Benq MP735, MP727 User Manual

MP724/MP727/MP735 Digital Projector User Manual

Welcome

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Important safety

instructions .......................3

Introduction......................7

Projector features .................................7

Shipping contents.................................8

Projector exterior view.........................9

Controls and functions.......................10

Positioning your projector14

Choosing a location............................14

Obtaining a preferred projected

image size...........................................15

Connection......................20

Connecting a computer or monitor ....20

Connecting Video source devices......22

Connecting HDMI source devices..... 23

Connecting DVI-I source devices......24

Operation........................28

Starting up the projector.....................28

Using the menus.................................29

Securing the projector........................29

Utilizing the password function......... 30

Switching input signal........................33

Adjusting the projected image ...........34

Magnifying and searching for details.36

Selecting the aspect ratio ...................37

Optimizing the image.........................39

Setting the presentation timer ............43

Remote paging operations..................44

Hiding the image................................44

Locking control keys..........................45

Freezing the image.............................45

Utilizing FAQ function......................45

Operating in a high altitude environment46

Creating your own startup screen...... 46

Adjusting the sound........................... 47

Personalizing the projector menu

display................................................ 48

Shutting down the projector .............. 48

Menu operation.................................. 49

Maintenance ...................57

Care of the projector.......................... 57

Lamp information.............................. 58

Troubleshooting .............64

Specifications..................65

Projector specifications...................... 65

Dimensions........................................ 66

Timing chart ...................................... 66

Warranty and Copyright

information.....................70

Regulation statements....71

Table of contents2

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. The intense light beam may damage your eyes.

4. Always open the lens shutter or

remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on.

5. 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).

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3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

6. 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.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

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.

11. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover.

Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

12. 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.

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3000 m

(10000 feet)

0 m

(0 feet)

Safety Instructions (Continued)

13. 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.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient temperature above 35°C / 95°F

- Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).

14. Do not block the ventilation holes.

- Do not place this projector on a blanket, 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.

If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire.

15. Always place the projector 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 projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp.

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16. Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector.

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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. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed.

Ceiling mounting 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. 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 Kensington 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.

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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.

• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process

• Selectable password protected function

• Up to 11 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes

• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking

• Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time

• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations

• 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

• High brightness projection lamp

• Ability to display 16.7 million colors

• M ulti-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus

• S witchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption

• Component HDTV compatibility (YP

• High quality manual zoom lens

• Splash Screen lock to prevent unauthorized use

• FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press

• Built-in speakers provide mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected

• P owerful AV function to provide high quality video image

• HDCP compatibility

• HDMI 1.3 compatibility

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• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal 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.

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Standard Remote

For Japan Model Only

Shipping contents

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 Remote control with battery

(UK) (US)

(KOREA) (CHINA)

(AU)

(JAPAN)

(EU)

Power cord VGA cable

Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*

Optional accessories

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

3. Presentation Plus

4. RS-232 cable

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Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

3 4

Rear/lower side

28 25

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14 15

16 17

20 1921

24 22

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1. Vent (heated air exhaust)

2. Lamp cover

3. Quick-release button

4. Projection lens

5. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.)

6. Vent (cool air intake)

7. Focus ring and Zoom ring

8. Front IR remote sensor

9. AC power cord inlet

10. USB input socket

11. D-SUB output socket

12. D-SUB/COMP.IN input socket

13. DVI input socket

14. HDMI input socket

15. S-VIDEO input socket

16. VIDEO input socket

17. AUDIO speaker

18. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

19. IR receiver

20. AUDIO input socket (right)

21. AUDIO input socket (left)

22. AUDIO input socket

23. RS-232 control port

24. AUDIO output socket

25. Rear adjuster foot

26. Air intake vent

27. Quick-release foot

28. Ceiling mount holes

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Controls and functions

Projector

1. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Indicators" on page 63 for details.

2. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page

63 for details.

