BenQ Mp721 Users Manual

							Operation 37
Menu operation
Menu system
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type 
selected.
*When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC 
system selected.
Functions available when receiving different signal types...
Sub-MenuPCVideo / S-VideoComponent Video 
Picture
Picture Mode
Color Temp
Brightness
ContrastPicture Mode
Color Temp
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint*
Sharpness
Pro-Picture
Keystone
Auto Resize
Aspect Ratio
H Position
V Position
Phase
H. SizeKeystone
Auto Resize
Aspect Ratio
Setting
Mute
Vo l u m e
OSD Time
Blank Time
Quick Cooling
Panel Key Lock
Password
Change Password
Reset
Advanced
Mirror
Source Scan
Language
Splash Scre en
High Altitude Mode
Auto Off
Economic Mode
Presentation Timer
Q Function
Information
Source
Resolution
Picture Mode
Equivalent Lamp 
HourSource
System
Picture Mode
Equivalent Lamp 
HourSource
Resolution
Picture Mode
Equivalent Lamp 
Hour
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							Operation 38
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
There are 17 different menu languages. (Refer to page Advanced menu on page 43 for 
more details.)
The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone.
1. Press MENU6 on the projector or 
MENU on the remote control to turn 
the on-screen menu on.4. Adjust keystone values by 
pressing Left 3/Right 4on the 
projector or Left 3/Right 4 on 
the remote control.
2. Use  Left3/Right 4 on the projector or 
Left 3/Right 4on the remote control 
to select the 
 Pro-Picture 
menu.
3. Press EXIT5 or MENU6 on the 
projector or 6/5 on the remote 
control to select Ke ystone.5. Press EXIT5 on the projector 
or press MENU twice* on the 
remote control to leave and save 
the setting.
*
The first press leads you back to the 
submenu and the second press closes 
the on-screen menu.
Auto Resize
Aspect Ratio
Keystone
H Position
V Position
Phase
H SizeOn
Auto Resize
Aspect Ratio
Keystone
H Position
V Position
Phase
H SizeOn
Auto Resize
Aspect Ratio
Keystone
H Position
V Position
Phase
H SizeOn
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							Operation 39
Picture menu
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. 
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.
FUNCTION 
(default setting 
/ value)
DESCRIPTION
Picture Mode
(PC: 
Dynamic;
YPbPr/ S-
Video/ Video: 
Standard)Pre-defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your 
projector image set-up to suit your program type.
You can use the remote control Mode button to select a predefined 
application mode. See Selecting a picture mode on page 31 for 
details.
Color Temp 
(depends on 
the selected 
Application 
mode)
There are four color temperature* settings available.
1.T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear 
the most bluish white than other settings.
2.T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
3.T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4.T4: Makes images appear reddish white.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be “white” for 
various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white 
color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color 
temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color 
temperature appears to have more blue in it.
Brightness 
(depends on 
the selected 
input source)
Adjusts the brightness of the image. The higher the value, the brighter the 
image. And lower the setting, darker the image. Adjust this control so the 
black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark 
areas is visible. 
Contrast 
(depends on 
the selected 
input source)
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. The 
higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white 
level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your 
selected input and viewing environment. 
50-30+70
-30
50+70
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							Operation 40
Color 
(depends on 
the selected 
input source)Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image.
Tint (50)
Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more 
reddish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the 
image becomes.
When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only 
available with NTSC system selected.
Sharpness 
(15)Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.
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							Operation 41
Pro-Picture menu
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. 
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.
FUNCTION 
(default 
setting / value)
DESCRIPTION
Keystone (0)Corrects any keystoning of the image. Refer to Correcting keystone on 
page 29 for more information.
Auto Resize 
(on)
Automatically resizes the input signal pixel resolution to the native resolution 
of the projector.
On: The pixel resolution of the input signal is converted to the native 
resolution of the projector (1024 x 768). For input signals with lower 
resolutions, gaps in the pixels are automatically interpolated into the image 
before being projected. This may distort the image clarity.
Off: If larger than the native resolution of the projector, the image is 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. 
Aspect Ratio 
(Native)There are three options to set the images aspect ratio depending on your input 
signal source.
See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 30  for details.
H Position 
(0)
Adjusts the horizontal position 
of the projected image. 
V Position 
(0)
Adjusts the vertical position of 
the projected image. 
Phase 
(depends on 
the selected 
input 
source)Adjusts the video input clock to synchronise with 
the video signal. This helps reduce image distortion 
produced by some PC video timings.
H Size (0)Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.
