BenQ Lw61st Users Manual

Introduction 11
Remote control
1. ON/OFF
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
2. Source selection buttons 
(COMPUTER-1, COMPUTER-2, 
VIDEO, S-VIDEO)
Selects an input source for display.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.
4. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen image.
5. Left
Decreases the projected image brightness.6. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen...

Introduction 1218. ZOOM+/ZOOM-
Magnifies or reduces the projected image 
size. 
19. VOLUME+/VOLUME-
Adjusts 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.
Operating the LASER...

Introduction 13
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 projectors 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...

Positioning your projector 14
Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. 
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable 
power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of 
your equipment.1. Front Table
Select this location with the...

Positioning your projector 15
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.
LX60ST
For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
1481 mm and the vertical offset is 274 mm.
If your...

Positioning your projector 16
LW61ST
For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
1263 mm and the vertical offset is 81 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 1.5 m (1500 mm), the closest match in the 
Distance from screen (mm) column is 1579 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 
150 (about 3.8 m) screen is required.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 
BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the...

Connection 17
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.
•  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. The rear connecting jacks...

Connection 18
•  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 notebooks documentation to find your notebooks key combination.
•  The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1...

Connection 19 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.
The projector can play sound if the connected RJ45 cable or USB cable carries audio signal. There is no need 
to connect the audio cable when the USB Display or Network Display source is selected.
About the microphone input
•  If you wish to use a...

Operation 20
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 Pow e r  O n  To n...