BenQ LX60ST,LW61ST, LX60ST User Manual

LX60ST/LW61ST
Digital Projector

User Manual

Ta b l e o f c o nte n t s

Important safety

instructions ........................... 3

Introduction.......................... 7

Projector features.....................................7

Shipping contents ......................................8

Projector exterior view...........................9

Controls and functions ..........................10

Positioning your

projector..............................14

Choosing a location................................14

Obtaining a preferred projected

image size..................................................15

Connection ......................... 17

Connecting video source devices........18

Playing sound through the projector..18

Adjusting the sound ............................... 36

Presenting from a USB Reader............ 37

Shutting down the projector ............... 38

Direct power off..................................... 38

Menu operation ...................................... 39

Maintenance........................ 48

Care of the projector............................ 48

Light source information ...................... 49

Troubleshooting ................ 52

Specifications ...................... 53

Projector specifications......................... 53

Dimensions .............................................. 54

Wall mount installation ......................... 54

Timing chart............................................. 57

Warranty and Copyright

Operation............................20

Starting up the projector ......................20

Adjusting the projected image .............21

Using the menus......................................23

Securing the projector...........................24

Switching input signal .............................27

Magnifying and searching for details ...28

Selecting the aspect ratio ......................28

Optimizing the image .............................30

Setting the presentation timer .............33

Remote paging operations ....................34

Freezing the image ..................................34

Hiding the image......................................34

Locking control keys ..............................35

Operating in a high altitude

environment.............................................35

information ......................... 60

Creating your own startup screen......35

Table of contents2

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
you operate your projector. Save

it for future reference.

2. Do not look straight at the
projector lens during operation.
The intense light beam may damage
your eyes.

3. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.

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 projector through a power
stabilizer, surge protector or
uninterruptible power supply
(UPS).

6. Do not block the projection lens with
any objects when the projector is
under operation as this could cause
the objects to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire. To
temporarily turn off the light source,
press ECO BLANK on the
projector or remote control.

4. Always open the lens shutter (if

any) or remove the lens cap (if
any) when the projector light
source is on.

Important safety instructions 3

3000 m

(10000 feet)

0 m

(0 feet)

Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. Do not operate light sources beyond
the rated light source life. Excessive
operation of light sources beyond the
rated life could cause them to fail on
rare occasions.

8. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious
damage.

10. 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.

11. Do not place this projector in any of
the following environments.

- Space that is poorly ventilated or

confined. Allow at least 50 cm
clearance from walls and free flow of
air around the projector.

- Locations where temperatures may

become excessively high, such as the
inside of a car with all windows rolled
up.

- Locations where excessive humidity,

dust, or cigarette smoke may
contaminate optical components,
shorten the projector's life span and
darken the image.

9. 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.

Under no circumstances should you
ever undo or remove any cover. Refer
servicing only to suitably qualified
professional service personnel.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient
temperature above 40°C / 104°F

- Locations where the altitudes are
higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).

Important safety instructions4

Safety Instructions (Continued)

12. 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.

13. Always place the projector on a level,
horizontal surface during operation.

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more

than 10 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 light source.

15. Do not step on the projector or place
any objects upon it. Besides probable
physical damage to the projector, doing
so may result in accidents and possible
injury.

16. Do not place liquids near or on the
projector. Liquids spilled into the
projector may cause it to fail. If the
projector does become wet,
disconnect it from the power supply's
power outlet and call BenQ to have
the projector serviced.

14. Do not stand the projector on end
vertically. Doing so may cause the
projector to fall over, causing injury or
resulting in damage to the projector.

17. This product is capable of displaying
inverted images for ceiling mount
installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for
mounting the projector and ensure it is
securely installed.

18. This apparatus must be earthed.

Important safety instructions 5

Safety Instructions (Continued)

Ceiling mounting 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 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 attachment through the
use of the wrong gauge or length screws.

You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased
your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate
Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the
Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This
will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to
the mounting bracket become loose.

Important safety instructions6

Introduction

Projector features

The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.

The projector offers the following features.

• ECO BLANK - With technology, the Eco Blank function will save up to 90% of your
light source power at the same time your image is hiding

• Network Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a
web browser

• Microphone jack to output the sound through the projector speaker

• USB MINI-B jack to display computer signal through a USB cable

• USB TYPE-A jack to present images stored on a USB flash drive

• 3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way
by presenting the depth of the images

• Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs

• Auto keystone function to correct image keystoning automatically

• Brilliant color / VIDI to provide truer, more vibrant colors in picture

• Closed captioning to display the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs
and videos

• Variable audio output

• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process

• Selectable password protected function

• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking

• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations

• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality

• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images

• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display

• Ability to display 1.07 billion colors

• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus

• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption

• Built-in speakers providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected

• Component HDTV compatibility (YP

• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions,
selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.

bPr)

• The light source brightness will decline over time and may vary within the light source manufacturers
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

Introduction 7

Shipping contents

1. Wall mount kit

2. RS232 cable

3. Soft carry bag

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 CD Warranty card*

Remote control with batteries

Optional accessories

Introduction8

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

1

2

5

6

4

7

3

Rear/lower side

8

9 11 12 13 14 15

10

22

16 17 18 19 20

1. External control panel
(See "Controls and functions" on page

10 for details.)

2. Vent (cool air intake)

3. Lens cover

4. Focus ring

5. Vent (heated air exhaust)

6. Front IR remote sensor

7. Projection lens

8. AC power jack

9. 12V DC output terminal
Used to trigger external devices such
as an electric screen or light control,
etc. Consult your dealer for how to
connect these devices.

10. RJ45 LAN input jack

11. USB Mini-B port

12. RS232 control port

13. USB Type-A ports

14. HDMI-input port

15. RGB signal output jack

16. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/
YCbCr) signal input jack

17. S-Video input jack
Video input jack

18. Audio (L/R) input jacks

19. Audio input jacks

21

Audio output jack
Microphone jack

20. Rear IR remote sensor

21. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

22. Ceiling mount holes

Introduction 9

Controls and functions

Projector

1

2

3

4
5

6
7

8

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

2. TEMPerature warning light

Lights up red if the projector's
temperature becomes too high.