3. TEMPerature indicator light

Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. See "Indicators" on page

63 for details.

4. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

See "Starting up the projector" on page 28 and "Shutting down the projector" on page

48 for details.

5. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 29 for details.

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6. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page

39 for details.

Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the

menus" on page 29 for details.

7. Left/

Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing

FAQ function" on page 45 for details.

8. BLANK

sed to hide the screen picture. See

"Hiding the image" on page 44 for details.

9. FOCUS/ZOOM Ring

Used to adjust the projected image appearance. See "Fine-tuning the image

size and clarity" on page 35 for details.

10. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 35 for

details.

11. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 34

for details.

12. Right/

Activates panel key lock. See "Locking

control keys" on page 45 for details.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #7, #10, and #12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on

page 29 for details.

13. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 33 for

details.

Remote control

5 6 7

13 14

17 18

21 22

26 27

24 25

Standard remote

5 6 7

13 14

21 22

26 27

24 25

For Japan model only

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1. Laser (Standard Remote only)

Use as on-screen pointer.

DO NOT POINT IN EYES.

2. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the

projector" on page 28 and "Shutting d own the projector" on page 48 for details.

3. Enter

Enter key when connected through USB to a PC.

4. Left

Left arrow when connected through USB to a PC.

5. Down

Down arrow when connected through USB to a PC.

6. PAGE UP

Page up arrow when connected through USB to a PC. See "Remote paging

operations" on page 44 for details.

7. Up cursor

Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 29 for details.

8. Left cursor

Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 29 for details.

9. Down cursor

Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 29 for details.

10. KEYSTONE keys ( / )

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 35 for

details.

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11. STATUS

Opens the OSD STATUS menu (the menu only opens when an input device is detected).

12. MENU

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 29 for details.

13. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 34 for

details.

14. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 33 for

details.

15. IR transmitter

Transmits signals to projector.

16. Status LED

Lights when the remote control is used.

17. LASER/MODE

LASER: Press to operate the on-screen

pointer.

MODE: Choose a suitable preset mode for

usage environment.

18. Up

Up arrow when connected through USB to a PC.

19. Right

Right arrow when connected through USB to a PC.

20. PAGE DOWN

Page down arrow when connected through USB to a PC. See "Remote

paging operations" on page 44 for details.

21. Right cursor

Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 29 for details.

22. OK

Changes settings in the OSD. See "Using

the menus" on page 29 for details.

23. VOLUME +/-

Adjusts volume. See "Adjusting the

sound level" on page 47 for details.

24. MUTE

Mutes the built-in speaker.

25. BLANK

Hides the screen picture.

26. ZOOM+

Zoom in.

27. ZOOM-

Zoom out.

28. FREEZE

Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture. See "Freezing the image" on page 45 for details.

Operating the LASER pointer

The LASER Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits red colored light when you press it and the indicator lights up red. The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output.

Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others. See the warning messages on the back of the remote control prior to using it.

The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of children.

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Remote control effective range

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector . The remote c ontro l must be h eld at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 7 meters (~ 23 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

Replacing the remote control battery

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here.

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3. Replace the cover.

• 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 battery manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never throw a battery into a fire. There 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.

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SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Presentation Timer

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Language

Projector Position

Auto Power Off Blank Timer

Sleep Timer

Panel Key Lock

Splash Screen

Analog RGB

MENU Exit

Front Table

Disable Disable

Off

Disable

BenQ

Splash Screen My Screen

Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

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.

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

1. Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed on a table 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 upsidedown 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 Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required. Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

4. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upsidedown from the ceiling behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

*To set the projector position:

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1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control

and then press Basic menu is highlighted.

2. Press

/ until the correct position is selected.

/ until the SYSTEM SETUP:

/ to highlight Projector Position and press

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size.

4:3 is the native aspect ratio of MP724 and MP727. 16:10 is the native aspect ratio of MP735. To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio image on MP724 or MP727, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen 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.

