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MW561
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  • Page 1 Digital Projector User Manual MW561 V 1.00...

  • Page 2: Warranty And Copyright Information

    For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com. Copyright Copyright © 2024 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

    Table of Contents Warranty and Copyright information ................2 Important safety instructions ..................4 Introduction ........................7 Shipping contents ............................7 Projector exterior view .......................... 8 Controls and functions......................... 9 Positioning your projector ..................12 Choosing a location ..........................12 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ............... 13 Mounting the projector ........................

  • 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 horizontal surface during operation. projector is 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. supply's power outlet and call BenQ to - Locations where temperatures may become have the projector serviced. excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 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 Remote control with Projector HDMI cable batteries Quick start guide Warranty card* Power cord •...

  • Page 8: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view 15 16 1. Focus ring and Zoom ring 12. USB Type A port with power charging 2. Vent (air exhaust) 13. RGB (PC) signal input jack 3. Adjuster feet 14. RGB (PC) signal output jack 4. Projection lens 15.

  • Page 9: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Projector & Remote control All the key presses described in this document are available on the remote control or projector. 5. Arrow keys ( , POWER When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Toggles the projector between standby is activated, these keys are used as mode and on.
  • Page 10 6. SOURCE 14. SMART ECO Displays the source selection bar. Displays the Light Mode menu for selecting a suitable lamp operating mode. 7. ECO BLANK 15. FREEZE Used to hide the screen picture. Freezes the projected image. Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the 16.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Effective Range

    Remote control effective range The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). 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.

  • Page 12: Positioning Your Projector

    Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling/Wall screen. Note that a special rear projection Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling/Wall projector. Mount Kit are required for this installation location.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Mounting The Projector

    BenQ projector mounting kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed. 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 15: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. You can screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the horizontal angle. To retract the feet, screw the adjuster feet in a reverse direction.

  • Page 16: Correcting Keystone

    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. Do one of the following steps to display the keystone correction page.

  • Page 17: 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. A/V device VGA cable VGA to DVI-A cable USB cable Component Video to VGA...

  • Page 18: Connecting Audio

    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. They are not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation 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.

  • Page 20: Using The Menus

    Using the menus The projector is equipped with 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 • Advanced OSD menu: provides full menu functions. (See Advanced menu on page To access the OSD menu, press MENU on the projector or remote control.

  • Page 21: Securing The Projector

    Likewise, when you wish to switch from the Advanced OSD menu to the Basic OSD menu, follow the instructions below: 1. Go to Advanced Menu - System > Menu Settings and press OK. 2. Select Menu Type and OK. 3. Press / to select Basic. Next time when you turn on the projector, you may access the Basic OSD menu by pressing MENU.

  • Page 22: Switching Input Signal

    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 Recall Code: proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.

  • Page 23: Shutting Down The Projector

    Once detected, the selected source information will appear at the corner of the screen for seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another signal. • The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu Main menu Submenu Options Bright/Presentation/Infographic/ Picture Mode Video/sRGB/Spreadsheet/(3D)/ User 1/User 2 Bright/Presentation/Infographic/ Reference Mode Video/sRGB/Spreadsheet/(3D) Brightness 0~50~100 Contrast -50~0~50 Color -50~0~50 Tint -50~0~50 Sharpness 0~15~31 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)
  • Page 26 Main menu Submenu Options Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone -40~0~40 Auto Vertical -40~0~40 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 Sequential/ 3D Mode Display Frame Packing/Side by Side/Off 3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert 3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/ Apply 3D Settings...
  • Page 27 On/Off Switch Reset Settings Reset/Cancel Language Bhs Ind Standby Mode Eco/Normal Standby Settings Audio Pass Off/Audio in/HDMI-1/HDMI-2 Through Background BenQ/Black/Blue/Purple Background System 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 28 Main menu Submenu Options Native Resolution Detected Resolution Source Picture Mode Light Mode Information 3D Format Color System Light Usage Time Firmware Version Service Code Menu operation...

  • Page 29: Basic Menu

    Basic menu The higher the value, the brighter the image. Adjust this control so the black Brightness areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source.
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Advanced Menu

    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.
  • Page 32 The higher the value, the brighter the image. Adjust this control so the black Brightness areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible. The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white Contrast level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment.
  • Page 33 Color Temperature There are several preset color temperature settings available. The available settings may vary according to the signal type selected. • Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white. • Cool: Makes images appear bluish white. • Warm: Makes images appear reddish white. Color Temperature Tuning You can also set a preferred color temperature by adjusting the following options.
  • Page 34 Wall Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface such as a Advanced painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct Color Settings the projected picture’s colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
  • Page 35 • Phase: Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion. This function is only available when a PC & PC signal (analog RGB) or YPbPr signal is Component selected. YPbPr Tuning • H. Size: Adjusts the horizontal width of the image. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) or YPbPr signal is selected.
  • Page 36 Magnifies or reduces the projected image size. After the Digital Zoom page displays, press ZOOM+/ZOOM- to reduce or magnify the image to a desired size. Press the directional arrows ( , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. Digital Zoom The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified.
  • Page 37 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 38 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 Baud Rate the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. Adjusts the equalizer gain settings for an HDMI signal. The higher the HDMI setting, the stronger the gain value.
  • Page 39 Returns all settings to the factory preset values. Factory Default The following settings will still remain: Keystone, Projector Installation, Lamp Timer, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate, HDMI Equalizer. Returns all of the adjustments you’ve made for the System menu to the Reset System factory preset values.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Extending Lamp Life

    When the Light indicator lights up or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please consult your dealer or go to http://www.BenQ.com before installing a new lamp. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Lamp (For Service Personnel Only)

    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 Notice this age. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp Replace lamp soon brightness diminishes with use.
  • Page 43 1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. 2. Loosen the screw(s) that secure the lamp cover on the side of the projector until the lamp cover loosens.
  • Page 44 10. Tighten the screw(s) that secures the lamp. 11. 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. 12.
  • Page 45 Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Stand-by mode Powering up Normal operation Normal power-down cooling Download CW start fail Data abort, scaler shutdown abnormally Scaler reset fail Burn-in events Burn-in on Burn-in off Light events Light life exhausted Light error in normal operation Light is not lit up Thermal events Fan 1 error (the actual fan speed is outside the desired...

  • Page 46: 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 There is no power from the power cord. outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Type-A power supply 5V /1.5 A x 1; Original packing or equivalent is recommended Type Mini-B x 1 Repairing RS-232 serial control Please visit below website and choose your country to 9 pin x 1 find your service contact window. IR receiver x 2 http://www.benq.com/welcome Specifications...

  • Page 48: Dimensions

    Dimensions 296 mm (W) x 221 mm (D) x 120 mm (H) Unit: mm Specifications...

  • Page 49: Timing Chart

    84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120 (Reduce 119.989 97.551 115.500 Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.500 108.000 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 50 84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120 (Reduce 119.989 97.551 115.5 Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.500 108.000 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 51: Supported Timing For Component-Ypbpr Input

    • Video timings Supported 3D format Vertical Horizontal Pixel Timing Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Frame Frame Side by (Hz) (kHz) (MHz) Sequential Packing Bottom Side 720 (1440) x 480i 59.94 15.73 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 720 (1440) x 576i 15.63 576p...

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