Benq MP777 User Manual

MP776/MP777

MP776/MP777 MP776/MP777 Digital Projector

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Welcome

Table of contents

Table of contentsTab l e o f c o n tents

Important safety

Important safety Important safety

instructions

instructions .........................

instructionsinstructions

Introduction

Introduction........................

IntroductionIntroduction

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

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

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

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

Positioning your projector

Positioning your projector14

Positioning your projectorPositioning your projector

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

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size........................................................ 15

Connection

Connection .......................

ConnectionConnection

Connecting a computer or monitor... 19

Connecting video source devices........ 20

Operation

Operation ..........................

OperationOperation

Starting up the projector..................... 23

Adjusting the projected image ............ 24

Using the menus.................................. 25

Securing the projector......................... 26

Switching input signal......................... 29

Magnifying and searching for details . 30

Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 30

Optimizing the image.......................... 32

Setting the presentation timer ............ 35

Freezing the image............................... 37

Hiding the image ................................. 37

Utilizing FAQ function ....................... 37

Locking control keys ........................... 38

Operating in a high altitude

environment ........................................ 38

Adjusting the sound ............................ 39

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Personalizing the projector menu

display...................................................39

Controlling the projector through a Lan

environment.........................................40

Shutting down the projector ...............43

Menu operation ...................................44

Maintenance

Maintenance......................

MaintenanceMaintenance

Care of the projector............................52

Lamp information................................53

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ...............

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

Specifications

Specifications ....................

SpecificationsSpecifications

Projector specifications........................60

Dimensions...........................................61

Ceiling mount installation...................61

Timing chart.........................................62

Warranty and Copyright

Warranty and Copyright Warranty and Copyright information

information .......................

informationinformation

Regulation statements

Regulation statements ......

Regulation statementsRegulation statements

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Important safety instructions

Important safety instructionsImportant 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

Please read this manual before you

Please read this manual before you Please read this manual before you operate your projector.

operate your projector. Save it for

operate your projector. operate your projector. future reference.

2. Do not look straight at the projector

Do not look straight at the projector

Do not look straight at the projector Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation.

lens during operation. The intense

lens during operation.lens during operation. light beam may damage your eyes.

3. Refer servicing to qualified service

Refer servicing to qualified service

Refer servicing to qualified service Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

personnel.

personnel.personnel.

5. In some countries, the line voltage is

6. Do not block the projection lens with

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

mains voltage may fluctuate or cut

mains voltage may fluctuate or cut mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you

out, it is recommended that you

out, it is recommended that you out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a

connect your projector through a

connect your projector through a connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or

power stabilizer, surge protector or

power stabilizer, surge protector or power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

uninterruptible power supply (UPS). uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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

BLANK on the projector or remote

BLANKBLANK control.

In areas where the

In areas where the In areas where the

4. Always open the lens shutter or

Always open the lens shutter or

Always open the lens shutter or Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the

remove the lens cap when the

remove the lens cap when the remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on.

projector lamp is on.

projector lamp is on.projector lamp is on.

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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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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.

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, shorten the projector's life span and darken the image.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient temperature

above 40°C / 104°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.

3000 m

(10000 feet)

0 m

(0 feet)

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 power outlet 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

Ceiling mounting the projectorCeiling 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.

Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org.

20. This apparatus must be earthed.

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Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

Projector features

Projector featuresProjector 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.

• LAN Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser

• Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs

• Auto keystone function to correct image keystoning automatically

• Brilliant color / VIDI to provide truer, more vibrant colors in picture

• Closed captioning to display the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos

• Variable audio output

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

• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process

• Selectable password protected function

• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking

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

• FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press

• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations

• High quality manual zoom lens

• 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

• 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 speakers providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected

• Component HDTV compatibility (YP

• 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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Shipping contents

Shipping contentsShipping 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

Standard accessoriesStandard accessories

The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.

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

Projector Power cord VGA cable

Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*

Remote control with batteries Soft carry case

Optional accessories

Optional accessoriesOptional accessories

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

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3. RS232 cable

Projector exterior view

Projector exterior viewProjector exterior view

Front/upper side

Front/upper sideFront/upper side

1 2

Rear/lower side

Rear/lower sideRear/lower side

14 201817 21 2215

16 19

1. External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on

page 10 for details.)

