LX60ST/LW61ST Digital Projector User Manual
Table of contents Important safety instructions ........................... 3 Introduction .......................... 7 Adjusting the sound ............................... 36 Presenting from a USB Reader............ 37 Shutting down the projector ............... 38 Direct power off..................................... 38 Menu operation ...................................... 39 Projector features.....................................7 Shipping contents ......................................
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 1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. Do not operate light sources beyond 10. the rated light source life. Excessive operation of light sources beyond the rated life could cause them to fail on rare occasions. 11. 8. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 9. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 12. Do not block the ventilation holes. 15. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. 16. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 17.
Safety Instructions (Continued) Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property. 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.
Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features.
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. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.
Projector exterior view 1. Front/upper side 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Rear/lower side 9 10 11 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17. 8 21 22 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.
Controls and functions Projector 9. Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. 10. AUTO 1 Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. 9 2 3 10 4 5 6 7 8 11. 11 When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #6, #5, and #11 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. 13 1. Focus ring 2. Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 12. TEMPerature warning light 3.
Remote control 6. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. 1 3 13 14 15 4 16 5 17 6 16 7 18 8 19 9 10 11 12 20 21 22 2 1. 2. 23 24 ON/OFF Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. Source selection buttons (COMPUTER-1, COMPUTER-2, VIDEO, S-VIDEO) 3. Selects an input source for display. MENU/EXIT 4. Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. ECO BLANK 5. Used to hide the screen image.
18. ZOOM+/ZOOMMagnifies or reduces the projected image size. 19. VOLUME+/VOLUMEAdjusts the sound level. 20. MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off. 21. ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio. 22. MIC/VOL +/Adjusts the microphone sound level. 23. CAPTURE Captures the projected picture and save it as your startup screen. 24. Numeric buttons Enters numbers in network settings. Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be pressed when asked to enter password.
Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the rear of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. 3. Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 54 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.
LW61ST Screen size Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance Screen size Diagonal H (mm) Distance from screen (mm) Vertical offset (mm) Inch mm W (mm) 80 2032 1723 1077 842 53.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. 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" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores. • The connection illustrations below are for reference only.
• Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/ LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination. • The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1 jack.
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 45 for details. The table below describes the connection methods for different devices, and where the sound is from. Device PC/Component Video Video/S-Video Audio input port AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN 2 AUDIO (L/R) The projector can play AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN 2/MIC the sound from...
Operation Starting up the projector 1. 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. power cord) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. 2. Press POWER or ON to start the projector. As soon as the light source lights up, a "Power On Tone" will be heard.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped 2 adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: Screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the horizontal angle. To retract the feet, screw the adjuster feet in a reverse direction. 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.
Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, if you want the projector to automatically correct image keystoning, be sure the Auto Keystone function in the DISPLAY menu is On. Or you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu DISPLAY Off Wall Color Auto On Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone Keystone Sub-menu Status Position ENTER Phase 0 H. Size 0 Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit.
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 projector. A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.
If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on Password Error the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the Please try again. password error message as pictured to the right is displayed lasting for 3 seconds, and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows.
Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message “INPUT PASSWORD” is displayed. Enter the current password. i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page. Press to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select Off. You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector.
Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for the available signals. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals. To select the source: 1. 2. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar is displayed.
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 1. Press ZOOM+/ZOOM- to display the Zoom bar. Press ZOOM+ to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need. 2. Use the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. 3.
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Auto: Scales an image proportionally 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 you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio.
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 > Wall Color menu and press / to select a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface.
6. 7. 8. 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. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/ ENTER to store the settings. The confirmation message “Setting Saved” is displayed. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is selected.
There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
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. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing . The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps: 1. 2. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message is displayed. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is Off” appearing on the screen. 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 17 for details.
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. 1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by pressing / on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message is displayed. 2. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
4. 5. If the action is successful, you see the message 'Captured Succeeded' on the screen. The captured picture is saved as MyScreen. To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen, set MyScreen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and restart the projector. • Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight MyScreen and press MODE/ENTER. 3.
Presenting from a USB Reader This feature displays a slide show of images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector. It can eliminate the need for a computer source. Supported image formats: • • JPEG(JPG) BMP • • PNG GIF • • TIFF PDF • Not all PDF files can be displayed. • A square box will be displayed on the filename for unidentified characters. • Thai filename is not supported.
During a slide show To go to previous or next image rotate the image by 90 degree clockwise/ counterclockwise return to a previous page start/stop a slide show Press / / (Rotation is temporary; the image returns to its original orientation when you go back to thumbnails) Auto Enter Setting page You can adjust the file order and Slideshow settings. When you are done, press OK to save the settings or press Cancel to ignore the change. Shutting down the projector 1. Press POWER or prompting you.
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/Blackboard Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 On/Off Wall Color 1. DISPLAY 2. PICTURE 3. SOURCE 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone Keystone Position Phase H.