3. LIGHT indicator light

Indicates the status of the light source.
Lights up or flashes when the light source
has developed a problem.

4. MENU/EXIT

9. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation.

10. AUTO

9

Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.

10

11. Right/

11

12

Increases the projector volume.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)

13

5

menu is activated, the #6, #5, and #11
keys are used as directional arrows to
select the desired menu items and to
make adjustments.

12. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.

13. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu,
exits and saves menu settings.

5. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /
Down)

Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.

6. Left/

Decreases the projector volume.

7. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.

Activates the selected On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item.

8. ECO BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

Introduction10

Remote control

2

1

3

5

7

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9

10

4

6

11
12

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15

16

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18

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21

23
24

13

6. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.

Activates the selected On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu item.

7. LASER

Emits visible laser pointer light for
presentation purposes.

8. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN

Operates your display software program
(on a connected PC) which responds to
page up/down commands (like Microsoft
PowerPoint).

9. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

10. NETWORK SETTING

Enters network setting directly.

11. TEST

Displays the test pattern.

12. SMART ECO

1. ON/OFF

Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.

2. Source selection buttons
(COMPUTER-1, COMPUTER-2,

VIDEO, S-VIDEO)

Selects an input source for display.

3. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu,
exits and saves menu settings.

4. ECO BLANK

Used to hide the screen image.

5. Left

Decreases the projected image brightness.

Displays the light source mode selection
bar.

13. NETWORK

Searches the network signal and project
it within a few seconds once available.

14. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

15. AUTO

Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed image.

16. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up,
/Down)

Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.

17. Right

Increases the projected image
brightness.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is activated, the #5, #16 and #17
buttons are used as directional arrows
to select the desired menu items and to
make adjustments.

Introduction 11

18. ZOOM+/ZOOM-

Magnifies or reduces the projected image
size.

19. VOLUME+/VOLUME-

Adjusts the sound level.

20. MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and
off.

21. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

22. MIC/VOL +/-

Adjusts the microphone sound level.

23. CAPTURE

Captures the projected picture and save it
as your startup screen.

24. Numeric buttons

Enters numbers in network settings.

Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be pressed
when asked to enter password.

Operating the LASER pointer

The Laser Pointer is a
presentation aid for
professionals. It emits red
colored light when you press it.

The laser beam is visible. It is
necessary to press and hold
LASER for continuous output.

Do not look into the laser light
window or shine the laser light beam on yourself

or others. See the warning messages on the back
of the remote control prior to using it.

The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should be
mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep
this remote control out of the reach of
children.

Introduction12

Remote control effective range

• Operating the projector from the
front

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5

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• Operating the projector from the
rear

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Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the rear of the
projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to
the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the
remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on
the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

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 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 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 the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

Introduction 13

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 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
Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your
projector on the ceiling.

Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM
SETUP: Basic > Projector Position
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 projection screen
and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit
are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM
SETUP: Basic > Projector Position
menu after you turn the projector on.

4. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector
placed on the table behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen
is required.

Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP:
Basic > Projector Position menu after
you turn the projector on.

Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select.
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable
power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of
your equipment.

Positioning your projector14

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

Screen size

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

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 54 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector
before calculating the appropriate position.

LX60ST

Screen size

Diagonal

Inch mm

W

(mm)H (mm)

Distance from screen (mm)

Ver ti ca l o f fs et

(mm)

80 2032 1626 1219 988 183

100 2540 2032 1524 1235 229

120 3048 2438 1829 1481 274

150 3810 3048 2286 1852 343

180 4572 3658 2743 2222 411

200 5080 4064 3048 2469 457

220 5588 4470 3353 2716 503

240 6096 4877 3658 2963 549

270 6858 5486 4115 3333 617

300 7620 6096 4572 3704 686

For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is
1481 mm and the vertical offset is 274 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 2.0 m (2000 mm), the closest match in the

"Distance from screen (mm)" column is 1852 mm. Looking across this row shows that a

150'' (about 3.8 m) screen is required.

Positioning your projector 15

LW61ST

Screen size

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

Screen size

Diagonal

Inch mm

W

(mm)H (mm)

Distance from screen (mm)

80 2032 1723 1077 842 53.85

100 2540 2154 1346 1053 67

120 3048 2585 1615 1263 81

150 3810 3231 2019 1579 101

180 4572 3877 2423 1895 121

200 5080 4308 2692 2105 135

Ver ti ca l o f fs et

(mm)

220 5588 4739 2962 2316 148

240 6096 5169 3231 2526 162

270 6858 5816 3635 2842 182

300 7620 6462 4039 3158 202

For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is
1263 mm and the vertical offset is 81 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 1.5 m (1500 mm), the closest match in the

"Distance from screen (mm)" column is 1579 mm. Looking across this row shows that a

150'' (about 3.8 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 determine the exact mounting position
so that it best suits your installation location.

Positioning your projector16

Connection

88

89

1

2

1

3

74

5 6

10

11

Notebook or desktop
computer

Speakers

or

A/V device

Monitor

(DVI)

(VGA)

Microphone

or

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 on the

projector vary with each projector model.

1. VGA cable

2. VGA to DVI-A cable

3. USB cable

4. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub)

5. S-Video cable

adapter cable

6. Video cable

7. Audio L/R cable

8. Audio cable

9. Microphone

10. USB flash drive/USB wireless dongle

11. HDMI cable

Connection 17

• 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 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 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 46 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 on both the
projector and the video source device as described below:

Te r m i n al n a m e Terminal appearance Picture quality

HDMI

Component Video

S-Video

Video

Best

Better

Good

Normal

Connecting audio

The projector has two built-in mono speakers which are designed to provide basic audio
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not
designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use 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 speakers.

The built-in speakers will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.

• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s HDMI input and

the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. See "Changing Color

Space" on page 27 for details.

• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See

"Connecting audio" on page 18 for details.

• 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.

Playing sound through the projector

You can make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, and also
connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector.

If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output
of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector.

