BenQ Mp721 Users Manual

							Operation 27
If you forget the password
You will be asked to enter the four digit 
password every time you turn on the projector. 
If you enter the wrong password, the password 
error message displays. You can retry by pressing 
Up 5, 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.
Entering the password recall procedure
Press and hold Right4on the projector for 3 seconds. The projector will display 4 sets of 
coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 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 on-screen menu and go to Setting > Change Password.
2. Press Left 3or Right4.
3. Enter the old password.
i. If the password is correct, you can go on to enter new password.
ii. If the password is incorrect, a “Password Error” message displays. Press Up 5 to 
try again or press Down 6 to cancel.
4. Enter a new password.
IMPORTANT: 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. Perform one of the following 3 steps.
i. Press AU TO to confirm.
ii. Press Up 5 to try again. 
iii. Press Down 6 to cancel the set-up and return to the on-screen menu.
6. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
7. Perform one of the following 3 steps.
i. Pressing AU TO completes the procedure. 
ii. Press Up 5 to try again.
iii. Press Down 6 to cancel the set-up and return to the on-screen menu.
Password Error
Try again
Forgot password, please refer to Users manual
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							Operation 28
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only 
display one at a time. 
When SOURCE on the projector control panel or the remote control is pressed, information 
of current signal and resolution will display at the lower right corner. Press SOURCE again 
to display  a source selection bar. You can manually press SOURCE repeatedly until your 
desired signal is selected or let the projector automatically search for the available signal.
Once detected, the selected source information 
will display at the lower right corner of the 
screen for 3 seconds. If there is multiple 
equipment connected to the projector, you can 
press the button again to search for another 
signal.
Be sure the Source Scan function in the 
Advanced menu is activated if you want the 
projector to automatically search the signals. See 
Source Scan (on) on page 43 for details.
If no input is detected after auto searching for 
two rounds, a message of No Signal will be 
shown on the screen.
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 type affects the options available for the Application Mode. See Selecting a picture 
mode on page 31 for details.
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. Lift the projector up and press the 
adjuster button to release the 
adjuster. The adjuster will drop 
into position and be locked.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 
on. The strong light from the lamp may 
cause damage to your eyes.
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 screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image 
becomes vertically trapezoidal. To correct this situation, adjust the value of Keystone in the 
Picture menu, on the projector control panel, or on the remote control. See Correcting 
keystone on page 29 for details.
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							Operation 29
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the 
picture quality. To do this, press AU TO 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 lower right corner of the screen for 3 
seconds. 
The screen will be blank while AUTO is 
functioning.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
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.
1. Press  Left3/Right 4 on the control panel of 
the projector to display the status bar labelled 
Keystone. Press Left 3 to correct keystoning at 
the top of the image. Press Right4 to correct 
keystoning at the bottom of the image.
2. Press /  on the remote control to 
display the status bar labelled Keystone, then 
press  to correct keystoning at the top of the 
image or press   to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.
3. Press 6 MENU on the projector or MENU on the remote control. Go to 
 Pro-
Picture > Keystone
 and adjust the values by pressing Left 3/Right 4 on the projector or 
Left 3/Right 4 on the remote control.
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. 
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							Operation 30For example, 
Selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and 
computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs 
are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can 
dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image 
input source. 
You can change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is) by entering 
 Pro-Picture >  Aspect Ratio. Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the 
video signal and your display requirements. There are three aspect ratios available:
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active 
areas.
1.Native: The image is projected at its original aspect ratio, and resized 
to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower 
resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized 
to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the 
projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary. 
You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments.
2.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen 
with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like 
computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD 
movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.
3.16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen 
with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are 
already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them 
without aspect alteration.
16:9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input when 
being fed an appropriate 16:9 aspect signal. See Connecting a Component Video source 
device on page 21 and Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 14 for details.
0Keystone-6Keystone
0Keystone+6Keystone
1. Press Left 3 on the projector or
2. Press  on the remote control or
3. Press Left 3on the projector or 3 on the 
remote control when you are in Picture --> 
Keystone menu.
1. Press Right 4 on the projector or
2. Press  on the remote control or
3. Press Right
 4 on the projector or 4 on 
the remote control when you are in Picture -
-> Keystone menu.
