BenQ Mainstream MP611, Mainstream MP611c User Manual
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MP611/MP611c Digital Projector
Mainstream Series
User Manual
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Table of contents iii
Table of contents
Important safety instructions.................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................... 5
Projector features ................................................................. 5
Shipping contents................................................................. 6
Projector exterior view ......................................................... 7
Controls and functions ........................................................ 8
Positioning your projector ...................................... 12
Choosing a location ........................................................... 12
Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector 13
Obtaining a preferred projected image size ...................... 14
Connection............................................................... 17
Connecting a computer or monitor ................................. 17
Connecting Video source devices...................................... 19
Operation ................................................................. 23
Start up ............................................................................... 23
Utilizing the password function ........................................ 24
Switching input signal ........................................................ 26
Adjusting the projected image .......................................... 26
Selecting the aspect ratio ................................................... 28
Selecting a picture mode .................................................... 29
Hiding the image ................................................................ 30
Creating your own startup screen-MyScreen function ... 30
Activating panel key lock .................................................. 32
Setting the presentation timer ........................................... 33
Freezing the image ............................................................. 33
Utilizing FAQ function ...................................................... 34
Shutting down the projector ............................................. 34
Menu operation.................................................................. 35
Maintenance............................................................. 44
Care of the projector ......................................................... 44
Lamp information .............................................................. 45
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Troubleshooting....................................................... 51
Specifications............................................................ 52
Projector specifications ......................................................52
Timing chart........................................................................53
Dimensions..........................................................................54
Warranty................................................................... 55
Limited warranty ................................................................55
Regulation statements.............................................. 56
FCC statement ....................................................................56
EEC statement ....................................................................56
MIC statement ....................................................................56
WEEE directive ...................................................................56
Important safety instructions 1
Important safety instructions
Your BenQ 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.
4. Always open the lens shutter or
remove the lens cap when the
projector lamp is on.
5. In some countries, the line voltage is
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 lamp, press
BLANK on the projector or remote
control.
Important safety instructions2
Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. The lamp becomes extremely hot
during operation. Allow the
projector to cool for approximately
45 minutes prior to removing the
lamp assembly for replacement.
8. Do not operate lamps beyond the
rated lamp life. Excessive operation
of lamps beyond the rated life could
cause them to break on rare
occasions.
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or
any electronic components unless
the projector is unplugged.
10. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious
damage.
11. 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. The only
user serviceable part is the lamp
which has its own removable cover.
Under no circumstances should you
ever undo or remove any other
covers. Refer servicing only to
suitably qualified professional
service personnel.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
12. 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, shortening the
projector's life span and darkening the
image.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient temperature
above 40°C / 104°F
- Locations where the altitudes are higher
than 10000 feet.
13. 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.
14. 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 lamp.
15. 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.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. 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. 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 wall socket
and call BenQ to have the projector
serviced.
18. 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.
19. 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.
Introduction 5
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.
• Selectable password protected function
• Compact and portable unit
• High quality manual zoom lens
• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• Ultra-high brightness projection lamp
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption
• Built-in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected
• Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image
• Component HDTV compatibility (YP
bPr)
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient
lighting conditions, selected input source contrast/brightness settings, and is directly
proportional to projection distance.
• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.
Introduction6
Shipping contents
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video
equipment. 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.
Optional accessories
Projector Soft carry case Quick start
guide
User manual
CD
Pull the tab before using the
remote control
User manual Remote control with batteries
VGA cable Power cord
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit
3. Presentation Plus
4. Component Video to VGA (D-sub)
adaptor cable
5. RS232 cable
Introduction 7
Projector exterior view
Front/upper side
Rear side
See "Connection" on page 17 for details.
Lower side view
1. External control panel
(See "Projector" on page 8 for
details.)
2. Vent (heated air exhaust)
3. Projection lens
4. Quick-release button
5. Lens cap
6. Focus ring and Zoom ring
7. Front IR remote sensor
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8. Rear adjuster foot
9. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
10. AC power cord inlet
11. Rear IR remote sensor
12. USB socket
13. RS232 control port
14. RGB signal output socket
15. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/
YCbCr) signal input socket
16. Video input socket
17. S-Video input socket
18. Audio socket
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20. Lamp cover
21. Speaker grill
22. Rear adjuster foot
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Introduction8
Controls and functions
Projector
1. Power (Refer to "Start up" on page 23
and "Shutting down the projector" on
page 34 for more information.)
Turns the projector on or off.
2. Blank/Q? (Refer to "Hiding the image" on
page 30 and "Utilizing FAQ function" on
page 34 for more information.)
Used to hide the screen image. You can
press any key on the control panel to
bring the image back.
To start FAQ function, press and hold for
3 seconds.
3. Mode (Refer to "Selecting a picture mode"
on page 29 for more information.)
Sequentially selects a predefined picture
setting available for each input.
4. Source (Refer to "Switching input signal"
on page 26 for more information.)
Sequentially selects the input signal RGB,
Component Video,
S-Video or Video.
5. Auto (Refer to "Auto-adjusting the image"
on page 27 for more information.)
Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the selected input.
6. Lamp indicator light (Refer to
"Indicators" on page 49 for more
information.)
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up
or flashes when the lamp has developed a
problem.
7. Temperature warning light (Refer to
"Indicators" on page 49 for more
information.)
Flashes red if the projector’s temperature
becomes too high.
8. Power indicator light (Refer to
"Indicators" on page 49 for more
information.)
Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation.
9. 3 Left
10. Right 4(Refer to "Correcting keystone"
on page 27 for more information.)
When the on-screen menu is not
activated, #9 and #10 function as
Keystone -/+ hot keys.
11. 6Menu (Refer to "Using the menus" on
page 36 for more information.)
Turns on the on-screen display control
menu.
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12. 5Exit
Exits and saves the menu settings.
When the on-screen menu is activated,
the #9 to #12 buttons are used as
directional arrows to select the desired
menu items and to make adjustments.
13. Focus ring (Refer to "Fine-tuning the
image size and clarity" on page 27 for
more information.)
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
14. Zoom ring (Refer to "Fine-tuning the
image size and clarity" on page 27 for
more information.)
Adjusts the size of the image. Rotate
clockwise to enlarge the image or rotate
counter-clockwise to reduce the image
size.
Introduction10
Remote control
1. Power (Refer to "Start up" on page 23
and "Shutting down the projector" on
page 34 for more information.)
Turns the projector on or off.
2. Freeze
Freezes the projected image. An icon
" " will display in the lower right
corner of the screen. To release the
function, press Freeze again.
3. 5Up, 6 Down
4. 3Left, Right4
When the on-screen menu is activated,
the 5Up, 6 Down, 3Left and
Right4buttons are used as directional
arrows to select the desired menu items
and to make adjustments.
5. Menu (Refer to "Using the menus" on
page 36 for more information.)
Displays or hides the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu system.
6. Keystone (Refer to page
"Correcting keystone" on page 27 for
more information.)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.
7. Timer On/Show (Refer to "Setting the
presentation timer" on page 33 for more
information.)
A multifunctional key that activates,
displays or hides on-screen timer based
on your own timer setting.
8. Timer Setup (Refer to "Setting the
presentation timer" on page 33 for more
information.)
Enters presentation timer setting directly.
9. Auto (Refer to "Auto-adjusting the
image" on page 27 for more
information.)
Automatically determines the best
picture settings for the displayed image.
10. Source (Refer to "Switching input signal"
on page 26 for more information.)
Sequentially selects the input signal RGB,
Component Video,
S-Video or Video.
11. Blank (Refer to "Hiding the image" on
page 30 for more information.)
Used to hide the screen image. Press any
key on the remote control to restore the
image.
12. Mode (Refer to "Selecting a picture
mode" on page 29 for more information.)
Sequentially selects a predefined picture
setting available for each input.
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Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back 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 6 meters (~ 20 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 battery
1. Pull out the battery holder.
Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push
and hold the locking arm whilst pulling out the
battery holder.
2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note
the positive polarity should face outward.
3. Push the holder into the remote control.
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
• There may be battery damage if the battery
is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery
manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove
the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
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Positioning your projector12
Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:
1. Table in front of screen;
2. Ceiling in front of screen;
3. Table at rear of screen;
4. Ceiling at rear of screen.
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.
1. Front Table
Select this location with the projector placed near the
floor 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 Mounting Kit
from your dealer to mount your projector on the
ceiling.
Set in the Advanced > Mirror menu after you
turn the projector on.
3. Rear Table
Select this location with the projector placed near the
floor behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is required.
Set in the Advanced > Mirror menu after you
turn the projector on.
4. 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 Mounting Kit are required for
this installation location.
Set in the Advanced > Mirror menu after you
turn the projector on.
Positioning your projector 13
Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the
projector
We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring
this safety matter to your attention to prevent 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.
Positioning your projector14
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format
each factors in the projected image size.
The native resolution of the projector is 800 x 600 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio
(expressed as 4:3). To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio image, the
projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width. This
will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the projector's native
aspect height.
Thus, a 16:9 aspect image will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect image displayed
by this projector. This will be seen as darkened (unlit) bars along the top and bottom
(vertical 12.5% height respectively) of the 4:3 projection display area whenever displaying a
scaled 16:9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4:3 projection display area.
When determining the position of your projector, you should consider its intended use and
input signal aspect ratios. All inputs (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect
signal) will display in a 4:3 aspect ratio (and will require an additional 33% display height
than that of the scaled 16:9 aspect image projection area).
IMPORTANT: Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16:9 projection if you
will ever need to select an input (other than composite Vide o being fed a 16:9 aspect signal).
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned
directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This
prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).
The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel
film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward
angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be readily placed
on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom
edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the
screen).
If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it projects
at a slightly downward angle.
You can see from the diagram on page 16, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge
of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector.
When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.
If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size
increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.
When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for
both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly
proportional to the projection distance.
BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the
ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular
horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical
offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).
4:3 aspect image in a 4:3 aspect display area
16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect
display area
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