You can also use a microphone to output the sound through the projector speaker.

Connection18

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD)
menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 45 for details.

The table below describes the connection methods for different devices, and where the
sound is from.

Device

Audio input port

The projector can play

the sound from...

Audio output port

The selected input signal determines which sound will be played by the projector speaker, and which sound
will be output from the projector when AUDIO OUT is connected. If you select the COMPUTER 1/

YPbPr 1 signal, the projector can play the sound received from AUDIO IN 1/MIC. If you select the
COMPUTER 2/YPbPr 2 signal, the projector can play the sound received from AUDIO IN 2/MIC.

The projector can play sound if the connected RJ45 cable or USB cable carries audio signal. There is no need
to connect the audio cable when the USB Display or Network Display source is selected.

PC/Component Video Video/S-Video Microphone

AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN

2

AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN

2/MIC

AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT

AUDIO (L/R)

AUDIO (L/R)/MIC

MIC

• MIC

• AUDIO IN 1/MIC

• AUDIO IN 2 (L/R)/

MIC

About the microphone input

• If you wish to use a microphone, connect a 3.5 mini jack cable microphone to the

projector.

• You can use a wireless microphone as long as a wireless module is attached to the

projector’s microphone input jack and it works well with the associated devices. To
ensure a quality use of the wireless microphone, it is recommended that your
microphone conforms to the specifications listed in the table below.

Signal Parameter Min Ty pe Max

Tr an sd u ce r P r i n ci pl e D yn am ic

Microphone

• There are two ways to adjust microphone volumes.

• Directly set microphone volume levels in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced

> Audio Settings > Microphone Volume menu.

•Press MIC/VOL keys (+/-) on the remote control.

• To make the microphone input available when the projector is in standby mode, turn

on the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Standby Settings > Microphone menu.

• If the microphone is not working, check the volume setting and cable connection.

• You might get feedback noise from the microphone when you are too close to the

speaker of the projector. Move the microphone away from the speaker of the
projector. The greater volume you require, the greater distance you need to be away
from the speaker to prevent the noise.

Impedance 300 1K ohm

Frequency response 600 16k Hz

Connection 19

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 light source
lights up, a "Powe r On Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light flashes
green and stays green when the projector is on.

(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.

To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 36
for details.

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 24 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 upper left corner of the screen. If
the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message “No Signal” will continue
displaying until an input signal is found.

You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your
desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 27 for details.

If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the
message “Out of Range” displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal which is compatible with
the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 57 for details.

Operation20

Adjusting the projected image

Do not look into the lens while the
light source is on. The strong light
from the light source may cause
damage to your eyes.

Be careful when you press the quick­release button as it is close to the
exhaust vent where hot air comes
from.

Adjusting the projection angle

The projector is equipped 2 adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and
projection angle. To adjust the projector:

Screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the
horizontal angle.

To retract the feet, screw the adjuster feet in a
reverse direction.

If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or
the screen and the projector are not
perpendicular to each other, the projected
image becomes trapezoidal. To correct this
situation, see "Correcting keystone" on page 22
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 source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.

This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Fine-tuning the image clarity

Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.

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Correcting keystone

Press /.

Press /.

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, besides adjusting the height of the projector, if you want the projector to
automatically correct image keystoning, be sure the Auto Keystone function in the
DISPLAY menu is On.

Or you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.

• Using the remote control

Press / on the projector 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 is displayed.

3. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct
keystoning at the bottom of the image.

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Using the menus

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

Keystone

Position

Phase

H. Size

Digital Zoom

Off

Auto

0

0

ENTER

MENU Exit

Analog RGB

Auto Keystone

On

3D Sync

Off

3D Sync Invert

Disable

Teaching Template

DISPLAY

Wall Color
Aspect Ratio

Position
Phase
H. Size

Digital Zoom

Keystone

Analog RGB

Off

Auto

0
0

MENU Exit

Auto Keystone

Off

3D Sync Off
3D Sync Invert

Disable

Teaching Template

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Presentation Timer

EnglishLanguage

Projector Position

Operation Settings

Panel Key Lock

Splash Screen

Background Color

MyScreen

Analog RGB

MENU Exit

Front Table

Off
BenQ
BenQ

Menu Settings

Front+Rear

Remote Receiver

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Presentation Timer

English

Language
Projector Position

Operation Settings

Panel Key Lock

Splash Screen

Background Color

MyScreen

Analog RGB

MENU Exit

Front Table

Off
BenQ
BenQ

Menu Settings

Front+Rear

Remote Receiver

The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various
adjustments and settings.

Below is the overview of the OSD menu.

The following example describes how to set the OSD language.

1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.

2. Use / to highlight the SYSTEM
SETUP: Basic menu.

3. Press to highlight Language
and press / to select a

preferred language.

4. Press MENU/EXIT twice* on
the projector or remote control
to leave and save the settings.

*The first press leads you back to
the main menu and the second
press closes the OSD menu.

Operation 23

Securing the projector

INPUT NEW PASSWORD

BackMENU

Power On Lock and Splash Screen Lock
use the same password.

Using a security cable lock

The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a
lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington
lock slot on the projector.

A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to
the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.

Utilizing the password function

For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an
option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu.

WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the
password. Print out this 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 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 is displayed.

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 to set, press the arrow keys to enter six
digits for the password.

4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the
new password.

Once the password is set, the OSD menu
returns to the Security Settings page.

5. To activate the Power On Lock function, press / to highlight Power On Lock
and press / to select On.

6. To activate the Splash Screen Lock function, press / to highlight Splash
Screen Lock and press / to select On.

When the Splash Screen Lock is activated, the MyScreen function in the
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be password-protected.

IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be displayed 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 manual in a safe place.

7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

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If you forget the password

Password Error

Please try again.

Please write down the recall code ,
and contact BenQ
Customer Center.

Recall Code:

0 2 1 2

RECALL PASSWORD

Exit

MENU

If the password function is activated, you will be asked
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the
password error message as pictured to the right is
displayed lasting for 3 seconds, and the INPUT
PAS SWOR D message follows. You can retry by
entering another six-digit password, or if you did not
record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use
the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 25
for details.

