MP770 Digital Projector
Mainstream Series
User's Manual
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Table of contents
Important safety instructions.................................... 5
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. 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).
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.
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.
10. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious
damage.
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.
9.Never replace the lamp assembly or
any electronic components unless
the projector is unplugged.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient temperature
above 40°C / 104°F
- Locations where the altitudes are higher
than 10000 feet.
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15. 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)
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. When the projector is under operation,
you may sense some heated air and
odor from its ventilation grill. It is a
normal phenomenon and not a
product defect.
Important safety instructions8
Introduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features.
•Selectable password protected function
•Off and Go function allowing presenters to unplug the projector right after the projector
is turned off
•Up to 11 sets of application modes providing multiple choices for different projection
purposes
•Optional wireless module allowing more computers to share one projector through
cable or wireless connection
•High quality manual zoom lens
•One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
•Two-way digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
•Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
•Ultra-high brightness projection lamp
•Ability to display 16.7 million colors
•Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
•Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption
•Built-in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected
•Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image
•Component HDTV compatibility (YP
•Replaceable dust filter
•The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient
lighting conditions, selected input source contrast/brightness settings, and is directly
proportional to projection distance.
•The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.
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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.
ProjectorSoft carry caseRemote control with batteries
Quick start
guide
PC audio cableComponent Video to VGA (D-Sub)
User's manual
CD
VGA cableUSB cablePower cord
Optional accessories
1.Macintosh adapter
2.Spare lamp kit
3.Ceiling mount kit
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User's manualReplacement filter
adaptor cable
4.RS232 connector
5.Wireless module
Projector exterior view
Front/upper side
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Rear side
See "Connection" on page 22 for details.
1.External control panel
(See "Projector" on page 12 for
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2.Vent (heated air exhaust)
3.Projection lens
4.Quick-release button
5.Lens cap
6.Focus ring and Zoom ring
7.Front IR remote sensor
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8.Rear adjuster foot
9.AC power cord inlet
10. Filter case
11. Rear IR remote sensor
12. USB socket
13. RS232 control port
14. RGB signal output socket
Lower/side view
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15. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/
YCbCr) sign al in put socket
16. DVI-I signal input socket
17. Video input socket
18. S-Video input socket
19. Audio input socket
20. Audio output socket
21. Speaker grill
22. Quick-release foot
23. Lamp cover
24. Rear adjuster foot
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25. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
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Controls and functions
Projector
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1.Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
See "Fine-tuning the image size and
clarity" on page 35 for details.
2.Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine-
tuning the image size and clarity" on page
35 for details.
3.Power indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation. See "Indicators" on page
60 for details.
4.MENU/BACK
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 46 for
details.
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5.Power
Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.
When the projector is in standby mode,
press once to turn the projector on.
When the projector is on, press twice to
turn the projector to standby.
See "Start up" on page 31 and "Shutting
down the projector" on page 43 for
details.
6.Keystone/Arrow buttons (/ Up, /
Left, /Down, /Right)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is activated, the buttons are used as
directional arrows to select the desired
menu items and to make adjustments.
See "Correcting keystone" on page 35 and
"Using the menus" on page 46 for details.
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7.MODE
Depending upon which input signal is
selected, selects an available picture
setup mode. See "Application Mode"
on page 48 for details.
When a wireless module is installed
and the Wireless Connection menu is
displayed, press this button to change
among LAN, IEEE 802.11 a, and IEEE
802.11 b/g. (The wireless module is
available through BenQ retailers.)
8.BLANK
Used to hide the screen image. To
restore the image, press any button
(except LASER) on the projector or
remote control. See "Hiding the image"
on page 40 for details.
9.ENTER
Enacts the selected On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item.See "Using the
menus" on page 46 for details.
10. Temperature warning light
Lights up red if the projector's
temperature becomes too high. See
"Indicators" on page 60 for details.
11. Lamp indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights
up or flashes when the lamp has
developed a problem. See "Indicators"
on page 60 for details.
12. AUTO
Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed
image. See "Auto-adjusting the image"
on page 35 for details.
When a wireless module is installed,
the Wireless Connection menu is
displayed and the IEEE 802.11 a is
selected, press this button to search for
a reliable channel. (The wireless
module is available through BenQ
retailers.)
13. SOURCE
Sequentially selects the input signal D-
Sub (Analog RGB), Comp. (YPbPr),
DVI-A, DVI-D, Video, or S-Video. See
"Switching input signal" on page 34 for
details.
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Remote control
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1.Power
Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.
When the projector is in standby mode,
press once to turn the projector on.
When the projector is on, press twice to
turn the projector to standby.
See "Start up" on page 31 and "Shutting
down the projector" on page 43 for
details.
2.ASPECT
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Selects the display aspect ratio. See
"Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 37 for
details.
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3.WIRELESS
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Turns on or off the wireless connection
menu. See "Wireless connection
(optional)" on page 22 for details.
4.Keystone/ Arrow buttons (/ Up, /
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Left, /Down, /Right)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
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menu is activated, the buttons are used as
directional arrows to select the desired
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menu items and to make adjustments.
