BenQ LX810STD User Manual

LX810STD 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 ......................... 16

Connecting video source devices........17

Operation............................ 18

Starting up the projector ......................18

Adjusting the projected image .............19

Using the menus......................................21

Securing the projector...........................22

Switching input signal .............................25

Magnifying and searching for details ...26

Selecting the aspect ratio ......................26

Optimizing the image .............................28

Setting the presentation timer.............31

Remote paging operations ....................32

Freezing the image ..................................32

Hiding the image......................................33

Locking control keys ..............................33

Operating in a high altitude

environment.............................................33

Adjusting the sound................................34

Shutting down the projector................34

Direct power off.....................................34

Menu operation ...................................... 35

Maintenance........................ 45

Care of the projector............................ 45

Light source information ...................... 48

Troubleshooting ................ 51

Specifications ...................... 52

Projector specifications......................... 52

Dimensions .............................................. 53

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

Timing chart............................................. 56

Warranty and Copyright

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

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

6. Do not block the projection lens with

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).

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.

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(10000 feet)

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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.

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- 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).

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. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

14. 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.

17. This apparatus must be earthed.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

Vent (air inlet)

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. Also, maintain a minimum distance of 15 mm between the vent on the bottom of the projector and the mounting plate. This is crucial for proper air circulation and cooling of the unit.

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.

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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 70% 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

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

• Brilliant color 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 light source modes to adjust to your desired light source output

• 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.

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

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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 with dust filter Power cord VGA cable

Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*

Optional accessories

Introduction8

Remote control with batteries

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

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17 1916 18

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Rear/lower side

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

10 for details.)

2. Vent (air exhaust)

3. Lens cover

4. Focus ring

5. Vent (air inlet)

6. Front IR remote sensor

7. Projection lens

8. AC power jack

9. Rear IR remote sensor

10. RJ45 LAN input jack

11. HDMI-input port 1

12. HDMI/MHL-input port 2

13. USB Type-A port

14. USB Mini-B port

15. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jacks

16. RS232 control port

17. RGB signal output jack

18. Video input jack

19. S-Video input jack

20. Audio (L/R) input jacks

21. Audio input jack

22. 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.

23. Audio output jack

24. Ceiling mount holes

25. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

26. Vent (air inlet)

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Controls and functions

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Projector

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

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.

9. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation.

10. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

11. Right/

Increases the projector volume.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 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.

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.

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Remote control

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5. Left/

Decreases the projector volume.

6. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

7. ECO BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

8. LASER

Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes.

9. MHL control buttons (Previous, Play/Pause,

Next, Rewind, Stop, Fast-forward)

Goes to the previous file/Plays/Pauses/ Goes to the next file/Rewinds/Stops/ Fast-forwards during media playback.

Only available when controlling your smart device in MHL mode.

1. ON/ OFF

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

2. Source selection buttons (COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, HDMI, NETWORK

Selects an input source for display.

)

3. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

4. MENU/EXIT

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

10. ZOOM+/ZOOM-

Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size.

11. PAGE+/PAGE-

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

12. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

13. NETWORK SETTING

Displays the Network Settings OSD menu.

14. QUICK INSTALL

Quickly selects several functions to adjust the projected image and displays the test pattern.

15. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

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16. Right/

• Operating the projector from the front

• Operating the projector from the rear

Increases the projector volume. When the On-Screen Display (OSD)

menu is activated, the #3, #5, and #16 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

17. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

18. MIC/VOL+/MIC/VOL-

(No function.)

19. MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

20. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

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.

21. SMART ECO

Displays the Light Source Mode menu for selecting a suitable light source operating mode.

22. Numeric buttons

Enters numbers in network settings.

Remote control effective range

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.

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Replacing the remote control batteries

1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off.

2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.

3. Refit the cover by 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.

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

1. Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for 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 Installation menu after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation 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 Installation 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.

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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

The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is in a 4:3 aspect ratio

Screen size

Diagonal

Inch 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

(mm)H (mm)

Distance from screen (mm)

Ver t i ca l o f fs e t

(mm)

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.

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.

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Connection

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Notebook or desktop computer

Speakers

A/V device

Monitor

Smart devices

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.

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1. VGA cable

2. VGA to DVI-A cable

3. USB cable

4. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adapter cable

5. S-Video cable

6. Video cable

7. Audio L/R cable

8. Audio cable

9. HDMI cable

• 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 PC 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 43 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 na l n a me Terminal appearance Picture quality

HDMI/MHL

Best

Component Video

S-Video

Video

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. See "Changing Color Space"

on page 25 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.

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Operation

Starting up the projector

1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a

power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied.

Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

2. Press POWER or ON to start the projector. As soon as the light source

lights up, a "Powe r On To n e " 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 34 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 22 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 25 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 56 for details.

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