2. Lamp cover

3. Vent (heated air exhaust)

4. Quick-release button

5. Lens cover

6. Focus ring and Zoom ring

7. Vent (cool air intake)

8. Front IR remote sensor

9. Projection lens

10. AC power jack

11. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

12. Rear adjuster foot

13. Ceiling mount holes

14. Rear IR remote sensor

15. RJ45 LAN input jack

16. RS232 control port

17. RGB signal output jack

18. HDMI-input port

19. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack

20. S-Video input jack

Video input jack

21. Audio (L/R) input jacks

22. Audio input jack Audio output jack

23. 12V DC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control, etc. Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices.

24. Speaker grill

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Controls and functions

Controls and functionsControls and functions

Projector

ProjectorProjector

1. Focus ring

Focus ring

1.1.

Focus ringFocus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 24

2. Zoom ring

Zoom ring

2.2.

Zoom ringZoom ring Adjusts the size of the image.

"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 24

3. POWER indicator light

POWER indicator light

3.3.

POWER indicator lightPOWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation.

"Indicators" on page 58

4. MENU/EXIT

MENU/EXIT

4.4.

MENU/EXITMENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

"Using the menus" on page 25

5. Power

5.5.

Power

PowerPower

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

"Starting up the projector" on page 23, "Shutting down the projector" on page 43

6. Left/

Left/

6.6.

Left/Left/

Starts the FAQ function.

"Utilizing FAQ function" on page 37

7. BLANK

BLANK

7.7.

BLANKBLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

"Hiding the image" on page 37

For details, see the info provided behind the hand sign .

8. TEMPerature warning light

TEMPerature warning light

8.8.

TEMPerature warning lightTEMPerature warning light

Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high.

"Indicators" on page 58

9. LAMP indicator light

LAMP indicator light

9.9.

LAMP indicator lightLAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem.

"Indicators" on page 58

10.

10. AUTO

AUTO

10.10.

AUTOAUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 24

11.

11. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

11.11.

Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

Down)

Down)Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

"Correcting keystone" on page 28

12.

12. Right/

Right/

12.12.

Right/Right/

Activates panel key lock.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #6, #11, and #12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

"Locking control keys" on page 38, "Using the menus" on page 25

13.

13. MODE/ENTER

MODE/ENTER

13.13.

MODE/ENTERMODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.

Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

"Selecting a picture mode" on page 32

14.

14. SOURCE

SOURCE

14.14.

SOURCESOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

"Switching input signal" on page 29

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Remote control

Remote controlRemote control

1. FREEZE

FREEZE

1.1.

FREEZEFREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

"Freezing the image" on page 37

2. ASPECT

ASPECT

2.2.

ASPECTASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

"Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 30

3. CAPTURE

CAPTURE (This function is not available

3.3.

CAPTURECAPTURE

with the MP7 series models)

with the MP7 series models)with the MP7 series models)

4. BRIGHTNESS

BRIGHTNESS

4.4.

BRIGHTNESSBRIGHTNESS

(This function is not available

(This function is not available (This function is not available

Adjusts brightness.

"Adjusting Brightness" on page 33

For details, see the info. provided behind the hand sign .

5. CONTRAST

CONTRAST

5.5.

CONTRASTCONTRAST

Adjusts contrast.

"Adjusting Contrast" on page 33

6. TEST PATTERN

TEST PATTERN

6.6.

TEST PATTERNTEST PATTERN

Displays the test pattern.

"Test Pattern" on page 50

7. LASER

LASER

7.7.

LASERLASER

Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes.

"Operating the LASER pointer" on page 12

8.MENU/EXIT

MENU/EXIT

8.8.

MENU/EXITMENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)

menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

"Using the menus" on page 25

9. Left/

9.9.

Left/

Left/Left/

Starts the FAQ function.

"Utilizing FAQ function" on page 37

10.

10. ENTER

ENTER

10.10.

ENTERENTER

Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

11.

11. BLANK

BLANK

11.11.

BLANKBLANK

Used to hide the screen image.

"Hiding the image" on page 37

12.

12. VOLUME+

VOLUME+////VOLUME-

12.12.

VOLUME+VOLUME+

VOLUME-

VOLUME-VOLUME-

Adjusts the sound level.

"Adjusting the sound" on page 39

13.

13. POWER

POWER

13.13.

POWERPOWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

"Starting up the projector" on page 23, "Shutting down the projector" on page 43

14.

14. DIGITAL ZOOM+

DIGITAL ZOOM+////DIGITAL ZOOM-

14.14.

DIGITAL ZOOM+DIGITAL ZOOM+

DIGITAL ZOOM-

DIGITAL ZOOM-DIGITAL ZOOM-

Magnifies or reduces the projected image size.

"Magnifying and searching for details" on page 30

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15.

15. TIMER ON

TIMER ON

15.15.

TIMER ONTIMER ON

Activates or displays an on-screen timer based on your own timer setting.

"Setting the presentation timer" on page 35

16.

16. TIMER SET UP

TIMER SET UP

16.16.

TIMER SET UPTIMER SET UP

Enters presentation timer setting directly.

"Setting the presentation timer" on page 35

17.

17. AUTO

AUTO

17.17.

AUTOAUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 24

18.

18. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, /

Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, /

18.18.

Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, /Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, /

Down)

Down)Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

"Correcting keystone" on page 28

19.

19. Right/

Right/

19.19.

Right/Right/

Locks the buttons on the projector.

"Locking control keys" on page 38

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #18, #9 and #19 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

"Using the menus" on page 25

20.

20. SOURCE

SOURCE

20.20.

SOURCESOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

"Switching input signal" on page 29

21.

21. MUTE

MUTE

21.21.

MUTEMUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

"Muting the sound" on page 39

22.

22. MODE

MODE

22.22.

MODEMODE

Depending upon the input signal in use, selects an available picture mode.

"Selecting a picture mode" on page 32

Operating the

Operating the LASER

Operating the Operating the

LASER pointer

pointer

LASERLASER

pointer 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

LASER for continuous output.

LASERLASER

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

Remote control effective rangeRemote 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.

•••• Operating the projector from the rear

Operating the projector from the rear

•••• Operating the projector from the front

Operating the projector from the front

Operating the projector from the frontOperating the projector from the front

Replacing the remote control batteries

Replacing the remote control batteriesReplacing the remote control batteries

Operating the projector from the rearOperating the projector from the rear

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.

• 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

Positioning your projectorPositioning your projector

Choosing a location

Choosing a locationChoosing a location

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

1. Front Table

Front Table

1.1.

Front TableFront Table

Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability.

2. Front Ceiling

Front Ceiling

2.2.

Front CeilingFront Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.

Set Front Ceiling

Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP:

Front CeilingFront Ceiling

Basic

Basic > Projector Position

Projector Position menu after you

BasicBasic

Projector PositionProjector Position

turn the projector on.

SYSTEM SETUP:

SYSTEM SETUP: SYSTEM SETUP:

3. Rear Ceiling

Rear Ceiling

3.3.

Rear CeilingRear 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 Mount Kit are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling

Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP:

Rear CeilingRear Ceiling

Basic

Basic > Projector Position

Projector Position menu after you

BasicBasic

Projector PositionProjector Position

turn the projector on.

4. Rear Table

Rear Table

4.4.

Rear TableRear Table

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

Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

Set Rear Table

Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Rear TableRear Table

> Projector Position

Projector Position menu after you turn

Projector PositionProjector Position

the projector on.

SYSTEM SETUP:

SYSTEM SETUP: SYSTEM SETUP:

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

SYSTEM SETUP: BasicSYSTEM SETUP: Basic

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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Obtaining a preferred projected image size

Obtaining a preferred projected image sizeObtaining 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.

4:3 is the native aspect ratio of this projector. 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.

Darkened bar

(12.5% height)

Darkened bar

(12.5% height)

4:3 aspect image in a 4:3

aspect 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).

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 diagrams on page 17, 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

How to determine the position of the projector for a given

How to determine the position of the projector for a given How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size

screen size

screen sizescreen size

1. Select your screen size.

2. Refer to the table on page 17 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "Screen size". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled

"Distance from screen (mm)". This is the projection distance.

3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical

offset (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.

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For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 4246 mm and the vertical offset is 137 mm.

How to determine the recommended screen size for a

How to determine the recommended screen size for a How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance

given distance

given distancegiven 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 on page 17 and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled "Distance from screen (mm)". This is the projection distance.

