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TH682ST
Digital Projector

User Manual

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Page 1: ...TH682ST Digital Projector User Manual Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals ...

Page 2: ...ing 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 32 Locking control keys 32 Operating in a high altitude environment 32 Adjusting the sound 33 Using the test pattern 33 Using the teaching templates 34 Shutting down the projector 35 Direct power off 35 Menu oper...

Page 3: ...ays 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 that you connect your proje...

Page 4: ...his 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 or remove any other covers...

Page 5: ...000 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 horizontal surface during ope...

Page 6: ...tion 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 due to an improper attachme...

Page 7: ...on 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 automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power On boots up the projector automatically when the power is connected Instant Restart Selectable ...

Page 8: ...itable 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 1 Spare lamp kit 2 Ceiling mount kit Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Remote control with batteries Carry bag Digital Projector Quick Start Guide Downloaded From...

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

Page 10: ...lashes when the projector is under operation 10 TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high 11 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem 12 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 13 Keystone Arrow keys Up Down Manually corrects distorted images ...

Page 11: ...picture size 12 Timer On Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting 13 Timer Set up Enters presentation timer setting directly 14 3D settings Enters 3D settings directly 15 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 16 Right When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 4 7 and 16 keys are used as directional arrows to select...

Page 12: ...n 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 the same or equivalent ...

Page 13: ...d 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 Note that a special rear pro...

Page 14: ...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 determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Center of lens Scr...

Page 15: ... 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 to the COMPUTER 1 jack If you wish to use this connection method wh...

Page 16: ... as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker s The built in speaker s will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 16 for details If the s...

Page 17: ...e 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 21 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 appears in...

Page 18: ...image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 19 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 curr...

Page 19: ...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 appears 3 Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Pre...

Page 20: ... 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 Presentation Timer Language ...

Page 21: ...s been set and the power on lock is activated the projector cannot 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 appears 2 Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE ENTER 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys respectively r...

Page 22: ...ed 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 appears ii If the password is incorrect the password error message will appear and the message INPUT CURREN...

Page 23: ...le signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals To select the source 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar appears 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...

Page 24: ...he OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar appears 3 Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size 4 To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directional arrows on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 5 To reduce size...

Page 25: ...nals 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 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 ...

Page 26: ...s 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 AutoCAD 4 Cinema mode Is...

Page 27: ... 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 than 50 brightness increase ...

Page 28: ...r 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 professional installer The Col...

Page 29: ...xit 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 picture modes to the factory preset settings Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the...

Page 30: ...prior to using the paging function See Connection on page 15 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 Up Page Down 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 updated to the late...

Page 31: ...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 environment We recommend ...

Page 32: ...rol to toggle projector audio between on and off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press Volume or 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 only way to change Powe...

Page 33: ...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 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals ...

Page 34: ... 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 32 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 o...

Page 35: ...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 Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature ...

Page 36: ...ime 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 Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 ...

Page 37: ... Mode Normal Economic SmartEco 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 HDMI Reset All Settings 6 INFORMA TION...

Page 38: ...ge 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 ...

Page 39: ...justed 3D Sync Invert When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this function to correct the problem Save 3D Settings When you have successfully displayed the 3D content after making the appropriate adjustments you can enable this function and choose 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 li...

Page 40: ...ge 27 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 27 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 41: ...e for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 20 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 13 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 the On Screen Display OSD menu...

Page 42: ...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 the image on page 31 for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer Remote ...

Page 43: ...s identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable 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 Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions...

Page 44: ...dby mode Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain Phase H Size Projector Installation Color Space Conversion High Altitude Mode Security Settings and Baud Rate Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode i...

Page 45: ...ctor 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 ...

Page 46: ...eep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting the Lamp Mode Setting the projector in Economic or SmartEco mode extends the lamp operation life To set Economic or SmartEco 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 sign...

Page 47: ...rojector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 46 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 behavior You can replace the ...

Page 48: ...cement 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 ...

Page 49: ...it or near flammable materials Do not insert 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 7 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp 8 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp 9 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Loose screw may cause a bad connection w...

Page 50: ...Timer A warning message appears 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 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals ...

Page 51: ...r the actual fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Red Green Off Fan 3 error the actual fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Red Green Flashing Off Fan 4 error the actual fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Green Red Off Temperature 1 error over limited temperature Green Red Flashing Off Thermal Sensor 1 open error Green Green Off Thermal Sensor 1 short error Green Green Flashing Of...

Page 52: ...nnection 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 projection angle and direction ...

Page 53: ...x 1 Speaker Stereo 10 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 1 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 x 1 Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x 1 USB port...

Page 54: ...m H x 247 5 mm D Ceiling mount installation 311 8 247 5 104 7 Unit mm 626 11 582 2 537 9 25 95 21 168 59 239 77 111 28 311 58 137 160 115 127 7 80 Ceiling Mount screw M4 Max L 25 mm Min L 20 mm Unit mm Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals ...

Page 55: ...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 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 ...

Page 56: ...51 115 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 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 R...

Page 57: ...ency MHz 480i 720 x 480 59 94 15 73 27 480p 720 x 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...

Page 58: ...Sequential format Video mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Color sub carrier Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals ...

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