BenQ Projector MX810ST/MW811ST/MX812ST User Manual

							Operation 51 2. The Special Feature page provides some advanced functions to manage the projected 
images.
• To display a full screen, click Full Screen.
• To display a partial screen, click Selectable. A square appears on your screen. You 
can adjust its size and place it where you want to project.
• To pause projection, click Pause.
• If there are multiple computers connected to the projector, you can decide a 
display location by clicking 1, 2, 3, 4, L, R, or Full Screen.
3. The Basic Settings page allows you to configure Q Presenter.
• To activate Remote Desktop function, click Yes. Type the name and password for 
your computer. Go to the projector OSD menu SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > 
Network Settings > Remote Desktop, and enter Account (the name for your 
computer) and Password, and highlight Connect, press MODE/ENTER. 
						

							Operation 52• The Q Presenter only accepts up to 8 characters consisting of English capitalized 
letters and digits 0-9 for the name, full 6 digits consisting of 1 to 4 for the 
password.
• To change the Q Presenter interface language, click the down arrow to reveal a 
drop-down list and select a desired language. Click Apply.
• To allow notification messages to appear, click Yes. Click Apply.
• To display your computer screen on multiple projectors, click Activate 1:N 
D i s p l ay.  C l i c k  Ap p l y.  It  c a n  d i s p l ay  u p to 8 projectors at the same time.
4. The Advanced Settings page allows you to configure Q Presenter.
• To display still pictures, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list and 
select Graphic. Click Apply. To display video clips, click the down arrow to reveal 
a drop-down list and select Video. Click Apply. 
Graphic mode: worse image quality but faster transmission speed.
Video mode: better image quality but slower transmission speed. 
However, the actual transmission speed was determined by the network traffic at 
that time.
• To adjust the capture rate, move the slide bar. The network bandwidth may also 
affect the performance.
• To launch Q Presenter when your computer operating system is started, click Yes 
for Boot and launch. Click Apply.
• To link to the Projector Network Display System web page, click Link.
5. Disconnect
To disconnect from the projector(s), click the Disconnect icon.
•  Be sure to turn off other virtual network control programs before using Q Presenter.
•  Firewall in the PC must be switched off to allow Q Presenter and USB Display to work. 
•  Wireless keyboard mouse combo is not supported by Pixelworks currently.  
						

							Operation 53
Presenting from a USB Reader
This feature displays a slide show of images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the 
projector. It can eliminate the need for a computer source.
Supported image formats:
•  A square box will be displayed on the filename for unidentified characters.
•  Thai filename is not supported.
•  Files in GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP formats can be displayed for the file size smaller than 
WXGA (1280 x 800) only.
•  If a folder consists of more than 200 photos, only the first 200 photos can be displayed.
To view your pictures as a slide show, follow these steps:
1. Plug the USB flash drive into the USB TYPE-A jack of the projector.
2. The projector automatically displays the thumbnails. Or you can manually select USB 
Reader from the source selection bar.
When viewing thumbnails
During a slide show
Setting page
You can adjust the file order and Slideshow settings. When you are done, press OK to save 
the settings or press Cancel to ignore the change.• JPEG(JPG) • PNG • TIFF
• BMP • GIF
ToPress
open a folder Enter
scroll through thumbnails four arrow keys
return to a previous page Auto
exit USB Reader Exit
change to a different page
/ 
go back to the first page of that folder Back
start a slide show Slideshow when an image is highlighted.
adjust USB Reader settings Setting
ToPress
go to the previous or next image
/ 
rotate the image by 90 degree 
clockwise/counterclockwise/
(Rotation is temporary; the image returns 
to its original orientation when you go 
back to thumbnails)
return to a previous page Auto
start/stop a slide show Enter 
						

							Operation 54
Shutting down the projector
1. Press  POWER on the projector or   OFF on the remote control, and a 
confirmation message will be displayed prompting you. 
If you dont respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear.
2. Press  POWER a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the 
projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will 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 on page 61 for details.
3. Once the cooling process finishes, a Power Off Ring 
To n e will be heard. The POWER indicator light is a 
steady orange and fans stop. Disconnect the power 
cord from the power outlet.
•  To turn off the power ring tone, see Turning off the 
Power On/Off Ring Tone on page 39 for details.
•  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 and the 
POWER indicator light turns orange.
•  Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental 
conditions and usage.
Direct power off
The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off. To protect the 
lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. (When you attempt to re-start 
the projector, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down. In such cases, press 
POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light 
turns orange. 
						

							Operation 55
Menu operation
Menu system
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type 
selected and the projector model you are using.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
1. 
DISPLAY
Wall ColorOff/Light Yellow/Pink/Light 
Green/Blue/Blackboard
Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10
Auto Keystone
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital Zoom
3D Sync On/Off
3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert
Teaching 
TemplateBlackboardOff/Letter Formation/Musical 
Staff/Worksheet/Coordinate Chart
WhiteboardOff/Letter Formation/Musical 
Staff/Worksheet/Coordinate Chart
2. 
PICTURE
Picture Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/User 1/User 2
Reference Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Brilliant Color On/Off
Color Temperature T1/T2/T3/T4
3D Color 
ManagementPrimary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y
Hue
Saturation
Gain
Save Settings
3. SOURCEQuick Auto Search On/Off
Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV (MX762 ST only)
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Basic
Presentation 
TimerTimer Period 1~240 minutes
Timer Display Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never
Timer PositionTop-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right
Timer Counting 
DirectionCount Down/Count Up
Sound 
ReminderOn/Off
On/Off 
						