3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding "Screen size" 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 (mm)" 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 is 4.5 m (4500 mm), the closest match in the "Distance from screen (mm)" column is 4246 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 120'' (about 3.0 m) screen is required.

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 28 for details.

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Projection dimensions

Projection dimensions Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 61 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

Maximum zoom

Screen size Distance from screen (mm)

Diagonal

Inch mm

30 762 610 457 923 1062 1200 34

40 1016 813 610 1231 1415 1600 46

50 1270 1016 762 1538 1769 2000 57

60 1524 1219 914 1846 2123 2400 69

80 2032 1626 1219 2462 2831 3200 91

100 2540 2032 1524 3077 3538 4000 114

120 3048 2438 1829 3692 4246 4800 137

150 3810 3048 2286 4615 5308 6000 171

200 5080 4064 3048 6154 7077 8000 229

220 5588 4470 3353 6769 7785 8800 251

250 6350 5080 3810 7692 8846 10000 286

300 7620 6096 4572 9231 10615 12000 343

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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Connection

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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.

• For detailed connection methods, see pages 19-22.

Notebook or desktop computer

Monitor

A/V device

Speakers

(VGA)

(DVI)

1. VGA cable

2. VGA to DVI-A cable

3. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adapter cable

4. HDMI cable

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3 4 5 8

5. S-Video cable

6. Video cable

7. Audio cable

8. Audio L/R cable

7 7

Connecting a computer or monitor

Connecting a computer or monitorConnecting a computer or monitor

Connecting a computer

Connecting a computerConnecting a computer

The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:

1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output jack of the computer.

2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER 1 signal input jack on the projector.

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 jack of the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO

4. If you wish and the AUDIO OUT another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 49 for details.

Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. 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.

Connecting a monitor

Connecting a monitorConnecting a monitor

If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen and the MONITOR OUT

MONITOR OUT jack is available on your projector, you can connect the MONITOR OUT

MONITOR OUTMONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external monitor following the instructions below:

To connect the projector to a monitor:

To connect the projector to a monitor:To connect the projector to a monitor:

1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page

19.

2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub input jack of the video monitor.

Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack, take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT

• The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER

1 jack.

• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make

sure the Standby Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Monitor Out" on page 50 for details.

AUDIO OUT jack is available on your projector, you can use

AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2

COMPUTER 1COMPUTER 1

AUDIO or AUDIO (L/R)

AUD IOAU DI O

AUDIO (L/R) jack of the projector.

AUDIO (L/R)AUDIO (L/R)

MONITOR OUT jack on the projector.

MONITOR OUTMONITOR OUT

COMPUTER 2

COMPUTER 2COMPUTER 2

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

MONITOR OUT

MONITOR OUTMONITOR OUT

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Connecting video source devices

Connecting video source devicesConnecting video source devices

You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the 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:

Ter min al name

Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality

HDMI

Component Video

S-Video

Video

Connecting audio

Connecting audioConnecting audio

The projector has two 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.

If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector. The audio connections illustrated on page 18 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 an HDMI device" on page 21

"Connecting a Component Video source device" on page 21

"Connecting an S-Video/ Composite Video source device" on page 22

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Better

Good

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Connecting an HDMI device

Connecting an HDMI deviceConnecting 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:

To connect the projector to an HDMI device:To connect the projector to an HDMI device:

1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI-output port of the video device.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI

• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s

HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. See "Changing Color Space" on page 29 for details.

• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is

connected. See "Connecting audio" on page 20 for details.

Connecting a Component Video source device

Connecting a Component Video source deviceConnecting a Component Video source device

Examine your video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks 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:

To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:

1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adapter cable or Component Video cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of the video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the jacks; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.

2. Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adapter cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the COMPUTER 1

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 jack of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO

4. If you wish and the AUDIO OUT another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 49 for details.

• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is

connected. See "Connecting audio" on page 20 for details.

• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct

video source has been selected, check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

AUDIO OUT jack is available on your projector, you can use

AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

COMPUTER 1, or COMPUTER 2

COMPUTER 1COMPUTER 1

HDMI-input port on the projector.

HDMIHDMI

COMPUTER 2 jack on the projector.

COMPUTER 2COMPUTER 2

AUDIO or AUDIO (L/R)

AUD IOAUD IO

AUD IO (L/R ) jack of the proje c tor.

AUD IO (L/R )AU D IO (L/ R )

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

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