Benq MX731, MW732, MH733 User Manual

M73 Series Network Projector

Operation Guide

V1.01

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Preparation ......................................................................................5

Switching to Advanced Menu...............................................................5

Wired connections .....................................................................................6

Setting up a wired network for the projector........................................................6

Connecting your computer to the projector via a wired connection..............7

Wireless connections.................................................................................8

Setting up a wireless network for the projector ...................................................8

Connecting your computer or mobile device to the projector wirelessly......9

Projecting via QCast (for PCs)................................................11

Minimum system requirements............................................................. 11

Prerequisite................................................................................................ 11

Downloading QCast..................................................................................................11

Installing QCast ..........................................................................................................11

Connecting your computer to the projector .......................................................12

Selecting Network Display in the input source menu....................................12

Launching QCast ........................................................................................................12

Using QCast............................................................................................. 14

Role assignment ...........................................................................................................14

Network Display Code.........................................................................................15

Mirror Off / On / Extension......................................................................................15

Quality..........................................................................................................................16

Audio ............................................................................................................................16

Compatible ................................................................................................................17

Advanced ....................................................................................................................17

Preference..................................................................................................................21

Projecting via QCast (for mobile devices)............................22

Minimum system requirements............................................................. 22

Prerequisite................................................................................................ 22

Selecting Network Display in the input source menu....................................22

Downloading QCast..................................................................................................22

Connecting your mobile device to the projector................................................23

Launching QCast ........................................................................................................23

Using QCast ...............................................................................................26

Role assignment........................................................................................................... 26

Network Display Code ........................................................................................ 27

Mirror Off / Mirror On......................................................................................... 27

Photo............................................................................................................................28

Camera ....................................................................................................................... 28

Document.................................................................................................................. 28

Advanced.................................................................................................................... 29

Preference ................................................................................................................. 29

Managing the projector using a web browser ...................... 30

Supported web browsers........................................................................30

Configuring Standby Settings for the projector ...........................30

Accessing the BenQ Projector Control System .......................30

Main function................................................................................................................ 32

Accessing the Internet with a wireless

connection..................................................................................... 40

Accessing the Internet via QCast ........................................................40

Accessing the Internet via projector OSD..........................................40

PJLink commands......................................................................... 42

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Preparation

Your BenQ projector is equipped with wired and wireless network function. Via a network connection you can project what is shown on your computer or mobile device’s screen using the QCast app. You can also manage and control the projector from remote devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones using web browsers.

In order to take advantage of these features, you need to complete the steps described in the following sections. The basic workflow for projecting through a network is:

1. Set up a wired or wireless network for the projector. See "Setting up a wired network for the projector" on page 6 or "Setting up a

wireless network for the projector" on page 8 for details.

2. Connect your computer or mobile device to the projector. For wired connections, see "Connecting your computer to the projector via a wired

connection" on page 7 for details.

For wireless connections, see "Connecting your computer or mobile device to the

projector wirelessly" on page 9 for details.

3. Download QCast on your computer or mobile device. For downloading QCast on your computer, see "Downloading QCast" on page 11 for details. For downloading QCast on your mobile devices, see "Downloading QCast" on page

22 for details.

4. Project via QCast. For using your computer to project via wired connections, see "Launching QCast"

on page 12 for details.

For using your computer to project via wireless connections, see "Launching QCast"

on page 12 for details.

For using your mobile device to project, see "Launching QCast" on page 23 for details.

Switching to Advanced Menu

When you first enter the projector’s OSD menu, you will see the OSD’s Basic Menu. Before you can configure the projector and network settings to use the features described in this guide, you need to switch to the OSD’s Advanced Menu. Follow the steps below to switch to the Advanced Menu:

1. Turn on the projector.

2. Press MENU to open the OSD’s Basic Menu.

3. Highlight Menu Type and press OK.

4. Highlight Advanced and press OK.

The OSD menu will now be set to the Advanced Menu which allows you to start configuring the network settings.

After setting the Menu Type to Advanced, the Advanced Menu will be shown every time you press the MENU button.

