MP720 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User's Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2005 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. *DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. 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Table of contents Important safety instructions .................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................... 5 Projector features ................................................................. 5 Shipping contents ................................................................. 6 Optional accessories ...................................................................................... 6 Projector exterior view ......................................................... 7 Front / upper side .......................................................................................... 7 Rear side ......................................................................................................... 7 Side view ......................................................................................................... 8 Lower side ...................................................................................................... 8 Controls and functions ........................................................ 9 External control panel ................................................................................... 9 Remote control ............................................................................................ 10 Remote control effective range ................................................................... 12 Replacing the remote control battery ......................................................... 12 Positioning your projector ...................................... 13 Choosing a location ........................................................... 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ...................... 15 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size: .. 16 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance: .... 16 Connection ............................................................... 18 Wireless connection (optional) ........................................ 18 Cable connection ............................................................... 18 Connecting a computer or monitor ........................................................... 18 Connecting Video source devices ............................................................... 21 Operation ................................................................. 25 Start up ............................................................................... 25 Utilizing the password function ....................................... 25 To set a password: ........................................................................................ 26 If you forget the password: .......................................................................... 26 To enter the password recall procedure: .................................................... 26 To change the password: ............................................................................. 26 Adjusting the height .......................................................... 27 Auto-adjusting the image .................................................. 27 Fine-tuning the image size and clarity ............................. 28 Table of contents iii Correcting keystone ...........................................................28 Selecting an application mode............................................29 Switching input signal ........................................................29 Hiding the image ................................................................29 Remote paging operations..................................................30 Freezing the image .............................................................30 Shutdown ............................................................................30 Menu operation ..................................................................31 Menu system ................................................................................................. 31 Using the menus ........................................................................................... 32 1. Picture menu ............................................................................................ 33 2. Pro-Picture menu ..................................................................................... 35 3. Setting menu ............................................................................................. 36 4. Advance menu .......................................................................................... 37 5. Information menu..................................................................................... 39 Maintenance ............................................................. 40 Care of the projector ..........................................................40 Cleaning the lens .......................................................................................... 40 Cleaning the projector case .......................................................................... 40 Storing the projector .................................................................................... 40 Transporting the projector .......................................................................... 40 Cleaning and replacing the dust filter ......................................................... 40 Lamp information...............................................................43 Calculation of lamp hour ............................................................................. 43 Warning message ......................................................................................... 43 Replacing the lamp........................................................................................ 44 Temperature information ............................................................................ 46 Indicators....................................................................................................... 47 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of your BenQ projector.............. 49 Troubleshooting....................................................... 50 Specifications............................................................ 51 Projector specifications ......................................................51 Timing chart........................................................................52 Supported timing for PC input ................................................................... 52 Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input ........................................ 52 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs ....................................... 52 Dimensions .........................................................................53 Warranty................................................................... 54 Limited Warranty ...............................................................54 iv Table of contents Regulation Statements ............................................. 55 FCC statement ................................................................... 55 EEC statement ................................................................... 55 MIC statement ................................................................... 55 WEEE directive .................................................................. 55 Table of contents v vi Table of contents Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Caution · To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. · Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. · Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on. · Please read this user's manual before you operate your projector. Save this user's manual for future reference. · · Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes. In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power cuts or surges of ±10 volts occur. In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Important safety instructions 1 Safety Instructions 1. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 5. 2. 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. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Take it to a qualified technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 2 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 6. Do not place this projector in any of the 7. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this unit on a blanket, 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. bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the unit may result in a fire. 8. Always place the unit 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 unit when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp. - Locations near fire alarms - Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F - Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet. 9. Do not stand the unit on end vertically. Doing so may cause the unit to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit. Important safety instructions 3 Safety Instructions (Continued) 10. Do not step on the projector or place 13. any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Please use BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed. 11. 12. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under 14. 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. 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. 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. 4 Imp ...