BenQ Projector MX852UST+ User Manual

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Shipping contents
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any 
of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Standard accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from 
those illustrated. 
Optional accessories 
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult 
your dealer for detailed information.
**There is no Laser function of the remote for Japan region.
Projector with wall mount plate Remote control with battery**
Power cord VGA cable Wall mount kit Hex key (2.5mm)
Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Installation chart
1. Spare lamp kit
2. 3D glasses3. PointWrite kit
4. Document camera
 
Digital Projector
Quick Start Guide 
						

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Projector exterior view
1. PointWrite dummy cover 
(Optional PointWrite kit)
2. Mirror
3. Lamp compartment cover
4. Focus ring
5. External control panel 
(See Projector on page 14 
for details.)
6. Vent (cool air intake)
7. Lens shift
8. Projection lens
9. Front adjuster foot
10. Front IR remote sensor
11. COMPUTRR-2 input jack
12. COMPUTER-1 input jack
13. RS-232 control port
14. RGB signal output jack
15. S-VIDEO input jack
16. HDMI-2 input jack
17. HDMI-1 input jack
18. RJ45 LAN input jack
19. Front adjuster foot
20. USB Type A port
21. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
22. VIDEO input jack
23. Audio (L/R) input jack
24. Audio input/output jack
25. Rear adjuster foot
26. PointWrite port (PointWrite 
kit is required) 
27. USB Type B port
28. AC power cord inlet
For setting the PointWrite kit on projector, Please find PointWrite 
manaual in the kit box you purchase.
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Controls and functions
Projector 
1. Lens Shift
Used Hex Key to adjust the lens 
shift function.
2. FOCUS Ring
Used to adjust the projected image 
appearance. See Fine-tuning the 
image size and clarity on page 30 
for details.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu. Goes back to previous 
OSD menu, exits and saves menu 
settings. 
See Using the menus on page 
31 for details.
4. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /▲ 
Up)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection. 
See Correcting keystone on page 
30 for details.5.◄ Left/  Decrease volume 
level
Decreases volume. See Adjusting 
the sound level on page 47 for 
details.
6. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. 
See Switching input signal on 
page 35 for details.
7. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /▼ 
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled 
projection. See Correcting 
keystone on page 30 for details.
8. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the 
projector is under operation. See 
Indicators on page 73 for details.
9. AUTO
Automatically determines the best 
picture timings for the displayed 
image. See Auto-adjusting the 
image on page 30 for details.
10.► Right/  Increase volume 
level
Increases volume. See Adjusting 
the sound level on page 47 for 
details.
When the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu is activated, the #4,

#5, #7, and #10 keys are used as 
directional arrows to select the 
desired menu items and to make 
adjustments. See Using the 
menus on page 31 for details.
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11. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup 
mode. See Selecting a picture 
mode on page 39 for details.
Enacts the selected On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu item. See 
Using the menus on page 31 for 
details.
12.  POWER
Toggles the projector between 
standby mode and on.
See Starting up the projector on 
page 28 and Shutting down the 
projector on page 50 for details.13. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. 
Lights up or flashes when the lamp 
has developed a problem. See 
Indicators on page 73 for details.
14. TEMPerature indicator light
Lights up red if the projectors 
temperature becomes too high. 
See Indicators on page 73 for 
details. 
						

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Remote Control  
1.  ON /  OFF
Toggles the projector between 
standby mode and on.
2. Source selection buttons
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. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
7. LASER (No available in Japan 
region)
Emits visible laser pointer light for 
presentation purposes.
8. ZOOM+/ZOOM-
Magnifies or reduces the projected 
picture size.
9. ASPECT
Selects the display aspect ratio.
10. FREEZE
Freezes the projected image.
11. NETWORK SETTING
Displays the Network Settings 
OSD menu.
12. Numeric buttons
Enters numbers in network 
settings.
Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 
cannot be pressed when asked to 
enter password.
13. NETWORK
Selects Network Display as the 
input signal source.
14. AUTO
Automatically determines the best 
picture timings for the displayed 
image.
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15.► Right/ 
Increases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu is activated, the #3, 
#5, and #15 keys are used as 
directional arrows to select the 
desired menu items and to make 
adjustments.
16. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup 
mode. Activates the selected On-
Screen Display (OSD) menu item.
17. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
1 8 . PA G E  + / PA G E  -
Operate your display software 
program (on a connected PC) 
which responds to page up/down 
commands (like Microsoft 
PowerPoint).
19. MIC/VOL +/MIC/VOL -
The function is not available on this 
projector.
20. MUTE
Toggles projector audio between 
on and off.
21. SMART ECO
Switch the lamp mode between 
Eco/Normal and SmartEco.
22. QUICK INSTALL (TEST  is 
for Japan region)
Displays the Quick Install OSD 
menu.Operating the LASER 
pointer
The Laser Pointer is a 
presentation aid for 
professionals. It emits a 
beam of red 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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Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is 
located on the front of the projector. The 
remote control must be held at an angle 
within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensor to 
function correctly. The distance between 
the remote control and the sensor should 
not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles 
between the remote control and the IR 
sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
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Replacing the remote control battery
1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its 
back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction 
of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off.
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 sliding it back down into 
position. Stop when it clicks into place.
•  Avoid excessive heat and humidity. 
•  There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced. 
•  Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the 
battery manufacturer.
•  Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s 
instructions.
•  Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. 
•  If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a 
long time, remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control 
from possible battery leakage. 
						

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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 Wall
Select this location with the 
projector suspended upside-down 
from the wall in front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Wall 
Mounting Kit from your dealer to 
mount your projector on the wall.2. Rear Table
Select this location with the 
projector placed on a 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.
3. Front Table
Select this location with the 
projector placed on a table in front 
of the screen. This is the most 
common way to position the 
projector for quick setup and 
portability.
*Set Front Table in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > 
Projector Installation menu 
after you turn the projector on.4. Rear Wall
Select this location with the 
projector suspended upside-down 
from the wall behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection 
screen and the BenQ Projector 
Wall Mounting Kit are required for 
this installation location.
*Set Rear Wall in the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic > Projector 
Installation menu after you turn 
the projector on.