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BenQ MP720P - XGA DLP Projector User`s manual

1. Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Lamp events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or z 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 47 Thermal events The projector has shutdown automatically Ifyou try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance 48 Maintenance Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of your BenQ 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 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 If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensi
2. Projector with the wireless module Cable connection 18 Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA and DVI input sockets that allow you to connect it to a notebook or desktop computer Additionally you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook see Remote paging operations on page 30 Connection To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer either through a VGA cable or VGA DVI cable i With a VGA cable With a VGA DVI cable 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and Take a VGA DVI cable and connect connect one end to the D Sub the VGA end to the D Sub output output socket of the computer socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA Connect the DVI end of the VGA cable to the D SUB COMP IN DVI cable to the DVI I signal input signal input socket on the projector socket on the projector 3 Ifyou wish to use the remote paging function see Remote paging operations on page 30 take the supplied USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB port of the computer and the smaller end to the USB socket on the projector 4 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer and the other end to t
3. o euoeaoeaaoeaonanae 29 Switching input signal adorada 29 Hiding the image ai aka 29 Remote paging operations manana AR ARA R ARA ERAR ERA 30 Freezing the image ida ka Aaaa add dak 30 BOTTOM NOOO MENU ODEON AP A ad Menu system Using the menus 1 Picture menu 2 Pro Picture menu Be Setting MENU NAA Ia 4 Advance menu 5 Information menu Maintenance sheinn hieis Care of the projector akc ddd 40 Cleaning the lems sy aaea ibas 40 Cleaning the projector case 40 Storing the Projector esz O i i iiaii 40 Transporting the projector an oein ene A ER 40 Cleaning and replacing the dust filter oconcocicionininnnonininnnncnnincnnoncancnoncnnoncnos 40 Lain pit ORM ATOM diia dk ddd di 43 Calculation of lamp hour ROPA 43 Warning MESSAGE x R A OPO AA GE 43 Replacing the lia 44 Temperature information 2 eeoeoeee saseta 46 A ao 47 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of your BenQ projector 49 PEU ESOO UA ias 50 A W Projector specifications ina OKA A ORAWA MMM CHAT E KO ACE Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs conccconincnninnoninnenennincaninnsss 52 IE TESS ER essere error egerne 53 GW is MATS 54 Li i5e Warranty ATR 54 iv Table of contents Regulation Statement u uouaea nawa onaewa 55 FOG Statement aid ida 55 EEC statements aiw 55 M
4. C 40 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation 0 3000 feet at 0 C 40 C 3000 6000 feet at 0 C 30 C 6000 10000 feet at 00C 23 C Specifications 51 Timing chart 52 Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Mode kHz Hz MHz 640 x 400 31 47 70 089 25 176 640 x 400_70 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 640x430 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 PSZ 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 1024x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 Supported timing for Component YPvPrinput 2 Horizontal Vertical Frequency Signal Format Frequency kHz Hz 480i 5251 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 5761 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p G60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p G 50Hz 37 50 50 00 10801 11251 G60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 11251 50Hz 28 13 50 00 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs i Color sub Horizontal Vertical i i carrier Video mode Frequency Frequency kHz Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43
5. DVI D PC DVI A Application Mode Keystone Color Temp Brightness Contrast Video S Video Keystone Color Temp Brightness Contrast Color Tint Application Mode Component Video MEN Pro Picture Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H Size Auto Resize not available with Wireless selected Aspect Ratio Auto Resize Aspect Ratio Sharpness E Setting Mute Volume OSD Time Quick Cooling Password Change Password Reset _M Advance Mirror Blank Time Source Scan Language Splash Screen High Altitude Mode Auto Off Economic Mode Information Source Resolution Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Source System Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Source Resolution Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 31 32 Using the menus The projector is equipped with on screen display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are 17 different menu languages Refer to page 4 Advance menu on page 37 for more details The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone 1 Press Y Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control to turn the on screen menu on gt w ctjuje ER Application Mode CO keystone amp color Temp O
6. IEEE 802 11 b g The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers 4 Source Refer to Switching input signal on page 29 for more information Sequentially selects the input signal RGB Component Video S Video or Video 5 Auto Refer to Auto adjusting the image on page 27 for more information Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image When a wireless module is installed the Wireless Connection menu is displayed and the IEEE 802 11 a is selected press this button to search for a reliable channel The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers 6 Lamp indicator light Refer to Indicators on page 47 for more information Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem 7 Temperature warning light Refer to Indicators on page 47 for more information Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high Introduction 9 10 8 Power indicator light Refer to Indicators on page 47 for more information Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation 9 4 Left 10 Right Refer to Correcting keystone on page 28 for more information When the on screen menu is not activated 9 and 10 function as Keystone hot keys 11 Menu Refer to Using the menus on page 32 for more information Turns on the on screen display control menu 12 Exit Exits and saves the menu settings When the on screen m
7. Right gt on the projector or 2 Press on the remote control or 3 Press Right on the projector or on the remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone WM JO Keystone NIEME 6 Operation Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type To select a operation mode that suits your need press Mode The picture modes available for different types of signals are shown below See Application Mode on page 33 for details PC Signal Input Brightest default Presentation sRGB Photo Gaming Video YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input Movie default Cinema Gaming Photo Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one at a time To cycle through the available input sources press the Source button on the projector control panel or the remote control The selected source name will display at the center of the screen for 3 seconds after each button press 7 The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving
8. SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Specifications Dimensions 238 T Unit mm Specifications 53 Warranty Limited Warranty 54 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 prod uct 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 Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the prod uct in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 40 C altitude lower than 10000 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Warranty 10 Regulation Statements FCC statement CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
9. duration each if no further action is taken Then a second message as pictured below displays to warn of shutdown in 1 minute Please re attach the filter cap Otherwise Power is going to shut down in 1 minute You can re attach the case correctly anytime before the projector shuts down That means you have 10 11 minutes to get the re attachment done from the time the first warning message was displayed The projector will return to normal operation How to replace the filter sponge If you find the dirt is hard to remove from the filter sponge or the sponge is broken replace it 1 Carefully peel the filter sponge away from the filter case See that there are small plastic pins along the edges to position and retain the sponge into place Lift the sponge up off these pins taking care to prevent them from breaking off 2 Attach the supplied new filter sponge to the filter case Make sure that the tiny holes securely fit onto the case s pins Plastic pins Maintenance Lamp information Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour hours used in Economic mode hours used in normal mode Cz See Economic Mode off on page 38 for more information on Economic mode The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3
10. four password digits then press Auto For information about the password function refer to Utilizing the password function on page 25 Switch all of the connected equipment on The projector will start to search for input signals The current input source being scanned displays at the center of the screen The search will continue until an input source signal is detected You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal For more information please refer to Switching input signal on page 29 CF If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the on screen menu For details of the on screen menu operation please refer to Using the menus on page 32 for information C7 WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Operation 25 To set a password C3 CAUTION Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every ti
11. lens with abrasive materials Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutdown on page 30 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with the supplied cleaning cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case CG Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 51 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the batteries from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent When you carry the projector yourself please use the original box or provided soft carry case Cleaning and replacing the dust filter It is necessary to clean the dust filter periodically If the filter is not cleaned it can become clogged with dust and prevent proper ventilation This can cause overheating and a malfunction of the projector 40 Maintenance A warning message like the one pi
12. may be danger of an explosion If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 1 Floor in front of screen 2 Ceiling in front of screen 3 Floor at rear of screen 4 Ceiling at rear of screen 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 3 If you use the projector with wireless function there s no need to worry about data cable connections This gives you the flexibility to site the projector anywhere in the room up to a range of 20m away from your notebook and switch between presentations on different notebooks instantly without fiddling with cables To use the wireless function you need to install a BenQ wireless module to the projector and enable your notebook desktop PC with wireless connection For more information refer to Wireless connection optional on page 18 Positioning your projector 13 I Floor front Select this location with the projector placed near the NN floor in front of th
13. size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 3 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diameter listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if your measured projection distance was 4 5m 4500mm the closest match in the Average column is 4617mm Looking across this row shows that a 3000mm 3m screen is required If you can only obtain imperial sized screens the listed screen sizes on either side of the 3m screen are the 9 and 10 screens Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen sizes indicates that the 4 5m measured project
14. surfaces The modern digital projector does not project directly forward like older style reel to reel film projectors did Instead digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table and everyone in the room can see the screen If the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle You can see from the diagram on page 17 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected image If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance BenQ has provided a table of 4 3 aspect ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the centre of the screen pro
15. 3 14 Rear adjuster foot AC power cord inlet Filter case Rear IR remote sensor USB socket RS232 control port RGB signal output socket 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 SLA UR S R External control panel See External control panel on page 9 for detailed information Ventilation grill Projection lens Front adjuster button Lens cap Focus ring and Zoom ring Front IR remote sensor 16 17 18 19 20 RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input socket DVI I signal input socket Video socket S Video socket Audio input socket Audio output socket Speaker Introduction 7 Side view 22 Kensington anti theft lock slot 23 Front adjuster foot 24 Lamp cover 25 Rear adjuster foot 8 Introduction Controls and functions External control panel 10 1 C Power Refer to Start up on page 25 and Shutdown on page 30 for more information Turns the projector on or off 2 Blank Refer to Hiding the image on page 29 for more information Used to hide the screen image You can press any key on the control panel to bring the image back 3 Mode Refer to Application Mode on page 33 for more information Depending upon which input signal is selected there are several picture setup options available When a wireless module is installed and the Wireless Connection menu is displayed press this button to change among LAN IEEE 802 11 a and