							Operation 56
Main menu Sub-menu Options
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Basic
Language
Projector PositionFront Table/Rear Table/Rear 
Ceiling/Front Ceiling
Menu SettingsMenu Display 
Time5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 
sec/30 sec
Menu PositionCenter/Top-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right/Bottom-Left
Reminder 
MessageOn/Off
Operation 
SettingsDirect Power On On/Off
Auto Power OffDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 
min/25 min/30 min
Blank TimerDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 
min/25 min/30 min
Sleep TimerDisable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 
hr/8 hr/12 hr
Remote Receiver Front+Rear/Front/Rear
Panel Key Lock On/Off
Background Color Black/Blue/Purple/BenQ
Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ/My Screen
My Screen
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
Quick Cooling On/Off
High Altitude Mode On/Off
Audio SettingsMute On/Off
Volume
Microphone Volume
Power On/Off 
Ring ToneOn/Off
Lamp SettingsLamp Mode Normal/Economic
Reset lamp timer
Equivalent Lamp Hour
Security 
SettingsChange 
Password
Change Security 
SettingsPower On Lock
Splash Screen Lock
Baud Rate2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/
38400/57600/115200
Test Pattern On/Off 
						

							Operation 57 Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If 
there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items 
are accessible.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
Closed CaptionClosed Caption 
EnableOn/Off
Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4
Standby 
SettingsNetwork On/Off
Microphone On/Off
Monitor Out On/Off
Network 
SettingsWired LANStatus
DHCP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Server
Apply
Wireless LANStatus
SSID
IP Address
Connection Mode
Remote DesktopAccount
Password
Connect
Reset All Settings
6. 
INFORMATION
FAQ-Image and Installation
FAQ-Features and Service
Current System Status• Source
• Picture Mode
• Resolution
• Color System
• Equivalent Lamp Hour
• Firmware Version 
						

							Operation 58
Description of each menu
Function Description
Wall ColorCorrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not 
white. See Using Wall Color on page 33 for details.
Aspect RatioThere are several options to set the images aspect ratio depending on 
your input signal source. See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 31 for 
details.
Auto 
KeystoneAutomatically corrects any keystoning of the image. See Correcting 
keystone on page 25 for details.
KeystoneCorrects any keystoning of the image. See Correcting keystone on 
page 25 for details.
Position
Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, 
use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower position 
of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their 
maximum or minimum.
This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is 
selected.
Phase
Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image 
distortion.
This function is only available when a PC 
signal (analog RGB) is selected.
H. Size
Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.
This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is 
selected.
Digital ZoomMagnifies or reduces the projected image. See Magnifying and 
searching for details on page 31 for details.
3D Sync
This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 
3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by 
presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D 
glasses to view the 3D images.
•  For a PC type signal:
When the vertical frequency is 60Hz or 120Hz, and the content being 
projected is made with 3D technology, selecting On will present the 3D 
images.
•  For a video type signal:
When the content being projected is made with 3D technology, 
selecting On will present the 3D images.
When the 3D Sync function is On:
• The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.
•  The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted.
• The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees.
3D Sync 
InvertWhen you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this 
function to correct the problem.
1. DISPLAY menu 
						

							Operation 59
Function Description
Teaching 
Template
Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes.
Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing  /  and press 
/  to choose the pattern you need. Once you are done, go back to 
the PICTURE > Teaching Template > Blackboard or Whiteboard 
(depending on which item you previously selected) menu and select 
Off.
Picture ModePre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your 
projector image set-up to suit your program type. See Selecting a 
picture mode on page 33 for details.
Reference 
ModeSelects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality 
and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the 
same page below. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 33 for 
details.
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image. See Adjusting Brightness on page 
34 for details.
ContrastAdjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. 
See Adjusting Contrast on page 34 for details.
Color
Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video 
image. See Adjusting Color on page 34 for details.
This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or 
Component Video signal is selected.
Tint
Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See Adjusting Tint 
on page 34 for details.
This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is 
selected and the system format is NTSC.
Sharpness
Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See Adjusting 
Sharpness on page 34 for details.
This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or 
Component Video signal is selected.
Brilliant ColorSee Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 34 for details.
Color 
TemperatureThere are four color temperature settings available. See Selecting a 
color temperature on page 34 for details.
3D Color 
ManagementSee 3D Color Management on page 35 for details.
Save SettingsSaves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode.
1. DISPLAY menu
2. PICTURE menu 
						

							Operation 60
Function Description
Quick Auto 
SearchSee Switching input signal on page 30 for details.
Color Space 
ConversionSee Changing Color Space (MX762 ST only) on page 30 for details.
Presentation 
TimerReminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time 
frame. See Setting the presentation timer on page 36 for details.
LanguageSets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Using 
the menus on page 26 for details.
Projector 
PositionThe projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with 
one or more mirrors. See Choosing a location on page 14 for details.
Menu 
Settings
Menu Display Time
Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key 
press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments.
Menu Position
Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position.
Reminder Message
Sets the reminder messages on or off.
Operation 
Settings
Direct Power On
Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed 
through the power cord.
Auto Power Off
Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is 
detected after a set period of time. See Setting Auto Power Off  on page 
65 for details.
Blank Timer
Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once 
elapsed the image will return to the screen. See Hiding the image on 
page 37 for details.
Sleep Timer
Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 
30 minutes and 12 hours.
Remote 
ReceiverAllows you to enable all the remote receivers or one specific remote 
receiver on the projector.
3. SOURCE menu
4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu