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EX800ST / EW800ST
V 1.01

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  • Page 1 Digital Projector User Manual EX800ST / EW800ST V 1.01...

  • Page 2: Warranty And Copyright Information

    For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com. Copyright Copyright © 2020 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before you get started ..........................24 The AMS Service ............................25 Checking for system update ........................31 BenQ Launcher ............................ 33 Operation (under non-Launcher source) ................. 73 Using the projector menus under non-Launcher source ............... 73 Securing the projector ..........................74 Switching input signal ..........................

  • Page 4: 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. 1.
  • Page 5 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any 13. Always place the projector on a level, electronic components unless the projector is horizontal surface during operation. unplugged. - 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 6 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector. outlet and call BenQ to have the projector - Locations where temperatures may become serviced. excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Power cord VGA cable BenQ WDR02U USB wireless dongle • 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.
  • Page 8 Replacing the remote control batteries 1. Press and slide off the battery cover, as illustrated. 2. Remove the old batteries (if applicable) and install two AAA batteries. Make sure that the positive and negative ends are positioned correctly, as illustrated. 3.

  • Page 9: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view 1. Focus ring 11. RS-232 control port 2. Vent (air exhaust) 12. RGB (PC) signal input jacks 3. Adjuster feet 13. HDMI input port 4. Projection lens 14. RJ-45 LAN input jack 5. IR remote sensor 15. USB Mini-B port 6.

  • Page 10: Controls And Functions

    • The remote control is without laser pointer in Japan. When the input source is When the input source is NOT BenQ Launcher BenQ Launcher POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. POWER indicator light/TEMPerature warning...
  • Page 11 When the input source is When the input source is NOT BenQ Launcher BenQ Launcher When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, these Moves through the menu items keys are used as directional Arrow keys ( , or toggle through the available arrows to select the desired options.
  • Page 12 When the input source is When the input source is NOT BenQ Launcher BenQ Launcher 22. CONTRAST Adjusts contrast. Displays the Light Mode menu for selecting a suitable light 23. LIGHT MODE operating mode. Automatically determines the best picture timings for the 24.

  • Page 13: Positioning Your Projector

    Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Note that a special rear projection screen and the Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required projector on the ceiling. for this installation location. After turning on the projector, go to Advanced Menu - Settings > Projector Installation >...

  • Page 14: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    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 15: Mounting The Projector

    If you use a non-BenQ brand projector mounting kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall down due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projected Image

    • Consider the surrounding temperature where the projector is ceiling/wall mounted. If a heater is used, the temperature around the ceiling may be higher than expected. • Read the user manual for the mounting kit about the range of torque. Tightening with torque exceeding the recommended range may cause damage to the projector and subsequently falling off.
  • Page 17 Fine-tuning the image clarity Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring. Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image becomes a trapezoid due to angled projection. To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following these steps. 1.

  • Page 18: Connection

    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. Monitor A/V device VGA cable VGA to DVI-A cable Speakers...
  • Page 19 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. Terminal Picture quality Best HDMI Component Video (through RGB Better input) Connecting audio The projector has built-in mono speaker(s) which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only.

  • Page 20: Starting Up The Projector

    Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Press on the projector or on the remote control to start the projector. The power indicator flashes green and stays green when the projector is on.
  • Page 21 Step 2: Choosing a Language. Available languages may vary by the product supplied for your region and may be updated without prior notice. Step 3: Adjusting Keystone. Step 4: Configure the Wireless Setting by selecting a wireless network and entering the password. Starting up the projector...
  • Page 22 Read the Privacy Announcement and press OK to agree with the statement. If at a future time you want to remove your consent to the privacy agreement, you may do so in the General > About > Privacy Announcement menu of the BenQ Launcher Settings menu. See About on page 67 more information.
  • Page 23 ACTIVATE LATER in the Access BenQ pop-up window and press OK. The AMS service Launcher All BenQ Launcher functions will be disabled on the projector until you manually without AMS except AMS service. enable it via the Settings menu. See...