16. 4 of that in normal mode That is using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1 4 Warning message When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode For more detailed information on projector warnings please refer to Indicators on page 47 A The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp The lamp has been in operation for 2800 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic Mode ROSEN selected See Economic Mode off on page 38 ee eee AR you may continue to operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp warning appears Lamp Warning The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience of shutdown when the projector runs Change The Lampl o out of lamp time The Power will Tum Off After 3000 Hours The lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours a This message will flash
17. 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz C7 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 an S Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an S Video source device 1 Take a S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the projector 3 If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AN device 4 Audio cables Cc The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 21 for details 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
18. BenQ MP720 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User s Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2005 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 Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations i Table of contents Important safety instructions ococccoccocnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 1 Introduction 73 sister sats lutea enue 5 AAA aaae 5 Shipping contents aid 6 Optional accessories ye O AA ACO 6 Projector exterior View wa GRAC 7 Front upp Side ciar O EE E RE 7 Rear side Side view Lower side i Controls and functions w wik i italia italia 9 Exter al control panel sen
19. IG Statement aaa ai aaa aa ia ia 55 WEEE IEC vu eal seal GAGA 55 Table of contents v lt Memo gt vi Table of contents Important safety instructions Your BenQ 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 Caution To prevent shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Please read this user s manual before you operate your projector Save this user s manual for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS c Important safety instructions 1 2 Safety Instructions 1 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow th
20. aen ARA Sa Gai 9 Remote Control screenet reagere sieis 10 Remote control effective range oe essesecssesssesscessessseeeeesssseseeteneaeeeseeeesescenees 12 Replacing the remote control battery ueeeues enea 12 Positioning your projector srciicnindci ii 13 Choosing a location nao 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 15 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 16 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance 16 CONTE Oi 18 Wireless connection optional ani 18 Cable con ana 18 Connecting a computer OF monitor wewn 18 Connecting Video source devices cocomcocinincnnoncnranincnnicncanoncnnncnnoncncncinanoncncnonos 21 Operation ida 25 Start A A A ee 23 Utilizing the password function eoccccococccnononcnnnnnninnannnnnnnnes 25 TO set a password ccvscecescovecssscastsssesessssestavasconstsssersseesonsestecsesbussatemernicacetttes 26 If you forget the password momcioionoosiociaconnronsrrocoas caen cio cate 26 To enter the password recall procedure usunac 26 To change the password ssssssssecsssssssesssessesssoseessassoroessuctenersstenraanseeety 26 Adjusting the height ssssssssssesnsesss EEEE DR 27 Auto adjusting the image s sssesssssssossenaniiareunes o 27 Fine tuning the image size and clarity 220 1 1022121 28 Table of contents Correcting keystone oska GSG RO GRA R G OK 28 Selecting an application mode
21. ation 27 28 Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating that you need using the zoom ring 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 you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps 1 Press 4 Left Right on the control panel of the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press Left 4 to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press Right to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 2 Press V7 Z on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone then press 7 to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press V to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 3 Press Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control Go to F Picture gt Keystone and adjust the values by pressing Left 4 Right on the projector or Left 4 Right on the remote control For example w 1 Press Left 4 on the projector or 2 Press 7 on the remote control or 3 Press Left on the projector or 4 on the remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone MN 10 Keystone MM 6 1 Press
22. button on the remote control or the Source button on the projector control panel Note that pressing the Source button will also change the input source Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen Shutdown 1 Press Power and a prompt message appears Press Power a second time to turn the projector off ne The Power indicator light flashes pete e no orange and the lamp shuts down the fans continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector r To protect the lamp the projector will SO not respond to any commands during the cooling process To shorten the cooling time you can also activate the Quick cooling function See Quick Cooling off on page 36 for details Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 90 second cooling down process If the projector is not properly shut down you risk damaging the lamp Do not move the projector whilst the lamp is hot 30 Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected ma Picture Functions available when receiving different signal types Wireless
23. cted Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input source contrast brightness settings and is directly proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 5 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC 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 3 The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Soft carry case User s User s manual manual CD Quick start Remotecontrol Cleaning cloth Replacement filter guide with battery C7 Pull the tab before using the remote control VGA cable USB cable Power cord Optional accessories 1 Macintosh adapter 4 Component Video to VGA D sub 2 230W lamp module adaptor cable 3 Ceiling mount kit 5 _RS232 connector 6 Wireless module 6 Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side 1 Rear side Refer to Connection on page 18 for more information on making connections to various equipment 1112 1
