Benq MW714 ST, MX713 ST, MX762 ST, MX810ST User Manual

MX810ST/MW811ST/MX812ST

(Model Name: MX713 ST/MW714 ST/MX762 ST)

Digital Projector User Manual

Welcome

Important safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

Positioning your

projector............................14

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

Obtaining a preferred projected

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

Connection .......................19

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

Playing sound through the projector . 21

Operation ..........................23

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

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

Using the menus.................................. 26

Securing the projector......................... 27

Switching input signal......................... 30

Magnifying and searching for

details ................................................... 31

Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 31

Optimizing the image.......................... 33

Setting the presentation timer ............ 36

Remote paging operations .................. 37

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

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

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

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

Operating in a high altitude

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

Creating your own startup screen .......38

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

Controlling the projector through a LAN

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

Presenting from a USB Reader............53

Shutting down the projector ...............54

Direct power off ...................................54

Menu operation ...................................55

Maintenance......................64

Care of the projector............................64

Lamp information................................65

Troubleshooting ...............71

Specifications ....................72

Projector specifications........................72

Dimensions...........................................73

Ceiling mount installation...................73

Timing chart.........................................74

Warranty and Copyright

information.......................77

Regulation statements ......78

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.

3. Refer servicing to qualified service 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 out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or 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 on the projector or remote control.

4. Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap (if any) when the projector lamp is on.

Important safety instructions 3

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, 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.

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

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.

Important safety instructions6

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.

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

• Microphone jack to output the sound through the projector speaker

• USB MINI-B jack to display computer signal through a USB cable

• USB TYPE-A jack to present images stored on a USB flash drive

• 3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images

• 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

• 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

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

3. RS232 cable

4. Soft carry case

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.

*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*

Optional accessories

Introduction8

Remote control with batteries

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

MX762 ST

MIC

TYPE-A

LAN

AUDIO-OUT

USB

RS-232

MX713 ST/MW714 ST

MIC

TYPE-A

LAN

AUDIO-OUT

USB

RS-232

Rear/lower side

1916 20 21 24231817 2215

19 21 232215 2416 18 20

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

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. Front adjuster foot

15. Rear IR remote sensor

16. RJ45 LAN input jack

17. HDMI-input port

18. USB ports

19. RS232 control port

20. RGB signal output jack

21. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) sig nal i nput jack

22. S-Video input jack Video input jack

23. Audio (L/R) input jacks

24. Audio input jack Audio output jack Microphone jack

25. 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.

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Controls and functions

Projector

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

2. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation.

3. MENU/EXIT

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

4. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

5. Left/

Starts the FAQ function.

6. BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

7. TEMPerature warning light

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

8. LAMP indicator light

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

9. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

10. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

11. Right/

Activates panel key lock.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #5, #10, and #11 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

12. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.

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

13. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

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Remote control

1. ON/OFF

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

2. Source selection buttons (COMPUTER-1, COMPUTER-2,

Selects an input source for display.

VIDEO, S-VIDEO)

3. MENU/EXIT

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

4. BLANK

Used to hide the screen image.

5. Left/

Starts the FAQ function.

6. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode.

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

7. LASER

Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes.

8. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN

Operates your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) .

9. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

10. NETWORK SETTING

Enters network setting directly.

11. TEST

Displays the test pattern.

12. NETWORK

Searches the network signal and project it within a few seconds once available.

13. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

14. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

15. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, / Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

16. Right/

Locks the buttons on the projector.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #5, #15 and #16 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

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17. ZOOM+/ZOOM-

Magnifies or reduces the projected image size.

18. VOLUME+/VOLUME-

Adjusts the sound level.

19. MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

20. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

21. MIC/VOL +/-

Adjusts the microphone sound level.

22. CAPTURE

Captures the projected picture and save it as your startup screen.

23. Numeric buttons

Enters numbers in network settings. Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 can also be pressed when asked to enter password.

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

• Operating the projector from the front

• Operating the projector from the rear

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.

Replacing the 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.

• 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. Front 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 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 in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

3. 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 Mount Kit are required for this installation location.

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

4. Rear 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 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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Obtaining a preferred projected image size

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

Screen Size

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

Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 73 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

• MX713 ST/MX762 ST

Screen size

Inch mm

40 1016 813 610 494 91

50 1270 1016 762 617 114

60 1524 1219 914 741 137

80 2032 1626 1219 988 183

100 2540 2032 1524 1235 229

120 3048 2438 1829 1481 274

150 3810 3048 2286 1852 343

200 5080 4064 3048 2469 457

220 5588 4470 3353 2716 503

250 6350 5080 3810 3086 572

300 7620 6096 4572 3704 686

W (mm) H (mm)

Distance from screen

(mm)

Vertical offset (mm)Diagonal

For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 1481 mm and the vertical offset is 274 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 1.0 m (1000 mm), the closest match in the "Distance

from screen (mm)" column is 988 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 80'' (about 2.0

m) screen is required.

