BenQ MP610 - Manual

Introduction 6 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to 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. The supplied accessories...

Introduction 7 Projector exterior view Front / upper side Rear side Refer to "Connection" on page 15 for more information on making connections to various equipment. Lower side 1. External control panel (See "External control panel" on page 8 for detailed information.) 2. Ventilation...

Introduction 8 Controls and functions External control panel 1. Power (Refer to "Start up" on page 21 and "Shutdown" on page 26 for more infor- mation.) Turns the projector on or off. 2. Blank (Refer to "Hiding the image" on page 25 for more information.) Used to hide the scr...

Introduction 9 When the on-screen menu is activated, the #9 to #10 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. 12. 5 Exit Exits and saves the menu settings. 13. Focus ring (Refer to "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 23 for m...

Introduction 10 Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. 7. Page Up and Down (Refer to "Remote paging operations" on page 26 for more information.) You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like M...

Positioning your projector 11 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Floor at rear of screen; 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. Your room layo...

Positioning your projector 12 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 maximum (native) resolution of the projector is 800 x 600 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspect...

Positioning your projector 13 horizontal distance from the centre of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset). How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size: 1. Select your screen size. ...

Connection 15 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included ...

Connection 16 • A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. • Many laptops 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 ...

Connection 17 Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: • Component Video • S-Video • Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above ...

Connection 18 Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the dev...

Connection 19 Connecting an S-Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the pr...

Connection 20 Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the dev...

Operation 21 Operation Start up 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become defor...

Operation 22 2. When the function is activated for the first time, a prompt will display on the screen. Use the Up 5 or Down 6 button to select a number for each digit of the password. Use the Left 3 or Right 4 button to move between the digits of the password. 3. When all digits are entered and the...

Operation 23 4. Check the new password. i. Pressing Auto completes the procedure. ii. Press Up 5 to try again. iii. Press Down 6 to cancel the set-up and return to the on-screen menu. Adjusting the height The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These ad...

Operation 24 Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually co...

Operation 25 Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need, press Mode. The picture modes available for diffe...

Operation 26 Remote paging operations 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 and Page Down on the remote control . See "Connecting a computer" on page 15 for details. Connect th...

Operation 27 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. *When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... ...

Operation 28 Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 17 different menu languages. (Refer to page "4. Advance menu" on page 33 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the k...

Operation 30 Color Temp (depends on the selected Application mode) There are four color temperature* settings are available. 1. T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings. 2. T2: Makes images appear bluish white. 3. T3: Maintains norma...

Operation 32 3. Setting menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Mute (off) Toggles projector audio between on and off. Volume (5) Adjusts audio volume level. OSD Time (10) Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds....

Operation 35 5. Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Res...

Maintenance 36 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 clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean th...

Maintenance 37 Lamp information Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (by hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = hours used in Economi...

Maintenance 38 Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk ...

Maintenance 40 12. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. 13. Resetting the lamp counter Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage. i. Press and hold the Exit 5 button on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time. ...

Maintenance 41 Indicators Illustration • Blank - : Light OFF • O : Orange light • : Light flashing • R : Red light • : Light ON • G : Green light Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events - - Stand-by mode. - - The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up. - - The proje...

Maintenance 43 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of your BenQ 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 damage to person and property. If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling,...

Troubleshooting 44 Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON. NO PICTURE BLURRED IMAGE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has...

Specifications 45 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name MP610 Optical Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.6 to 2.77, f= 20.4 to 23.5 mm Lamp 200W lamp Electr...

Specifications 46 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 640 x 400 31.47 70.089 25.176 640 x 400_70 640 x 480 31.46...

Warranty 48 Warranty 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 prod-uct is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ’s on...

Regulation Statements 49 Regulation Statements FCC statement CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that...