-30+30
-30+30
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							Operation 42
Setting menu 
FUNCTION 
(default setting 
/ value)
DESCRIPTION
Mute (off)
Toggles projector audio and Power On/Off Tone between on and off.
To  d i s a b l e  Power On/Off Tone, go to
  Setting > Mute and press 
Left3/Right 4. Then press Down 6 to choose Power On/Off Tone and 
press Left3/Right 4 to  select off.
Volume (5)Adjusts audio volume level.
OSD Time 
(20)Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button 
press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds.
Blank Time 
(20)Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once 
elapsed the image will return to the screen.
Quick 
Cooling (on)Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the 
function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90-
second duration to approximately 30 seconds.
Panel Key 
Lock (off)Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the 
projector and buttons on the remote control.
Password 
(off)
This is a selectable function. Selecting On limits use of the projector to 
only those who know the correct password. When the function is activated 
for the first time, you have to set a password for it. For more information, 
refer to Utilizing the password function on page 26. Once the password 
is set and this function is selected, the projector is password-protected. 
Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector.
WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password 
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.
The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector 
or the remote control.
The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen.
Change 
PasswordYou will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new 
one. For more information, refer to Utilizing the password function on 
page 26.
 Reset (No)
Returns all settings to the factory preset values.
The following settings will still remain: Mirror, Language, Password, 
High Altitude Mode, Phase and H Position.
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							Operation 43
Advanced menu
FUNCTION 
(default setting 
/ value)
DESCRIPTION
Mirror (Floor 
front)The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one 
or more mirrors. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket 
(optional accessory) if you need to install the projector on your ceiling. 
Refer to Choosing a location on page 12 for more information.
Source Scan 
(on)Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals. If the 
source scan is On, the projector will scan for input signals until it acquires 
a signal. If the function is not activated, the projector selects the last used 
input signal. The default value is 'RGB'.
Language 
(English)Language sets the language for the OSD control menus.
Use Left 3/Right 4on the projector or remote control to select your 
desired language. 
Splash 
Screen 
(BenQ logo)Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-
up. Four modes are available: BenQ logo, Black screen, Blue screen or 
MyScreen.
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							Operation 44
High Altitude 
Mode (off)
A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature. We 
recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is 
higher than 3000 feet above sea level, or is hotter than 40
°C, or whenever 
the projector will be used for extended periods of time (>10 hours) 
without shutdown.
To activate the High Altitude Mode, select On by pressing Left 3/Right 
4on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message displays. 
Press6.
Next time you turn on the projector, it will show a message pictured below 
as a reminder during the start-up.
Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel 
operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve 
overall system cooling and performance.
If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the 
above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to 
protect your projector from over-heating. In cases like this, you should 
switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is 
not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or 
extreme conditions.
Auto Off
This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input 
signal is detected after a set period of time. Press Left 3/Right 4on the 
projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is 
turned off. 
Economic 
Mode (off)
Use this mode to reduce system noise and reduce power consumption by 
20%. If this mode is activated, the light output will be reduced and result 
in darker projected images.
Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer 
automatic shutdown feature. For more information on how the total 
lamp hour is calculated, see Calculation of lamp hour on page 47.
Presentation 
TimerHelps to remind the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain 
timeframe. Refer to Setting the presentation timer on page 35 for more 
information.
FA QDisplays possible solutions to problems you may encounter.
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting 
On 
whenever your environment is higher than 1500m.
Confirm to turn  High Altitude Mode on?
Ye s  
6       No 5
Current Status
High Altitude Mode     On
This mode is used for protecting projector from extreme environment and may cause high 
fan speed.
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							Operation 45
Information menu
This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector.
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. 
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.
FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
SourceShows the current signal source.
ResolutionShows the resolution of the input signal.
Picture ModeShows the selected mode in the   Picture menu.
Equivalent 
Lamp HourDisplays the equivalent lamp hour calculated by the built-in timer.
SystemShows the Video input system format, NTSC, SECAM or PAL.
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							Maintenance 46
Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is 
to keep the lens clean.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts 
need replacing.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 
• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. 
• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner 
and gently wipe the lens surface.
Never rub the lens with abrasive materials.
Cleaning the projector case
Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as 
described in Shutting down the projector on page 36 and unplug the power cord.
• To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH 
detergent. Then wipe the case.
Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the 
case.
Storing the projector
If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below:
• Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the 
recommended range for the projector. Please refer to Specifications on page 54 or 
consult your dealer about the range.
• Retract the adjuster feet.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control.
• Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.
Transporting the projector
It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. When 
you carry the projector yourself, please use the original box or provided soft carry case.
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