See "Correcting keystone" on page 35 and
"Using the menus" on page 46 for details.
5.MENU/BACK
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Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu.
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits
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and saves menu settings.
See "Using the menus" on page 46 for
details.
6.BLANK
Used to hide the screen image. To restore
the image, press any button (except
LASER) on the projector or remote
control. See "Hiding the image" on page
40 for details.
7.ENTER
Enacts the selected On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item.See "Using the menus"
on page 46 for details.
8.CONTRAST
Displays the Contrast adjustment bar. To
adjust the value, press the directional
arrow buttons on the projector or remote
control.
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9.BRIGHTNESS
Displays the Brightness adjustment bar. To
adjust the value, press the directional
arrow buttons on the projector or remote
control.
10. CAPTURE
Captures the projected image and save it
as your startup screen. See "Creating your
own startup screen" on page 42 for details.
11. PIP
Turns the Picture In Picture (PIP) window
on or off. See "PIP (Picture In Picture)
operation" on page 41 for details.
12. LED indicator light
Lights red when any button on the remote
control is pressed.
13. MODE
Depending upon which input signal is
selected, selects an available picture setup
mode. See "Application Mode" on page 48
for details.
When a wireless module is installed and
the Wireless Connection menu is
displayed, press this button to change
among LAN, IEEE 802.11 a, and IEEE
802.11 b/g. (The wireless module is
available through BenQ retailers.)
14. FREEZE
The image is frozen when FREEZE is
pressed. To release the function, press any
button (except LASER) on the projector
or remote control. See "Freezing the
image" on page 42 for details.
15. MUTE
Toggles projector audio between on and
off.
16. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image. See
"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 35 for
details.
When a wireless module is installed, the
Wireless Connection menu is displayed
and the IEEE 802.11 a is selected, press
this button to search for a reliable channel.
(The wireless module is available through
BenQ retailers.)
17. SOURCE
Sequentially selects the input signal D-Sub
(Analog RGB), Comp. (YPbPr), DVI-A,
DVI-D, Video, or S-Video. See "Switching
input signal" on page 34 for details.
18. LASER
Emits visible laser pointer light for
presentation purposes.
The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for
professionals. It emits red colored light
when you press it and the LED indicator
lights up red.
WARNING: 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 and the attached ''User
Information'' prior to using it.
19. DIGITAL ZOOM buttons (+, -)
Magnifies or reduces the projected image
size.
20 . PAG E U P a n d PAGE DOW N
Operate your display software program
(on a connected PC) which responds to
page up/down commands (like Microsoft
PowerPoint). See "Remote paging
operations" on page 42 for details.
Warning messages on the back of the remote control
The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold LASER for
continuous output.
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.
Refer to the warning labels on the back of your remote control for safe operation on the laser
pointer.
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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.
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Remote control batteries
1.To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the
finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The
cover will slide off.
2.Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing
the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+)
goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3.Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop
when it clicks into place.
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•Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment
like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.
•Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
•Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local
environment regulations for your region.
•Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
•If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible
battery leakage.
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Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:
1.Table in front of screen;
2.Ceiling in front of screen;
3.Table at rear of screen;
4.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.Front Ceiling
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
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 near the
floor 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
upside-down 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.
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.
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If you use the projector with wireless function, there's no need to worry about data cable
connections.This gives you the flexibility to site the projector anywhere in the room up to a
range of 20m away from your notebook, and switch between presentations on different
notebooks instantly without fiddling with cables
To use the wireless function, you need to install a BenQ wireless module to the projector and
enable your notebook/desktop PC with wireless connection. For more information, refer to
"Wireless connection (optional)" on page 22.
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 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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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. This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the
projector's native aspect height.
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.
When determining the position of your projector, you should consider its intended use and
input signal aspect ratios. All inputs (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect
signal) will display in a 4:3 aspect ratio (and will require an additional 33% display height
than that of the scaled 16:9 aspect image projection area).
IMPORTANT: Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16:9 projection if you
will ever need to select an input (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal).
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned
directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal 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 21, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge
of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector.
When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.
If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size
increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.
When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for
both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly
proportional to the projection distance.
BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the
ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular
horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical
offset height of the projector 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 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. 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, if you are using a 120 inch screen, the average projection distance is 4432 mm
and with a vertical offset of 302 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'. 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
value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the
horizontal plane of the projector.
For example, if your measured projection distance was 4.8m (4800mm), the closest match in
the Average column is 5089 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 3500 mm (3.5 m)
screen is required. If you can only obtain imperial sized screens, the listed screen sizes on
either side of the 3.5 m screen are the 10' and 12' screens.
Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen sizes, indicates that
the 4.8 m measured projection distance will need to be reduced to fit the 10' size screen, or
increased to fit the 12' size screen. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom control) to
display on these different screen sizes at those projection distances. Be aware that these
different screens have different vertical offset values.
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Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
Screen
Center of lens
Offset
Projection distance
4:3 Screen DiagonalDistance from Screen in mmVertical Offset in mm
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 in situ 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 installation location.
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