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MP611/MP611c Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual Welcome - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 2
for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. *DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 3
Table of contents Important safety instructions 1 Introduction 5 Projector features 5 Shipping contents 6 Projector exterior view 7 Controls and functions 8 Positioning your projector 12 Choosing a location 12 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector 13 Obtaining a preferred - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 4
Troubleshooting 51 Specifications 52 Projector specifications 52 Timing chart 53 Dimensions 54 Warranty 55 Limited warranty 55 Regulation statements 56 FCC statement 56 EEC statement 56 MIC statement 56 WEEE directive 56 iv Table of contents - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 5
and marked on the product. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 4. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on. 5. In some countries, the line voltage is 2. Do not look straight - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 6
cover. Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 2 Important safety instructions - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 7
degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp. - Locations near fire alarms - Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F - Locations where the altitudes - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 8
wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. 4 Important safety instructions - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 9
and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features. • Selectable password protected function • Compact and portable unit • High quality manual zoom lens • One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality • Digital keystone - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 10
region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Soft carry case Quick start guide User manual CD Pull the tab before using the remote control User's manual Remote control with batteries VGA cable Optional accessories 1. Spare lamp kit 2. Ceiling mount kit 3. Presentation Plus Power - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 11
exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 4 5 1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 8 for details.) 6 2. Vent (heated air exhaust) 7 3. Projection lens 4. Video input socket 18. Audio socket 19. Quick-release foot 20. Lamp cover 21. Speaker grill 22. Rear adjuster foot 21 22 Introduction 7 - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 12
on information.) page 34 for more information.) Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up Turns the projector on or off. or flashes when the lamp has developed a 2. Blank/Q? (Refer to "Hiding the image" on problem. page 30 and "Utilizing FAQ function" on 7. Temperature warning light (Refer - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 13
12. 5Exit Exits and saves the menu settings. When the on-screen menu is activated, the #9 to #12 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. 13. Focus ring (Refer to "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 27 for more information.) - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 14
34 for more information.) Used to hide the screen image. Press any Turns the projector on or off. 2. Freeze key on the remote control to restore the image. 12 keystone" on page 27 for more information.) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. 10 Introduction - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 15
obstruct the infra-red beam. • Operating the projector from the front • Operating the projector from the rear Approx. 15° Approx. 15° Replacing the remote control battery 1. Pull out the battery holder. Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold the locking arm whilst pulling - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 16
quick setup and portability. 2. Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling. Set in the Advanced > Mirror menu after you - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 17
Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent damage to person and property. If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 18
The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed distance. BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. There - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 19
size will fit in your room. The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room. 1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the projection distance. 2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 20
457 There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. 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 - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 21
of the computer, and the other end to the Audio socket of the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram cable Many laptops 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 - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 22
monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the RGB signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below: 1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 17. 2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 23
method is Component Video (not to be confused with composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if input (if provided), is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker. If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 24
to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable Audio cables If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV (HDTV) tuner, the following standards are supported: • 480i • 576i • 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 480p • 576p • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz) • The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 25
can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to an S-Video source device: 1. Take the (optional accessory) S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 26
can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to an composite Video source device: 1. Take the (optional accessory) Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 27
on page 40 for details. • If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow buttons to enter a four digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 28
manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall. Setting a password Once a password has been set and activated, the projector . ii. Press Up 5 to clear and re-enter four digits. iii. Press Down 6 to cancel the password set-up - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 29
, please refer to User's manual Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold Right4on the projector for 3 seconds. The projector will display 4 sets of coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 30
You can manually press SOURCE repeatedly until your desired signal is selected or let the projector automatically lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes. 2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle. To retract the foot, hold up the projector - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 31
image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps. 1. Press Left3/Right 4 on the control panel - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 32
TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio. With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 33
high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms. 2. Presentation Mode: taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 34
