BenQ MW824ST Short-Throw 3D Network Projector User Manual

BenQ MW824ST Short-Throw 3D Network Projector Manual

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    MX823ST/MW824ST Digital Projector User Manual
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    Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior 38 Maintenance 49 Care of the projector 49 Lamp information 50 Troubleshooting 56 Specifications 57 Projector specifications 57 Dimensions 58 Ceiling mount
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    that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before 5. you operate your protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 6. Do not block the projection lens
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    Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot 10. Do not place this you should come into contact with cause them to break on rare live parts. The only user serviceable occasions. part is the lamp which has its own removable cover. Under no circumstances should you ever
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    Safety Instructions (Continued) 13. Do not place this projector in any of 14. the following environments. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector. Important safety instructions 5
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    Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. Do not step on the projector or place any become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 19. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Use only BenQ's
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    . • 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 more flexible. By presenting the depth of the images, you can wear BenQ 3D glasses to enjoy
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    only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information. Projector QDuigiictkalSPtraortjeGctuoidr e Quick start guide Power cord VGA cable User manual CD Warranty card* Remote control with batteries Optional accessories 1. Spare lamp kit 2. Ceiling mount kit
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    Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 9 10 Rear/lower side 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 11 24 26 25 23 22 25 25 27 1. External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 3. Vent (heated air exhaust) 4. Quick-release button 5.
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    when the of the lamp. Lights up lamp has developed a 11. problem. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. 3. MENU/EXIT Turns screen picture. 7. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. 8. TEMP (Temperature
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    source for display. Next, Rewind, Stop, 3. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Fast-forward) Down) Goes to the previous file/Plays/Pauses/ Manually corrects distorted images Goes to the next file/Rewinds/Stops/Fast- resulting from an angled projection. forwards during media playback. 4. MENU
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    11. PAGE +/PAGE - 19. MUTE Operate your display software program Toggles projector audio between on and (on a connected PC) which responds to off. page up/down commands (like Microsoft 20. ASPECT PowerPoint). Selects the display aspect ratio. 12. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. 21.
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    • 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 environment regulations for your region. • Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. • If
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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 Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for
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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 58 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before
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    MW824ST (a) Screen Center of lens (c) (b) The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is in a 16:10 aspect ratio (a) Screen size Diagonal Height Inches mm (mm) 40 1016 538 Width (mm) 862 (b) Distance from screen (mm) 448 (c) Vertical offset (mm) 40.4 50 1270 673 1077
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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
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    • Many notebooks 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 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
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    Connecting smart devices The projector can project the content directly from a MHL compatible smart device. Using a HDMI to Micro USB cable or a HDMI to Micro USB adaptor, you can connect your smart devices to the projector and then enjoy your content on the big screen. Some smart devices may not be
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    90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 3. If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the onscreen 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
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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. Screw the rear adjuster
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    Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, follow ONE of these steps: • Press / on the projector or remote control to display
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    Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu Sub-menu DISPLAY Wall
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    password to turn on the projector. 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 entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it. Password Keep this
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    Center. projector. Recall Code: 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be 255 255 255 255 required display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is
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    Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" displays. Enter the current password. i. If the password is
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    2. Press to highlight Color Space Conversion and press / to select a suitable color space. This function is only available when the HDMI/MHL-input port is in use. Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction
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    About the aspect ratio • In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. • OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical
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    Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture's colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
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    6. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the below functions may not be
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    Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature: 1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by pressing / on the projector or remote control. 2. Press to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/ ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning
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    Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other. For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0, only pure red in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta. 5. Press to
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    4. Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing / . Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right 5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing / . Selection Count Up Count Down Description Increases from 0 to the
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    Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard. You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM
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    Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection" on page 17 for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound: 1.