24. ctured to the right will be displayed for 10 seconds every 500 hours to remind you to clean the Please check if the filter is clean filter To leave the message press the Exit Clean the filter or replace with a new one button on the projector or remote control Press Exit to leave To clean the filter Ls 2 3 Turn the projector off and wait until the fans stop running Disconnect the projector from any cables Locate the filter case on the back of the projector Release the filter case from the projector by pressing the filter case into the slot slightly The filter case springs out of the slot O Pull out the filter case Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to clean the filter sponge Or use a soft brush such as a clean artist s paintbrush to gently sweep the dust on the filter away If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken replace it with the supplied spare filter sponge See How to replace the filter sponge below Maintenance 41 42 7 Refit the filter case by aligning and inserting it into the projector slot 8 Press the case back until it clicks into place 9 Turn the projector back on If the case is not correctly seated in place the projector will display an on screen message as pictured to the right every three minutes Please check Filter not well attached The message will display 3 times for a 10 second
25. ding the image on page 29 for more information Used to hide the screen image Press any key on the remote control to restore the image Mode Refer to Application Mode on page 33 for more information Depending upon which input signal is selected there are several picture setup options available Introduction 11 12 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the projector s IR remote control sensors to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters 20 feet Operating the projector from the Operating the projector from the rear C 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 Replacing the remote control battery 1 2 Pull out the battery holder Insert the new battery in the holder Note the positive polarity should face outward Push the holder into the remote control until it clicks into place Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire There
26. e projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 2 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions 3 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 5 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this appliance Take it to a qualified technician when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly can cause malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 6 Do not place this projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image 3 Nx Ty Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where
27. e control A confirmation message displays Press Auto We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting On when your environment is higher than 3000 feet or is hotter than 40 C Do you want to turn on High Altitude Mode Yes Gut No Next time you turn on the projector it will show a message pictured below as a reminder during the start up Current Status High Altitude Mode On This mode is used for protecting projector from emng environment and may cause high n speed Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Auto Off off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Press Left 4 Right on the projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is turned off Selecting Off disables this function Economic Mode off Use this mode to reduce system noise and reduce power consumption by 20 If this m
28. e screen This is the most common NN way to position the projector for quick setup and NE portability EE m II Ceiling front Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set E in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on III Floor rear Select this location with the projector placed near the Y floor behind the screen FA Note that a special rear projection screen is required gt vA een Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on IV Ceiling rear Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the NI BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on 14 Positioning your projector 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 The maximum native resolution of the projector is 1024 x 768 pixels which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio expressed as 4 3 To be able to project a complete 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio image the projector can resize and scale a widescr
29. ector in well lit rooms 2 Presentation Mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring Application 3 sRGB Photo Mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to Mode 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 PC drawing applications such as AutoCAD Brightest 4 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing PC based games in a bright living room YPbPr S 5 Video Mode Is appropriate for playing movies video clips from Video Video digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a Movi e blackened little light environment YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input 1 Movie Mode Default Is suitable for enjoying colorful movies and TV in a home darkened not bright lounge room lighting level environment 2 Cinema Mode Is suitable for enjoying DVD movies best viewed in a blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment 3 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment 4 Photo Mode Is perfect for viewing digital photos taken in daylight with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing Photo CDs The color saturation and brightness are well balanced Corrects any keystoning of the image Refer to Correcti
30. ed images resulting from an angled projection LAN Wireless Refer to Wireless connection optional on page 18 for more information When a wireless module is installed and the Wireless Connection menu is displayed press this button to toggle between LAN or Wireless connection modes The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers Page Up and Down Refer to Remote paging operations on page 30 for more information You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing these buttons SWAP Refer to Wireless connection optional on page 18 for more information When a wireless module is installed and the Wireless Connection menu is displayed press this button to change the wireless connection mode between IEEE 802 11 a and IEEE 802 11 b g The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers Auto Refer to Auto adjusting the image on page 27 for more information Automatically determines the best picture settings for the displayed image When a wireless module is installed the Wireless Connection menu is displayed and the IEEE 802 11 a is selected press this button to search for a reliable channel The wireless module is available through BenQ retailers Source Refer to Switching input signal on page 29 for more information Sequentially selects the input signal RGB Component Video S Video or Video Blank Refer to Hi
