BenQ Projector MX810ST/MW811ST/MX812ST 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)
Selects an input source for display.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.
4. BLANK
Used to hide the screen image.
5. Left/
Starts the FAQ function. 6. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu...

Introduction 1217. ZOOM+/ZOOM-
Magnifies or reduces the projected image 
size. 
18. VOLUME+/VOLUME-
Adjusts the sound level.
19. MUTE
Toggles projector audio between on and 
off. 
20. ASPECT
Selects the display aspect ratio. 
21. MIC/VOL +/-
Adjusts the microphone sound level.
22. CAPTURE
Captures the projected picture and save it 
as your startup screen.
23. Numeric buttons
Enters numbers in network settings. 
Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 can also be 
pressed when asked to enter password.
Operating the...

Introduction 13
Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back 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...

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...

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 73 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before 
calculating the appropriate position.
•  MX713 ST/MX762 ST
For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
1481 mm and the vertical offset is 274...

Positioning your projector 16• MW714 ST
Table A1: The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9
Table A2: The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:10
(a) Screen sizeProjected picture size(b) Distance 
from screen
(mm)(c) Vertical 
offset
(mm)
DiagonalHeight
(mm)Width
(mm)Height
(mm)Width
(mm)
50 1270 623 1107 623 1107 541 68
80 2032 996 1771 996 1771 866 110
100 2540 1245 2214 1245 2214 1082 137
120 3048 1494 2657 1494 2657 1298 164
150 3810 1868 3321 1868 3321...

Positioning your projector 17 Table B1: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3
Table B2: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:10
(a) Screen sizeProjected picture size(b) Distance 
from screen
(mm)(c) Vertical 
offset
(mm)
DiagonalHeight
(mm)Width
(mm)Height
(mm)Width
(mm)
Inchesmm
50 1270 762 1016 762 1016 596 57
80 2032 1219 1626 1219 1626 953 91
100 2540 1524 2032 1524 2032 1192 114
120 3048 1829 2438 1829 2438 1430 137
150 3810 2286 3048 2286 3048...

Positioning your projector 18Table C: The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10
For example, if you are using a 120-inch, 4:3-aspect-ratio screen and the projected picture is 
16:10, please refer to Table B2
 on page 17, the recommended projection distance is 1192 mm 
and the vertical offset is 76 mm.
If you need a 16:9 screen to project a 16:9 picture and your measured projection distance is 
1.5 m (1500 mm), please refer to Table A1
 on page 16. The closest match in the (b)...

Connection 19
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...

Connection 20
•  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...