  • Page 24: Operation (Under Launcher Source)

    To register for an AMS account open the BenQ Service website (https://service-portal.benq.com/login) using a Chrome or Firefox browser, click the Register (Admins only) link, and proceed with the registration process.

  • Page 25: The Ams Service

    • Select AMS Service on the BenQ Launcher home screen and press OK. • Select the Settings menu button on the BenQ Launcher home screen, and press OK. Then select AMS Service in the Preference section of the Settings menu and press OK.
  • Page 26 3. In the AMS Service screen press OK so that the AMS Service switch is set to On. Once the AMS function is enabled on your projector you must bind your AMS administrator account to the projector before you can utilize the AMS service. Binding an AMS administrator account to your projector Once you have enabled the AMS function the next step is to bind an AMS administrator account to your projector so as to designate a specific administrator for your projector (i.e.
  • Page 27 • AMS Service is enabled for your projector. See Enabling AMS on page 25 for more information on enabling AMS Service. To log in to the projector using an AMS account, select Login on the BenQ Launcher home screen and press OK. Operation (under Launcher source)
  • Page 28 Use either one of the following methods to complete the log in process: • Enter the Username and Password for your AMS account in the Login window, and then select Login and press OK. You can select Recent users in the Login window and press OK to select a Username from a list of a recently used logins.
  • Page 29 The Account Menu When you are logged into the projector using an AMS account, the bottom-left corner of the BenQ Launcher home screen will identify the account that is currently logged in. Select the icon for the account name and press OK to open a menu of account related options.
  • Page 30 Item Description Lists the information for the administrator account that is bound to the projector, including an option to UNBIND the account from your projector. Device information The UNBIND option only appears for the administrator. LOGOUT Logs your account out of the projector. Unbinding an administrator account from the projector In instances when you want to switch an administrator account for the projector, you will have to first unbind the current administrator account from the projector.

  • Page 31: Checking For System Update

    The projector uses Over-the-Air (OTA) updates to install the update file wirelessly. When a new version is available on the BenQ OTA server, a message will pop up once the projector is connected to a wireless network. You can find the availability of a new firmware version from the notification icon on the lower-part of the BenQ Launcher home screen.
  • Page 32 2. Once the download is completed, the projector will restart automatically. Do not turn off or unplug the projector before the projector is finished updating and BenQ Launcher reappears on the screen. Operation (under Launcher source)

