BenQ Mp623 Dlp Users Manual
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Connection 21 Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets 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: 1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red. 2. Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the D-SUB/COMP. IN socket on the projector. 3. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Adjusting the sound on page 39 for details. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: • The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See Connecting audio on page 19 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. AV d e v i c eComponent Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable Audio cable Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Connection 22 Connecting an S-Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket 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 an S-Video source device: 1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device. 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket on the projector. 3. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Adjusting the sound on page 39 for details. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: • The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See Connecting audio on page 19 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. • If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See Connecting Video source devices on page 19 for details. AV deviceS-Video cableAudio cable Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Connection 23 Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets 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 composite Video source device: 1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device. 2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector. 3. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Adjusting the sound on page 39 for details. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: • The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See Connecting audio on page 19 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. • You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See Connecting Video source devices on page 19 for details. AV deviceAudio cable Video cable Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 24 Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Slide the lens cap open. If it is closed, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. 3. Press Power on the projector or 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 of 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. 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 26 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 doesnt detect a valid signal, the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found. Yo u c a n a l s o p r e s s Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. See Switching input signal on page 28 for details. If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors 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 projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See Timing chart on page 58 for details. II Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 25 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first. 1. Press Menu/Exit on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on.3. Press to highlight Language and press / to select a preferred language. 2. Use / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu.4. Press Menu/Exit twice* on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings. *The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu. Current input signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub-menu Highlight Press Menu/ Exit to the previous page or to exit.Status DISPLAYWall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital ZoomOff Auto 16 0 ENTER MENU Exit Analog RGB DISPLAYWall Color Aspect Ratio Position Phase H. Size Digital ZoomOff Auto MENU Exit Keystone 16 0 Analog RGBSYSTEM SETUP: BasicPresentation Timer English Language Projector Position Auto Power Off Blank Timer Sleep Timer Panel Key Lock Splash Screen Analog RGB MENU Exit Front Table Disable Disable Off Disable BenQ SYSTEM SETUP: BasicPresentation Timer English Language Projector Position Auto Power Off Blank Timer Sleep Timer Panel Key Lock Splash Screen Analog RGB MENU Exit Front Table Disable Disable Off Disable BenQ Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 26 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to Using the menus on page 25. You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall. Setting a password Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started. 1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Press Mode/Enter. The Security Settings page displays. 2. Highlight Power on lock and select On by pressing / . 3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys ( , , , ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password. 4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page. The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it. Password: __ __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place. 5. To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit. If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD follows. You can retry by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See Entering the password recall procedure on page 27 for details. If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time. INPUT NEW PASSWORD Back MENU Password Error Please try again. Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 27 Entering the password recall procedure 1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector. Changing the password 1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change password menu. 2. Press Mode/Enter. The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays. 3. Enter the old password. • If the password is correct, another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays. • If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retr y. Yo u c a n p r e s s Menu/Exit to cancel the change or try another password. 4. Enter a new password. The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it. Password: __ __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place. 5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. 6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started. 7. To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit. Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power on lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing /. The message INPUT PASSWORD displays. Enter the current password. •If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off shown in the row of Power on lock. You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector. • If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry. You can press Menu/Exit to cancel the change or try another password. Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password. Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center. Recall code: 0 2 1 2 RECALL PASSWORD Exit MENU Password Changed Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 28 Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals. You can also manually cycle through the available input signals. 1. Press Source on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar displays. 2. Press / until your desired signal is selected and press Mode/Enter. Once detected, the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another signal. • The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals. Data (graphic) PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images (movies). • The input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode. See Selecting a picture mode on page 32 for details. • The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 31 for details. Changing color space 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 d o t h i s : 1. Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the SOURCE menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Color Space Conversion and press / to select a suitable color space. The selectable settings vary according to the detected input signal timing. This function is only available when the HDMI input socket is in use. D-Sub / Comp. Video S-Video HDMI Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 29 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. 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 foot 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 foot 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 30 for details. • 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 adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from. 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 upper left 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 size and clarity 1 2 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring. Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals
Operation 30 Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps. • Using the remote control Press / on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. • Using the OSD menu 1. Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Keystone and press Mode/Enter. The Keystone correction page displays. 3. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control 1. Press Digital Zoom +/- to display the Zoom bar. 2. Press Digital Zoom + to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need. 3. Use the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. 4. To restore the picture to its original size, press AUTO. You can also press Digital Zoom -. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size. • Using the OSD menu 1. Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press Mode/Enter. The Zoom bar displays. 3. Repeat steps 2-4 in the section of Using the remote control above. Or if you are using the projector control panel, continue to the following steps. 4. Press on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size. 5. To navigate the picture, press Mode/Enter to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows ( , , , ) to navigate the picture. Press/.Press /. Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals