BenQ Mp724/mp727/mp735 Digital Projector User Manual

Connection 21
EnglishConnecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor  as well as on the screen, you 
can connect the  D-SUB OUT signal output socket on the proj ector to an external monitor 
with a VGA or VGA to DVI-A cable  by following the instructions below.
To connect the projector to a monitor:
The final connection path should be like  that shown in the following diagram:
• With a VGA cable: • With a VGA to DVI-A cable:
 Your monitor must be equipped 
with a DVI...

Connection
22
EnglishConnecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the 
following output sockets:
• HDMI
• DVI-I
• Component Video
•S-Video
• Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Vide o source device using just one of the above 
connecting methods, however each provides a di fferent level of video quality. The method 
you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the...

Connection 23
EnglishConnecting HDMI source devices
The projector provides a HDMI input socket that allows y ou to connect it to a HDMI source 
device like a DVD player, a  DTV tuner or a display.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Inte rface) supports uncompressed video data 
transmission between compatible devices like  DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over 
a single cable. It provides pure digita l viewing and listening experience.
Examine your Video source device to determ ine if it has a set of...

Connection
24
EnglishConnecting DVI-I source devices
The projector provides a DVI-I input socket that allows you to connect  it to a DVI-I source 
device like a DVD player.
DVI-I format is used to directly carry a digi tal signal to a digital display without signal 
conversion. The pure digital connection provide s faster and higher image quality than an 
analog connection, due to the nature of the digital format.
Examine your source device to determine if it  has an unused DVI-I output socket...

Connection 25
EnglishConnecting Component Video source devices
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...

Connection
26
EnglishConnecting S-Video source devices
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...

Connection 27
EnglishConnecting Composite Video source devices
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...

Operation
28
EnglishOperation
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. Press  POWER on the projector or 
remote control to start the projector and a 
start up tone sounds. The  POWER 
indicator light  flashes green and stays 
green when the projector is on.
The start up procedure takes about 30 
seconds....

Operation 29
EnglishUsing 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.
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe pla ce to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, 
such as a Kensington lock, to secure the proj ector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on 
the left...

Operation
30
EnglishUtilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent una uthorized 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 29.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate th e power-on lock functionality and subsequently 
forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password...