31. een image to the projector s native aspect width This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75 of the projector s native aspect height 0 Do ovo REMIE 16 9 aspect image scaled to a 4 3 aspect dis play area 4 3 aspect image in a 4 3 aspect display area Thus a 16 9 aspect image will not utilize 25 of the height of a 4 3 aspect image displayed by this projector This will be seen as darkened unlit bars along the top and bottom vertical 12 5 height respectively of the 4 3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16 9 aspect image in the vertical centre of the 4 3 projection display area When determining the position of your projector you should consider its intended use and input signal aspect ratios All inputs other than composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal will display in a 4 3 aspect ratio and will require an additional 33 display height than that of the scaled 16 9 aspect image projection area GG IMPORTANT Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16 9 projection if you will ever need to select an input other than composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the horizontal centre of the screen This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled
32. enu is activated the 9 to 12 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 13 Focus ring Refer to Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 28 for more information Adjusts the focus of the projected image 14 Zoom ring Refer to Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 28 for more information Adjusts the size of the image Remote control ir 2 gt LH 9 3 A AUTO 10 a A Sy 4 MENU gt SOURCE ASPs 3 12 CH 13 IJ L M 6 Benq 1 5 Power Refer to Start up on page 25 and Shutdown on page 30 for more information Turns the projector on or off 2 Il gt Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed An icon Jf will display in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press Freeze again Introduction 10 11 12 13 Up Down 4 Left Right gt When the on screen menu is activated the Up Down 4 Left and Right gt buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments Menu Refer to Using the menus on page 32 for more information Turns on the on screen display control menu Exits and saves the menu settings Pressing the Up button repeatedly can also exit and save the menu settings Y Keystone Refer to page Correcting keystone on page 28 for more information Manually corrects distort
33. etry by pressing Up pressing Power to turn off the projector and start again or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure To enter the password recall procedure Press and hold Right for 5 seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector To change the password 1 Open the on screen menu and go to Ei Setting gt Change Password 2 Press Left 4 or Right gt A Password Change message displays 3 Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct you can go on to enter new password 26 Operation CH IMPORTANT Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password __ Keep this manual in a safe place ii Ifthe password is incorrect a Password Error message displays Press Up to try again or press Down 7 to cancel 4 Check the new password i Pressing Auto completes the procedure ii Press Up to try again iii Press Down 7 to cancel the set up and return to the on screen menu Adjusting the height The projector is equipped with 1 quick release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projec
34. he projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced 13 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Please use BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit A for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed 14 When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions 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 Selectable password protected function Selectable quick cooling function for reducing projector cooling time Optional wireless module allowing more computers to share one projector through cable or wireless connection Compact and portable unit High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display Ultra high brightness projection lamp Ability to display 16 7 million colors Multi language on screen menus Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is conne
35. he AUDIO IN socket of the projector 5 If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the Audio OUT socket of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied The audio output is a mixed mono signal and controlled by the projector Volume and Mute settings The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram notebook or desktop computer Ek gt gt e i A Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers 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 Connection 19 Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the RGB signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable by following the instructions below Note The D SUB output only works when an appropriate D SUB input is made to the projector Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the D SUB IN socket not the DVI soc
36. hich is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only It is not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theatre or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker If you wish you can make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your presentations and also connect separate amplified speakers to the Audio Out socket of the projector The audio output is a mixed mono signal and controlled by the projector Volume and Mute settings If you have a separate sound system you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system instead of to the mono audio projector Connection 21 The audio connections illustrated in the following sections are provided for informational purposes only You need not connect audio to the projector if there is an alternate sound system available or if audio is not required Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device either through a Component Video to VGA adaptor cable o
37. images movies The input type effects the options available for the Application Mode See Selecting an application mode on page 29 for details Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use Blank to hide the screen image Press any key on the control panel to restore the image The word BLANK appears at the bottom right corner of the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the Advance gt Blank Time menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Operation 29 Remote paging operations You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing Page Up and Page Down on the remote control See Connecting a computer on page 18 for details CG Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using this function Freezing the image Press the Freeze button on the remote control to freeze the image An icon II will display in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press the Freeze
38. in the center of the screen for about 30 seconds together with the Lamp indicator lighting up red for 40 seconds Change The Lamp Lamp gt 3000 Hours Out Of Lamp Usage time If this warning message displays the projector will i shutdown in 40 seconds The lamp MUST be aa replaced before the projector will operate normally ul amp Usage Time Power Off Automatically To Protect Your Projecto Change Lamp And Reset The Lamp Timer Maintenance 43 Replacing the lamp FANE 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 To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Turn the projector over Then loosen the screw on the lamp cover 3 Remove the
