MP720 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User’s Manual Welcome
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Table of contents Important safety instructions .................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................... 5 Projector features ................................................................. 5 Shipping contents ................................................................. 6 Optional accessories ...................................................................................... 6 Projector exterior view ......................................
Correcting keystone ...........................................................28 Selecting an application mode............................................29 Switching input signal ........................................................29 Hiding the image ................................................................29 Remote paging operations..................................................30 Freezing the image .............................................................30 Shutdown ...................
Regulation Statements ............................................. 55 FCC statement ................................................................... 55 EEC statement ................................................................... 55 MIC statement ................................................................... 55 WEEE directive ..................................................................
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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. • Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety Instructions 1. 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. 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. Important safety instructions 4.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 6. Do not place this projector in any of the 7. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this unit on a blanket, following environments. 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. - 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) 10. 11. 12. 4 Do not step on the projector or place 13. 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 14. 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.
Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
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. The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.
Projector exterior view Front / upper side 1. 1 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 6 2. 2 3 3. 7 4. 4 5. 6. 7. 5 Rear side Refer to "Connection" on page 18 for more information on making connections to various equipment. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 21 9 8 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Side view 22. Kensington anti-theft lock slot 23. 24. 25.
Controls and functions External control panel 13 14 8 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12 6 1 5 9 10 2 1. 7 3 11 4 I I Power (Refer to "Start up" on page 25 and "Shutdown" on page 30 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. 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. Mode (Refer to "Application Mode" on page 33 for more information.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Power indicator light (Refer to "Indicators" on page 47 for more information.) Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. 3 Left Right 4(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. 6Menu (Refer to "Using the menus" on page 32 for more information.) Turns on the on-screen display control menu. 5Exit Exits and saves the menu settings.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 5Up, 6 Down 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 32 for more information.) Turns on the on-screen display control menu. Exits and saves the menu settings. (Pressing the 5Up button repeatedly can also exit and save the menu settings.
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 front • Operating the projector from the rear Approx. 15° Approx.
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.
I. Floor front 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. 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 in the Advance > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on. III.
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 widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width.
How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select your screen size. 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. 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 Screen Diameter 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 5436 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-DVI cable): • With a VGA cable: • With a VGA-DVI cable: 1. 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. Take a VGA-DVI 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 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 socket.
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 Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi connection is not recommended for Video presentations. See "Wireless connection (optional)" on page 18.
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.
• 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 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.
Operation Start up 1. 2. 3. 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.
To set a password: CAUTION: Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started. 1. 2. 3. Open the on-screen menu and go to Setting > Password. Select On by pressing Left 3or Right4. When the function is activated for the first time, Password Setup a prompt will display on the screen. Use the Up Enter Password 0 0 0 0 5 or Down 6 button to select a number for Press Auto to Confirm each digit of the password.
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. If the password is incorrect, a “Password Error” message displays. Press Up 5 to try again or press Down 6 to cancel. 4. Check the new password. i. Pressing Auto completes the procedure. ii. Press Up 5 to try again. iii. Press Down 6 to cancel the set-up and return to the on-screen menu.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus 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.
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.
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. 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 will display in the lower right corner of the screen.
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...
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 6 Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control to turn the onscreen menu on. 4. Adjust keystone values by pressing 3/ 4on the projector or remote control. 2. Use 3 / 4 on the projector or remote 5.
1. 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) Pre-defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. 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. 2.
There are four color temperature* settings are available. 1. Color Temp (depends on the selected Application mode) Brightness (depends on the selected input source) 2. 3. 4. T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings. T2: Makes images appear bluish white. T3: Maintains normal colorings for white. T4: Makes images appear reddish white.
2. 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 DESCRIPTION (default setting / value) Automatically resizes the input signal pixel resolution to the native resolution Auto Resize (on) of the projector. On: The pixel resolution of the input signal is converted to the native resolution of the projector (1024 x 768).
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 (10) Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds. Quick Cooling (off) 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.
4. Advance 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 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.
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. Press Auto.
5. 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 native resolution of the input signal. Application Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture menu. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
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.
A warning message like the one pictured to the right will be displayed for 10 seconds every 500 hours to remind you to clean the filter. To leave the message, press the Exit button on the projector or remote control. Please check if the filter is clean Clean the filter or replace with a new one Press “Exit” to leave To clean the filter: 1. 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.
7. 8. 9. Refit the filter case by aligning and inserting it into the projector slot. Press the case back until it clicks into place. Turn the projector back on. If the case is not correctly seated in place, the projector will display an on-screen message as Please check pictured to the right every three minutes. Filter not well attached The message will display 3 times for a 10-second duration each, if no further action is taken.
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 See "Economic Mode (off)" on page 38 for more information on Economic mode. The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3/4 of that in normal mode.
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. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp. 6. Pull the lamp from 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. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images. 7.
10. Replace the lamp cover on the projector. 11. 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. 12. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. 13. Resetting the lamp counter Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage. i. Press and hold the Exit 5 button on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time. ii.
Indicators Illustration Blank - : Light OFF • • O : Orange light • : Light flashing • R : Red light • : Light ON • G : Green light Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events O O O O - - G - - G - - 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.
Thermal events 48 - R - - R R - R G R R R G R R O R R - G R Maintenance The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
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.
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 MP720 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 230W lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100–240V, 1.5A–3.2A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 305W (Max); 10W (Standby) Mechanical Dimensions Weight 238 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 291 mm (D) 6 lbs (2.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 31.47 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 63.981 70.089 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.020 25.176 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 75.000 78.750 94.500 108.
Dimensions 291 238 94 Unit: mm Specifications 53
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.
