BenQ MX813ST User manual
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Table of contents2
Table of contents
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 ................. 18
Connecting a computer or monitor...19
Connecting Video source devices.......21
Operation ................... 25
Starting up the projector ......................25
Adjusting the projected image .............26
Using the menus......................................28
Securing the projector...........................29
Switching input signal .............................31
Magnifying and searching for details ...32
Selecting the aspect ratio ......................32
Optimizing the image .............................34
Creating your own startup screen......37
Setting the presentation timer.............38
Remote paging operations ....................39
Hiding the image......................................39
Freezing the image..................................40
Operating in a high altitude
environment .............................................40
Adjusting the sound ............................... 40
Personalizing the projector menu
display........................................................ 41
Controlling the projector through a LAN
environment............................................. 42
Shutting down the projector ............... 46
Direct power off.....................................46
Menu operation ...................................... 47
Maintenance ............... 59
Care of the projector............................ 59
Lamp information ................................... 60
Troubleshooting......... 66
Specifications.............. 67
Dimensions .............................................. 68
Ceiling mount installation ..................... 68
Wall mount installation......................... 69
Timing chart............................................. 71
Warranty and Copyright
information................. 74
Important safety instructions 3
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.
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.
Important safety instructions4
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.
12. 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.
Important safety instructions 5
Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. 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 3000 m (10000 feet).
14. 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.
15. 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.
3000 m
(10000 feet)
0 m
(0 feet)
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. 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. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
Introduction 7
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.
•HDMI
• LAN control function
• 3D Ready supported
• 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
• Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time
• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• High brightness projection lamp
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption
• Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)
• Less than 1 W power consumption in standby mode
• Short throw lens to create larger images with less distance between the projector and
the screen
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting
conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is 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.
Introduction
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Shipping contents
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.
Optional accessories
Projector Power cord VGA cable
Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*
Pull the tab before using the remote control.
Remote control with battery
Digital Projector
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uick Start Guide
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit
3. Soft carry case
4. RS232 cable
5. Wall mount kit
6. Dust filter
Introduction 9
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel
(See "Projector" on page 10 for
details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Focus ring
4. Projection lens
5. Lens cover
6. Top IR remote sensor
7. Vent (heated air exhaust)
8. Speaker
9. Front IR remote sensor
10. Quick-release button
11. USB B type jack
12. HDMI input jack
13. S-Video input jack
14. RGB (PC)/Component video
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack
15. RS-232 control port
16. Audio input jack
17. Audio output jack
18. Audio (L/R) input jack
19. RJ45 LAN input jack
20. Rear adjuster foot
21. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
22. Ceiling mount holes
23. RGB signal output jack
24. Video input jack
25. AC power cord inlet
Front/upper side
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Rear/lower side
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Controls and functions
Projector
6. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection. See
"Correcting keystone" on page 27 for
details.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"
on page 28 for details.
7. TEMP indicator light
Lights up red if the projector's
temperature becomes too high. See
"Indicators" on page 65 for details.
8. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up
or flashes when the lamp has developed a
problem. See "Indicators" on page 65 for
details.
9. AUTO
Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed image.
See "Fine-tuning the image clarity" on
page 27 for details.
10. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See
"Switching input signal" on page 31 for
details.
1. Power/POWER indicator light
Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on. See "Starting up the
projector" on page 25 for details.
Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation. See "Indicators" on page
65 for detail.
2. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu,
exits and saves menu settings.
3. Volume/Arrow keys ( / Left, /
Right)
Adjusts the sound level.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu
is activated, the #3 and #6 keys are used as
directional arrows to select the desired
menu items and to make adjustments. See
"Using the menus" on page 28 for details.
4. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 34
for details.
5. ECO BLANK
Press the Eco Blank button to turn off the
image for a period of time with up to 70%
lamp power saving. Press again to restore
the image and sound. See "Hiding the
image" on page 39 for details.
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