BenQ Mp720 Digital Projector Users Manual

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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:
• Selectable password protected function
• Selectable quick cooling function for reducing projector cooling time
• Optional wireless module allowing more computers to share one projector through 
cable or wireless connection
• Compact and portable unit
• High quality manual zoom lens
• 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
• Ultra-high brightness projection lamp
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors
• Multi-language on-screen menus
• Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption
• Built-in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected
• Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture
• Component HDTV compatibility (YP
bPr)
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient 
lighting conditions, selected input source 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
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC. 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.
Optional accessories
Projector Soft carry case User’s 
manualUser’s manual 
CD
Quick start 
guideRemote control 
with batteryCleaning cloth Replacement filter
Pull the tab before using the 
remote control.
VGA cable USB cable Power cord
1. Macintosh adapter
2. 230W lamp module
3. Ceiling mount kit4. Component Video to VGA (D-sub) 
adaptor cable
5. RS232 connector
6. Wireless module 
						

							
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Projector exterior view
Front / upper side
Rear side
Refer to Connection on page 18  for more information on making connections to various 
equipment. 1. External control panel 
(See External control panel on 
page 9  for detailed information.)
2. Ventilation grill
3. Projection lens
4. Front adjuster button
5. Lens cap
6. Focus ring and Zoom ring
7. Front IR remote sensor
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9. AC power cord inlet
10. Filter case
11. Rear IR remote sensor
12. USB socket
13. RS232 control port
14. RGB signal output socket 15. RGB (PC) / Component video (YPbPr/ 
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16. DVI-I signal input socket
17. Video socket
18. S-Video socket
19. Audio input socket
20. Audio output socket
21. Speaker
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Side view
Lower side
22. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
23. Front adjuster foot
24. Lamp cover
25. Rear adjuster foot
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Controls and functions
External control panel
1. Power (Refer to Start up on page 25 and Shutdown on page 30  for more 
information.) Turns the projector on or off.
2. Blank (Refer to  Hiding the image on page 29  for more information.)
Used to hide the screen image. You can press any key on the control panel to bring the 
image back.
3. Mode (Refer to  Application Mode on page 33  for more information.)
Depending upon which input signal is selected, there are several picture setup options 
available.
When a wireless module is installed and th e Wireless Connection menu is displayed, 
press this button to change among LAN,  IEEE 802.11 a, and IEEE 802.11 b/g. (The 
wireless module is available through BenQ retailers.)
4. Source (Refer to  Switching input signal on page 29  for more information.)
Sequentially selects the input  signal RGB, Component Video,
 S-Video, or Video.
5. Auto (Refer to  Auto-adjusting the image on page 27  for more information.)
Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. 
When a wireless module is installed, the  Wireless Connection menu is displayed and 
the IEEE 802.11 a is selected, press this butto n to search for a reliable channel. (The 
wireless module is available through BenQ retailers.)
6. Lamp indicator light (Refer to  Indicators on page 47 for more information.)
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a 
problem.
7. Temperature warning light (Refer to  Indicators on page 47 for more information.)
Lights up red if the projector’s temperature becomes too high. 
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							Introduction 108. Power indicator light (Refer to Indicators on page 47 for more information.)
Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation.
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10. Right 4(Refer to Correcting keystone on page 28 for more information.)
When the on-screen menu is not activated, #9 and #10 function as Ke ystone -/+ hot 
keys.
11.6Menu (Refer to Using the menus on page 32 for more information.)
Turns on the on-screen display control menu.
12.5Exit
Exits and saves the menu settings.
When the on-screen menu is activated, the #9 to #12 buttons are used as directional 
arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.
13. Focus ring (Refer to Fine-tuning the image size and clarity on page 28 for more 
information.)
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
14. Zoom ring (Refer to Fine-tuning the image size and clarity on page 28 for more 
information.)
Adjusts the size of the image.
Remote control
1. Power (Refer to Start up on page 25 and Shutdown on page 30 for more 
information.)
Turns the projector on or off. 
2. Freeze
The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon   will display in the lower 
right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again.
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When the on-screen menu  is activated, the 5Up , 6  Down , 3 Left  and 
Right 4buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to 
make adjustments.
5. Menu (Refer to  Using the menus on page 32  for more information.)
Turns on the on-screen display control menu.
Exits and saves the menu settings. (Pressing the  5Up  button repeatedly can also exit 
and save the menu settings.)
6. Keystone  (Refer to page  Correcting keystone on page 28 for more 
information.) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. 
7. LAN/Wireless (Refer to  Wireless connection (optional) on page 18  for more 
information.)
When a wireless module is installed and th e Wireless Connection menu is displayed, 
press this button to toggle between LAN or Wireless connection modes. (The wireless 
module is available through BenQ retailers.)
8. Page Up and Down (Refer to  Remote paging operations on page 30  for more 
information.)
You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds 
to page up/down commands (like Microsof t PowerPoint) by pressing these buttons.
9. SWAP (Refer to  Wireless connection (optional) on page 18  for more information.)
When a wireless module is installed and th e Wireless Connection menu is displayed, 
press this button to change the wireless  connection mode between IEEE 802.11 a and 
IEEE 802.11 b/g. (The wirele ss module is available through BenQ retailers.)
10. Auto (Refer to  Auto-adjusting the image on page 27  for more information.)
Automatically determines the best picture settings for the displayed image. 
When a wireless module is installed, the  Wireless Connection menu is displayed and 
the IEEE 802.11 a is selected, press this butto n to search for a reliable channel. (The 
wireless module is available through BenQ retailers.) 
11. Source (Refer to  Switching input signal on page 29  for more information.)
Sequentially selects the input  signal RGB, Component Video,
 S-Video, or Video. 
12. Blank (Refer to  Hiding the image on page 29  for more information.)
Used to hide the screen image. Press any key on the remote control to restore the 
image. 
13. Mode (Refer to  Application Mode on page 33  for more information.)
Depending upon which input signal is selected, there are several picture setup options 
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Remote control effective range
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 of the projector’s IR remote 
control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the 
sensors should not exceed 6 meters (~ 20 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 battery
1. Pull out the battery holder.
2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note 
the positive polarity should face outward.
3. Push the holder into the remote control 
until it clicks into place.
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There 
may be battery damage if the battery is 
incorrectly replaced. 
• Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by the battery 
manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. 
• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove 
the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
• Operating the projector from the 
front
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• Operating the projector from the 
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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. Floor in front of screen; 
2. Ceiling in front of screen; 
3. Floor at rear of screen;
4. Ceiling at rear of screen. 
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.
If you use the projector with wireless function, theres no need to worry about data cable 
connections.This gives you the flexibility to site the projector anywhere in the room up to a 
range of 20m away from your notebook, and switch between presentations on different 
notebooks instantly without fiddling with cables
To use the wireless function, you need to install a BenQ wireless module to the projector and 
enable your notebook/desktop PC with wireless connection. For more information, refer to 
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I. Floor front
Select this location with the projector placed near the 
floor in front of the screen. This is the most common 
way to position the projector for quick setup and 
portability.
II. Ceiling front
Select this location with the projector suspended 
upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit 
from your dealer to mount your projector on the 
ceiling.
Set   in the Advance > Mirror menu after you turn 
the projector on.
III. Floor rear
Select this location with the projector placed near the 
floor behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is required.
Set  in the Advance > Mirror menu after you turn 
the projector on.
IV. Ceiling rear
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 Mounting Kit are required 
for this installation location.
Set  in the Advance > Mirror menu after you turn 
the projector on.