If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically
shut down in a short time.

Entering the password recall procedure

1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or
remote control for 3 seconds. The
projector will display a coded number on
the screen.

2. Write down the number and turn off your
projector.

3. Seek help from the local BenQ service
center to decode the number. You may be
required to provide proof of purchase
documentation to verify 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” is

displayed.

ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for

three seconds, and the message “INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD” is
displayed for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or
try another password.

4. Enter a new password.

IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be displayed 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 manual in a safe place.

5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.

6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter
the new password next time the projector is started.

7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

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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” is displayed.
Enter the current password.

i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings

page.
Press to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select Off. You will

not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector.
Press to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press / to select Off. The

Splash Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be available
for your change.

ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for

three seconds, and the message “INPUT PASSWORD” is displayed for your
retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another
password.

Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to
re-activate the password function by entering the old password.

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Switching input signal

Computer1/YPbPr1

Computer2/YPbPr2

HDMI

Video

S-Video

Network Display

USB Display

USB Reader

The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only
display one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for
the available 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 is displayed.

2. Press / until your desired signal is selected
and press MODE/ENTER.

If available, you can also select the source by
pressing one of the Source buttons on the
remote control.

Once detected, the selected source information
will be displayed 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

accordingly when you switch between different input signals.
Data (graphic) "PC" presentations using mostly static images
are generally brighter than "Video" using mostly moving
images (movies).

• For best display picture results, you should select and use an

• Firewall in the PC must be switched off to allow QPresenter and USB Display to work.

Changing Color Space

In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s
HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color
space to YUV.

To do t h i s:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SOURCE menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Color Space Conversion and press / to select a suitable

This function is only available when the HDMI-input port is in use.

input signal which outputs at the projector’s native resolution.
Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the “aspect ratio” setting, which
may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 28 for
details.

color space.

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Magnifying and searching for details

If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the
direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.

• Using the remote control

1. Press ZOOM+/ZOOM- to display the Zoom bar. Press ZOOM+ to magnify the
center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for
your need.

2. Use the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to
navigate the picture.

3. To restore the picture to its original size, press AUTO. You can also press ZOOM-
. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to
the original size.

• Using the 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 is
displayed.

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 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 ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and
some computers are in 4:3 ratio, 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 of the image
input signal.

To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):

• Using the remote control

1. Press ASPECT to show the current setting.

2. Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video
signal and your display requirements.

• Using the OSD menu

1.

Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Aspect Ratio.

3. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your
display requirements.

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About the aspect ratio

15:9 picture

LX60ST

LW6 1ST

4:3 picture

16:9 picture
4:3 picture

16:9 picture

16:10 picture

• 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 width. This
is suitable for the incoming image
which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and
you want to make most use of the
screen without altering the image's
aspect ratio.

2. Real

: The image is projected as its

original resolution, and resized to fit
within the display area. For input
signals 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
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. 16:9: Scales an image so that it is
displayed in the center of the screen
with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most
suitable for images which are already
in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV,
as it displays them without aspect
alteration.

5. 16:10: Scales an image so that it is
displayed in the center of the screen
with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This is most
suitable for images which are already
in a 16:10 aspect, as it displays them

without aspect alteration.

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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.

To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press / to select
a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several
precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and
Blackboard.

Selecting a picture mode

The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one
to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type.

To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following
steps.

• Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your
desired mode is selected.

• Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press / to select a desired
mode.

1. Dynamic mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is

suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the
projector in well lit rooms.

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 AutoCAD.

4. Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital

cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light)
environment.

5. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current

available picture modes. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 30 for details.

Setting the User 1/User 2 mode

There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable
for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as a starting
point and customize the settings.

1. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

2. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.

3. Press / to select User 1 or User 2.

4. Press to highlight Reference Mode.

This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu
item.

5. Press / to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.

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6. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See

0

-30

+30

"Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details.

7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/

ENTER to store the settings.

8. The confirmation message “Setting Saved” is displayed.

Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes

According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available
when User 1 or User 2 is selected. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments to

these functions by highlighting them and pressing / on the projector or remote
control.

Adjusting Brightness

The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the
lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this
control so the black areas of the image appear just as
black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.

Adjusting Contrast

The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this
to set the peak white level after you have previously
adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected
input and viewing environment.

+30

+50

+70

Adjusting Color

Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image
will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.

Adjusting Tint

The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the
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 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 available.

Selecting a color temperature

The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type
selected.

1. Cool: Makes images appear bluish white.

2. Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white.

3. Warm: Makes images appear reddish white.

*About color temperatures:

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There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes.

RED

BLUE

GREEN

Yellow

Cyan

Magenta

One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color
temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A
white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.

3D Color Management

In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in
classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where
building external windows allow daylight into the room.

Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture
theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management
provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction,
should you require it.

Proper color 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 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
image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make
adjustments.

To adjust the settings:

1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.

2. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color

Management page is displayed.

3. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red,

Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.

4. Press to highlight Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in the range

will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.

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 highlight Saturation and adjust

its values to your preference by pressing /

. Every adjustment made will reflect to

the image immediately.

For example, if you select Red and set its
value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected.

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Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a
setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be
overpowering and unrealistic.

6. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing /

. The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every

adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately.

7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.

8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.

9. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings.

Setting the presentation timer

Presentation timer can indicate the presentation 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 to 240 minutes
in 5-minute increments.

If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset.

3. Press to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up

on the screen by press

ing / .

Selection Description

Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time.
1 min/2 min/3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.

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 Description

Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time.
Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0.

6. Press to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound

reminder by pressing / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at
the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced
when the timer is up.

7. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to highlight On and

press MODE/ENTER.

8. A confirmation message is displayed. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER on

the projector or remote control to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is
On” displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting when the timer is on.

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To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight

Off. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message is displayed.

2. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message

“Timer is Off” appearing on the screen.

Remote paging operations

Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging
function.

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 latest version.

The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft® Windows®98 operating system. Windows®XP or
higher operating systems are recommended.

See "Connection" on page 17 for details.

