Benq MP778, MP780 ST User Manual

MP778/MP780 ST Digital Projector User Manual

Welcome

Table of contents

Important safety

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

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

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

Positioning your projector16

Connection .......................21

Operation ..........................30

Maintenance......................83

Troubleshooting ...............90

Specifications ....................91

Warranty and Copyright

information .......................96

Regulation statements ......97

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

Projector exterior view........................ 10

Controls and functions ....................... 11

Choosing a location............................. 16

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size........................................................ 17

Connecting a computer or monitor... 23

Connecting Video source devices....... 26

Operating in a high altitude

environment.........................................45

Adjusting the sound.............................46

Personalizing the projector menu

display...................................................47

Controlling the projector through a LAN

environment.........................................47

Displaying image through Q Presenter57

Presenting From a USB Reader...........61

Remote Desktop Control through Q

Presenter...............................................64

PointDraw

Shutting down the projector ...............69

Menu operation ...................................70

Care of the projector............................83

Lamp information................................84

Pen (MP780 ST only)....66

Starting up the projector..................... 30

Adjusting the projected image ............ 31

Using the menus.................................. 33

Securing the projector......................... 34

Switching input signal......................... 36

Magnifying and searching for details . 37

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

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

Creating your own startup screen ...... 42

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

Remote paging operations .................. 43

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

Freezing the image............................... 44

Utilizing FAQ function ....................... 44

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

Dimensions...........................................92

Ceiling mount installation...................92

Timing chart.........................................93

Important safety instructions

Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information

Please read this manual before you

operate your projector.

Do not look straight at the projector

lens during operation.

Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

Always open the lens shutter or

remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on.

In areas where the

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

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

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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.

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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 r10 volts occur. I

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

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on the projector or remote

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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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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 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.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

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.

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.

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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.

•HDMI

• LAN display for network control and web server

• LAN display 4-1 (maximum 4PC/ NB display to 1 projector)

• Remote desktop feature for LAN and USB display 1-M (maximum 1PC/ NB can display to 8 projectors at the same time)

• USB display supports computer connection via USB mini-B type to A type cable

• USB Reader supports USB flash drive or HDD display

• 3D Ready supported

• Variable audio output

• Microphone input with big speakers (10W x2) can save extra audio systems for schools

• 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 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

• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus

• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption

• Component HDTV compatibility (YP

• Less than 1 W power consumption in standby mode

The MP778 also offers the following features.

• Big zoom ratio (1.6x) provides the installation flexibility

The MP780 ST also offers the following features.

•PointDraw

• WXGA, perfect for widescreen NB and PC, and provides 30% more images to XGA

• Short throw lens to create larger images with less distance between the projector and the screen

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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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Shipping contents

Standard accessories

Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.

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

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

MP778 projector MP780 ST projector

Remote control with batteries Power cord VGA cable

MP780 ST only

Introduction8

Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*

PointDraw

pen

USB min i-B t ype to A

type cable

USB B type to A type

cable

Optional accessories

USB power adapter

TBD

Poin tDraw

holder

pen

Poin tDrawTM pen wrist

strap

Poin tDraw

pen quick start guide

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

3. Soft carry case (standard accessory for MP778)

Q Draw interactive

software

4. RS232 cable

5. Wireless dongle

6. PointDraw

pen

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