Main menu Sub-menu Options Language Projector Position Menu Display Time 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic 5.
Main menu Sub-menu Baud Rate Test Pattern Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Network Microphone Standby Monitor Out Settings Audio Pass Through 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 6.
Description of each menu Function Description Wall Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 30 for details. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 28 for details. Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone Automatically corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on page 22 for details.
Function Description 1. DISPLAY menu Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. Teaching Template Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast 2. PICTURE menu Color Tint Sharpness Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing / and press / to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to display the selected pattern. Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type.
Function Description 3. SOURCE Quick Auto Search See "Switching input signal" on page 27 for details. Color Space Conversion See "Changing Color Space" on page 27 for details. Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 33 for details. Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 23 for details.
Function Description 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Remote Receiver Allows you to enable all the remote receivers or one specific remote receiver on the projector. Panel Key Lock Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys" on page 35 for details. Background Color Sets the background color for the projector. you to select which logo screen will display during projector Splash Screen Allows start-up.
Function Baud Rate Test Pattern 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Closed Caption Standby Settings 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 download the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test pattern.
Function SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced me Network Settings Description Wired LAN Wireless LAN Remote Desktop Broadcasting Projection Log In Code See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details. AMX Device Discovery When AMX Device Discovery is On, the projector can be detected by AMX controller. Mac Address Displays the mac address for this projector. The System limitation of 1:1 audio is Intel Pentium 4, 3.0G CPU, 1G RAM. Returns all settings to the factory preset values.
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. Contact your dealer if any part needs replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • • • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
Light source information Getting to know the light source hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of light source usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. See "Setting Light Source Mode Selection as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the light source hour information: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 2. Press to highlight Light Source Adjustments and press MODE/ENTER.
Timing of replacing the light source When the Light indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the light source, please consult your dealer. The following light source warning displays will remind you to change the light source. Status Install a new light source for optimal performance.
Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Off Off Off Off Off Off Orange Stand-by mode. Green Powering up. Flashing Green Normal operation. • Off Off Off Red Green Orange Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Orange Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Green Green Orange Orange • Flashing The projector needs to cool for 5 seconds after the power is turned off. The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shut down again.
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause There is no power from the power cord. Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly. The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device. The input signal has not been correctly selected. The lens cover is still closed.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution (LX60ST) 1024 x 768 XGA (LW61ST) 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.59 Light source Blue Laser Diode x 24 RS-232 serial control 9 pin x 1 LAN control RJ45 x 1 IR receiver x 2 12V trigger x 1 (Max. 1A) Electrical Power supply AC100–240V, 2.22 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic) Power consumption 270 W (Max); < 0.5 W (Standby) Mechanical Weight 11.24 lbs (5.
Dimensions 393 mm (W) x 117 mm (H) x 298 mm (D) 393 298 117 105.5 76.6 (LX60ST) 75.95 (LW61ST) Wall mount installation Minimum installation requirements LX60ST Computer Resolution: XGA Image Resolution: XGA Diagram Reference SMART Board 660 SMART Board 680 Promethean ActivBoard 164 Promethean ActivBoard 178 RM CkassBiard2 77.5 Hitachi StarBoard FX-63 StarBoard FX-77 Image Diagonal (inches) D 64 77 64 78 77.
Distance from top of wall mount to ceiling (mm) c 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Minimum Ceiling Height (mm) e 2337.6 2565.6 2337.6 2583.6 3274.6 2320.6 2565.
Minimum Ceiling Height (mm) = f + H + b + 60 + 274+ c Ceiling b 298 D screen H 150 e a 274 20 60 60 180 c Projection area Wall plate W f Distance from floor to bottom of image floor • The dimensions are based on the BenQ wall mount (P/N: 5J.J4R10.001). • All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1024 x 576 1024 x 600 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1360 x 768 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz Mode VGA_60 VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 720 x 400_70 SVGA_60* SVGA_72 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 SVGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) XGA_60* XGA_70 XGA_75 XGA_85 XGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864_75 1280 x 720_60* 1280 x 7
Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Resolution 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 1024 x 576@60Hz 1024 x 600@65Hz 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1360 x 768 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz Mode VGA_60 VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 720 x 400_70 SVGA_60* SVGA_72 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 SVGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) XGA_60* XGA_70 XGA_75 XGA_85 XGA_120** (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864_75 1280
Timing Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Remark 480i** 480p 576i 576p 720/50p 720/60p 1080/50i 1080/60i 1080/24P 1080/25P 1080/30P 1080/50P 1080/60P 720 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 59.94 59.94 50 50 50 60 50 60 24 25 30 50 60 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 37.5 45.00 28.13 33.75 27 28.13 33.75 56.25 67.5 27 27 27 27 74.25 74.25 74.25 74.25 74.
Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. 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).