39. io on page 21 for details 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 You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S Video inputs are unavailable for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 21 for details Connection 6 Operation Start up l Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied Remove the lens cap If it is left on it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp Press and hold for 2 seconds the Power button on the remote control or projector to start the unit The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the unit is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power In the later stage of start up a default BenQ logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness F Ifthe projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energising the lamp 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow buttons to select the
40. ion distance will fit these screens too The projector can be adjusted using the zoom control to display on these different screen sizes at that projection distance Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values Positioning your projector Maximum zoom Screen Diameter Feet Inches mm Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Projection distance Distance from Screen in mm Min length Average with max zoom Max length with min zoom Vertical Offset in mm 10 12 15 18 25 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 144 180 216 300 1219 1500 1524 1829 2000 2134 2438 2500 2743 3000 3048 3500 3658 4000 4572 5000 5436 6000 7620 1745 2148 2182 2618 2863 3055 3491 3579 3927 4295 4364 5011 5236 5727 6545 7158 7855 8590 10909 1876 2199 2345 2815 3078 3284 3753 3848 4222 4617 4691 5387 5629 6157 7036 7695 8444 9234 11727 2007 2250 2509 3011 3293 3513 4015 4116 4516 4939 5018 5763 6022 6586 7527 8232 9033 9878 12545 18 23 23 27 30 32 36 38 41 45 46 53 55 60 69 75 82 90 114 Cc The recommended focus range is from 1500 8000 millimeters 1 5 8 meters There is 3 5 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations Positioning your projector 17 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projec
41. jection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset Positioning your projector 15 16 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 Select your screen size 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen Diameter Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance 3 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 4 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal centre of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above and offset by the value determined in step 3 above For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 4691 mm and with a vertical offset of 46 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 28 for keystone correction How to determine the recommended screen
42. ket To connect the projector to a monitor either through a VGA cable or VGA DVI cable With a VGA cable e With a VGA DVI cable Note You monitor must be equipped with a DVI input socket 1 Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 18 2 Take a suitable VGA cable only one 2 Take a VGA DVI cable and connect supplied and connect one end of the DVI end of the cable to the DVI the cable to the D Sub input socket input socket of the video monitor of the video monitor 3 Connect the VGA end of the cable to 3 Connect the other end of the cable the D SUB OUT socket on the to the D SUB OUT socket on the projector projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram notebook or desktop computer 20 Connection Connecting Video source devices This section describes how to connect the projector to Video source devices using video cables Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations 7 This projector also supports data graphic PC connection using Wi Fi Wi Fi connection is not recommended for Video presentations See Wireless connection optional on page 18 You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets i Component Video S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source de
43. lamp cover from the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 4 Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector 44 Maintenance 5 Loosen the screw that secures the lamp 6 Pull the lamp from the projector CF 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 Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 7 As shown in the figure hold the new lamp and align the two locators on the lamp with the holes on the projector and then pull the lamp all the way into the projector 8 Connect the lamp connector to the projector 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp Cc Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw Maintenance 45 10 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 11 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover CZ Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 12 Restart the projector Cz Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 13 Resetting the lamp counter Cz Do not reset if the lamp is
44. me the projector is started 1 Open the on screen menu and goto Ka Setting gt Password Select On by pressing Left 4 or Right 2 When the function is activated for the first time Password Setup a prompt will display on the screen Use the Up 2 or Down button to select a number for each digit of the password Use the Left 4 or Pres Aut to Confirm Right gt button to move between the digits of Press or to change number the password Press 4 or to move 3 When all digits are entered and the password is ready press Auto to confirm A confirmation message displays Enter Password 9 A M Y Cy The password will display on screen when being input IMPORTANT Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password ___ _ Keep this manual in a safe place 4 Perform one of the following 3 steps i Press Auto to continue The set up is finished when the message Password setup completed displays ii Press Up to go back to the Password Setup previous screen and re enter four Do you want to use 0 0 0 0 as your password digits Yes Gud No 2 Cancel 7 password set up and return to the on screen menu iii Press Down Y to cancel the If you forget the password You will be asked to enter the four digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message displays You can r
45. nds Password off This is a selectable function Selecting On limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password When the function is activated for the first time you have to set a password for it For more information refer to Utilizing the password function on page 25 Once the password is set and this function is selected the projector is password protected Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector C7 WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector or the remote control GG The password will display on screen when being input Change You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new P one For more information refer to Utilizing the password function on assword page 25 Returns all settings to the factory preset values Reset C The following settings will still remain Mirror Language Password High Altitude Mode Phase and H Position 36 Operation 4 Advance menu FUNCTION default setting value Mirror Floor front DESCRIPTION The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors Contac
