BenQ Projector MX882UST 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
)
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...

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.
When the...

Introduction 13
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.
Replacing the remote control batteries
1. To open the battery cover, turn...

Positioning your projector 14
Positioning your projector
Using the quick install
The projector provides a hot key to set Projector Installation, Test Pattern, and 2D 
Keystone quickly.
Press QUICK INSTALL on the remote control and press  /  to select from the 
below items:
• Projector Installation. See Positioning your projector on page 14 for details.
• Test Pattern. See Using the test pattern on page 38 for details.
• 2D Keystone. See Correcting keystone on page 22 for details.
1. Choosing a location...

Positioning your projector 15 • Corner fit correction
• Surface fit correction
Set up your screen via the QUICK INSTALL hotkey on the remote control. You can 
also go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation menu after turning on 
the projector. See Using the menus on page 25 on how to use the OSD menu.
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...

Positioning your projector 16
Image adjustment area
MX882UST
The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is in a 4:3 aspect ratio
M
Wh
Center: 0
-1.5 cm+1.5 cm
+3.5 cm
-3.5 cmCenter: 0
Adjustment area
Screen size
Min 
Ceiling 
heightVe r t i c a l  
offsetInstallation distance (D)
Diagonal 
(M)Height 
(h)We i g h t  
(W)Ha
a. base on an image 762 mm from the floor, if the image is lower, the min ceiling height is reduced by the
measurement.
VXb=0 mm
(D=a)
b. Assume the thickness of...

Positioning your projector 17
MW883UST
The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is in a 16:10 aspect ratio
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...

Connection 18
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 19  
•  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...

Connection 20
•  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.
Connecting smart devices
The projector can project the content directly from a MHL compatible smart device. Using 
a MHL wireless dongle, you can connect your smart devices to the projector and then 
enjoy your content on the...