Table of contents Important safety Using the test pattern......38 Using the teaching templates ....39 instructions ......3 Presenting from a USB Reader.... 40 Introduction ......7 Shutting down the projector ....41 Direct power off........41 Projector features........7 Menu operation ........
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 before In some countries, the line voltage is...
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Safety Instructions (Continued) The lamp becomes extremely hot Do not place this product on an during operation. Allow the projector unstable cart, stand, or table. The to cool for approximately 45 minutes product may fall, sustaining serious prior to removing the lamp assembly damage.
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Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not place this projector in any of Do not block the ventilation holes. the following environments. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft - Space that is poorly ventilated or surface.
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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.
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. •...
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. *Only supplied in some specific regions.
Projector exterior view Lamp cover Front/upper side Vent (heated air exhaust) Speaker grill PointWrite dummy cover (Optional PointWrite kit) Front IR remote sensor Projection lens and Mirror Adjuster foot Speaker External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) Focus ring Vent (cool air intake)
Controls and functions Projector Focus ring ECO BLANK Adjusts the focus of the projected image. Used to hide the screen picture. POWER indicator light POWER Lights up or flashes when the projector is Toggles the projector between standby under operation. mode and on.
Remote control (for Japan) ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. Toggles the projector between standby LASER mode and on. Emits visible laser pointer light for Source selection buttons presentation purposes. (COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, MHL control buttons VIDEO, S-VIDEO, HDMI, Previous, Play/Pause, NETWORK...
12. FREEZE 19. MUTE Freezes the projected image. Toggles projector audio between on and off. 13. NETWORK SETTING 20. ASPECT Displays the Network Settings OSD menu. Selects the display aspect ratio. 14. QUICK INSTALL 21. SMART ECO Quickly selects several functions to adjust Displays the Lamp Mode menu for the projected image and displays the test...
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.
Positioning your projector Using the quick install The projector provides a hot key to set Projector Installation, Test Pattern, and 2D Keystone quickly. Press QUICK INSTALL on the remote control and press to select from the below items: • Projector Installation. See "Positioning your projector"...
• Corner fit correction • Surface fit correction Set up your screen via the QUICK INSTALL hotkey on the remote control. You can also go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation menu after turning on the projector. See "Using the menus"...
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Center: 0 +1.5 cm -1.5 cm +3.5 cm Center: 0 -3.5 cm Adjustment area MX882UST The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is in a 4:3 aspect ratio Vertical Screen size Ceiling Installation distance (D) offset height...
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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.
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"...
VGA cable Audio L/R cable VGA to DVI-A cable USB cable (A to mini B type) connect USB cable to Touch Module Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) HDMI cable adapter cable USB flash drive S-Video cable USB wireless dongle Video cable HDMI wireless dongle Audio cable •...
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. Connecting smart devices The projector can project the content directly from a MHL compatible smart device.
Operation Starting up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet 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.
Adjusting the projected image 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.
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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. Adjusting Corner Fit Manually adjust four corners of the image by setting the horizontal and vertical values. Press MENU/EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
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Adjusting surface fit Manually correct geographic distortion by Surface Fit calibration function. Press MENU/EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Surface Fit and press MODE/ENTER. The Surface Fit correction page displays. Press to select Horizontal and press MODE/ENTER. Select the direction you want to adjust and press MODE/ENTER.
Projector Installation Front Table Corner Fit Menu Settings Surface Fit Operation Settings Position Panel Key Lock Phase Background Color BenQ H. Size Splash Screen Digital Zoom BenQ PointWrite Touch Module Teaching Template COMPUTER 1/Y Pb Pr 1 MENU Exit Analog RGB...
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 the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 27 on page for details.
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...
• The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 (MX882UST)/16:10 (MW883UST) aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the “aspect ratio”...
Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s HDMI/MHL or HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. To do this: Press MENU/EXIT and then press until the SOURCE menu is highlighted.
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Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements. • 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.
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• OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. Auto Scales an image proportionally MX882UST MW883UST to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and...
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 colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, go to the DISPLAY >...
Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with . See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the below functions may not be available.
Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature: Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by pressing on the projector or remote control. Press to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/ ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page displays. Press to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing...
Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other. For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0, only pure red in the projected Yellow GREEN picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta.
Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right 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.
Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >...
symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions. Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection"...
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.
Presenting from a USB Reader This feature allows you to browse the image and document files stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector. It can eliminate the need for a computer source. Supported file formats: • JPEG(JPG) •...
Shutting down the projector Press POWER or OFF and a confirmation message will display 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.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. Main menu Sub-menu Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/ Wall Color Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 2D Keystone Corner Fit Surface Fit Horizontal/Vertical...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Audio Volume Settings Power On/Off Ring On/Off Tone Lamp Mode Normal/Economic/SmartEco Lamp Reset Lamp Timer Settings Lamp Timer Change Password Security Power On Lock Change Security Settings Settings Web Control Lock SYSTEM 2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/ Baud Rate...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options Status DHCP IP Address Wired LAN Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Apply Status SSID Network SSID Display SYSTEM Wireless LAN Settings IP Address SETUP: Connection Mode Advanced Apply Remote Desktop Projection Log In On/Off Code Broadcasting AMX Device On/Off...
Description of each menu Function Description Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is Wall Color not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 32 for details. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on Aspect Ratio your input signal source.
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.
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Function Description Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 32 for details. Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality Reference and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below.
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Function Description Presentation Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 35 for details. Timer Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using Language the menus" on page 25 for details.
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Function Description Panel Key Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys" Lock on page 37 for details. Background Sets the background color for the projector. Color Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector...
Function Description 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 Baud Rate download the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. Test Pattern "Using the test pattern"...
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Function Description Network BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details. Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values. Reset All The following settings will still remain: User 1, User 2, Color Space Settings Conversion, Projector Installation, PointWrite Touch Module, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate and Network Settings.
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 and case clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.
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. Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 2.4 x (hours used in Normal mode) + 1.5 x (hours used in Economic mode) + 1.0 x (hours used in SmartEco mode) To obtain the lamp hour information: Press MENU/EXIT and then press...
54), you may continue to operate the Equivalent lamp hour > XXXX hours projector until the next hour lamp warning appears. Order a new lamp at www.BenQ.com Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message. It is strongly recommended that you replace the NOTICE lamp at this age.
Replacing the lamp • 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.
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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.
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Resetting the lamp timer After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER.
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Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Stand-by mode Orange Green Powering up Flashing Normal operation Green Orange Normal power-down cooling Flashing Download Red Flashing Red Flashing Red Flashing CW start fail Green Scaler shutdown fail (data abort) Red Flashing Scaler reset fail (video projector only) Lamp events Lamp1 error in normal operation...
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 There is no power from the power cord. power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA (MX882UST) PointWrite (Type-B mini USB) 1280 x 800 WXGA (MW883UST) (Optional for PointWrite kit) Type-A power supply 5V /1.5 A Display system...
1024 x 768 XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120** 119.989 97.551 115.5 (Reduce 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...
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119.989 97.551 115.5 (Reduce 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...
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• *Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. **Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format. ***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.
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Supported timing for Component-YP input Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency Timing Resolution Frequency (Hz) Frequency (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 37.5...
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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