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							Operation 31
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several predefined 
application modes so that you can choose one to 
suit your operating environment and input 
source picture type. To select a operation mode 
that suits your need, press MODE repeatedly 
until your desired mode is selected. The picture 
modes available for different types of signals are 
listed below. 
PC Signal Input
1.Dynamic Mode (Default): Maximizes the 
brightness of the projected image. This 
mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as 
using the projector in well lit rooms.
2.Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this 
mode to match PC and notebook coloring.
3.sRGB Mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images 
regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an 
sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and 
drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Cinema Mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital 
cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) 
environment.
5.Blackboard Mode: Is designed for educational use. Images are allowed to be projected 
on a dark background, such as a blackboard instead of a normal screen. It is most 
suitable for a well lit environment with a dark background for projection.
YPbPr/S-Video/Video Signal Input
1.Dynamic Mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living 
room lighting level environment.
2.Standard Mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips 
from digital cameras or DVs.
3.Cinema Mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a 
blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment.
4.Blackboard Mode: Is designed for educational use. Images are allowed to be projected 
on a dark background, such as a blackboard instead of a normal screen. It is most 
suitable for a well lit environment with a dark background for projection.
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							Operation 32
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK to hide 
the screen image. Press any key on the control panel to restore the image. 
The word “BLANK” appears at the lower right 
corner of the screen while the image is hidden. 
When this function is activated with video/S-video 
signal connected, the audio can still be heard.
You can set the blank time in the 
 
Advanced > Blank Time 
to let the projector 
return the image automatically after a period of 
time when there is no action taken on the blank 
screen. 
Note that once BLANK is pressed, the projector enters Economic mode automatically.
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
Creating your own startup screen - MyScreen 
function
In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black or 
Blue screen, you can create your own startup screen by downloading pictures from your 
computer to the projector.
1. Connect the projector to a desktop computer via RS232 cable (optional accessory). See 
Connecting a computer on page 17.
2. Before download starts, be sure the projector has entered Standby Mode. Follow the 
instructions below to enter Standby Mode:
i. Plug AC power, and POWER, TEMP and LAMP LEDs on the projector will flash 
orange and then go off at the same time.
ii.POWER LED then turns solid orange.
3. Insert the bundled CD into the CD drive of your computer. Click Install MyScreen 
Wizard and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
• Ensure you have sufficient privileges to install software.
• MyScreen utility may not be compatible with Windows 98/ME or Windows 2000. We 
recommend you to run MyScreen utility on Windows XP.
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							Operation 33 4. To execute MyScreen utility:
i. After MyScreen Wizard is 
successfully installed, execute 
MyScreen utility  by selecting the 
icon   from Program Files .
ii.Click Next.
iii. Click Next
iv. Click Browse to choose your desired 
image and then click Next.
v. Click MyScreen to begin download.
Welcome to MyScreen Wizard!
This wizard will guide you to have your own splash
          screen in BenQ projector.
To continue, click "
Next"
Next
Establish a connection to your BenQ projector
Please connect your BenQ projector to a serial port on your computer 
           and be sure the projector is in standby mode.
Found BenQ projector on COM1
Confugure Serial Port Settings...
To continue, click "Next"
Next Back
Back Next
Choose an image to download to your BenQ projector
Browse...
Downloading to your BenQ projector
Ready to download the new image as your splash screen?
             Click MyScreen to begin.
Back MyScreen
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							Operation 34
• Do not unplug the RS232 cable or close MyScreen Wizard window while downloading 
image. Failing to do so will lead to immediate shutdown of the projector and MyScreen 
utility. If this happens, unplug the power cord and plug it again to restart the download 
process.
Activating panel key lock
To prevent unauthorized changes in the settings or accidental button pushes, panel key lock 
can be activated to disable all panel key functions except POWER.
Go to 
Setting > Panel Key Lock, and select On by pressing Left3/Right4 on the 
projector or remote control. A confirmation message displays. Press Down 6 to confirm or 
press Up 5 to cancel.
