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Operation

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 Color

Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/
Blackboard

Aspect Ratio

Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10

Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital Zoom

3D Mode

Auto/Top Bottom/Frame Sequential/
Frame Packing/Side by Side/Off

3D Sync Invert

Disable/Invert

Save 3D
Settings

3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D Settings
3

Apply 3D
Settings

3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D Settings
3/Off

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
Sharpness
Brilliant Color

On/Off

Color Temperature

Cool/Normal/Warm

Color Temperature Fine Tuning

R Gain/G Gain/B Gain/R Offset/G
Offset/B Offset

3D Color
Management

Primary Color

R/G/B/C/M/Y

Hue
Saturation
Gain

Reset Picture Settings

Current/All/Cancel

3.
SOURCE

Quick Auto Search

On/Off

Color Space Conversion

Auto/RGB/YUV

Summary of Contents for MX806ST

Page 1: ...MX806ST Digital Projector User Manual ...

Page 2: ...input signal 24 Magnifying and searching for details 25 Selecting the aspect ratio 25 Optimizing the image 27 Setting the presentation timer 30 Remote paging operations 31 Freezing the image 31 Hiding the image 31 Locking control keys 32 Operating in a high altitude environment 32 Using the test pattern 32 Using the teaching templates 33 Shutting down the projector 34 Direct power off 34 Menu oper...

Page 3: ...icing to qualified 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 ...

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: ...period of time Signal Power On function turns on your projector automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power On boots up the projector automatically when the power is connected Instant Restart Selectable Instant Restart function enables you to restart the projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning it off 3D Function supported Various 3D formats make the 3D function mor...

Page 8: ...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 glasses 4 ...

Page 9: ...8 Projection lens 9 Lens cap 10 AC power jack 11 RS232 control port 12 USB mini B type port 13 HDMI input port 14 RGB signal output jack 15 RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack 16 Kensington anti theft lock slot 17 Rear adjuster foot 18 Front adjuster foot 19 Ceiling mount holes 20 PointWrite module mounting hole 21 Security bar 2 1 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 Front upper side 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 10: ...screen picture 7 Keystone Arrow keys Up Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection 8 TEMP 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 POWER Toggles the pro...

Page 11: ...rrow keys Up Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection 7 LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes 8 ZOOM ZOOM Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size 9 PAGE PAGE Operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint 10 FREEZE Freezes the projected image 11 NETWORK ...

Page 12: ...ource selection bar 17 MIC VOL MIC VOL No function 18 ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio 19 MUTE No function 20 SMART ECO Displays the Lamp Mode menu for selecting a suitable lamp operating mode 21 QUICK INSTALL Quickly selects several functions to adjust the projected image and displays the test pattern 22 Numeric buttons No function Operating the LASER pointer The Laser Pointer is a present...

Page 13: ...h 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 the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and local ...

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: ...that a 200 about 5 1 m screen is required 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 projector s optical characteristics This will help you d...

Page 16: ...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 notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination The D Sub output only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made t...

Page 17: ...on the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the video source device as described below 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 Terminal name Terminal appea...

Page 18: ...ector 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 22 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned displays in the ...

Page 19: ... becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 20 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 best picture quality The current s...

Page 20: ...tor 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 keystoning at the top of the imag...

Page 21: ...ave and save the settings Current input 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 Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom 3D Off Auto 0 0 ENTER MENU Exit Analog RGB Teaching Template Keystone DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Phase H Size Digital Zoom 3D Position Analog RGB Off Auto 0 0 MENU Exit Teaching Temp...

Page 22: ...not be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security 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...

Page 23: ...that you are an authorized user of the projector Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings Change Password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD appears 3 Enter the old password i If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays ii If the password is incorrect the password error message will appear and...

Page 24: ...E on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays 2 Press until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source information 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 accor...

Page 25: ...ture 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 r...

Page 26: ...jector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 3 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like some computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 4 ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...nable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not availa...

Page 29: ...n an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc you can project any imag...

Page 30: ...sentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations Follow these steps to utilize this function 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Presentation Timer menu and press MODE ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments and 5 ...

