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  • Page 1 MX852UST+/MW853UST+ Digital Projector User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety Hiding the image ........45 Locking control keys......46 instructions ....3 Operating in a high altitude Introduction....9 environment..........46 Adjusting the sound ....... 47 Projector features........9 Using the test pattern......48 Shipping contents ........11 Using the teaching templates ....
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 Please read this manual In some countries, the line...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not block the projection Do not operate lamps beyond lens with any objects when the the rated lamp life. Excessive projector is under operation operation of lamps beyond the as this could cause the objects rated life could cause them to to become heated and break on rare occasions.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions (Continued) 10. Do not attempt to 12. Do not place this projector in any of the following disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high environments. voltages inside which may - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm cause death if you should clearance from walls and free flow of come into contact with live...
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions (Continued) 14. Always place the projector on a - Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F level, horizontal surface during - Locations where the altitudes are operation. higher than 3000 m (10000 feet). - 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.
  • Page 7 BenQ to have the projector If you intend to mount your serviced. projector on the wall, we strongly recommend that you...
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions (Continued) You can purchase a BenQ projector wall 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 wall mount bracket.
  • Page 9: 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 glasses to enjoy the 3D movies, videos and sporting events in a more realistic way.
  • Page 10 • The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal 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.
  • Page 11: Shipping Contents

    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.
  • Page 12: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view PointWrite dummy cover (Optional PointWrite kit) Front/upper side Mirror Lamp compartment cover Focus ring External control panel (See "Projector" on page 14 for details.) Vent (cool air intake) Lens shift Projection lens Front adjuster foot 10. Front IR remote sensor 11.
  • Page 13 29. Wall mount plate Bottom side Introduction...
  • Page 14: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Projector ◄ Left/ Decrease volume level Decreases volume. See "Adjusting the sound level" on page 47 details. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. "Switching input signal" on page 35 for details. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /▼ Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
  • Page 15 11. MODE/ENTER 13. LAMP indicator light Selects an available picture setup Indicates the status of the lamp. mode. See "Selecting a picture Lights up or flashes when the lamp mode" on page 39 for details. has developed a problem. See "Indicators"...
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Remote Control ◄ Left/ Decreases the projector volume. ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. LASER (No available in Japan region) Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes. ZOOM+/ZOOM- Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio. 10.
  • Page 17 Operating the LASER 15. ► Right/ pointer Increases the projector volume. The Laser Pointer is a When the On-Screen Display presentation aid for (OSD) menu is activated, the #3, professionals. It emits a #5, and #15 keys are used as beam of red light when directional arrows to select the you press it.
  • Page 18: Remote Control Effective Range

    Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
  • Page 19: Replacing The Remote Control Battery

    Replacing the remote control battery To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment.
  • Page 20: Positioning Your Projector

    Purchase the BenQ Projector Wall Note that a special rear projection Mounting Kit from your dealer to screen is required. mount your projector on the wall.
  • Page 21: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    Obtaining a preferred projected image size Wall mount Dimension (include projector and wall mount) Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 24 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. MX852UST+ The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3. Screen Screen Screen...
  • Page 22 331.6 There is 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics.
  • Page 23 Limited lens shift specification Hx4% Hex Key(2.5mm) Hx4% To shift up the projection image, To shift down the projection image, twist the adjuster counter twist the adjuster clockwisre. clockwisre. Positioning your projector...
  • Page 24: Dimensions

    Dimensions 287.5 mm (W) x 201 mm (H) x 373.3 mm (D) 373.3 130.2 227.9 287.5 Unit: mm Wall Mount Installation 287.50 137.0 OPTICAL AXIS 55.0 55.0 12.5 43.25 149.25 206.25 255.25 Regulating Range 0~40 Regulating Range 0~30 360~665 Positioning your projector...
  • Page 25: Connection

    Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents"...
  • Page 26: Connecting Video Source Devices

    Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the video source device as described below: Terminal name...
  • Page 27: Playing Sound Through The Projector

    Playing sound through the projector You can make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector. If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector.
  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation Starting up the projector 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 light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the original accessories (e.g.
  • Page 29: Using The Quick Install

    projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 77 for details. To maintain the lamp life, once you turn the projector on, wait at least 5 minutes before turning if off. Using the quick install The projector provides a hot key to set Projector Installation, Test Pattern, and Keystone quickly.
  • Page 30: Correcting Keystone

    Auto-adjusting the image In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality.
  • Page 31: Using The Menus

