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MX600
Digital Projector

User Manual

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Page 1: ...MX600 Digital Projector User Manual ...

Page 2: ...or 23 Switching input signal 25 Magnifying and searching for details 26 Selecting the aspect ratio 26 Optimizing the image 28 Setting the presentation timer 31 Remote paging operations 32 Freezing the image 32 Hiding the image 33 Locking control keys 33 Operating in a high altitude environment 33 Adjusting the sound 34 Using the test pattern 34 Using the teaching templates 35 Shutting down the pro...

Page 3: ...d service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter if any or remove the lens cap if any when the projector lamp is on 5 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended th...

Page 4: ...plugged 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo o...

Page 5: ...are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 14 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire 15 Always place the projector on a level hori...

Page 6: ...fety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling du...

Page 7: ...t in speaker s providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Quick Cooling Auto Power Off Signal Power On Direct Power On Quick Cooling function speeds up the cooling process when turning off the projector Auto Power Off function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Signal Power On function turns on your projector au...

Page 8: ...sories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Optional accessories Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Remote control with batteries Digital Projector Quick Start Guide 1 Spare lamp kit 2 Ceiling mount kit 3 3D gla...

Page 9: ...ection lens 11 RS232 control port 12 USB Mini B port 13 Rear IR remote sensor 14 HDMI MHL input port 15 RGB signal output jack 16 RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack 17 S Video input jack Video input jack 18 Audio L R input jacks 19 Audio input jack 20 Audio output jack 21 AC power jack 22 Ceiling mount holes 23 Kensington anti theft lock slot 24 Rear adjuster foot 5 2 1 3 4 7 9 6...

Page 10: ...NK Used to hide the screen picture 8 TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high 9 POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation 10 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 11 Keystone Arrow keys Up Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection 12 POWER...

Page 11: ...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 Sto...

Page 12: ...yed image 16 Right Increases the projector volume When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 5 and 16 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 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 th...

Page 13: ...olarities 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 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...

Page 14: ...th 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 Not...

Page 15: ...s 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 projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Screen size Projection distance mm Ver...

Page 16: ...ents 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 1 VGA cable 2 VGA to DVI A cable 3 USB cable 4 Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter cable 5 S Video cable 6 Video cable 7 Audio cable 8 Audio L R cable 9 HDMI cable 10 HDMI Micro USB cabl...

Page 17: ...y 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 th...

Page 18: ...I to Micro USB cable and connect one end to the HDMI 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 25 for details Using a HDMI to Micro USB adaptor and a HDMI cable 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI input connector on the p...

Page 19: ...ergizing 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 23 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal...

Page 20: ...ach other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Switching input signal on page 25 for details Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the be...

Page 21: ...emote control Press on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER The Keystone correction page displays 3 Press to correct ...

Page 22: ...ut signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highlight Press MENU EXIT to the previous page or to exit Status DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Off Auto 0 0 ENTER MENU Exit Analog RGB 3D Teaching Template DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Keystone Analog RGB Off Auto 0 0 MENU Exit 3D Teaching Template SYSTEM SETUP Basic Pres...

Page 23: ...y Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays 2 Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE ENTER 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password Do not press the numeric buttons when asked to enter the password 4 Confirm the new ...

Page 24: ...is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is enter...

Page 25: ...mation will display at the corner of the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images mo...

Page 26: ...re 5 To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out function and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press repeatedly until it is restored to the original size The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the rat...

Page 27: ...ected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 5 16 10 Scales an imag...

Page 28: ...oms 2 Presentation mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as...

Page 29: ...s The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater tha...

Page 30: ...ou require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced profe...

Page 31: ...IT to exit and save the settings Resetting current or all picture modes 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight Reset Picture Setting 2 Press MODE ENTER and press to select Current or All Current returns current picture mode to the factory preset settings All returns all settings except User 1 User 2 in the PICTURE menu to the factory preset settings Setting the presentation timer Presentation time...

Page 32: ...book with a USB cable prior to using the paging function See Connection on page 16 for details You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing PAGE PAGE on the remote control If remote paging function doesn t work check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updat...

Page 33: ... and press MODE ENTER to confirm To release panel key lock use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Panel Key Lock menu and press to select Off Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled If you turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on Operating in a high altitude ...

Page 34: ...o press MUTE on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press or 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press to highlight Volume and press to select a desired sound level Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone To turn off the ring tone 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press to highlight Power On Off Ring Tone and press to select Off The on...