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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 center of the 4:3 projection display area.

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).

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 th is 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 screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. Refer to "MP724/727 projection dimensions" on page 17/18 or "MP735

projection dimensions" on page 19 depending on the projector you are using. There are two

dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projec tor from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).

16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect

display area

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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 "4:3 screen". 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 in mm" 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

center 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 (MP724), if you are using a 120-inch screen, the average projection distance is 4999 mm and with a vertical offset of 256 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 35 for details.

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. 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". If the min and max values are available on the table, 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

diagonal 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 in mm" value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation

to the horizontal plane of the projector.

For example (MP724), if your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (4500 mm), the closest match in the "Average" column is 4499 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 108-inch screen is required.

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MP724/727 projection dimensions

Maximum zoom

Minimum zoom

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical of fset

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 66 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

MP724

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4:3 screen

diagonal Width

Feet Inches mm mm mm

4 48 1219 975 732 1853 1999 2146 102

59 1499 1199 899 2278 2458 2638 126 5 60 1524 1219 914 2316 2499 2682 128 6 72 1829 1463 1097 2780 2999 3219 154

79 2007 1605 1204 3050 3291 3532 169 7 84 2134 1707 1280 3243 3499 3755 179 8 96 2438 1951 1463 3706 3999 4292 205

98 2489 1991 1494 3784 4082 4381 209 9 108 2743 2195 1646 4170 4499 4828 230

118 2997 2398 1798 4556 4915 5275 252

10 120 3048 2438 1829 4633 4999 5364 256

138 3505 2804 2103 5328 5749 6169 294

12 144 3658 2926 2195 5560 5998 6437 307

157 3988 3190 2393 6061 6540 7019 335

15 180 4572 3658 2743 6949 7498 8047 384

197 5004 4003 3002 7606 8206 8807 420

18 216 5486 4389 3292 8339 8998 9656 461

25 300 7620 6096 4572 11582 - - 640

236 5994 4796 3597 9111 9831 10550 504

Height

Recommended projection dis-

tance from screen in mm

Min

length

(with max.

zoom)

Average

Max

length

(with min.

zoom)

Verti-

cal

offset

in mm

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MP727

4:3 screen

diagonal Width

Height

Feet Inches mm mm mm

Recommended projection dis-

tance from screen in mm

Min

length

(with max.

zoom)

Average

Max

length

(with min.

zoom)

Verti-

offset

in mm

4 48 1219 975 732 1756 1902 2049 90

59 1499 1199 899 2158 2338 2518 111 5 60 1524 1219 914 2195 2377 2560 112 6 72 1829 1463 1097 2633 2853 3072 135

79 2007 1605 1204 2890 3130 3371 149 7 84 2134 1707 1280 3072 3328 3584 158 8 96 2438 1951 1463 3511 3804 4097 181

98 2489 1991 1494 3584 3883 4182 184 9 108 2743 2195 1646 3950 4279 4609 203

118 2997 2398 1798 4316 4676 5035 222

10 120 3048 2438 1829 4389 4755 5121 226

138 3505 2804 2103 5047 5468 5889 260

12 144 3658 2926 2195 5267 5706 6145 271

157 3988 3190 2393 5742 6221 6700 295

15 180 4572 3658 2743 6584 7132 7681 339

197 5004 4003 3002 7205 7806 8406 371

18 216 5486 4389 3292 7900 8559 9217 406

236 5994 4796 3597 8632 9351 10071 444

25 300 7620 6096 4572 10973 11887 12802 564

cal

There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installa tion location.