Freezing the image

Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word “FREEZE” will be
displayed 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 the function:
LASER, #1, #4, PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN.

Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other
device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even
though the image is frozen onscreen.

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. The word “ECO BLANK”
appears in the corner of the screen while the image is hidden. 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 SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings >

Eco Blank Timer

of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. The length of time can be set
from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments.

If the preset time spans are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable.

No matter Eco Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press most of the keys on the
projector or remote control to restore the picture.

Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire.

menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period

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Locking control keys

With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings
from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is

on, no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER.

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by

pressing / on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message is
displayed.

2. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER to 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 press POWER to 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 you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between
1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–35°C.

Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is 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 is displayed.

3. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER.

Operation under "High Altitude Mode" may cause a higher decibel operating noise level
because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and
performance.

If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may
display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over­heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these
symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all
harsh or extreme conditions.

Creating your own startup screen

In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black
or Blue screen, you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from
your computer or video source.

To create your own startup screen, project the picture you want to use as your startup
screen from either a computer or video source. The rest steps are as follows.

• Using the remote control

1. Press CAPTURE on the remote control.

2. A confirmation message is displayed. Press CAPTURE or MODE/ENTER again.

3. The message 'Screen Capturing...' is displayed while the projector is processing

the picture. Please wait.

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4. If the action is successful, you see the message 'Captured Succeeded' on the

screen. The captured picture is saved as MyScreen.

5. To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen, set MyScreen in the

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and restart the projector.

• Using the OSD menu

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu

is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight MyScreen and press MODE/ENTER.

3. Repeat steps 2-5 in the "Using the remote control" section to capture and view the

captured picture.

In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture.

Adjusting the sound

The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. 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. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced

menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Audio

Settings page is displayed.

3. Highlight Mute and press / to select On.

If available, you can also press MUTE on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off.

Adjusting the sound level

To adjust the sound level, press VOLUME+/VOLUME- on the remote control, or:

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. Press to highlight Volume and press / to select a desired sound level.

Adjusting the microphone volume

To adjust the microphone sound level, press MIC/VOL keys (+/-) on the remote control,
or:

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. Press to highlight Microphone 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 Power On/Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or
changing the sound level will not affect the Power On/Off Ring Tone.

Operation36

Presenting from a USB Reader

This feature displays a slide show of images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the
projector. It can eliminate the need for a computer source.

Supported image formats:

• JPEG(JPG) • PNG • TIFF

• BMP • GIF • PDF

• Not all PDF files can be displayed.

• A square box will be displayed on the filename for unidentified characters.

• Thai filename is not supported.

• Files in GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP formats can be displayed for the file size smaller than WXGA (1280 x

800) only.

• If a folder consists of more than 200 photos, only the first 200 photos can be displayed.

To view your pictures as a slide show, follow these steps:

1. Plug the USB flash drive into the USB TYPE-A jack of the projector.

2. The projector automatically displays the thumbnails. Or you can manually select

USB Reader from the source selection bar.

When viewing thumbnails

To Press

open a folder Enter
scroll through thumbnails four arrow keys
return to a previous page Auto
exit USB Reader Exit
change to a different page
go back to the first page of that folder Back
start a slide show Slideshow when an image is highlighted.
adjust USB Reader settings Setting

/

Operation 37

During a slide show

To Press

go to previous or next image

rotate the image by 90 degree clockwise/
counterclockwise

return to a previous page Auto
start/stop a slide show Enter

Setting page

You can adjust the file order and Slideshow settings. When you are done, press OK to save
the settings or press Cancel to ignore the change.

Shutting down the projector

1. Press POWER or OFF, and a confirmation message will be displayed

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 light source shuts down.

3. A "Power Off Ring Tone" will be heard. The

POWER indicator light is a steady orange and
fans stop. 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 36 for details.

/

/

(Rotation is temporary; the image returns to
its original orientation when you go back to
thumbnails)

• Light source life results will vary depending on environmental
conditions and usage.

Direct power off

The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off.

Operation38

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

Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10
Auto Keystone On/Off
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital Zoom
3D Sync Off/Frame Sequential/Top-Bottom
3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert

Teaching
Template

Picture Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/User 1/User 2
Reference Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Brilliant Color On/Off
Color Temperature Cool/Normal/Warm

3D Color
Management

Save Settings
Quick Auto Search On/Off

Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV

Blackboard

Whiteboard

Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y
Hue
Saturation
Gain

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

Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/
Coordinate Chart

Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/
Coordinate Chart

4.
SYSTEM
SETUP:

Presentation
Timer

Basic

Timer Period 1~240 minutes
Timer Display Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never

Timer Position

Timer Counting
Direction

Sound Reminder On/Off
On/Off

Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right

Count Down/Count Up

Operation 39

Main menu Sub-menu Options

Language

4.
SYSTEM
SETUP:
Basic

5.
SYSTEM
SETUP:
Advanced

Projector Position

Menu Display
Time

Menu Settings

Operation
Settings

Remote Receiver Front+Rear/Front/Rear
Panel Key Lock On/Off
Background Color BenQ/Black/Blue/Purple
Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue//MyScreen
MyScreen
High Altitude Mode On/Off

Audio Settings

Light Source
Adjustments

Security
Settings

Menu Position

Reminder
Message

Direct Power On On/Off
Signal Power On On/Off

Auto Power Off

Eco Blank Timer

Sleep Timer

Mute On/Off
Volume
Microphone Volume
Power On/Off

Ring Tone
Light Source

Mode Selection
Reset Light Source Timer
Equivalent Light Source Hour
Change Password

Change Security
Settings

Front Table/Rear Table/Rear
Ceiling/Front Ceiling

5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30
sec

Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/Bottom­Right/Bottom-Left

On/Off

Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20
min/25 min/30 min

Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20
min/25 min/30 min

Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4
hr/8 hr/12 hr

On/Off

Normal/Economic/SMART
ECO/Manual

Power On Lock
Splash Screen Lock
Web Control Lock

Operation40

Main menu Sub-menu Options

5.
SYSTEM
SETUP:
Advanced

6.
INFORMA
TION

Baud Rate

Test Pattern On/Off

Closed Caption

Closed Caption

Standby
Settings

Network
Settings

Reset All Settings

Current System Status

Enable
Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4
Network On/Off
Microphone On/Off
Monitor Out On/Off

Audio Pass
Through

Wired LAN

Wireless LAN

Remote Desktop

Broadcasting On/Off
Projection Log In

Code
AMX Device

Discovery
Mac Address

2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/
38400/57600/115200

On/Off

Off/Computer1/Computer2/
Video,S-Video/HDMI/Network
display/USB display

Status
DHCP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Server
Apply
Status
SSID
SSID Display
Connection Mode
Apply
Account
Password
Connect

On/Off

On/Off

• Source

• Picture Mode

• Resolution

• Color System

• Equivalent Light Source

Hour

• Firmware Version

Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal.
If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu
items are accessible.