Page 31: ...soft Windows 98 operating system Windows XP or higher operating systems are recommended Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control If your remote control has the following keys please note that they cannot be pressed to release ...

Page 32: ...between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0 C and 35 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight High Altitude Mode and press select On A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER...

Page 33: ...g purposes To activate the pattern 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY Teaching Template menu 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 34: ...r light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet 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 the POWER indicator light turns orange Lamp life results will vary depending on envir...

Page 35: ...ettings 2 3D Settings 3 Apply 3D Settings 3D Settings 1 3D Settings 2 3D Settings 3 Off 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 Sharpness Brilliant Color On Off...

Page 36: ...ing Menu 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 T...

Page 37: ...ed High Altitude Mode On Off Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Normal Economic SmartEco LampSave Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power On Lock On Off Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off Standby Settings Monitor Out On Off Reset All Settings 6 INFORMATION Current System Status Source Picture Mode Lamp Mode Res...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...a set of 3D settings to memorize current 3D settings 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 3D contents if it matches the 3D settings saved Only the set s of 3D settings with memorized data is available Teaching Template See ...

Page 40: ...Search See Switching input signal on page 24 for details Color Space Conversion See Changing Color Space on page 24 for details Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 30 for details Language Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 21 for details Projector In...

Page 41: ...ing 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 blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding t...

Page 42: ...able RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Test Pattern See Using the test pattern on page 32 for details Standby 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 f...

Page 43: ...the 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 Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector 6 INFORMATION menu ...

Page 44: ... 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 34 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 detergent Then wipe the case...

Page 45: ...life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting the Lamp Mode Setting the projector in Economic SmartEco or LampSave mode extends the lamp operation life To set Economic SmartEco or LampSave 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...

Page 46: ...optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 45 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 b...

Page 47: ...p 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 gloves 1 Turn...

Page 48: ... your hands into the projector after 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 Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could ...

Page 49: ...nu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A warning message is displayed 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 13 Tighten the screw s that secures the lamp cover Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could ...

Page 50: ...ata abort Red Red Off LAN download fail Red Green Off LAN download processing Green Off Off Burn in ON Green Green Green Burn in OFF Lamp events Off Off Red Lamp1 error in normal operation Off Off Red Flashing Lamp is not lit up Green Off Orange Lamp life exhausted 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 actua...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...Mechanical Weight 2 6 Kg 5 73 lbs Output terminals RGB output D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 1 USB port Mini B x 1 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Digital HDMI V1 4 x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at se...

Page 53: ...ns 53 Dimensions Ceiling mount installation 232 6 114 4 62 62 Unit mm 287 3 625 6 577 7 537 9 83 39 142 89 241 35 127 74 68 27 285 78 25 77 76 5 127 7 199 6 8 Ceiling Mount screw M4 Max L 25 mm Min L 20 mm Unit mm ...

Page 54: ...al inches D 64 77 64 78 78 63 77 Image Height mm H 975 1173 975 1189 1181 960 1173 Image Width mm W 1300 1565 1300 1585 1575 1280 1565 Distance from floor to bottom of image mm f 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 Distance from screen surface to projector rear case mm a 790 950 790 970 970 780 950 Distance from top case to the top of image mm b 94 124 94 126 126 92 124 Distance from top of wall mount to ...

Page 55: ... 87 88 88 Image Height mm H 1171 1171 1181 1181 Image Width mm W 1874 1874 1887 1887 Distance from floor to bottom of image mm f 900 900 900 900 Distance from screen surface to projector lens mm a 916 916 926 926 Distance from top case to the top of image mm b 6 8 6 8 7 5 7 5 Distance from top of wall mount to ceiling mm c 50 50 50 50 Minimum Ceiling Height mm e 2461 8 2461 8 2472 5 2472 5 ...

Page 56: ...for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location The dimensions supplied are offered as a guide only and may differ depending on several factors relating to any specific installation The dimensions are based on the projector being configured with zero keystone correction The dimensions assume that...

Page 57: ...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 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 59 870 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_12...

Page 58: ...7 425 83 000 1024 x 768 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 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...

Page 59: ... 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15 63 27 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 Timing Reso...

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