MX818ST/MX819ST/MW820STDigital ProjectorUser Manual

Introduction10Controls and functionsProjector1. Focus ringAdjusts the focus of the projected image.2. LAMP indicator lightIndicates the status of the

Introduction 11Remote control1. ON/ OFFToggles the projector between standby mode and on.2. Source selection buttons (COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, VIDEO, S

Introduction12Remote control effective rangeThe remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR rem

Introduction 13Replacing the remote control batteries1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger g

Positioning your projector14Positioning your projectorChoosing a locationYour projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installati

Positioning your projector 15Obtaining a preferred projected image sizeThe distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the v

Positioning your projector16MW820STThe screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen

Connection 17ConnectionWhen connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.2. Use the

Connection18• 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

Operation 19OperationStarting up the projector1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (wher

Table of contents2Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t sImportant safety instructions ... 3Introduction... 7Projector features.

Operation20Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angleTo adjust the projector:1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of

Operation 21Correcting keystoneKeystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs

Operation22Using the menusThe projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings.The OSD screenshots

Operation 23Securing the projectorUsing a security cable lockThe projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a

Operation24If you forget the passwordIf the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on t

Operation 25Disabling the password functionTo disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Se

Operation262. Press to highlight Color Space Conversion and press / to select a suitable color space.This function is only available when the HDMI

Operation 27About the aspect ratio• In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.• OSD menus

Operation28Optimizing the imageUsing Wall ColorIn the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not b

Operation 296. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes"

Important safety instructions 3Important safety instructionsYour projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of informati

Operation30Setting a preferred color temperatureTo set a preferred color temperature:1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by

Operation 31Please 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

Operation324. Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing /.5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select

Operation 33Hiding the imageIn order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK on the projector or remote con

Operation34Adjusting the soundThe sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct con

Operation 35Using the teaching templatesThe projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate the pattern:1. Open

Operation36Shutting down the projector1. Press POWER or OFF and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a f

Operation 37Menu operationMenu systemPlease note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector m

Operation38Main menu Sub-menu Options4. SYSTEM SETUP: BasicPresentation TimerTimer Period 1~240 minutesTimer Display Always/3 min/2 min/1 min/NeverTim

Operation 39Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the pro

Important safety instructions4 Safety Instructions (Continued)7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for app

Operation40Description of each menuFunction DescriptionWall ColorCorrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See

Operation 41Function DescriptionTeaching TemplateSee "Using the teaching templates" on page 35 for details.Picture ModePre-defined picture m

Operation42Function DescriptionQuick Auto SearchSee "Switching input signal" on page 25 for details.Color Space ConversionSee "Changing

Operation 43Function DescriptionOperation SettingsDirect Power OnAllows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power

Operation44Function DescriptionHigh Altitude ModeA mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment"

Operation 45Function DescriptionStandby SettingsNetworkSelecting On enables the function. The projector is able to provide the network function when i

Operation46Function DescriptionCurrent System StatusSourceShows the current signal source.Picture ModeShows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.Lamp

Maintenance 47MaintenanceCare of the projectorYour projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the

Maintenance48Lamp informationGetting to know the lamp hourWhen the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically c

Maintenance 49Timing of replacing the lampWhen the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please

Important safety instructions 5 Safety Instructions (Continued)13. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments.- Space that is

Maintenance50Replacing the lamp• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing

Maintenance 517. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector.• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken

Maintenance5214. Connect the power and restart the projector.Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer15. After t

Maintenance 53IndicatorsLight Status & DescriptionPower eventsOrange Off OffStand-by mode.GreenFlashingOff OffPowering up.Green Off OffNormal oper

Troubleshooting54TroubleshootingThe projector does not turn on.No pictureBlurred imageRemote control does not workThe password is incorrectCause Remed

Specifications 55SpecificationsProjector specificationsAll specifications are subject to change without notice.OpticalResolution(MX818ST/MX819ST)1024

Specifications56DimensionsCeiling mount installation232.6114.46262Unit: mm287.3445.95397.90364.4083.38141.88232.6123.078287.3207.67776.534.5199.6Ceili

Specifications 57Wall mount installationMinimum installation requirementsComputer Resolution: XGA Image Resolution: XGADiagram ReferenceSMART Board 66

Specifications58Computer Resolution: WXGA Image Resolution: WXGADiagram ReferenceSMART Board 685Promethean ActivBoard 387Hitachi FX-TRIO-88WHitachi FX

Specifications 59Minimum Ceiling Height (mm) = f + H + b + 60 + 274+ c• The dimensions are based on the BenQ wall mount (P/N: 5J.J4R10.001).• All me

Important safety instructions6Safety Instructions (Continued)17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical

Specifications60Timing chartSupported timing for PC input• *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential, Top Bottom and Side by Side formats

Specifications 61• The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings

Specifications62*Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.**Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Packing and Top Bottom format

Specifications 63Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs*Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.Video modeHorizontal Freque

Warranty and Copyright information64Warranty and Copyright informationLimited warrantyBenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and w

Introduction 7IntroductionProjector featuresThe projector offers the following features.• Less than 0.5W in standby conditionLess than 0.5W power con

Introduction8Shipping contentsCarefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contac

Introduction 9Projector exterior view1. External control panel(See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.)2. Lamp cover3. Vent (he