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Wired connections

RJ45 cable

Laptop computer

Desktop computer

Projector

RJ45 cable

Wired LAN

Internet

For projecting through a wired network, you need to connect the projector and your device to the same local area network (LAN).

Setting up a wired network for the projector

If you are in a DHCP environment:

If your projector is in a DHCP environment, you do not have to manually set the IP address. Follow the steps below to configure the wired network settings for the projector in a DHCP environment:

1. Connect the projector to a local area network via an RJ45 cable.

2. Turn on the projector.

3. Press MENU to open the Advanced Menu.

4. Highlight Network and press OK.

5. Highlight Wired LAN and press OK.

6. Highlight DHCP and press OK.

7. Select On and press OK.

8. Highlight Apply and press OK.

9. Re-enter the Wired LAN page and check if the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server have been automatically configured. Make sure the Status is Connect.

If the IP Address still does not appear, contact your network administrator.

If you are in a non-DHCP environment:

If your projector is in a non-DHCP environment, you need to manually set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server. Follow the steps below to configure the wired network settings for the projector in a non-DHCP environment:

1. Repeat step 1 to 5 described in "If you are in a DHCP environment:" on page 6.

2. Highlight DHCP and press OK.

3. Select Off then press OK.

4. Contact your network administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server settings.

5. Enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server and assign the values as needed.

6. After finishing the settings, highlight Apply and press OK.

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Your projector is now connected to your local area network and can be accessed by any devices linked to the same local area network.

Alternatively, to check the IP address of the projector, make sure the projector is connected to the network, and press SOURCE on the projector and then select Network Display. The IP address is displayed on the bottom left corner of the Network Display screen.

Connecting your computer to the projector via a wired connection

Follow the steps below to connect your computer to the projector through the local area network:

1. Ensure the projector is connected to the local area network. You can enter the Wired LAN page to check if the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server are configured as needed and if the Status is Connect.

2. Connect your computer to the same local area network via an RJ45 cable.

Now your computer and the projector are on the same local area network.

Your computer should be properly configured to detect a wired network connection. Check the user manual of your computer or visit the manufacturer’s website for information on how to configure a wired network connection.

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Wireless connections

Projector

Wireless Dongle

Laptop computer

Desktop computer

Smartphone

Tablet

If you want to project wirelessly, you must first install the BenQ WDRT8192 USB wireless dongle onto your projector. This USB wireless dongle is not shipped with your projector and is sold separately. Do not install any other type of wireless dongle or module.

With the USB wireless dongle, your projector will be able to operate as a wireless LAN access point (AP), allowing you to connect your computer or mobile device directly to this ad hoc network. Furthermore, with the USB dongle installed, the projector can also connect to your organization’s wireless network so that you can access the Internet while projecting and making a presentation. See "Network Setup" on page 18 or "Accessing the

Internet with a wireless connection" on page 40 for details on accessing the Internet via a

wireless connection.

Setting up a wireless network for the projector

In order to use your projector wirelessly, follow the steps below:

1. Turn off the projector if it is powered on.

2. Insert the designated USB wireless dongle into the WIRELESS DONGLE port at the rear of the projector.

3. Turn on the projector.

• Never insert the dongle into the projector while the projector is powered on, as the network connection may not be made properly.

• If you intend to re-insert the dongle during operation, power off the projector first.

The wireless dongle should only be installed into the WIRELESS DONGLE port. Installing the dongle into the USB TYPE-A port on the projector will prevent the wireless dongle from functioning.

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A wireless network for the projector will be set up automatically. The projector is now operating as a wireless LAN access point and can be accessed wirelessly by your computer or mobile device.

If you want to check the projector’s wireless network connection status, follow the steps below:

1. Press MENU to open the Advanced Menu.

2. Highlight Network and press OK.

3. Highlight Wireless LAN and press OK.

4. Highlight Point to Point and press OK.

5. On the Point to Point page, make sure that Status is Connect, and that the Network (SSID) information and IP Address are displayed.

• Network (SSID) is the projector’s ID used to identify the projector over the network and can be modified. If you want to modify the SSID, select the Network (SSID) on the Point to Point page and the (SSID) page will appear. On the (SSID) page, you can modify the projector’s SSID. Select Commit to have the modifications take effect.

