BenQ MX666 User Manual
BenQ MX666 User Manual

BenQ MX666 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    MX666/MW665 Digital Projector User Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dimensions ..........62 Connection ......19 Ceiling mount installation ..... 62 Connecting video source devices..20 Timing chart..........63 Connecting smart devices (MX666)...21 Warranty and Copyright Operation......22 information ......67 Starting up the projector ......22 Adjusting the projected image .....23 Using the menus........25...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control. Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap (if any) when the projector lamp is Important safety instructions Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 4 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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 5 3000 m (10000 feet) Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the (0 feet) projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector. Important safety instructions Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    3D Function supported Various 3D formats make the 3D function more flexible. By presenting the depth of the images, you can wear BenQ 3D glassed to enjoy the 3D movies, videos and sporting events in a more realistic way. •...
  • Page 8: Shipping Contents

    *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information. Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* MX666 MW665 Remote control with batteries Carry bag Optional accessories Spare lamp kit 3D glasses Ceiling mount kit Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 9: Projector Exterior View

    MX666 RS232 control port 13 14 MW665 RGB signal output jack USB Mini-B port USB Type-A port RJ45 LAN input jack AC power jack Kensington anti-theft lock slot Rear adjuster foot Ceiling mount holes Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 10: Controls And Functions

    Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. Displays the source selection bar. ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. 10. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 11 Goes back to previous OSD menu, Magnifies or reduces the projected picture exits and saves menu settings. size. Left/ Decreases the projector volume. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 12: Network Setting

    18. MIC/VOL+/MIC/VOL- (No function.) Controlling your smart device with the remote control (MX666) When the projector projects the content from your MHL compatible smart device, you can use the remote control to control your smart device.
  • Page 13 SMART ECO Displays the video term description on Displays the lamp mode selection bar. screen which is provided for hard-of-hearing Aspect viewers. Selects the display aspect ratio. 23. Teaching template Enters Teaching template setting directly. Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 14: Remote Control Effective Range

    Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. • Operating the projector from the front • Operating the projector from the top MX666 MX666 MW665 MW665 Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 15: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries

    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. Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 16: Positioning Your Projector

    Note that a special rear projection screen portability. 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.
  • Page 17: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    If your measured projection distance is 5.5 m (5500 mm), the closest match in the "Projection distance (mm)" column is 5485 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 155'' (about 3.9 m) screen is required. Positioning your projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Connection

    The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model. Monitor Notebook or desktop computer A/V device Speakers (DVI) (VGA) MW665 MX666 Smartphone or tablet PC Connection Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 20: Connecting Video Source Devices

    The built-in speaker(s) will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected. • The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting audio" on page 20 for details. Connection Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 21: Connecting Smart Devices (Mx666)

    Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. Connecting smart devices (MX666) The projector can project the content directly from a MHL compatible smart device. Using a HDMI to Micro USB cable or a HDMI to Micro USB adaptor, you can connect your smart devices to the projector and then enjoy your content on the big screen.
  • Page 22: Operation

    See "Timing chart" on page 63 for details. • If no signal is detected for 3 minutes, the projector automatically enters ECO BLANK mode. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Projected Image

    This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Adjust the projected image to the Sharpen the image by rotating the size that you need using the zoom focus ring. ring. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 24: Correcting Keystone

    Press on the projector to correct keystoning at the right side of the image. Press on the projector to correct keystoning at the left side of the image. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 25: Using The Menus

    SYSTEM SETUP: Basic leave and save the settings. Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Front Table Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Front+Top Panel Key Lock Background Color BenQ BenQ Splash Screen Analog RGB MENU Exit Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 26: Securing The Projector

    Password: __ __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 27: If You Forget The Password

    BenQ Customer Center. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Recall Code: Seek help from the local BenQ service 255 255 255 255 center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase MENU...
  • Page 28: Switching Input Signal

    USB Display • The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 (MX666)/16:10 (MW665) aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs USB Reader at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the “aspect ratio”...
  • Page 29: Magnifying And Searching For Details

    To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is): • Using the remote control Press ASPECT to show the current setting. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 30 Press MENU/EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Aspect Ratio. Press to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 31 16:10 aspect ratio. This is most 16:10 picture suitable for images which are already in a 16:10 aspect, as it displays them without aspect alteration. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 32: Optimizing The Image

    Reference Mode. This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item. Press to select a picture mode that is closest to your need. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 33: Adjusting Brightness

    One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 34 Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta. Press to highlight Hue and press to select its range. Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 35: Setting The Presentation Timer

    Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time. 3 min/2 min/1 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 3/2/1 minute(s). Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 36: Remote Paging Operations

    Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 37: Hiding The Image

    If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over- heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 38: Adjusting The Sound

    To display the test pattern, open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Test Pattern and press to select On. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 39: Using The Teaching Templates

    Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY > Teaching Template and press to select Blackboard or Whiteboard. Press to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern. Teaching Whiteboard Blackboard Template Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 40: Presenting From A Usb Reader

    MODE/ENTER document file in full screen MODE/ENTER when the Back icon is return to an upper directory selected change to a different page To exit full screen mode, press MODE/ENTER. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 41: Shutting Down The Projector

    In such cases, press POWER or ON again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 42: Menu Operation

    Color Temperature Cool/Normal/Warm R Gain/G Gain/B Gain/R Offset/G Color Temperature Fine Tuning Offset/B Offset Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y 3D Color Management Saturation Gain Reset Picture Settings Current/All/Cancel Quick Auto Search On/Off SOURCE Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 43 Instant Restart On/Off Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 Blank Timer min/25 min/30 min Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 Sleep Timer hr/12 hr Remote Receiver Front+Top/Front/Top Panel Key Lock On/Off Background Color Black/Blue/Purple/BenQ Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 44 Test Pattern On/Off Closed Caption Enable On/Off Closed Caption Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 Network On/Off Monitor Out On/Off MX666: Off/Audio In/Audio L/R/ HDMI/MHL/Network Display/USB Standby Display Settings Audio Pass Through MW665: Off/Audio In/Audio L/R/ HDMI/Network Display/USB Display MHL Charging (MX666) On/Off Operation...
  • Page 45 Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 46: Description Of Each Menu

    H. Size This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. Magnifies or reduces the projected image. See "Magnifying and Digital Zoom searching for details" on page 29 for details. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 47: Function Description

    When you have successfully displayed the 3D contents after making the appropriate adjustments, you can enable this function and choose a set of 3D settings to memorize current 3D settings. Teaching "Using the teaching templates" on page 39 for details. Template Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 48 "3D Color Management" on page 34 for details. Management Reset Picture "Resetting current or all picture modes" on page 35 for details. Settings Quick Auto "Switching input signal" on page 28 for details. Search Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 49 Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once elapsed the image will return to the screen. See "Hiding the image" on page 37 for details. Sleep Timer Sets the auto-shutdown timer. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 50 Settings Equivalent Lamp Hour "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 54 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated. Security "Utilizing the password function" on page 26 for details. Settings Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 51: Monitor Out

    Selecting On enables the function. The projector will automatically charge the connected MHL compatible smart device as long as the power is fed to the projector. Network BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details. Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values.
  • Page 52: System Status

    Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector. READER (available only when a "Presenting from a USB Reader" on page 40 for details. USB flash drive is detected) Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Remove the battery from the remote control. • Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent. Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 54: Lamp Information

    To set Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Auto Power Off menu and press . If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period. Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 55: Timing Of Replacing The Lamp

    54), you may continue to operate the Lamp>XXXX Hours projector until the next hour lamp warning appears. Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message. It is strongly recommended that you replace the Notice lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item.
  • Page 56: Replacing The Lamp

    Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 57: The Projector

    Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. Connect the power and restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 58 Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to “0”. Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage. Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 59 Fan 3 error (the actual fan speed is outside the Green desired speed) Green Fan 4 error (the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed) Flashing Green Temperature 1 error (over limited temperature) Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    You are too far away from the projector. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the projector. The password is incorrect Cause Remedy Please see "Entering the password recall You do not remember the password. procedure" on page 27 for details. Troubleshooting Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 61: Specifications

    VIDEO RCA jack x 1 Power consumption SD/HDTV signal input 353 W (Max); < 0.5 W (Standby) (MX666) Analog - Component RCA jack x 3 322 W (Max); < 0.5 W (Standby) (MW665) (through RGB input) Digital - HDMI/MHL x 1 (MX666)
  • Page 62: Dimensions

    311.8 mm (W) x 104.07 mm (H) x 244.1 mm (D) 311.8 244.1 104.07 Unit: mm Ceiling mount installation Ceiling Mount screw: M4 (Max L = 25 mm; Min L = 20 mm) 61.17 120.62 95.33 244.13 Unit: mm 156.19 311.91 Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 63: Timing Chart

    ***Supported timing for 3D signal in Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. • The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen. Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 64 ***Supported timing for 3D signal in Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. • The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen. Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 65 ***Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Top Bottom, Frame Packing and Side by Side formats. ****Supported timing for 3D signal in Side by Side format. *****Supported timing for 3D signal in Top Bottom format. Supported timing for MHL input (MX666) Vertical Horizontal Pixel...
  • Page 66 (Hz) Frequency (MHz) NTSC* 15.73 3.58 15.63 4.43 SECAM 15.63 4.25 or 4.41 PAL-M 15.73 3.58 PAL-N 15.63 3.58 PAL-60 15.73 4.43 NTSC4.43 15.73 4.43 *Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format. Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 67: Warranty And Copyright Information

    Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.

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