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• MW714 ST

(a)

(b)

Center of lens

Screen

(c)

(a)

(b)

Center of lens

Screen

(c)

Table A1: The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9

(a) Screen size Projected picture size

Diagonal

50 1270 623 1107 623 1107 541 68

80 2032 996 1771 996 1771 866 110 100 2540 1245 2214 1245 2214 1082 137 120 3048 1494 2657 1494 2657 1298 164 150 3810 1868 3321 1868 3321 1623 205 180 4572 2241 3985 2241 3985 1947 247 200 5080 2491 4428 2491 4428 2164 274 220 5588 2740 4870 2740 4870 2380 301 240 6096 2989 5313 2989 5313 2597 329 270 6858 3362 5977 3362 5977 2921 370 300 7620 3736 6641 3736 6641 3246 411

Height

(mm)

Width

(mm)

Height

(mm)

Width

(mm)

(b) Distance from screen

(mm)

Table A2: The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:10

(a) Screen size Projected picture size

Diagonal

Inches mm

50 1270 623 1107 623 996 487 31

80 2032 996 1771 996 1594 779 50

100 2540 1245 2214 1245 1992 974 62 120 3048 1494 2657 1494 2391 1168 75 150 3810 1868 3321 1868 2989 1461 93 180 4572 2241 3985 2241 3586 1753 112 200 5080 2491 4428 2491 3985 1947 125 220 5588 2740 4870 2740 4383 2142 137 240 6096 2989 5313 2989 4782 2337 149 270 6858 3362 5977 3362 5380 2629 168 300 7620 3736 6641 3736 5977 2921 187

Height

(mm)

Width

(mm)

Height

(mm)

Width

(mm)

(b) Distance from screen

(mm)

offset (mm)

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Table B1: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3

(a)

(b)

Center of lens

Screen

(c)

(a)

(b)

Center of lens

Screen

(c)

(a) Screen size Projected picture size

Diagonal

Inches mm

50 1270 762 1016 762 1016 596 57

80 2032 1219 1626 1219 1626 953 91

100 2540 1524 2032 1524 2032 1192 114 120 3048 1829 2438 1829 2438 1430 137 150 3810 2286 3048 2286 3048 1787 171 180 4572 2743 3658 2743 3658 2145 206 200 5080 3048 4064 3048 4064 2383 229 220 5588 3353 4470 3353 4470 2622 251 240 6096 3658 4877 3658 4877 2860 274 270 6858 4115 5486 4115 5486 3217 309 300 7620 4572 6096 4572 6096 3575 343

Height

(mm)

Width (mm)

Height

(mm)

Width (mm)

(b) Distance from screen

(mm)

Table B2: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:10

(a) Screen size Projected picture size

Diagonal

50 1270 762 1016 635 1016 497 32

80 2032 1219 1626 1016 1626 794 51

100 2540 1524 2032 1270 2032 993 64 120 3048 1829 2438 1524 2438 1192 76 150 3810 2286 3048 1905 3048 1490 95 180 4572 2743 3658 2286 3658 1787 114 200 5080 3048 4064 2540 4064 1986 127 220 5588 3353 4470 2794 4470 2185 140 240 6096 3658 4877 3048 4877 2383 152 270 6858 4115 5486 3429 5486 2681 171 300 7620 4572 6096 3810 6096 2979 191

Height

(mm)

Width

(mm)

Height

(mm)

Width

(mm)

(b) Distance from screen

(mm)

offset (mm)

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Table C: The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10

(a)

(b)

Center of lens

Screen

(c)

(a) Screen size Projected picture size

Diagonal

Inches mm

Height

(mm)

Width (mm)

Height

(mm)

Width (mm)

(b) Distance from screen

(mm)

offset

(mm) 50 1270 673 1077 673 1077 526 34 80 2032 1077 1723 1077 1723 842 54

100 2540 1346 2154 1346 2154 1053 67 120 3048 1615 2585 1615 2585 1263 81 150 3810 2019 3231 2019 3231 1579 101 180 4572 2423 3877 2423 3877 1895 121 200 5080 2692 4308 2692 4308 2105 135 220 5588 2962 4739 2962 4739 2316 148 240 6096 3231 5169 3231 5169 2526 162 270 6858 3635 5816 3635 5816 2842 182 300 7620 4039 6462 4039 6462 3158 202

For example, if you are using a 120-inch, 4:3-aspect-ratio screen and the projected picture is 16:10, please refer to Table B2

on page 17, the recommended projection distance is 1192 mm

and the vertical offset is 76 mm.