• The projector supports WPA2 security encryption.

• The SSID has a maximum length of 13 alphanumeric characters.

• The SSID and password can also be modified using a web browser. See "Network Settings" on

page 38 for details.

Connecting your computer or mobile device to the projector wirelessly

Follow the steps below to connect your computer or mobile device wirelessly to the projector:

1. Make sure the BenQ USB wireless dongle has been properly inserted into the WIRELESS DONGLE port at the rear of the projector.

2. Check the projector’s wireless network connection status. Go to the Point to

Point page, make sure the Network (SSID) has been set up and the Status shows Connect.

3. Open the wireless menu of your computer or mobile device and search for the available wireless networks.

4. Select the SSID of the projector.

5. Enter the login password to connect to the projector. You can find the password on the (SSID) page.

If your computer or mobile device cannot detect the wireless network, check the user manual of your computer or mobile device or visit the manufacturer’s website for information on how to connect to a wireless network.

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Alternatively, to check the login passwords and SSID of the projector, make sure the USB wireless dongle is properly connected to the projector, and press SOURCE on the projector. Select Network Display. The SSID and password are displayed on the upper right corner of the screen.

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Projecting via QCast (for PCs)

QCast is an application that allows you to project your computer’s screen as well as photos and documents saved on your computer on the BenQ network projector.

Minimum system requirements

Before installing and running QCast, please make sure your computer meets the requirements listed below.

• Computers with Windows Operating System (OS):

• Supported OS version: Windows 7 / 8.0 / 8.1 / 10

• CPU: Dual Core Intel Core i 2.4GHz equivalent or above

• Memory: 4GB DDR memory or more

• Graphics: 256MB VRAM equivalent or more

• Atom processors are not supported

• Computers with Mac OS:

• Supported OS version: Mac OS X 10.11 / OS X 10.12 (The latest 2 versions

will be supported.)

• CPU: Dual Core Intel Core i 1.4GHz equivalent or above

• Graphics: Intel or nVIDIA or ATI with 64MB VRAM equivalent or more

• PowerPC is not supported.

BenQ does not guarantee compatibility in respective user environments. Certain users may experience compatibility issues when running QCast.

Prerequisite

The basic workflow for projecting via QCast:

1. Download QCast from BenQ’s website.

2. Install QCast on your computer.

3. Connect your computer to the projector.

4. Select Network Display in the input source menu.

5. Launch QCast and start projecting.

Downloading QCast

Visit BenQ’s website at http://business-display.benq.com/en/getsupport/downloads.html or

www.BenQ.com and search for the projector by model name, and then download the

latest version of QCast from the projector’s feature page.

Installing QCast

For Windows OS

1. When the download from BenQ’s website is complete, double-click the .exe file.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.

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For Mac OS

1. When the download from BenQ’s website is complete, double-click the .dmg file to make its content available.

2. Drag the content into the computer’s Applications folder. The installation will be processed automatically.

Connecting your computer to the projector

You can connect your computer to the projector either through a wired or wireless network.

Wired connection

Make sure you have set up a wired connection for the projector and connected your computer and the projector to the same local area network. See "Wired connections" on

page 6 for details.

Wireless connection

Make sure the BenQ WDRT8192 USB wireless dongle is installed on your projector and your computer has been connected to the projector’s wireless network. See "Wireless

connections" on page 8 for details.

Selecting Network Display in the input source menu

Before projecting your computer’s screen to the projector, you have to select Network Display in the input source menu.

1. Press SOURCE on the projector.

2. Highlight Network Display and press OK.

Launching QCast

1. Launch QCast.

2. Click the Search button to detect available projectors.

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3. Click the preferred projector and your computer will connect to the projector.

4. A preferred device prompt will display. Click Yes if you want to set the projector as the default projector. If the projector is set as the default projector, the next time you launch QCast your computer will search for the projector and automatically connect to it if it is available through the network.

5. After you confirm or decline the preferred device setting, the QCast main screen will appear. You can start using QCast.

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