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MX818ST/MX819ST/MW820ST
Digital Projector
User Manual
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Table of contents Using the teaching templates............... 35 Important safety Shutting down the projector ............... 36 instructions ................... 3 Direct power off..................................... 36 Menu operation ...................................... 37 Introduction.................. 7 Projector features.....................................7 Maintenance ............... 47 Shipping contents......................................8 Care of the projector......................
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Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before 5. In some countries, the line voltage is you operate your projector. Save NOT stable. This projector is it for future reference. designed to operate
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Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot 10. Do not place this product on an during operation. Allow the projector unstable cart, stand, or table. The to cool for approximately 45 minutes product may fall, sustaining serious prior to removing the lamp assembly damage. for replacement. 11. Do not attempt to disassemble this 8. Do not operate lamps beyond the projector. There are dangerous high rated lamp life. Excessive operation of voltages inside which may c
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Safety Instructions (Continued) 13. Do not place this projector in any of 14. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector on a the following environments. blanket, bedding or any other soft - Space that is poorly ventilated or surface. confined. Allow at least 50 cm - Do not cover this projector with a cloth clearance from walls and free flow of air or any other item. around the projector. - Do not place inflammables near the - Locations where temperatures may
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Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. Do not step on the projector or place Ceiling mounting the projector any objects upon it. Besides probable We want you to have a pleasant physical damage to the projector, doing experience using your BenQ projector, so may result in accidents and possible so we need to bring this safety matter injury. 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 y
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Introduction Projector features The projector offers the following features. • Less than 0.5W in standby condition Less than 0.5W power consumption under standby mode. • Filter Free Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs. • Network Control Integrated RJ45 connector for wired network control allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser. ® • Crestron RoomView , PJ Link and AMX supported The projector supports Crestron eControl and RoomView, PJ L
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Digital Projector Quick Start Guide 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. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information. Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual C
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Projector exterior view 1. External control panel Front/upper side (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) 1 2. Lamp cover 2 3. Vent (heated air exhaust) 4. Quick-release button 3 5 5. Focus ring 6 6. Vent (cool air intake) 7 4 7. Speaker grill 8. Front IR remote sensor 8 9. Projection lens 9 10. Lens cap 11. AC power jack 10 12. RS232 control port 13. RJ45 LAN input jack 14. USB mini B type port 15. Rear IR remote sensor 16. HDMI-input port Rear/lower side 17. RGB signal output
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Controls and functions Projector 1 8 9 2 10 3 7 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 1. Focus ring 10. AUTO Adjusts the focus of the projected image. Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. 2. LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up 11. POWER or flashes when the lamp has developed a Toggles the projector between standby problem. mode and on. 3. MENU/EXIT 12. Right/ Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) Increases the projector volume. menu. Goes back t
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Remote control 1 2 12 6 3 13 14 4 15 5 16 6 7 17 8 9 18 19 10 20 11 21 22 8. ZOOM+/ZOOM- 1. ON / OFF Magnifies or reduces the projected picture Toggles the projector between standby size. mode and on. 9. PAGE +/PAGE - 2. Source selection buttons Operate your display software program (COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, (on a connected PC) which responds to VIDEO, S-VIDEO, HDMI) page up/down commands (like Microsoft Selects an input source for display. PowerPoint). 3. MENU/EXIT 10. FREEZE Turns on the
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Approx. +15º Approx. +15º 22. Numeric buttons 14. Right/ Enters numbers in network settings. Increases the projector volume. Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be pressed When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu when asked to enter password. is activated, the #4, #6, and #14 keys are Operating the LASER pointer used as directional arrows to select the The Laser Pointer is a desired menu items and to make presentation aid for adjustments. professionals. It emits red 15. MODE/ENTER colored li
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Replacing the remote control batteries 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 alig
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Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Front Table 3. Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen. suspended upside-down from the ceiling This is the most common way to position behind the screen. the projector for quick setup and Note that a special rear projection screen portability. and the BenQ P
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Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 56 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. MX818ST/MX819ST (a) Screen Center of lens (c) (b) The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3 (a) Screen size (b) Distance from screen (c) Vertical o
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MW820ST (a) Screen Center of lens (c) (b) The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10 (a) Screen size (b) Distance from screen (c) Vertical offset Diagonal Height Width (mm) (mm) Inches mm (mm) (mm) 80 2032 1077 1723 842 54 100 2540 1346 2154 1053 67 120 3048 1615 2585 1263 81 150 3810 2019 3231 1579 101 180 4572 2423 3877 1895 121 200 5080 2692 4308 2105 135 220 5588 2962 4739 2316 148 240 6096 3231 5169 2526 162 270 6858 3635 5816 2842 182 300 7620 4039 6462 31
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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 available o
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• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 45 for details. Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals
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Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. 2. Press POWER or ON to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Ring Tone" will be he
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Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position. 2 1 2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine-tune the Do not look into the lens while the horizontal angle. lamp is on. The strong light from the To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing lamp may cause damage
