MP721/MP721c Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual Welcome
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Table of contents Important safety instructions .................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................... 5 Projector features ................................................................. 5 Shipping contents................................................................. 6 Projector exterior view ......................................................... 7 Controls and functions ........................................................
Troubleshooting....................................................... 53 Specifications ............................................................ 54 Projector specifications ......................................................54 Timing chart........................................................................55 Dimensions..........................................................................56 Warranty................................................................... 57 Limited warranty ......
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. 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. 2 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 8. 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. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Important safety instructions 10.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 12. Do not place this projector in any of the 13. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, following environments. bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. 17. 4 Do not step on the projector or place 18. any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the 19. projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.
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 The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment. 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.
Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1. 1 2 6 7 3 4 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 8 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens Quick-release button Lens cap Focus ring and Zoom ring Front IR remote sensor 5 Rear side See "Connection" on page 17 for details. 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 18 19 10 9 8 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Controls and functions Projector 13 14 8 7 1 10 2 3 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 6 5 9 1. 12 11 4 Power (Refer to "Start up" on page 25 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 36 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. Blank/Q? (Refer to "Hiding the image" on page 32 and "Utilizing FAQ function" on page 36 for more information.) Used to hide the screen image. You can press any key on the control panel to bring the image back. To start FAQ function, press and hold for 3 seconds.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Power indicator light (Refer to "Indicators" on page 51 for more information.) Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. 3 Left Right 4(Refer to "Correcting keystone" on page 29 for more information.) When the on-screen menu is not activated, #9 and #10 function as Keystone -/+ hot keys. 6Menu (Refer to "Using the menus" on page 38 for more information.) Turns on the on-screen display control menu. 5Exit Exits and saves the menu settings.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 10 3Left, Right4 When the on-screen menu is activated, the 5Up, 6 Down, 3Left and Right4buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. Menu (Refer to "Using the menus" on page 38 for more information.) Displays or hides the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system. Keystone (Refer to page "Correcting keystone" on page 29 for more information.) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
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 perpendicular to 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). 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. 2. 3. 4. Table in front of screen; Ceiling in front of screen; Table at rear of screen; Ceiling at rear of screen. 1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. 2.
Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of 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.
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 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 widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width.
How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. 2. Select your screen size. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled '4:3 Screen Diagonal'. 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.
Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Offset Projection distance 4:3 Screen Diagonal Feet Inches mm 4 48 5 6 60 72 7 8 84 96 9 108 10 120 12 144 15 180 18 216 25 300 1219 1500 1524 1829 2000 2134 2438 2500 2743 3000 3048 3500 3658 4000 4572 5000 5486 6000 7620 Distance from Screen in mm Min length Average Max length (with max. (with min.
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 6). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (either through a VGA cable or VGA to DVI-A cable): • 1. 2. 3. With a VGA cable: • Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D-SUB/COMP. IN signal input socket on the projector. 1. 2. With a VGA to DVI-A cable: Take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect the VGA end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer.
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 following the instructions below: 1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 17. 2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub input socket of the video monitor. 3.
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. This projector also supports data (graphic) "PC" connection using wireless function. Wireless connection is not recommended for Video presentations. See "Wireless connection (optional)" on page 17.
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. 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.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device Audio cables Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable DVI cables • The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting Audio" on page 20 for details. • Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16:9 aspect ratio picture.
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 the (optional accessory) S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device. 2.
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 (optional accessory) Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device. 2.
Operation Start up 1. 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.. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projector lamp. 3. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Tone" will be heard.
• 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 Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Using the menus" on page 38.
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 retry by pressing Up 5, 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.
Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one at a time. When SOURCE on the projector control panel or the remote control is pressed, information of current signal and resolution will display at the lower right corner. Press SOURCE again to display a source selection bar. You can manually press SOURCE repeatedly until your desired signal is selected or let the projector automatically search for the available signal.
Auto-adjusting the image In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality. The current source information will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen for 3 seconds. The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning. Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1.
For example, 1. Press Left 3 on the projector or 2. Press on the remote control or 3. Press Left 3on the projector or 3 on the remote control when you are in Picture --> Keystone menu. Keystone 0 Keystone -6 Keystone +6 1. Press Right 4 on the projector or 2. Press on the remote control or 3. Press Right 4 on the projector or 4 on the remote control when you are in Picture -> Keystone menu.
Selecting a picture 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 repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below. PC Signal Input 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dynamic Mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image.
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 lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden. When this function is activated with video/S-video signal connected, the audio can still be heard.