  • Page 33: Benq Launcher

    Source function is disabled, the projector will detect if a signal is available from the input source that was last used and switch to that input source if it is available, if a signal is not available or the projector was set to BenQ Launcher during the previous session, the projector will enter the BenQ Launcher home screen.
  • Page 34 2. Follow on-screen instructions for further operations. Inputting text Various menus within BenQ Launcher may require that you input text. You may either connect a keyboard to the USB-1 or USB-2 port at the rear of the projector or follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 35 Using the Main Menu The Main Menu includes buttons to access the following functions: • Recently Used - A menu of recently opened apps or documents. See Recently Used on page 66 more details on the Recently Used menu. • Wireless Projection - Instructions on projecting from your an iOS, Android, or Windows device. Wireless Connections on page 39 for more details on projecting wirelessly.
  • Page 36 Screen Settings sub-menu, or refer to the AMS User Manual which you can download at the following URL: https://www.benq.com/en-us/business/index.html > your Projector Model > Downloads > User Manual. • If AMS Service is disabled on the projector, the list of app shortcuts can only be customized via the Screen Settings sub-menu, and the selected shortcuts will appear on the home screen at all times.
  • Page 37 Using the Toolbar The tool bar features buttons to access the input source menu, the all apps menu, and the Settings menu. Toolbar Button Description Select to open the input source menu. Select to open the all apps menu. See All Apps on page 66 for more details on the all apps menu.
  • Page 38 For situations where the projector is out of the reach of the user (for example, when the projector is mounted on the ceiling) and as a result the buttons on the projector are not accessible, BenQ Launcher features sidebars on both the left and right side of the screen that can be called out at anytime to access a set of virtual buttons.
  • Page 39 BenQ Launcher during the previous session, the projector will enter the BenQ Launcher home screen.
  • Page 40 3. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface select the Settings button and press OK. 4. Select Internet in the General section of the Settings menu and then press OK. 5. Select Wireless Network Settings and press OK to enable.
  • Page 41 8. Once you have successfully connected to the wireless AP a wireless connection icon will appear at the top left corner of the BenQ Launcher interface. You can now connect your devices wirelessly to the projector to cast your device’s screen.
  • Page 42 1. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Projection and press 2. In the Wireless Projection menu, select iPhone and press OK. 3. On your iOS mobile device’s wireless network menu connect to the wireless network shown on the Wireless Projection for iPhone screen and then select Next.
  • Page 43 4. Follow the instructions shown on the Wireless Projection for iPhone screen to project your iOS device’s screen via AirPlay. 5. Select Finished on the Wireless Projection for iPhone menu to finish the tutorial and return to the home screen. The quality of the wireless projection may depend on the quality of the wireless signal along with the screen mirroring compatibility of the mobile device.
  • Page 44 To connect an Android device to the projector and cast your device’s screen: 1. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Projection and press 2. In the Wireless Projection menu, select Android and press OK. 3. On your Android mobile device’s wireless network menu connect to the wireless network shown on the Wireless Projection for Android™...
  • Page 45 4. Follow the instructions shown on the Wireless Projection for Android™ screen to project your Android device’s screen. 5. Select Finished on the Wireless Projection for Android™ menu to finish the tutorial and return to the home screen. The quality of the wireless projection may depend on the quality of the wireless signal along with the screen mirroring compatibility of the mobile device.
  • Page 46 Wireless Projection for PC To connect an PC to the projector and cast your PC’s screen: 1. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface, select Wireless Projection and press 2. In the Wireless Projection menu, select Windows and press OK.
  • Page 47 4. Follow the instructions shown on the Wireless Projection for Windows screen to project your PC’s screen. 5. Select Finished on the Wireless Projection for Windows menu to finish the tutorial and return to the home screen. The quality of the wireless projection may depend on the quality of the wireless signal along with the screen mirroring compatibility of the PC.
  • Page 48 2. Power on the projector (see Starting up the projector on page 20 3. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface select the Settings button and press OK. 4. Select Hotspot and press OK. Operation (under Launcher source)
  • Page 49 5. (Optional) Select Hotspot Name and/or Hotspot Password and press OK to change the name and/or password of the wireless hotspot. You can only change the Hotspot Name and Hotspot Password when Hotspot is disabled. 6. Select Hotspot and press OK to enable wireless hotspot. The projector will have no access to the Internet while in wireless hotspot mode.
  • Page 50 8. If the wireless hotspot can not be found by your device, select Normal (2.4G) under the Internet Quality heading. After the wireless hotspot is setup, follow the corresponding connection instructions described in the previous section(s) to connect to the projector directly and cast your device’s screen. Operation (under Launcher source)
  • Page 51 • Press the source button on the projector or remote control. • Select the source button on the BenQ Launcher home screen and press OK. 3. Select File Manager in the Source menu and press OK. Operation (under Launcher source)
  • Page 52 7. The media file will open in the media player app. To remove a USB flash drive properly, click from the bottom-right corner of the BenQ Launcher home screen and select the flash drive from the list. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove.
