BenQ Mp730 Digital Projector User Manual

							Connection 21
Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides a VGA socket that allow you to connect it to both IBM® compatibles 
and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are 
connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
Additionally, you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can 
perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the 
computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D-SUB IN signal input socket on the 
projector.
3. If you wish to use the remote paging function, take a USB cable and connect the larger 
end to the USB port of the computer, and the smaller end to the USB socket on the 
projector. See Remote paging operations on page 42 for details.
4. 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 computer, 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 Audio Settings on page 53 for details.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Notebook or 
desktop 
computer
iiiiii i. VGA cable
ii. Audio cable
iii. USB cableMany notebooks do not turn 
on their external video ports 
when connected to a 
projector. Usually a key 
combo like FN + F3 or CRT/
LCD key turns the external 
display on/off. Locate a 
function key labeled CRT/
LCD or a function key with a 
monitor symbol on the 
notebook. Press FN and the 
labeled function key 
simultaneously. Refer to 
your notebooks 
documentation to find your 
notebooks key combination. 
						

							Connection 22
Connecting Video source devices
This section describes how to connect the projector to Video source devices using video 
cables. Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations. 
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the 
following output sockets:
•HDMI
• Component Video
•S-Video
•Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above 
connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method 
you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the 
projector and the Video source device as described below:
Best video quality
The best available video connection method is HDMI. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like 
DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing 
experience.
See Connecting an HDMI device on page 23 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI 
device.
If no HDMI source is available, the next best video signal is Component Video (not to be 
confused with composite Video). Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component 
Video natively, so if available on your devices, they should be your connection method of 
choice in preference to S-Video or (composite) Video.
See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 24 for how to connect the 
projector to a component video device.
Better video quality
The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video. 
If you have both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your Video source 
device, you should elect to use the S-Video option.
See Connecting an S-Video source device on page 25 for how to connect the projector to 
an S-Video device.
Least video quality
Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than 
optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods 
described here.
See Connecting a composite Video source device on page 26 for how to connect the 
projector to a composite Video device.
Connecting Audio
The projector has a built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. It is not designed 
for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or 
home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common 
mono audio output through the projector speaker.  
						

							Connection 23
Connecting an HDMI device
You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI 
devices.
To connect the projector to an HDMI device:
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the video 
device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input socket on the projector. 
3. If you wish to make use the projector (mixed mono) speaker, take a suitable audio 
cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video 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 Audio Settings on page 53 for details.
HDMI cableAudio 
cable
A/V deviceIn 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 YUV. See 
Changing Color Space on 
page 32 for details. 
						

							Connection 24
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 
(either through a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor 
cable or Component cable):
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: • With a Component Video to VGA (D-
Sub) adaptor cable:•With a Component Video cable:
1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable or Component Video 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 IN socket 
on the projector.2. Connect the other end with 3 RCA 
type connectors to the 
COMPONENT sockets of the 
projector. Match the color of the plugs 
to the color of the sockets; green to 
green, blue to blue, and red to red.
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 Audio Settings on page 53 for details.
Audio 
cable
A/V device
Component Video 
to VGA (D-Sub) 
adaptor cableor
Component 
Video cable• The projector is only 
capable of playing 
mixed mono audio, 
even if a stereo audio 
input is connected. See 
Connecting Audio on 
page 22 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. 
						

							Connection 25
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 Audio Settings on page 53 for details.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
A/V device
Audio 
cable S-Video 
cable • The projector is only 
capable of playing mixed 
mono audio, even if a 
stereo audio input is 
connected. See 
Connecting Audio on 
page 22 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 
22 for details. 
						

							Connection 26
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.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
A/V device
Audio 
cable Video 
cable • The projector is only 
capable of playing mixed 
mono audio, even if a 
stereo audio input is 
connected. See 
Connecting Audio on 
page 22 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 
22 for details. 
						

							Operation 27
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 on the 
projector lights orange after power has been 
applied.
2. Slide the lens cover 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 46 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 buttons to enter a six digit 
password. See Utilizing the password function on page 29 for details.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
6. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input source being 
scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesnt detect a 
valid signal, the No Signal message will continue displaying until an input source 
signal is found.
You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired 
input signal. See Switching input signal on page 32 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 65 for details.
PUSH
II 
						

							Operation 28
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 the OSD menu 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
0
0
ENTER
MENU Exit
Analog RGB
DISPLAYWall Color
Aspect Ratio
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital ZoomKeystone
Analog RGBOff
Auto
0
0
MENU Exit
SYSTEM SETUP: BasicPresentation Timer
English Language
Projector Position
Auto Power Off
Blank Timer
Timer Controller Panel Key Lock
Splash Screen
My 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
Timer Controller Panel Key Lock
Splash Screen
My Screen
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table
Disable
Disable
Off
Disable
BenQ 
						

							Operation 29
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent stealing. If not, purchase a lock, 
like Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the 
rear side of the projector. See item 11 on page 9 for details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually the combination of key(s) and lock. Refer to the 
lock’s documentation about how to use it.
Removing the control keypad on the projector
The control key pad on the projector is detachable. 
Once the key pad is removed from the projector, it 
is not possible to operate the projector without the 
control keypad or remote control. We would 
suggest that you keep the control key pad and 
remote control away from the projector in case they 
are taken together with the projector.
To remove the control keypad:
1. Locate the screw locations on the lower 
corner of the control keypad.
2. Completely loosen the screws.
3. Lift the control key pad by pulling the screws.
4. Remove the control key pad from the 
projector.
5. After removing the control keypad from the 
projector, you can use the soft cover supplied 
to cover the keypad socket if necessary.
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.
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. 
						

							Operation 30
Setting a password
Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot be 
used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
Once a password has been set and the splash screen lock is activated, you cannot change the 
splash screen that displays at projector startup unless the correct password is entered.
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings 
menu. Press Mode/enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control. The 
Security Settings page displays.
2. Highlight Change Security Settings and press Mode/enter on the projector or ENTER 
on the remote control.
3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow buttons 
(, , , ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 
2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire to 
set, press the arrow buttons 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.
5. To activate the Power On Lock function, press  /  to highlight Power On Lock and 
press  /  to select On.
6. To activate the Splash Screen Lock function, press  /  to highlight Splash Screen 
Lock and press  /  to select On.
When the Splash Screen Lock is activated, the My Screen function in the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic menu will be password-protected.
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.
7. 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 INPUT PASSWORD 
message 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 31 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
Power On Lock and Splash Screen Lock 
use the same password
Password Error
Please try again.