Operation 41

Description of each menu

1. DISPLAY menu

Function Description

Wall Color

Aspect Ratio

Auto
Keystone

Keystone

Position

Phase

H. Size

Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is
not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 30 for details.

There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on
your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 28
for details.

Automatically corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting

keystone" on page 22 for details.

Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on

page 22 for details.

Displays the 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.

Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image
distortion.

This function is only available when a PC signal
(analog RGB) is selected.

Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.

This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Digital Zoom

3D Sync

3D Sync
Invert

Magnifies or reduces the projected image. See "Magnifying and

searching for details" on page 28 for details.

This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the
3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by
presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D
glasses to view the 3D images.

Video timing: 480i

PC timing: up to 1280x800@120Hz for Frame Sequential

PC timing: up to 1280x800@60Hz for Frame Sequential

PC timing: up to SXGA+@60Hz for Top-Bottom

When the 3D Sync function is On:

• The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.

• The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted.

• The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees.

When you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this
function to correct the problem.

Operation42

Function Description

1. DISPLAY menu

2. PICTURE menu

Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes.

Teaching
Template

Picture Mode

Reference
Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing / and
press / to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER

to display the selected pattern.

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 30 for details.

Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality
and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the
same page below. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 30
for details.

Adjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting Brightness" on

page 31 for details.

Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image.
See "Adjusting Contrast" on page 31 for details.

Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a
video image. See "Adjusting Color" on page 31 for details.

Color

This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video
signal is selected.

Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See "Adjusting

Tint" on page 31 for details.

Tint

This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is selected and
the system format is NTSC.

Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See "Adjusting

Sharpness" on page 31 for details.

Sharpness

This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video
signal is selected.

Brilliant Color

Color
Temperature

3D Color

Management

Save Settings

See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 31 for details.

There are four color temperature settings available. See "Selecting a

color temperature" on page 31 for details.

See "3D Color Management" on page 32 for details.

Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode.

Operation 43

Function Description

3. SOURCE

4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Quick Auto
Search

Color Space
Conversion

Presentation
Timer

Language

Projector
Position

Menu
Settings

See "Switching input signal" on page 27 for details.

See "Changing Color Space" on page 27 for details.

Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time
frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 33 for details.

Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using

the menus" on page 23 for details.

The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with
one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 14 for details.

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 position.

Operation
Settings

Reminder Message

Sets the reminder messages on or off.

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 standby mode and the
signal is feed through the VGA cable.

Auto Power Off

Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is
detected after a set period of time. See "Setting Auto Power Off" on

page 49 for details.

Eco 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 34 for details.

Sleep Timer

Sets the auto-shutdown timer.

Operation44

Function Description

4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

Remote
Receiver

Panel Key
Lock

Background
Color

Splash Screen

MyScreen

High Altitude
Mode

Audio
Settings

Allows you to enable all the remote receivers or one specific remote
receiver on the projector.

Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the
projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys"

on page 35 for details.

Sets the background color for the projector.

Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector
start-up.

Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen. See "Creating

your own startup screen" on page 35 for details.

In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target
picture.

A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high

altitude environment" on page 35 for details.

Mute
Volume
Microphone Volume
Power On/Off Ring Tone

See "Adjusting the sound" on page 36 for details.

Light Source Mode Selection

See "Setting Light Source Mode Selection as Economic" on page 49 for
details.

Light Source
Adjustments

Security
Settings

Reset Light Source Timer

Please consult your dealer on when and how to reset the light source
timer.

Equivalent Light Source Hour

See "Getting to know the light source hour" on page 49 for details on
how the total light source hour is calculated.

Change Password

You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a
new one. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 24 for details.

Change Security Settings
Power On Lock
Splash Screen Lock

See "Utilizing the password function" on page 24 for details.

Web Control Lock

See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details.

Operation 45

Function Description

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you

Baud Rate

Test Pattern

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.

Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid
test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that
the projected image is free from distortion.

Closed Caption Enable

Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal
carries closed captions.

Closed
Caption

Standby
Settings

• Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and
sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned
(usually marked as "CC" in TV listings).

Caption Version

Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select
CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary
language in your area).

Network

Selecting On enables the function. The projector is able to provide the
network function when it is in standby mode.

Microphone

Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output the
microphone signal when it is in standby mode and all the necessary
equipment is correctly connected. See "Playing sound through the

projector" on page 18 for details.

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 17 for how
to make the connection.

Audio Pass Through

The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the
corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices. Press / to

choose the source that you wish to use.

See "Connection" on page 17 for how to make the connection.

Operation46

Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption.

Function Description

SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced me

6. INFORMATION menu

Wired LAN
Wireless LAN
Remote Desktop
Broadcasting
Projection Log In Code

Network
Settings

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 address for this projector.

The System limitation of 1:1 audio is Intel Pentium 4, 3.0G CPU, 1G RAM.

Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

Reset All
Settings

Current
System
Status

The following settings will still remain: Phase, H. Size, User 1, User 2, Color

Space Conversion, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude
Mode, Security Settings, DHCP, SSID, Remote Desktop and Baud
Rate.

Source

Shows the current signal source.

Picture Mode
Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.

Resolution

Shows the native resolution of the input signal.

Color System

Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB.

Equivalent Light Source Hour

Displays the number of hours the light source has been used.