  • Page 53 2. Power on the projector (see Starting up the projector on page 20 3. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface select the Settings button and press OK. 4. Select Bluetooth and press OK. Operation (under Launcher source)
  • Page 54 5. Select Bluetooth and press OK to enable Bluetooth. 6. Activate Bluetooth-pairing mode on the speaker or headphones. 7. Select the speaker or headphones from the Device List in the Bluetooth setting menu and press 8. When the projector and speaker or headphones have successfully connected the device listing in the Bluetooth setting menu will be labeled Connected, you can now output the audio from the projector to the speaker or headphone.
  • Page 55 In cases where you want to disconnect a speaker or headphones from the projector and connect to another speaker or headphones follow the steps below: 1. On the home screen of the BenQ Launcher interface select the Settings button and press OK. 2. Select Bluetooth and press OK.
  • Page 56 Apps To access all the apps installed on the projector, select the all apps button in the tool bar section of BenQ Launcher. Your projector comes pre-installed with the following apps: File Manager, BenQ Suggests, X-Sign Broadcast, and WPS Office.
  • Page 57 For a full description of the features of the AMS service, including instructions on how to setup and manage accounts, refer to the AMS User Manual which you can download at the following URL: https://www.benq.com/en-us/business/index.html > your Projector Model > Downloads > User Manual.
  • Page 58 X-Sign Broadcast X-Sign Broadcast is an app that allows the projector to broadcast announcements or messages created and scheduled on the X-Sign website using a BenQ Identity and Access Management (IAM) account. For a full description of the features of X-Sign Broadcast, including instructions on how to create,...
  • Page 59 WPS Office The WPS Office app allows you to open document files including PDFs as well as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel documents. To edit a file with WPS Office: 1. Open the file using the steps described in Connecting a flash drive on page 2.
  • Page 60 Function Description Select to write, draw, paint or sketch to the slides. Play ( Select to start a slide show. Select to save the presentation file on either the display’s internal Save As ( memory, an external storage device, or cloud storage. Undo ( Select to undo an action.
  • Page 61 To access the Settings menu, in the BenQ Launcher home screen select the Settings button. If the projector is not of the latest version of firmware, a red dot will appear on the Settings icon. In such a circumstance, users can go to the About >...
  • Page 62 • Use OK to enable/disable options or select sub-menu options. • Use the back button to return to the main Settings menu. • Use the home button to return to the BenQ Launcher home screen. Internet Enables a wireless network connection for the projector. See Connecting the projector to a wireless network on page 39 for details.
  • Page 63 Hotspot Name The default name for the projector’s wireless hotspot is "BenQ E800ST-xxxx". The final four digits are the last four digits of its MAC Address. Sets the password for the projector’s wireless hotspot.
  • Page 64 Bluetooth Enables Bluetooth for the projector, allowing the projector to output its audio to a Bluetooth Bluetooth speaker or headphones. Lists of previously paired Bluetooth devices. My Devices This function is only accessible when Bluetooth is enabled. Refreshes the list of devices. Scan for Devices This function is only available when Bluetooth is enabled.
  • Page 65 Sounds Feedback Enables/Disables feedback on the audio provided by the projector. Sound Volume Adjusts the sound level for the projector. Mute Disables/Enables audio for the projector. Clear Memory Clears out the memory of unnecessary files and boosts available RAM. Operation (under Launcher source)
  • Page 66 All Apps Select the All Apps menu to access all the apps that have been installed on the projector. • Select an app and press OK to launch the app. • Select an app and press the menu button ( ) to uninstall the app.
  • Page 67 USB flash drive. For more information see Checking for system Update update on page Privacy Allows you to view and accept or reject BenQ’s privacy policy. Announcement Android System Returns all settings to the factory preset values. Reset...
  • Page 68 Light Settings The options available for the Light Settings settings menu are the same as the options available in the OSD menu. See Advanced menu on page 87 for the Light Settings settings options. Keystone The options available for the Keystone settings menu are the same as the options available in the OSD menu.
  • Page 69 Projector Position The options available for the Projector Position settings menu are the same as the options available in the OSD menu. See Advanced menu on page 87 for the Projector Position settings options. The options available for the 3D settings menu are the same as the options available in the OSD menu. See Advanced menu on page 87 for the 3D settings options.
  • Page 70 Screen Settings Sets which app shortcuts are displayed on the BenQ Launcher home screen and their sequence. The home screen requires at least one shortcut and allows up to ten shortcuts. • Auto: Enables the projector to automatically arrange the sequence of app shortcuts on the home screen so that the most recently used app will appear first in the row.
  • Page 71 X-Sign Broadcast app to work correctly. Format Sets the date and time format as either HH:MM or YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM. Language When AMS Service is enabled, this menu will not be accessible by Guest AMS accounts. Sets the language for BenQ Launcher. Operation (under Launcher source)
  • Page 72 Chinese, and set the keyboard to BenQ Keyboard. AMS Service When AMS Service is enabled, this menu will not be accessible by Guest or User AMS accounts. Select whether to enable or disable the BenQ Account Management System. Operation (under Launcher source)