If you need a 16:9 screen to project a 16:9 picture and your measured projection distance is

1.5 m (1500 mm), please refer to Table A1

on page 16. The closest match in the "(b) Distance

from screen" column is 1623 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150'' (about 3.8 m)

screen is required.

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

MIC

VIDEO

TYPE-A

LAN

AUDIO-OUT

USB

RS-232

8 9

Notebook or desktop computer

Speakers

A/V device

Monitor

(DVI)

(VGA)

Microphone

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.

• The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks

available on the projector vary with each projector model.

1. VGA cable

2. VGA to DVI-A cable

3. USB cable

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

5. S-Video cable

6. Video cable

7. Audio L/R cable

8. Audio cable

9. Microphone

10. USB flash drive/USB wireless dongle

11. HDMI cable (MX762 ST only)

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• 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.

• 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 Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See

"Standby Settings" on page 62 for details.

Connecting 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:

Terminal name Terminal appearance Picture quality

HDMI (MX762 ST only)

Component Video

S-Video

Video

Best

Better

Good

Normal

Connecting 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.

The built-in speakers will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.

• 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 (MX762 ST only)" on page 30 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.

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Playing sound through the projector

You can make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector.

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.

You can also use a microphone to output the sound through the projector speaker.

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 61 for details.

The table below describes the connection methods for different devices, and where the sound is from.

Device

Audio input port

The projector can

play the sound

from...

Audio output port

The selected input signal determines which sound will be played by the projector speaker, and which sound will be output from the projector when AUDIO OUT is connected. If you select a PC signal, the projector can play the sound received from AUDIO IN 1/MIC.

About the microphone input

• If you wish to use a microphone, connect a 3.5 mini jack cable microphone to the projector.

• You can use a wireless microphone as long as a wireless module is attached to the projector’s microphone input jack and it works well with the associated devices. To ensure a quality use of the wireless microphone, it is recommended that your microphone conforms to the specifications listed in the table below.

Signal Parameter Min Type Max

Microphone

PC/Component Video Video/S-Video Microphone

AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 (L/R)

•MIC

AUDIO IN 1/MIC AUDIO IN 2 (L/R)/MIC

AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT

Transducer Principle Dynamic

Impedance 300 1K ohm

Frequency response 600 16k Hz

• AUDIO IN 1/MIC

• AUDIO IN 2 (L/R)/ MIC

MIC

• There are two ways to adjust microphone volumes.

• Directly set microphone volume levels in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Audio Settings > Microphone Volume menu or press MIC/VOL keys (+/-) on the remote control.

• Set projector volume levels in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Audio Settings > Volume menu, or press VOLUME+/VOLUME- on the remote control. (The projector volume setting will affect the microphone volume.)

• To make the microphone input available when the projector is in standby mode, turn on the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Standby Settings > Microphone menu.

• If the microphone is not working, check the volume setting and cable connection.

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• You might get feedback noise from the microphone when you are too close to the speaker of the projector. Move the microphone away from the speaker of the projector. The greater volume you require, the greater distance you need to be away from the speaker to prevent the noise.

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Operation

Starting up the projector

1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a

power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied.

Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

2. Press POWER on the projector or ON on the remote control to start the

projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on.

The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected.

(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.

To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 39 for details.

If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp.

3. If the projector is activated for the first time,

select your OSD language following the onscreen instructions.

4. If you are prompted for a password, press the

arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See

"Utilizing the password function" on page 27 for

details.

5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.

6. The projector will start to search for input

signals. The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message “No Signal” will continue displaying until an input signal is found.

Yo u ca n a ls o p re ss SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 30 for details.

If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the message “Out of Range” displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 74 for details.

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Adjusting the projected image

Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes.

Be careful when you press the quick-release button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from.

Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.

Adjusting the projection angle

The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:

1. Press the quick-release button and lift the

front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position.

2. Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine-tune the

horizontal angle.

To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing the quick-release button, then slowly lower the projector. Screw the rear adjuster feet in a reverse direction.

If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. To correct this situation, see "Correcting keystone" on page 25 for details.

Auto-adjusting the image

In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality.

The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.

• The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.

• This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Fine-tuning the image clarity

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