MP730 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome
Table of contents Important safety instructions .........................3 Introduction........................7 Projector features .................................. 7 Shipping contents.................................. 8 Projector exterior view .......................... 9 Controls and functions ....................... 10 Positioning your projector14 Creating your own startup screen .......45 Adjusting the sound.............................46 Personalizing the projector menu display ....................
Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. 4 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) 13. Do not place this projector in any of the 14. 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) 17. 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. 18. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 19.
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. *The warranty card and safety manual are only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.
Projector exterior view Front/upper side 5 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 6. 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. 11. 2 3 4 PU SH 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Rear/lower side 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 11 18. 19. 12 20. 21. 13 4 24 22. 23. 24. Lamp cover Vent (heated air exhaust) Lens sliding door Quick-release button External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.
Controls and functions Projector 7. 1 2 8. 9 3 4 9. 5 10 6 11 7 12 13 8 10. 14 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 10 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" 11. on page 33 for details. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. See "Finetuning the image size and clarity" on page 12. 33 for details. TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. See "Indicators" on page 61 for details.
Remote control 13 1 14 2 15 3 16 4. 4 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 4 9 20 5. 6. 21 7. 10 22 11 12 8. 9. 1. 2. 3. I I Power 10. Toggles the projector on or off. See "Starting up the projector" on page 27 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 11. 47 for details. ASPECT 12. Selects the display aspect ratio. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 35 for details. CAPTURE Captures the projected picture and save it as your startup screen.
13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 12 Indicator light Flashes or lights red when any key on the remote control is pressed. MODE Depending upon which input signal is selected, selects an available picture mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 37 for details. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing the image" on page 43 for details. MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.
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 8 meters (~ 26 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. 2. Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).
How to determine the recommended screen 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. Determine the aspect ratio of the screen you need, 16:9 or 4:3? If you need a 16:9 screen, refer to Table A1 (page 17) or Table A2 (page 18).
Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 64 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.
When the screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:10 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens C A B E Projection distance Ceiling Installation Projection distance Maximum zoom Minimum zoom E Center of lens C A B Screen Table A2: The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:10 Screen Dimensions Feet 2.5 4.2 6.7 8.3 10.0 12.5 15.0 16.7 18.3 20.0 22.5 25.
When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical Offset Ceiling Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Projection distance Projection distance Vertical Offset Center of lens Screen Table B1: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3 Screen Dimensions Feet 2.5 4.2 6.7 8.3 10.0 12.5 15.0 16.7 18.3 20.0 22.5 25.
When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:10 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens C A B E Projection distance Ceiling Installation Maximum zoom Projection distance Minimum zoom E C A Center of lens B Screen Table B2: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:10 Screen Dimensions Feet 2.5 4.2 6.7 8.3 10.0 12.5 15.0 16.7 18.3 20.0 22.5 25.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
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.
Connecting an HDMI device You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. To connect the projector to an HDMI device: 1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the video device. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input socket on the projector. 3.
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 (D-Sub) adaptor cable or Component cable): • With a Component Video to VGA (D- • Sub) adaptor cable: 1.
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 an 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 a composite Video source device: 1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device. 2.
Operation Starting up the projector 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. Slide the lens cover open. If it is closed, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. PU SH 3. Press II Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu DISPLAY Off Wall Color Auto Aspect Ratio Highlight Sub-menu Keystone Position Status ENTER Phase 0 H. Size 0 Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit. Digital Zoom Current input signal Analog RGB MENU Exit To use the OSD menus, please set the OSD menu to your familiar language first. 1.
Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent stealing. If not, purchase a lock, like Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 11 on page 9 for details. A Kensington security cable lock is usually the combination of key(s) and lock. Refer to the lock’s documentation about how to use it.
Setting a password Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started. Once a password has been set and the splash screen lock is activated, you cannot change the splash screen that displays at projector startup unless the correct password is entered. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu.
Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 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. RECALL PASSWORD Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password. Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically search for the available signals.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position. 2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle.
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. • Press / on the control panel of the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image.
3. 4. 5. Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size. To navigate the picture, press Mode/enter to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. To reduce size of the picture, press Mode/enter to switch back to the zoom in/out function, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also press repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
3. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is in 4:3, 16:9, or 16:10 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio. 4:3 picture 16:9 picture 16:10 picture 4. Real: The image is projected as its original resolution, and resized to fit within the display area.
Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press / to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface.
YPbPr/S-Video/Video/HDMI Signal Input 1. Dynamic mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment. 2. Standard mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs. 3. Cinema mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment. 4.
Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing projector or remote control. / on the Lower setting produces less saturated colors; setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic. Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing projector or remote control.
3D Color Management In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the room. Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered.
6. 7. 8. 9. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing / . The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings.
7. 8. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to highlight On and press Mode/ enter. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press Mode/enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is On” displaying on the screen. The timer start counting at the time the timer is on. NOTICE Are you sure to turn on the presentation timer? Yes No To cancel the timer, perform the following steps.
Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. The word 'BLANK' appears in the 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.
Utilizing FAQ function The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information. To get the FAQ information: 1. Press / on the projector or remote control or press MENU/EXIT to open the OSD menu and press / to highlight the INFORMATION menu. 2. Press to select FAQ-Image and Installation or FAQ-Features and Service based on the information you want to know. 3.
Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 0°C–35°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such condition.
Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection" on page 21 for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound, 1. 2. 3. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Audio Settings and press Mode/enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control.
Shutting down the projector 1. Press II Power and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2. Press II Power a second time. The Power indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Wall Color 1. DISPLAY Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H.
Timer Period Timer Display Presentation Timer 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Timer Position Timer Counting Direction Timer Audible Reminder On/Off Count Down/Count Up On/Off Language Projector Position Auto Power Off Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Timer Controller 5.
DISPLAY menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION Wall Color Correct the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 37 for details. (Off) Aspect Ratio (Auto) Keystone (0) Position (0) Phase (depends on the selected input source) H. Size There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 35 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image.
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 picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture (PC: Dynamic; mode" on page 37 for details.
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 41 for details. Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 28 for details. Projector Position The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 14 for details.
SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90second duration to approximately 30 seconds. (On) High Altitude A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 45 for details.
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 FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter. Source Shows the current signal source. Picture mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.
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 Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode) See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode. The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3/4 of that in normal mode.
Timing of replacing the lamp 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. 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.
Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • 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.
5. 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. • 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.
10. Use a coin to turn the screw clockwise until the lamp cover is secured. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 11. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer 12. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press Mode/enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control.
Indicators Light Power Status & Description Temp Lamp Power events Orange Orange Orange Orange Off Off The projector has just been connected to a power outlet or the lamp door is open. Stand-by mode. Green Flashing Off Off Powering up. Green Off Off Orange Flashing Off Off Orange Flashing Off Off 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.
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. Optical Input terminals Resolution 1280 x 800 WSGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.4 to 2.58, f= 22.3 to 26.06 mm Lamp 200 W lamp Computer input RGB input D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1 Video signal input S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD/HDTV signal input Analog - Component RCA jack x 3 (through RGB input) Analog - Component RCA jack x 3 Digital - HDMI V1.
Dimensions 274.87 mm (W) x 131.30 mm (H) x 304.99 mm (D) 274.87 304.99 131.30 48.57 64 Specifications 74.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 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 63.981 79.976 60.000 85.938 35.000 49.722 60.241 68.587 55.935 70.635 65.317 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 70.087 60.
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode NTSC PAL SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 Color subHorizontal Vertical carrier Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (MHz) 15.73 15.63 15.63 15.73 15.63 15.73 15.73 60 50 50 60 50 60 60 3.58 4.43 4.25 or 4.41 3.58 3.58 4.43 4.
Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included).
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.