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MP735 projection dimensions

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

Maximum zoom

Minimum zoom

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 66 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

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Feet Inches mm mm mm

4 48 1219 1034 646 1582 1701 1820 74

5 60 1524 1292 808 1977 2126 2275 93 6 72 1829 1551 969 2373 2551 2729 111

7 84 2134 1809 1131 2768 2976 3184 130 8 96 2438 2068 1292 3164 3401 3639 149

9 108 2743 2326 1454 3559 3827 4094 167

10 120 3048 2585 1615 3955 4252 4549 186

12 144 3658 3102 1939 4746 5102 5459 223

15 180 4572 3877 2423 5932 6378 6824 279

18 216 5486 4652 2908 7118 7653 8188 334

25 300 7620 6462 4039 9886 10630 11373 464

16:10 screen

diagonal Width

Height

Recommended projection dis-

tance from screen in mm

Min

length

(with max.

zoom)

Average

Max

length

(with min.

zoom)

Verti-

cal

offset

in mm

59 1499 1271 794 1944 2090 2237 91

79 2007 1702 1063 2603 2799 2995 122

98 2489 2111 1319 3230 3472 3715 152

118 2997 2542 1589 3889 4181 4473 183

138 3505 2972 1858 4548 4890 5231 214

157 3988 3382 2114 5174 5563 5952 243

197 5004 4243 2652 6492 6980 7468 305

236 5994 5083 3177 7777 8362 8947 365

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1. USB cable

2. D-SUB/COMP.IN cable

2. DVI-I cable

2. HDMI cable

3. Audio cable

Notebook or desktop computer

Connection

When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:

1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.

2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.

3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.

In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see

"Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

Connecting a computer or monitor

Connecting a computer

The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.

Additionally, you can also connect the projec tor to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:

• With a VGA cable: • With a DVI-I cable: • With a HDMI cable:

1. Take a 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.

2. If you wish to use the remote paging function, take a 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. See "Remote paging operations" on page 44 for details.

3. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speakers 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 the AUDIO socket of the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 51 for details.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

® computers. A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is

Your computer

1. Take a DVI-I cable and connect one end to the DVI-I output socket of the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI-I signal input socket on the projector.

must be equipped with a DVI-I output socket.

Your computer

must be equipped with a HDMI output socket.

1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI socket of the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input socket on the projector.

Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usu ally a key combo like FN + F 3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/o ff. 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.

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Connecting a monitor

Notebook or desktop computer

(DVI)

1. VGA cable

2. VGA to DVI-A cable

2. VGA cable

(VGA)

If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the D-SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA or VGA to DVI-A cable by following the instructions below.

To connect the projector to a monitor:

• With a VGA cable: • With a VGA to DVI-A cable:

Yo ur monitor must be equi pp ed

with a DVI input socket.

1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in

computer" on page 20

"Connecting a

. 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/COMP.IN socket, not the DVI-I socket.

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. Connect the other end of the cable to the D-SUB OUT socket on the projector.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in

computer" on page 20

"Connecting a

. 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/COMP.IN socket, not the DVI-I socket.

2. Take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor.

3. Connect the VGA end of the cable to the D-SUB OUT socket on the projector.

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Connecting Video source devices

You can connect your projector to various V ideo source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets:

• HDMI

• DVI-I

• Component Video

•S-Video

• Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device 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 HDMI. If your source device is equipped with a HDMI socket, you can enjoy uncompressed digital video quality.

See "Connecting HDMI source devices" on page 23 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI source device and other details.

If no HDMI source is available, the next best video signal is DVI-I. If your source device is equipped with a DVI-I socket, you can enjoy digital video quality.

See "Connecting DVI-I source devices" on page 24 for how to connect the projector to a DVI-I source device and other details.

If no DVI-I source is available, the next best video signal is Component Video (not to be confused with composite Video). Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if available on your devices, they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S-Video or (composite) Video.

See "Connecting Component Video source devices" on page 25 for how to connect the projector to a Component Video device.

Better video quality

The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video th an stand ard 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.

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 S-Video source devices" on page 26 for how to connect the projector to an S-Video or Video device.

Connecting Audio

The projector has built-in mono speakers which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speakers.

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