation purposes.
9. MHL control buttons
(Previous, Play/Pause, 
Next, Rewind, Stop, 
Fast-forward)
Goes to the previous file/Plays/Pauses/Goes 
to the next file/Rewinds/Stops/Fast-forwards 
during media playback.
Only available when controlling your smart 
device in MHL mode.
10. ZOOM+/ZOOM-
Magnifies or reduces the projected picture 
size.
11. PAGE+/PAGE-
Operate your display software program (on 
a connected PC) which responds to page up/
down commands (like Microsoft 
PowerPoint).
12. FREEZE
Freezes the projected image.
13. NETWORK SETTING
(No function.)
14. Quick Install
Quickly selects several functions to adjust 
the projected image and displays the test 
pattern.
15. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image.
16. Right/
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 
is activated, the #5, #3, and #16 keys are 
used as directional arrows to select the 
desired menu items and to make 
adjustments.
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							Introduction 12
Controlling your smart device with the remote control 
When the projector projects the content from your MHL compatible smart device, you 
can use the remote control to control your smart device. 
To enter the MHL mode, press and hold AUTO for 3 seconds. The following buttons are 
available for controlling your smart device: Arrow keys ( / Up,  / Down, 
Left, Right), MENU/EXIT, MODE/ENTER, #0-#9, MHL control buttons. 
To leave the MHL mode, press and hold AUTO for 3 seconds.
Remote control effective range
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the 
remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on 
the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. 17. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
18. MIC/VOL+/MIC/VOL-
(No function.)
19. MUTE
Toggles projector audio between on and 
off.
20. ASPECT
Selects the display aspect ratio. 
21. SMART ECO
Displays the Lamp Mode
 menu for 
selecting a suitable lamp operating mode.
22. Numeric buttons
(No function.)
23. TEST
Displays the test pattern.
Operating the LASER pointer
The Laser Pointer is a 
presentation aid for professionals. 
It emits red colored light when 
you press it.
The laser beam is visible. It is 
necessary to press and hold 
LASER for continuous output. 
Do not look into the laser light 
window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or 
others. See the warning messages on the back of the 
remote control prior to using it.
The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should be 
mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep 
this remote control out of the reach of children.
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							Introduction 13
Replacing the remote control batteries
1. Open the battery cover as illustrated.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing 
the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive 
(+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and snapping it back down into position.
•  Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the 
kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.
•  Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
•  Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions and local environment 
regulations for your region.
•  Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
•  If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, 
remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage. 
						

							Positioning your projector 14
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 Installation 
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 Installation 
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 Installation menu 
after you turn the projector on. 
						

							Positioning your projector 15
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.
Projection dimensions 
Refer to Dimensions on page 57 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector 
before calculating the appropriate position.
MS630ST/MX631ST
The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is in a 4:3 aspect ratio
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
2422 mm and the vertical offset is 91 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 3.0 m (3000 mm), the closest match in the 
Distance from screen (mm) column is 3028 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 
150 (about 3.8 m) screen is required.
Screen sizeDistance from screen (mm)
Ve r t i c a l  
offset 
(mm)DiagonalW 
(mm)H (mm)
Min 
length
Average
Max 
length
Inchmm(max. 
zoom)(min. 
zoom)
40 1016 813 610 734 807 881 30
50 1270 1016 762 917 1009 1101 38
60 1524 1219 914 1101 1211 1321 46
80 2032 1626 1219 1468 1615 1761 61
100 2540 2032 1524 1835 2018 2202 76
120 3048 2438 1829 2202 2422 2642 91
150 3810 3048 2286 2752 3028 3303 114
200 5080 4064 3048 3670 4037 4404 152
220 5588 4470 3353 4037 4440 4844 168
250 6350 5080 3810 4587 5046 5505 191
300 7620 6096 4572 5505 6055 6606 229
H
W
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Vertical offset 4:3 Screen diagonal 
						

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MW632ST
The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is in a 16:10 aspect ratio
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
2063 mm and the vertical offset is 40 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 3.0 m (3000 mm), the closest match in the 
Distance from screen (mm) column is 3094 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 
180 (about 4.6 m) screen is required.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 
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)
Ve r t i c a l  
offset 
(mm)DiagonalW 
(mm)H (mm)
Min 
length
Average
Max 
length
Inchmm(max. 
zoom)(min. 
zoom)
40 1016 862 538 625 688 750  13 
60 1524 1292  808  938  1031  1125  20 
80 2032 1723 1077 1250 1375 1500  27 
100 2540 2154 1346 1563 1719 1875  34 
120 3048 2585 1615 1875 2063 2250  40 
140 3556 3015 1885 2188 2406 2625  47 
160 4064 3446 2154 2500 2750 3000  54 
180 4572 3877 2423 2813 3094 3375  61 
200 5080 4308 2692 3125 3438 3750  67 
250 6350 5385 3365 3906 4297 4688  84 
300 7620 6462 4039 4688 5156 5625  101 
H
W
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Vertical offset 16:10 Screen diagonal 
						

							Connection 17
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. 
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Notebook or desktop 
computer
Speakers A/V device Monitor
(DVI) (VGA)
oror or
Smartphone 
or tablet PC 
						

							Connection 18 
•  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 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 47 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 built-in mono speaker(s) 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 speaker(s).
The built-in speaker(s) will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.
•  The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See 
Connecting audio on page 18 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.
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. HDMI cable
10. HDMI-Micro USB cable
Te r m i n a l  n a m eTerminal appearancePicture quality
HDMI
Best
Component Video
Better
S-Video
Good
Video
Normal 
						

							Connection 19
Connecting smart devices
The projector can project the content directly from a MHL compatible smart device. Using 
a HDMI to Micro USB cable or a HDMI to Micro USB adaptor, you can connect your smart 
devices to the projector and then enjoy your content on the big screen.
Some smart devices may not be compatible to the cable that you use. Please consult the manufacturer of your 
smart device for detailed information.
Using a HDMI to Micro USB cable
1. Take a HDMI to Micro USB cable and connect one end to the MHL input connector 
on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the Micro USB output socket on your smart device.
3. Switch to the HDMI/MHL input source. To switch input signal, see Switching input 
signal on page 26 for details.
Using a HDMI to Micro USB adaptor and a HDMI cable
1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the MHL input connector on the 
projector.
2. Connect the other to the HDMI input socket on the adaptor.
3. Connect the other of the adaptor to the Micro USB output socket on your smart 
device.
4. Switch to the HDMI/MHL input source. To switch input signal, see Switching input 
signal on page 26 for details.
Power 
						

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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 or ON to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, 
a Pow e r  O n  R i n g  To n e 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 36 
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 24 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 appears 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.
You can also press SOURCE on the 
projector or remote control to select your 
desired input signal. See Switching input 
signal on page 26 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 the background 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 58 for details.
•  If no signal is detected for 3 minutes, the projector automatically enters ECO BLANK mode.