4. To execute MyScreen utility: i. After MyScreen Wizard is successfully installed, execute MyScreen utility by selecting the icon from Program Files . Welcome to MyScreen Wizard! This wizard will guide you to have your own splash screen in BenQ projector. ii.Click Next. To continue, click "Next" Next iii. Click Next Establish a connection to your BenQ projector Please connect your BenQ projector to a serial port on your computer and be sure the projector is in standby mode.
vi. Click Close when the window below displays. MyScreen Download Finished! Please power on your projector then set "MyScreen" as your default splash screen. Close • • There are limitations on image formats. *.bmp/*.jpg/*.png/*.gif files are acceptable, but there is no guarantee that every image file can be downloaded successfully. It depends on the file size and the color form.
Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the remaining presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentation. Follow these steps to utilize this function: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Go to Setting > Presentation Timer or press TIMER SETUP on the remote control to enter timer setting directly. Select On by pressing Left3/Right4. A confirmation message displays. Press Down 6 to confirm or press Up 5 to cancel.
Utilizing FAQ function Press and hold BLANK/Q? on the projector for 3 seconds Advanced > FAQ function. Possible or go to solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information are available to you. Use MENU6/ EXIT5 to select one out of these four major categories. Press Left3/Right4 for more specific questions. Then press 3Left/4Right for possible solutions. To exit, press EXIT5. Shutting down the projector 1. 2.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu PC Video / S-Video Picture Mode Color Temp Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Color Temp Brightness Contrast Color Tint* Sharpness Keystone Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H.
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 "Advanced menu" on page 43 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. Press MENU6 on the projector or MENU on the remote control to turn the on-screen menu on. Auto Resize 4. Adjust keystone values by pressing Left 3/Right 4on the projector or Left 3/Right 4 on the remote control.
Picture menu 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 / value) Picture Mode Pre-defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. (PC: Dynamic; You can use the remote control 'Mode' button to select a predefined application mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 31 for details.
Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image. Color (depends on the selected input source) Tint (50) Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more reddish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the image becomes. When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. Sharpness (15) 40 Operation Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.
Pro-Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION (default DESCRIPTION setting / value) any keystoning of the image. Refer to "Correcting keystone" on Keystone (0) Corrects page 29 for more information. Automatically resizes the input signal pixel resolution to the native resolution Auto Resize (on) of the projector.
Setting menu FUNCTION (default setting DESCRIPTION / value) Toggles projector audio and Power On/Off Tone between on and off. Mute (off) To disable Power On/Off Tone, go to Setting > Mute and press Left3/Right 4. Then press Down 6 to choose Power On/Off Tone and press Left3/Right 4 to select off. Volume (5) Adjusts audio volume level. OSD Time (20) Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds.
Advanced menu FUNCTION (default setting DESCRIPTION / value) Mirror (Floor front) The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. Contact 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 12 for more information. Source Scan (on) Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals.
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 (>10 hours) without shutdown. To activate the High Altitude Mode, select On by pressing Left 3/Right 4on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message displays. Press6.
Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. 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 resolution of the input signal. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture menu. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the equivalent lamp hour calculated by the built-in timer.
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.
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) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode) See "Economic Mode (off)" on page 44 for more information on Economic mode. The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 2/3 of that in normal mode.
Notice: Replace lamp now Lamp > 4000 Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Lamp usage time exceeded Total (equivalent) lamp hour has reached 4000 hours. This message will flash in the center of the screen for about 30 seconds together with the Lamp indicator lighting up red for 40 seconds. It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. With the usage time increase, the lamp brightness diminished gradually. This is normal lamp behaviour.
3. Remove the lamp cover from the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. 4. 5. Remove the lamp cords from the slots. Disconnect the lamp connector by pushing it against the projector while pulling it up. 6. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp. 7. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector.
9. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 10. 11. Connect the lamp connector to the projector. Place the lamp cords back to the slots. 12. Replace the lamp cover on the projector. 13. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 14. Restart the projector.
Indicators Illustration • Blank -: Light OFF • : Light flashing • : Light ON Light • • O: Orange light R: Red light • G: Green light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events O O O The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. O - - Stand-by mode. G - - Powering up. G - - Normal operation. 1. O - - O - - The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. Or 2.
Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Thermal events 52 - R - - R R - R G R O R R R R R G R R O G R R G R G G R O O R R O R G O R O - G R - G G Maintenance The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
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.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Digital Projector MP721/MP721c Optical Resolution Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 1024 x 768 XGA 1-CHIP DMD F=2.6 to 2.77, f= 20.4 to 23.5 mm 200W lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100–240V, 4.0A, 50–60 Hz (Automatic) 285W (Max) Mechanical Dimensions Weight 278 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 219.5 mm (D) 5.9 lbs (2.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.469 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 47.77 49.65 63.981 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 70.087 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.09 59.96 60.020 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 28.3221 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 75.000 78.750 94.500 80.768 83.458 108.
Dimensions 278 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 219.5 mm (D) 219.5 278 94 64.
Warranty 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). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