    H. Size Menu Settings Digital Zoom Operation Settings Panel Key Lock Teaching Template Background Color Blue Splash Screen BenQ S-VIDEO MENU Exit S-VIDEO MENU Exit Use ◄/► to highlight the System Press MODE/ENTER Setup: Basic menu. twice* on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings.
  • Page 32: Securing The Projector

    Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as a Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the left side of the projector. See "Kensington anti-theft lock slot"...
  • Page 33: If You Forget The Password

    BenQ Customer Center. coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Recall code: Seek help from the local BenQ 12345678 service center to decode the MENU Back number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
  • Page 34: Changing The Password

    Changing the password Open the OSD menu and go to the System Setup: Advanced > Security Settings > Change password menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the old password. • If the password is correct, another message 'INPUT NEW PASSWORD' displays.
  • Page 35: Switching Input Signal

    for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password. Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password. Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time.
  • Page 36: Magnifying And Searching For Details

    Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control Press Digital Zoom+/- to display the Zoom bar. Press Digital Zoom+ to magnify the center of the picture.
  • Page 37 • Using the OSD menu 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...
  • Page 38 About the aspect ratio In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. Auto: Scales an image 4:3: Scales an image so that it is proportionally to fit the displayed in the center of the projector's native resolution in...
  • Page 39: Optimizing The Image

    Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
  • Page 40: Adjusting Brightness

    Setting the User 1/User 2 mode There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting point and customize the settings. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
  • Page 41: Selecting A Color Temperature

    Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors.
  • Page 42 3D Color Management In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the room. Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered.
  • Page 43: Setting The Presentation Timer

    For example, if you select Red and set its value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected. Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely.
  • Page 44 Press ▼ to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing ◄/►. Press ▼ to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing ◄/►. Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time. Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0.
  • Page 45: Remote Paging Operations

    Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function. See "Connection" on page 25 for details. You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing PAGE +/PAGE - on the remote control.
  • Page 46: Locking Control Keys

    Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER.
  • Page 47: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection" on page 25 for how the audio input is connected. INPUT SOURCE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 48: Using The Test Pattern

    Turning off the Power on/off ring tone Repeat steps 1-2 above. Press ▼ to highlight Power on/off ring tone and press ◄/► to select Off. The only way to change Power on/off ring tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on/off ring tone.
  • Page 49: Using The Teaching Templates

    Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate the pattern: 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.
  • Page 50: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting down the projector Press POWER or OFF and a confirmation message will appear prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. Press POWER or OFF a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector.
  • Page 51: Menu Operation

    Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Wall color Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H.size PC:1.0X~2.0X; Video: Digital zoom 1.0X~1.8X Auto/Off/Frame sequential/ 3D mode Frame packing/Top bottom/...
  • Page 52: Main Menu

    Main menu Sub-menu Options Dynamic/Presentation/ Picture Mode sRGB/Cinema/3D/User 1/ User 2 Reference Dynamic/Presentation/ Mode sRGB/Cinema/3D Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color On/Off Picture Color Cool/Normal/Warm Temperature Color R Gain/G Gain/B Gain/R Temperature Offset/ Fine Tuning G Offset/B Offset Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y 3D Color Management...
  • Page 53 Main menu Sub-menu Options Timer Period 1~240 min Always/1 min/2mins/3 mins/ Timer Display Never Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top- Timer Position Presentation Right/Bottom-Right Timer Timer Counting Count Down/Count up Direction Sound Reminder On/Off On/Off Yes/No Language Projector Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Installation Ceiling/Front Ceiling System Menu display 5 sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec/ Setup: Basic...
  • Page 54: System Setup

    Main menu Sub-menu Options Panel Key Lock On/Off Background System BenQ / Black / Blue / Purple Color Setup: Basic Splash Screen BenQ / Black / Blue High Altitude On/Off Mode Mute On/Off Volume Audio Settings Power on/off On/Off Ring...
  • Page 55 Main menu Sub-menu Options Status DHCP IP Address Wired LAN Subnet Mask Network Default Gateway System settings DNS Server Setup: Apply Advanced AMX Device On/Off Discovery Mac Address Reset All Reset / Cancel Settings • Source • Picture Mode • Resolution Current •...
  • Page 56: Description Of Each Menu

    Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects the projected picture’s color when the Wall color projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 39 for details. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio Aspect Ratio depending on your input signal source.
  • Page 57 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images.
  • Page 58: Picture Mode

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your Picture Mode program type. "Selecting a picture mode" on page 39 for details. Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the Reference selections listed on the same page below.
  • Page 59: Color Space