To release panel key lock, press and hold MENU6 
on the projector for 5 seconds, or use the remote 
control to enter 
Setting > Panel Key 
Lock
 and press Left3/Right4 to select Off. A 
confirmation message displays. Press Down 6 to 
confirm or press Up 5 to cancel.
• Buttons on the remote control are still in use 
when panel key lock is enabled.
• If you press POWER to turn off the projector 
without disabling panel key lock, the projector will still be in locked status the next time it 
is turned on.
vi. Click Close when the window below 
displays.
• There are limitations on image formats.  
*.bmp/*.jpg/*.png/*.gif files are acceptable, 
but there is no guarantee that every image 
file can be downloaded successfully. It 
depends on the file size and the color form. 
• If the image size is too large, as pictured to 
the right, a warning message will show up 
after download begins. Click Back to choose 
another image and try again.
MyScreen Download Finished!
Please power on your projector then set MyScreen
          as your default splash screen.
Close
Choose an image to download to your BenQ projector
Browse...
Back
Error: Image size is too large.
  1. Please save it to be *.bmp file.
  2. File size less than 500K.
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							Operation 35
Setting the presentation timer
Presentation timer can indicate the remaining presentation time on the screen to help you 
achieve better time management when giving presentation. Follow these steps to utilize this 
function: 
1. Go to 
Setting > Presentation Timer or press 
TIMER SETUP on the remote control to enter timer setting 
directly.
2. Select On by pressing Left3/Right4. A confirmation 
message displays. Press Down 6 to confirm or press Up 5 to 
cancel.
3. Press  6Down to go to the next option and decide the timer 
period by pressing Left3/Right4.
4. Press  6Down and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing 
Left3/Right4.
5.If you select 
Ye s, press  6Down to go to the next option and set the timer position as 
in the upper left, upper right, lower left, or lower right corner by pressing Left3/
Right4.
6. Press  6Down and select your desired counting direction by pressing Left3/Right4.
7. Press  6Down and decide if you want to activate sound reminding by pressing Left3/
Right4. If you select 
Ye s, a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of 
counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up.
TIMER On/Show on the remote control is a multifunctional key. If 
the presentation timer is off, pressing this button for the first time 
will activate timer and second push on the button will display timer 
on the screen. If the timer is already on, pressing this button will 
display the timer on the screen. 
• The duration of the on-screen timer is consistent with your timer 
setting. For example, if you set the timer to always display, after 
pressing this button for the first time to activate the timer, it will 
remain on the screen. If you set the timer to never display, the 
timer will only display on the screen for 5 seconds. Then it will 
disappear. Please note the timer is still counting after hidden.
• If the timer is already on, you need to reactivate the timer everytime a new timer period is 
set.
Freezing the image
Press  Freeze on the remote control to freeze the image. An icon   
will display in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the 
function, press the Freeze button on the remote control, or the 
Source button on the projector control panel. Note that pressing the 
Source button will also change the input source.
Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on 
the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio 
output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen.
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							Operation 36
Utilizing FAQ function
Press and hold BLANK/Q? on the projector for 3 seconds 
or go to 
 Advanced > FAQ function. Possible 
solutions to problems encountered by users regarding 
image quality, installation, special feature operation and 
service information are available to you. Use  MENU6/
EXIT5  to select one out of these four major categories. 
Press Left3/Right4 for more specific questions. Then 
press 3Left/4Right for possible solutions. To exit, press 
EXIT5. 
Shutting down the projector
1. Press Power and a prompt 
message appears. Press 
Power a second time to turn 
the projector off. 
2. The Power indicator light 
flashes orange and the lamp 
shuts down, the fans 
continue to run for 
approximately 30 seconds to 
cool down the projector.
To protect the lamp, the projector 
will not respond to any commands 
during the cooling process.
3. Once the cooling process finishes, a 
Power Off Ring Tone will be heard. 
Disconnect the power cord from the 
wall socket.
• Do not unplug the power cord before the 
projector shutdown sequence is 
complete or during the 30-second 
cooling down process.
• If the projector is not properly shut 
down, to protect the lamp, when you 
attempt to re-start the projector, the fans 
will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press Power again to start the projector after the 
fans stop and the Power indicator light turns orange.
Are You Sure to Power Off?
Press Power Again to Power Off
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