(optional accessory). See "Connecting a computer" on page 17. 2. Before download starts, be sure the projector has entered Standby Mode. Follow the instruction below to enter Standby Mode: i. Plug AC power, and POWER, TEMP and LAMP LEDs on the projector will flash orange and then go off at the same - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 35
Browse to choose your desired image and then click Next. Choose an image to download to your BenQ projector Browse... v. Cick MyScreen to begin download. Back Next Downloading to your BenQ projector Ready to download the new image as your splash screen? Click "MyScreen" to begin. MyScreen Back - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 36
. Close • There are limitations on image formats. Choose an image to download to your BenQ projector *.bmp/*.jpg/*.png/*.gif files are acceptable, but Browse... there is no guarantee that every image file can be downloaded successfully. It depends on the file size and the color form. Error - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 37
the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press the Freeze button on the remote control, or the Source button on the projector control panel. Note that pressing the Source button will also change the input source. Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 38
Utilizing FAQ function Press and hold BLANK/Q? on the projector for 3 seconds or go to Advanced > FAQ. Possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information are available to you. Use Menu6/EXIT5 to select one - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 39
OSD Time Blank Time Quick Cooling Panel Key Lock Password Change Password Reset Mirror Source Scan Language Splash Screen High Altitude Mode Auto Off Economic Mode Presentation Timer FAQ Source Resolution Picture Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Video / S-Video Picture Mode Color Temp Brightness Contrast - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 40
to turn the on- pressing Left 3/Right 4on the screen menu on. projector or Left 3/Right 4 on the remote control. Auto Resize On Aspect Ratio leave and save the setting. 3. menu. Press Exit5 or Menu6 on the projector *The first press leads you back to the submenu and the second press closes - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 41
not shown on the screen. FUNCTION (default setting DESCRIPTION / value) Picture Mode Pre-defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. (PC: Dynamic; You can use the remote control 'Mode' button to select a predefined application - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 42
Color Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image. (depends on the selected input source) Tint (50) Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more reddish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the image becomes. Sharpness (15) When a - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 43
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. There are three options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 44
projector is password-protected. Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector. manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall. The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector or the remote control. Change Password Reset (No) The digits - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 45
Advanced menu FUNCTION (default setting DESCRIPTION / value) Mirror (Floor front) Source Scan (on) Language (English) Splash Screen (BenQ logo) The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket (optional - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 46
output will be reduced and result in darker projected images. Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature. For more information on how the total lamp hour is calculated, see "Calculation of lamp hour" on page 45. Presentation Timer Helps to remind the - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 47
menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture menu. Equivalent Lamp Hour Usage Displays the equivalent lamp hour calculated by the built-in timer. System Shows the Video - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 48
only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • Use a canister of compressed air - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 49
remind you to change the lamp. Message NOTICE: Order replacement lamp Lamp > 3000 Hours Projector will stop at 4000 hours Status Total (equivalent) lamp hour has reached 3000 hours. Install a new lamp for optimal performance. NOTICE: Replace lamp soon Lamp > 3950 Hours Projector will stop at 4000 - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 50
NOTICE: Replace lamp now Lamp > 4000 Hours Lamp-usage time exceeded Lamp-usage time exceeded Replace lamp (refer to User Manual) Then reset lamp timer Total (equivalent) lamp hour has reached 4000 hours. This message will flash in the center of the screen for about 30 seconds together with the Lamp - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 51
in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach 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. 8. As shown in - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 52
. Lamp usage timer reset 0 Hours Press "Auto" To Reset Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on, it is warning you of the following possible problems: 1. The internal temperature is too high. 2. The fans are not working. Turn the projector off and contact qualified service - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 53
Illustration • Blank -: Light OFF • : Light flashing • : Light ON • O: Orange light • R: Red light • G: Green light Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events O O O The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. O - - Stand-by mode. G - - Powering up - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 54
Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Thermal events - R - - R R - R G R O R RR R RG R RO The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start G R R the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. G R G G RO O R R O R G O R O - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 55
projector. Remedy Replace the battery with a new one. Remove the obstacle. Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the projector. THE PASSWORD IS INCORRECT Cause Remedy You do not remember the password. Please see "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 25 for details. Troubleshooting - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 56
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Digital Projector MP611/MP611c Optical Resolution Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 800 x 600 SVGA 1-CHIP DMD F=2.6 to 2.77, f= 20.4 to 23.5 mm 200W lamp - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 57
13 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94 59.94 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode NTSC PAL SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 Horizontal Frequency ( 60 Color subcarrier Frequency (MHz) 3.58 4.43 4.25 or 4.41 3.58 3.58 4.43 4.43 Specifications 53 - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 58
Dimensions 278 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 219.5 mm (D) Unit: mm 278 94 219.5 64.3 53 54 Specifications - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 59
product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be inbetween 10% and 90%, temperature in-between 0°C and 40°C, altitude lower than 10000 feet, and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and - BenQ MP611 | User Manual - Page 60
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help
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MP611/MP611c Digital Projector
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