46. ng keystone on page 28 for more information Keystone 0 Operation 33 34 Color Temp depends on the selected Application mode There are four color temperature settings are available 1 T1 With the highest color temperature T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings 2 T2 Makes images appear bluish white 3 T3 Maintains normal colorings for white 4 T4 Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures 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 Brightness depends on the selected input source Adjusts the brightness of the image The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the setting darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible 30 umo 50 70 Contrast depends on the selected input source Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit y
47. ngton lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Maintenance 49 Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable Plug the power cord into the AC inlet 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 Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed NO PICTURE Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input source device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the Source key on the projector or remote control The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap BLURRED IMAGE Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary The lens cap is still a
48. not replaced as this could cause Lamp Hour damage 0 Hours i Press and hold the Exit button on the Press Auto To Reset projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time ii Press Auto on the projector or on the remote control to reset the lamp hour to 0 iii Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on it is warning you of the following possible problems 1 The internal temperature is too high 2 The fans are not working Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help For more detailed information please refer to Indicators on page 47 46 Maintenance Indicators Illustration Blank Light OFF O Orange light 3 E Light flashing R Red light Light ON G Green light Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Power events The projector has just been connected to a power outlet Stand by mode The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up The projector is under normal operation 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance
49. o Brightness Q Contrast Use 4 on the projector or remote control to select the 9 Picture menu Press Exit Menu on the projector or onthe remote control to select Keystone m G ER Application Mode Presentation keystone mua amp Color Temp FE i OF Brightness EMO D contrast o Operation 4 5 Adjust keystone values by pressing gt on the projector or remote control gt slel ale ER Application Mode Presentation QQ keystone EEE ES amp color Temp jm 4 Brightness io CD contrast Em oc Press Exit on the projector repeatedly or press Menu on the remote control to leave and save the setting 1 Picture menu Cz Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting DESCRIPTION I value Pre defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type CF You can use the remote control Mode button to select a predefined application mode See Selecting an application mode on page 29 for details PC Signal Input 1 Brightest Mode Default Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the proj
50. ode is activated the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected images Cz Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature For more information on how the total lamp hour is calculated see Calculation of lamp hour on page 43 38 Operation 5 Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector C Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Application shows the selected mode in the 475 Picture menu Mode Equivalent Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Lamp Hour System Shows the Video input system format NTSC SECAM or PAL Operation 39 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 clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need 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 If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Cz Never rub the
51. our selected input and viewing environment mam 1 30 70 suma 50 Color depends on the selected input source Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image Tint 50 Adjusts the color tones of the image The higher the value the more greenish the image becomes The lower the value the more reddish the image becomes CF When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 2 Pro Picture menu C Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting value Auto Resize on DESCRIPTION Automatically resizes the input signal pixel resolution to the native resolution of the projector On The pixel resolution of the input signal is converted to the native resolution of the projector 1024 x 768 For input signals with lower resolutions gaps in the pixels are automatically interpolated into the image before being projected This may distort the image clarity Off The image is projected as its original resolution with no pixel conversion For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need
52. r DVI cable With a Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable With a DVI cable Take the optional accessory Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the D SUB COMP IN socket on the projector Take a DVI cable and connect one end of the cable to the DVI output socket of the Video source device Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI I socket on the projector If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram A V device Component Video to p29 VGA D Sub adaptor cable Connection CH The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 21 for details Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16 9 aspect ratio picture If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV HDTV tuner the following standards are supported
53. rical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment Regulation Statements 55
54. source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection 23 24 If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S Video source device using Component Video connections you need not connect to this device using an S Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 21 for details Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an composite Video source device 1 Take the Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector If you wish you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector and the other end to your external speakers not supplied The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AN device Video cable The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Aud