Page 35: ...ing purposes To activate the pattern 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY Teaching Template and press to select Blackboard or Whiteboard 2 Press to choose the pattern you need 3 Press MODE ENTER to activate the pattern Teaching Template Whiteboard Blackboard Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart ...

Page 36: ...teady 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 34 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 or ON again to start the projector after the fans stop and t...

Page 37: ...ngs 2 3D Settings 3 Off Save 3D Settings 3D Settings 1 3D Settings 2 3D Settings 3 Teaching Template Blackboard Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Whiteboard Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart 2 PICTURE Picture Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D User 1 User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color ...

Page 38: ... Settings Menu Display Time 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec Always Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left Reminder Message On Off Operation Settings Direct Power On On Off Signal Power On On Off Auto Power Off Disable 3 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Quick Cooling On Off Instant Restart On Off Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer Dis...

Page 39: ...ode Normal Economic SmartEco LampSave LumenCare Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power On Lock Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable On Off Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Standby Settings Monitor Out On Off Audio Pass Through Off Audio In Audio L R HDMI MHL MH...

Page 40: ...he 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 analo...

Page 41: ...Mode Reference Mode The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees 3D Sync Invert When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this function to correct the problem Apply 3D Settings After the 3D settings are saved you can decide if you would like to apply them by choosing a set of 3D settings that you have saved Once applied the projector will automatically play the incoming...

Page 42: ...See Adjusting Color on page 29 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 29 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 S...

Page 43: ...ls Language Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 22 for details Projector Installation The 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 Menu Position Sets th...

Page 44: ...oling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 15 seconds This function is only available when Instant Restart is off Instant Restart Selecting On enables you to restart the projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning it off Blank Timer Sets the image bla...

Page 45: ...Mode A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 33 for details Audio Settings See Adjusting the sound on page 34 for details Lamp Settings Lamp Mode See Setting the Lamp Mode on page 49 for details Reset Lamp Timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 53 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 49 for details o...

Page 46: ...andby Settings Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to devices See Connection on page 16 for how to make the connection Audio Pass Through The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices Press to choose the s...

Page 47: ... PICTURE menu Lamp Mode Shows the current lamp mode Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode Color System Shows input system format Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector 6 INFORMATION menu ...

Page 48: ...lt in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 36 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH...

Page 49: ...ampSave or LumenCare mode extends the lamp operation life To set Economic SmartEco LampSave or LumenCare mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Lamp Settings Lamp Mode menu and press Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the...

Page 50: ...mal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 49 you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behav...

Page 51: ...t If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps We recommend that you use respirators safety glasses goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as glove...

Page 52: ...er the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 8 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp 10 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 11 Reconnect the lamp connector to the projector Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunc...

Page 53: ...TUP Advanced Lamp Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage ...

Page 54: ...aler reset fail video projector only Lamp events Off Off Red Lamp1 error in normal operation Off Off Orange Flashing Lamp is not lit up Thermal events Red Red Off Fan 1 error the actual fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Red Red Flashing Off Fan 2 error the actual fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Green Red Off Temperature 1 error over limited temperature Green Red Flashing Off Ther...

Page 55: ...ignal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projec...

Page 56: ...0 watt x 1 Audio signal output PC audio jack x 1 Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Digital HDMI MHL x 1 Audio signal input Audio in RCA audio jack L R x 2 PC audio jack x 1 U...

Page 57: ...7 3 mm W x 114 4 mm H x 232 6 mm D Ceiling mount installation 287 3 232 6 114 4 62 62 Unit mm 625 7 577 7 537 9 25 83 39 136 39 231 78 105 45 53 285 78 77 76 5 34 5 199 6 8 127 7 Unit mm Ceiling Mount screw M4 Max L 25 mm Min L 20 mm ...

Page 58: ...997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67 5 108 1024 x 576 BenQ Notebook_timing 60 0 35 820 46 966 1024 x 600 BenQ Notebook_timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA_120 Re...

Page 59: ...75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67 5 108 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 1024 x 576 60Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 60 00 35 820 46 996 1024 x 600 65Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 870 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 ...

Page 60: ... HDMI DVI 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 27 HDMI DVI 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 74 25 HDMI DVI 720 60p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 25 28 13 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 30 33 75 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 HDMI DVI 10...

Page 61: ...0p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15 63 13 5 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 25 28 13 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 30 33 75 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 60 67 5 148 5 V...

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