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    Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching 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
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    Shutting down the projector 1. Press POWER or OFF and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2. Press POWER or OFF a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans
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    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 2. PICTURE 3. SOURCE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/ Blackboard Aspect Ratio
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    Main menu Sub-menu Presentation Timer Options Timer Period 1~240 minutes Timer Display Always/3 min/2 min/1 min/Never Timer Position Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/ Bottom-Right Timer Counting Direction Count Down/Count Up Sound Reminder On/Off On/Off Language 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic
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    Main menu Sub-menu Options High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone On/Off Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Normal/Economic/SmartEco/ LampSave/LumenCare Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power
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    1. DISPLAY menu Description of each menu Function Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase Description Corrects the projected picture's color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 29 for details. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio
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    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
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    2. PICTURE menu Function Description Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 29 for details.
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    3. SOURCE menu 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Function Quick Auto Search Description See "Switching input signal" on page 26 for details. Color Space Conversion See "Changing Color Space" on page 26 for details. Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Menu Settings Reminds the
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    4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Function Operation Settings Description Direct Power On Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord. Signal Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing POWER or ON when the projector is in
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    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. See "Using the test pattern" on page 35 for details. Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected
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    charge the connected MHL compatible smart device as long as the power is fed to the projector. Wired LAN See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details. AMX Device Discovery When AMX Device Discovery is On, the projector can be detected by AMX controller. MAC Address Displays the mac
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    6. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in 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.
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    detergents. These can damage the case. Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below: • Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector. Please refer to "Specifications
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    Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 2.50 x (hours used in Normal mode) + 2.00 x (hours used in Economic mode) + 1.54 x (hours used
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    replaced before the projector will operate normally. Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message. WARNING Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp (refer to User Manual) Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK "XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on
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    Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of injuries to
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    7. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert
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    13. Tighten the screw(s) that secures the lamp cover. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 14. Connect the power and restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer 15.
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    Indicators Light Status & Description Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Red Green Red Flashing Off Off Green Green Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Red Green Off Green Off Off Off Off Red Red Red Green Green Green Green Green Flashing Green Flashing Green Flashing Green Flashing Red
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    Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cord. Attempting to turn the projector on is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password. Please see "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 25 for details. 56 Troubleshooting
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    Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution RS-232 serial control 1024 x 768 XGA (MX823ST) 9 pin x 1 1280 x 800 WXGA (MW824ST) LAN control Display system RJ45 x 1 1-CHIP DMD IR receiver x 2 Lens F/Number F
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    Dimensions 232.6 114.4 Ceiling mount installation Ceiling Mount screw: M4 (Max L = 25 mm; Min L = 20 mm) 287.3 62 62 Unit: mm 77 175.95 127.7 84.021 8 199.613 677.3 577.694 538.102 25 137.494 58 Specifications Unit: mm
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    Wall mount installation Minimum installation requirements Computer Resolution: XGA Image Resolution: XGA Diagram Reference SMART Board 660 Smart Board 680 Promethean ActivBoard 164 Promethean ActivBoard 178 RM ClassBoard2 77.5 Hitachi StarBoard FX-63 StarBoard FX-77 Image Diagonal D 64
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    Computer Resolution: WXGA Image Resolution: WXGA Diagram Reference SMART Board 685 Promethean ActivBoard 387 Hitachi FX-TRIO88W Hitachi FX-DUO88W Image Diagonal (inches) D 87 87 88 88 Image Height (mm) H 1171 1171 1181 1181 Image Width (mm) W 1874 1874 1887 1887 Distance from
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    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
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    .93 60.241 80.000 1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.060 68.680 100.000 • *Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. **Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format. ***Supported timing for 3D signal in Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. 62
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    due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen. Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Resolution Mode Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Pixel Frequency (Hz) (kHz) (MHz) VGA_60* 59.940 31.469 25.175 640 x 480
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    timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Top Bottom, Frame Packing and Side by Side formats. ****Supported timing for 3D signal in Side by Side format. *****Supported timing for 3D signal in Top Bottom format. Supported timing for MHL input Timing 480i 480p 576i 576p 720/50p 720/60p 1080/50i 1080
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    timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format. • Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration. Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode NTSC* PAL SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 15.73 15.63 15
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    parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you operate the product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be inbetween 10% mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior
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