  • Page 73: Operation (Under Non-Launcher Source)

    Operation (under non-Launcher source) Using the projector menus under non-Launcher source When the input signal is HDMI or PC/YPbPr, you can use 2 types of On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. • Basic OSD menu: provides primary menu functions. (See Basic menu on page •...

  • Page 74: Securing The Projector

    Below is the overview of the Advanced OSD menu. Main menu Press to go to & Main the previous page. menu icon Picture Mode Presentation Picture Reference Mode Presentation Press to go to Brightness Display Sub-menu the previous page Contrast Color or to exit.
  • Page 75 Please write down the recall code, and contact 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. BenQ Customer Center. 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of Recall Code: purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.

  • Page 76: Switching Input Signal

    When the Advanced Menu - Settings > Auto Source Search menu is On, the projector will automatically search for BenQ Launcher. To select the source: 1. Press . A source selection bar appears.
  • Page 77 If you are in a non-DHCP environment: 1. Repeat steps 1-3 above. 2. Press to highlight DHCP and press to select Off. 3. Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server settings. 4.
  • Page 78 The tools page allows you to manage the projector, configure the Network settings and secure access of remote network operation on this projector. i. You can name the projector, keep track of its location and the person in charge of it. ii.
  • Page 79 The info page displays the information and status of this projector. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. For more information, visit http://www.crestron.com & www.crestron.com/getroomview. Operation (under non-Launcher source)