Firmware Version

Shows the firmware version of your projector.

Operation 47

Maintenance

Care of the projector

Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis
is to keep the lens and case clean.

Never remove any parts of the projector. Contact your dealer if any part needs replacing.

Cleaning the lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.

• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.

• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens
cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile
solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or
maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to
the projector 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 38 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.

Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical 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" on page 53 or
consult your dealer about the range.

• Retract the adjuster feet.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control.

• Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.

Transporting the projector

It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent.
When you carry the projector yourself, please use the original box or equivalent.

Maintenance48

Light source information

Getting to know the light source hour

When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of light source usage is
automatically calculated by the built-in timer.

See "Setting Light Source Mode Selection as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode.

To obtain the light source hour information:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP:

Advanced menu.

2. Press to highlight Light Source Adjustments and press MODE/ENTER. The

Light Source Adjustments page is displayed.

3. You will see the Equivalent Light Source Hour information appearing on the

menu.

4. To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT.

You can also get the light source hour information on the INFORMATION menu.

Extending light source life

The light source is a consumable item that normally can last up to 10000-20000 hours with
proper usage. To keep the light source life as long as possible, you can do the following
settings via the OSD menu.

• Setting Light Source Mode Selection as Economic

Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If the
Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker

projected pictures.
Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the light source operation life. To

set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Light Source

Adjustments > Light Source Mode Selection menu and press / .

• Setting Auto Power Off

This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected
after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of light source life.

To s et Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings
> Auto Power Off menu and press / . The time period can be set from 5 to 30

minutes in 5-minute increments. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your
presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain
time period.

Maintenance 49

Timing of replacing the light source

OK

Order Replacement Light Source

Light source>XXXX Hours

Please contact your dealer for replacing new light
source

Notice

OK

Notice

Replace Light Source Soon

Light source>XXXX Hours

Please contact your dealer for replacing new light
source

OK

Notice

Replace Light Source Now

Light source>XXXX Hours
Light source usage time exceeded

Please contact your dealer for replacing new light
source

OK

Out of Light Source Usage Time

Please contact your dealer for replacing new light
source

WARNING

When the Light indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to
replace the light source, please consult your dealer.

The following light source warning displays will remind you to change the light source.

Status Message

Install a new light source for optimal
performance. If the projector is normally run with
Economic selected (See "Getting to know the

light source hour" on page 49), you may continue

to operate the projector until the next hour light
source warning appears.

Press ENTER to dismiss the message.

It is strongly recommended that you replace the
light source at this age. The light source is a
consumable item. The light source brightness
diminishes with use. This is normal light source
behavior. You can replace the light source
whenever you notice that the brightness level has
significantly diminished.

Press ENTER to dismiss the message.

The light source MUST be replaced before the
projector will operate normally.

Press ENTER to dismiss the message.

"XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.

Replacing the light source

Do not replace the light source by yourself. Please contact your dealer.

Maintenance50

Indicators

Light Status & Description

Power events

Off Off Orange

Off Off

Off Off Green

Off Off

Off Red Off

Red Red Off

Green Red Off

Orange Red Off

Red Red Orange

Green Red Orange

Red Red Red

Green Red Red

Red Red Green

Green Red Green

Red Green Off

Orange Green Off

Red Orange Off

Green

Flashing

Orange

Flashing

Stand-by mode.

Powering up.

Normal operation.

• The projector needs to cool for 5 seconds after the
power is turned off.

• The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to
re-start the projector, it will shut down again. Please
contact your dealer for assistance.

Thermal events

The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re­start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact
your dealer for assistance.

Maintenance 51

Troubleshooting

The projector does not turn on.

Cause Remedy

There is no power from the power cord.

No picture

Cause Remedy

Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on
the projector, and plug the power cord into the
power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch,
make sure that it is switched on.

The video source is not turned on or
connected correctly.

The projector is not correctly connected
to the input signal device.

The input signal has not been correctly
selected.

The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.

Turn the video source on and check that the signal
cable is connected correctly.

Check the connection.

Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE
key on the projector or remote control.

Blurred image

Cause Remedy

The projection lens is not correctly
focused.

The projector and the screen are not
aligned properly.

The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.

Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring.

Adjust the projection angle and direction as well
as the height of the projector if necessary.

Remote control does not work

Cause Remedy

The batteries are out of power. Replace the batteries with new ones.
There is an obstacle between the remote

control and the projector.
You are too far away from the projector. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the projector.

Remove the obstacle.

The password is incorrect

Cause Remedy

You do not remember the password.

Troubleshooting52

Please see "Entering the password recall

procedure" on page 25 for details.

Specifications

Projector specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optical

Resolution
(LX60ST)

1024 x 768 XGA

(LW61ST)

1280 x 800 WXGA

Display system

1-CHIP DMD

Lens F/Number

F = 2.59

Light source

Blue Laser Diode x 24

Electrical

Power supply

AC100–240V, 2.22 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic)

Power consumption

270 W (Max); < 0.5 W (Standby)

Mechanical

Weight

11.24 lbs (5.1 Kg)

Output terminals

RGB output

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1

Speaker

(Stereo) 10 watt x 2

Audio signal output

PC audio jack x 1

Control

RS-232 serial control

9 pin x 1

LAN control

RJ45 x 1

IR receiver x 2

12V trigger x 1 (Max. 1A)

Input terminals

Computer input

RGB input

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 2

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 V1.3 x 1

Audio signal input

Audio in

PC audio jack x 2
RCA audio jack (L/R) x 2
Microphone x 1

USB ports (Type-A x 2; Mini-B x 1)

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature

0°C–40°C at sea level

Operating relative humidity

10%–90% (without condensation)

Operating altitude

0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C
1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with
High Altitude Mode on)

Specifications 53

Dimensions

393

298

117

105.5

76.6 (LX60ST)

75.95 (LW61ST)

393 mm (W) x 117 mm (H) x 298 mm (D)