55. t your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket optional accessory if you need to install the projector on your ceiling Refer to Choosing a location on page 13 for more information Blank Time 20 Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen Source Scan on Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals If the source scan is On the projector will scan for input signals until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input signal The default value is RGB Language sets the language for the OSD control menus Language English Use Left 4 Right gt on the projector or Left 4 Right on the remote control to select your desired language Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start Screen up Three modes are available Default BenQ logo black screen or blue screen BenQ logo Operation 37 High Altitude Mode off A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 3000 feet above sea level or is hotter than 40 C or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate the High Altitude Mode select On by pressing Left 4 Right gt on the projector or remot
56. the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet 7 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this unit on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the unit may result in a fire Always place the unit on a level horizontal surface during operation 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 Using the unit when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp Do not stand the unit on end vertically Doing so may cause the unit to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued 10 11 12 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 Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press Blank on the projector or remote control Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If t
57. the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose this product can be used in any area including residential area WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of elect
58. tion angle To adjust the projector 1 Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster The adjuster will drop into position and be locked Cz Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes A Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the front adjuster button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction CG If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal To correct this situation adjust the value of Keystone in the Picture menu on the projector control panel or on the remote control Refer to Correcting keystone on page 28 for details Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press Auto on the control panel of the projector or on the 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 The current source information will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds GG The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning Oper
59. to refocus the projector after making these adjustments Aspect Ratio 4 3 There are two aspect ratio settings 1 4 3 for a standard screen 2 16 9 for a wide screen CZ 16 9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input when being fed an appropriate 16 9 aspect signal See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 22 and Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 15 for details H Position 0 Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image V Position 0 Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image 30 Phase depends on the selected This function allows you to adjust the clock phase to reduce image distortion input source H Size 0 Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer 15 Operation 35 3 Setting menu FUNCTION default setting DESCRIPTION value Mute off Toggles projector audio between on and off Volume 5 Adjusts audio volume level OSD Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The range is from 5 to 100 seconds 10 Quick Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the Cooling off function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 30 seco
60. tor 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 6 They are commercially available from electronics stores Wireless connection optional The Wireless module allows for simultaneous wireless connectivity to multiple computers which are Wi Fi enabled This saves you from having to swap data cables between the projector and different computers during a presentation Wi Fi connectivity is most suitable for situations where multiple presenters with separate notebooks are required to seamlessly present individual presentations like in meetings conferences lectures and classrooms The Wireless module connects and attaches to the rear of the projector through the DVI I socket C Whilst the Wireless module is attached to the projector you cannot use the DVI I socket for DVI cable connections Even though the projector may be using a wireless data connection it still requires physical connection to a power outlet using its power cable You can purchase a BenQ wireless module from BenQ retailers You should attach the wireless Q module to the projector before you connect any yee other cables Refer to the user s manual enclosed with the wireless module for connection and operation details
61. ttached to the lens Remove the lens cap REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK Cause Remedy The battery is out of power Replace the battery with a new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 6 meters 19 5 feet of the projector 50 Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specifications C All specifications are subject to change without notice General Product name Digital Projector Model name MP720 Optical Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 6 to 2 77 f 20 4 to 23 5 mm Lamp 230W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 1 5A 3 2A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 305W Max 10W Standby Mechanical Dimensions 238 mm W x 94 mm H x 291 mm D Weight 6 Ibs 2 724 Kg Input terminal Computer input RGB input Video signal input D sub 15 pin female x 1 DVI I x1 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x1 HDTV signal input D sub lt gt Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Audio signal input Audio in Mini jack stereo port Output RGB output D sub 15 pin female x 1 USB mouse connector Audio signal output Speaker A B series X 1 Mini jack stereo port mixed mono 2 watt x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature Operating relative humidity Operating altitude 0
62. vice using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Best video quality The best available video connection method is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices this should be your connection method of choice in preference to composite Video See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 22 for how to connect the projector to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option See Connecting an S Video source device on page 23 for how to connect the projector to an S Video device Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting a composite Video source device on page 24 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device Connecting Audio The projector has a built in mono speaker w

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