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION "Switching input signal" on page 35 for details. Quick Auto Search "Changing Color Space" on page 35 for details. Color Space Conversion Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a Presentation certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on Timer page 43 for details.
  • Page 60 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Direct Power On Powers projector on automatically when the power cable is connected. Auto Power Off Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time. "Setting Auto Power Off" on page 67 for details.
  • Page 61: High Altitude Mode

    When Power On Lock is activated, you will be asked to Setting enter the current password before powering on the projector. If you enter incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time. Web Control Lock BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide details. Operation...
  • Page 62: Test Pattern

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS- Baud Rate 232 cable and update or download the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel.
  • Page 63 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Network Enable Network Standby Mode To enable or disable the network standby mode after the projector is automatically or manually turned off. • On: The projector will maintain at network standby mode with less than 6W power consumption. •...
  • Page 64: Reset All

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Wired LAN AMX Device Discovery When AMX Device Discovery is On, the projector Network can be detected by AMX controller. settings MAC Address Displays the mac address for this projector. Returns all settings to the factory preset values. The following settings will still remain: Position, Phase, H.
  • Page 65: Maintenance

    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 Projector Mirror Remove the dust with a "Bellows/Lens Blower"...
  • Page 66: Lamp Information

    Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. When you carry the projector yourself, please use the original box or a suitable soft carry case. Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer.
  • Page 67: Timing Of Replacing The Lamp

    Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1.75*(hours used in Normal mode) + 1.40*(hours used in Economic mode) + 1.00*(hours) Go to http://www.benq.com for a replacement lamp. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the projector off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes.
  • Page 68 "Setting Lamp mode as Economic or Lamp >XXXX Hours SmartEco" on page 66), you may continue to operate the projector until Order a new lamp at www.benq.com the next lamp warning appears. Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message. It is strongly recommended that you Notice replace the lamp at this age.
  • Page 69: Replacing The Lamp

    • To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement. • Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps. We recommend that you use respirators, safety glasses, goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves.
  • Page 70 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the lamp. • Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. • Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. Lift the handle so that it stands up.
  • Page 71 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. Replace the lamp compartment cover on the projector and tighten the screw.
  • Page 72: Cleaning The Projector Mirror

    Cleaning the projector mirror Remove dust with a “Bellows/Lens Blower” readily available from Camera shops to prevent scratching the mirror when subsequently wiped. • Always turn the projector off and allow to cool for at least 30 minutesprior to cleaning. •...
  • Page 73 Indicators Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Orange Stand-by mode Green Powering up Flashing Green Normal operation Orange Projector is cooling. Flashing Lamp events Orange The lamp ignition is not lit up. Flashing The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power There is no power from the cord into the power outlet. If the power power cable. outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
  • Page 75 Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The battery is out of power. Replace the battery with new one. There is an obstacle between the remote control and the Remove the obstacle. projector. You are too far away from the Stand within 7 meters (23 feet) of the projector.
  • Page 76: Specifications

    Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution MX852UST+ Type-B mini USB 1024 x 768 XGA (Optional for PointWrite kit) MW853UST+ Type-A power supply 5V /1A 1280 x 800 WXGA (Optional for PointWrite Touch module) Display system RS-232 serial control Single-chip DLP™...
  • Page 77: Timing Chart

    XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.5 XGA_120** 119.989 97.551 115.5 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 67.5 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576 35.82 46.966 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 74.25...
  • Page 78 Resolution Format Refresh rate H- frequency Pixel Frequency (Hz) (kHz) (MHz) SXGA_60*** 60.02 63.981 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.5 1280 x 960_60*** 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.5 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.5...
  • Page 79 Support timing for Component - YPbPr input Format Resolution Refresh rate H- frequency Pixel Frequency (Hz) (kHz) (MHz) 480i* 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 13.5 480p* 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 576i 720 x 576 15.63 13.5 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720/50p 1280 x 720...
  • Page 80 XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.5 XGA_120** 119.989 97.551 115.5 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 67.5 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576 35.82 46.996 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 74.25...
  • Page 81 Resolution Format Refresh rate H- frequency Pixel Frequency (Hz) (kHz) (MHz) SXGA_60*** 60.02 63.981 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.5 1280 x 960_60*** 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.5 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.5...
  • Page 82 Supporting timing for HDMI Video input Format Resolution Refresh rate Pixel Frequency (Hz) frequency (MHz) (kHz) 720 (1440) x 480i*** 59.94 15.73 480p*** 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 720 (1440) x 576i 15.63 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720/50p** 1280 x 720 37.5 74.25 720/60p*...
  • Page 83: 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).

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