Wall mount installation

Minimum installation requirements

LX60ST

Computer
Resolution:
XGA
Image
Resolution:
XGA

Diagram
Reference

SMART
Board
660

SMART
Board
680

Promethean
ActivBoard
164

Promethean
ActivBoard
178

RM
CkassBiard2

77.5

Hitachi
StarBoard
FX-63

StarBoard
FX-77

Image
Diagonal
(inches)

Image
Height
(mm)

Image
Width
(mm)

Distance
from floor
to bottom
of image
(mm)

Distance
from
screen
surface to
projector
lens (mm)

Distance
from top
case to
the top of
image
(mm)

D 64 77 64 78 77.5 63 77

H 975 1173 975 1189 1881 960 1173

W 1300 1565 1300 1585 1575 1280 1565

f 900 900 900 900 900 900 900

a 790 951 790 963 957 778 951

b 78.6 108.6 78.6 110.6 109.6 76.6 108.6

Specifications54

Distance
from top
of wall
mount to
ceiling
(mm)

Minimum
Ceiling
Height
(mm)

c5050 50 50 50 50 50

e

2337.6

2565.6

2337.6

2583.6 3274.6 2320.6 2565.6

LW61ST

Computer Resolution:
WXGA
Image Resolution:
WXGA

Image Diagonal (inches) D 87 87 88 88

Image Height (mm) H 1171 1171 1185 1185

Image Width (mm) W 1874 1874 1898 1895

Diagram
Reference

SMART
Board 685

Promethean
ActivBoard 387

Hitachi FX­TRIO-88W

Hitachi FX­DUO-88W

Distance from floor to
bottom of image (mm)

Distance from screen
surface to projector lens
(mm)

Distance from top case
to the top of image(mm)

Distance from top of
wall mount to ceiling
(mm)

Minimum Ceiling Height
(mm)

f 900 900 900 900

a 916 916 926 926

b -9.49 -9.49 -8.82 -8.82

c5050 5050

e 2445.5 2445.5 2460.2 2460.2

Specifications 55

Minimum Ceiling Height (mm) = f + H + b + 60 + 274+ c

Ceiling

floor

Distance from floor to bottom of
image

screen

Projection area

Wall plate

207.6

76.5
77

199.68

c

60

274

b

a

298

e

20

60

150

180

H

D

W

f

• The dimensions are based on the BenQ wall mount (P/N: 5J.J4R10.001).

• 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 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 the wall mount arm is positioned 90° from the bottom case of projector and
screen surface.

Ceiling mount screw:

M4 x 8 (Max L = 8 mm)
Unit: mm

Specifications56

Timing chart

Supported timing for PC input

Ver ti ca l

Resolution Mode

Frequency

(Hz)

VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175

640 x 480

720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67.5 108
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

1024 x 576

1024 x 600

1280 x 800

1280 x 1024

1280 x 960

1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.500

1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.500
1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.750
1600 x 1200 UXGA 60.000 75.000 162.000
1680 x 1050 1680x1050_60 59.954 65.29 146.25

640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240

832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280
1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 75.020 60.241 80.000
1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00

*Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential and Top-Bottom format.

**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.

***Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Top-Bottom format.

VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000

SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40.000

SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250

SVGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

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)

BenQ Notebook

Timing

BenQ Notebook

Timing

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**

(Reduce Blanking)

SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000

SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000
SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500

1280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 108

1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500

119.854 77.425 83.000

119.989 97.551 115.5

60.0 35.820 46.966

64.995 41.467 51.419

119.909 101.563 146.25

Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Specifications 57

Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input

Ver ti cal

Resolution Mode

Frequency

(Hz)

VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175

640 x 480

720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221

800 x 600

1024 x 768

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

1024 x 600@65Hz

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

1280 x 1024

1280 x 960

1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.500

1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.500
1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.750
1600 x 1200 UXGA 60.000 75.000 162.000
1680 x 1050 1680x1050_60 59.954 65.290 146.250

640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240

832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280
1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 75.020 60.241 80.000
1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00

*Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential and Top-Bottom format.

**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.

***Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Top-Bottom format.

VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000

SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40.000

SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250

SVGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

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)

BenQ Notebook

Timing

BenQ Notebook

Timing

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**

(Reduce Blanking)

SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000

SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000
SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500

1280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 108

1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500

119.854 77.425 83.000

119.989 97.551 115.5

60.00 35.820 46.996

64.995 41.467 51.419

119.909 101.563 146.25

Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Specifications58

Ver ti ca l

Timing Resolution

Frequency

(Hz)

480i** 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 27 HDMI only

480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27 HDMI only

576i 720 x 576 50 15.63 27 HDMI/DVI

576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27 HDMI/DVI
720/50p 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25 HDMI/DVI
720/60p 1280 x 720 60 45.00 74.25 HDMI/DVI

1080/50i 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.25 HDMI/DVI

1080/60i 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 74.25 HDMI/DVI
1080/24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25 HDMI/DVI
1080/25P 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25 HDMI/DVI
1080/30P 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25 HDMI/DVI
1080/50P 1920 x 1080 50 56.25 148.5 HDMI/DVI
1080/60P 1920 x 1080 60 67.5 148.5 HDMI/DVI

Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.

**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.

Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input

Remark

Timing Resolution

480i** 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 13.5

480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27

576i 720 x 576 50 15.63 13.5

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

Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.

**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.

Ver ti cal

Frequency (Hz)

Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

Pixel Frequency

Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs

Video mode

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

Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

Ver ti ca l Fr eq ue nc y

(Hz)

Color sub-carrier

Frequency (MHz)

(MHz)

**Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.

Specifications 59

Warranty and Copyright information

Limited warranty

BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under
normal usage and storage.

Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product
is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's only obligation and your
exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain
warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of
any defects.

Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in
accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be in­between 10% and 90%, temperature in-between 0°C and 35°C, altitude lower than 4920
feet, and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.

For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com.

Copyright

Copyright 2011 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
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Disclaimer

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with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,
merchantability or fitness 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 Instruments. Others
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Patents

This BenQ projector is covered by the following patents:

U.S. patents 6,837,608; 7,181,318. TW patents 202690; I259932.

China patents ( 中国发明专利 ) ZL01143168.7; ZL200510051609.2

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