  • Page 80: Menu Operation

    Menu operation Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. 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.
  • Page 81 Advanced menu Main menu Submenu Options Bright/Presentation/Infographic/Vid Picture Mode eo/sRGB/(3D)/User 1/User 2 Bright/Presentation/Infographic/Vid Reference Mode eo/sRGB/(3D) 0~50~100 Brightness -50~0~50 Contrast -50~0~50 Color 0~15~31 Sharpness Brilliant Color On/Off Color Cool/Normal/Warm Temperature R Gain (0~50~100) G Gain (0~50~100) Color B Gain (0~50~100) Temperature R Offset (-50~0~50) Tuning...
  • Page 82 Main menu Submenu Options Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 -30~0~30 Keystone Test Pattern On/Off Phase PC & Component YPbPr Tuning H. Size H：-5~0~5 Position V：-5~0~5 Auto/Top Bottom/Frame 3D Mode Sequential/Frame Packing/Side by Side/Off 3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert Display Apply 3D 3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D Settings Settings 3/Off Save 3D...
  • Page 83 Main menu Submenu Options Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Projector Installation Ceiling/Front Ceiling Remote Receiver Front/Top/Front+Top Auto Source Search On/Off Auto Sync On/Off Normal/Economic/SmartEco/ Light Mode LampSave Light Settings Reset Light Reset/Cancel Timer Light Usage Time Quick Cooling On/Off Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/ Blank Timer 20 min/25 min/30 min Reminder...
  • Page 84 Auto Disable Standby Network Off/20 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/6 hr Settings Standby Mode Audio Pass Off/Audio in/HDMI Through System Background BenQ/Black/Blue/Purple Background Settings Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue Menu Type Basic/Advanced Menu Settings Menu Display 5 sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec/Always Time Mute...
  • Page 85 Picture Mode • Video: Is suitable for playing videos in an environment where there is ambient light. Dynamic color details are preserved by BenQ enhancement technology. • sRGB: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
  • Page 86 Volume Adjusts the sound level. Light Mode Setting the Light Mode on page • Native Resolution: Shows the native resolution of the projector. • Detected Resolution: Shows the native resolution of the input signal. • Source: Shows the current signal source. •...
  • Page 87 Picture Mode • Video: Is suitable for playing videos in an environment where there is ambient light. Dynamic color details are preserved by BenQ enhancement technology. • sRGB: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
  • Page 88 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 Brilliant Color images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors.
  • Page 89 Display There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. • Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit (EX800ST) (EW800ST) the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. 15:9 picture •...
  • Page 90 Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the Position directional arrow keys. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. 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.
  • Page 91 Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image size. 1. After the adjustment bar displays, press repeatedly to reduce or magnify the image to a desired size. 2. Press OK to enter panning mode. 3. Press the directional arrows ( , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.
  • Page 92 Auto Source Allows the projector to automatically search for a signal. Search • On: Allows the projector to automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected and AUTO is Auto Sync pressed.
  • Page 93 Quick Cooling: Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90-second duration to approximately 15 seconds. Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when there is no action taken on the blank screen, once elapsed the image will return to the screen.
  • Page 94 • Port Selection: Press to select the serial port. • Baud Rate: Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download Serial Port the projector’s firmware.
  • Page 95 • Mute: Temporarily turns off the sound. • Volume: Adjusts the sound level. • Power On/Off Ring Tone: Turns on or off the ring tone when the projector is Audio in startup and shutdown process. Settings 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 96: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting down the projector 1. Press on the projector or on the remote control and a confirmation message will appear prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2. Press a second time. The power indicator flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance Care of the projector Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Please be sure to turn off the projector and let it cool down completely before cleaning the lens. • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. •...
  • Page 98 Time used in SmartEco mode = z hours Time used in LampSave mode = a hours 2. Equivalent lamp source hour = α hours α = x(A’ / X) + y(A’/Y) + z(A’/Z) + a(A’/A), if X= lamp life spec of Normal mode Y= lamp life spec of Economic mode Z= lamp life spec of SmartEco mode A= lamp life spec of LampSave mode...
  • Page 99 Install a new lamp for optimal performance. Press Equivalent lamp hour >XXXX hours dismiss the message. Order a new lamp at www.BenQ.com It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this Notice age. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness Replace lamp soon diminishes with use.
  • Page 100 Replacing the lamp (FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY) • 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. •...
  • Page 101 7. 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 glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials.
  • Page 102 Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Stand-by mode Powering up Normal operation Normal power-down cooling Download CW start fail Lamp events Lamp error in normal operation Lamp is not lit up Lamp life exhausted Lamp door is not closed Thermal events Fan 1 error (the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed) Fan 2 error (the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed)

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If There is no power from the power cord. the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched Attempting to turn the projector on again during Wait until the cooling down process has completed.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Resolution EX800ST: 1024 x 768 XGA EW800ST: 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Input terminals Lens Computer input F = 2.6, f = 6.9 mm RGB input...

  • Page 105: Dimensions

    Dimensions 296 mm (W) x 120 mm (H) x 250 mm (D) Unit: mm Specifications...

  • Page 106: Timing Chart

    XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120 (Reduce 119.989 97.551 115.5 Supported Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 67.5 BenQ 1024 x 576 60.0 35.820 46.966 Notebook_timing BenQ 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419 Notebook_timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000...
  • Page 107 97.551 115.5 Supported Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 67.5 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59.87 47.776 79.5 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576@60Hz 60.00 35.820 46.996 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600@65Hz 64.995 41.467 51.419 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000...
  • Page 108 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 Supported 576i 720 x 576 15.63 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720/50p 1280 x 720 37.5 74.25 Supported Supported Supported 720/60p 1280 x 720 45.00 74.25 Supported Supported Supported Supported 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 28.13 74.25 Supported...

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