BenQ Mp730 Digital Projector User Manual

							Operation 31
Entering the password recall procedure
Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote 
control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a 
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 OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > 
Change Password menu.
2. Press Mode/enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control. The message 
INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays.
3. Enter the old password.
i. If the password is correct, another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays. 
ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three 
seconds, and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your 
retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
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. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a new password to 
the projector. Remember to enter the new 
password next time the projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security 
Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press Mode/
enter. The message INPUT PASSWORD displays. Enter the current password. 
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page.
Press   to highlight Power On Lock and press  /  to select Off. You will not 
have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector.
Press   to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press  /  to select Off. The Splash 
Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be available for your 
change.
ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three 
seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry. You can 
press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
Please write down the recall code,
and contact BenQ
Customer Center.
Recall Code:
0 2 1 2
RECALL PASSWORD
Exit MENU
Password Changed 
						

							Operation 32
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should 
you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only 
display one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically search for the 
available signals.
Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the default of 
this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
You can also manually cycle through the available 
input sources.
1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote 
control. A source selection bar displays. 
2. Press / until your desired signal is selected 
and press Mode/enter on the projector or 
ENTER on the remote control.
Once detected, the selected source information 
will display at the corner of the screen for 
seconds. If there is multiple equipment 
connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to 
search for another signal.
• 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 signal type effects the options available 
for the Picture Mode. See Selecting a picture 
mode on page 37 for details.
• The native display resolution of this projector is in 
a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, 
you should select and use an input source which 
outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions 
will be scaled by the projector depending upon the 
aspect ratio setting, which may cause some 
image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See 
Selecting the aspect ratio on page 35 for details.
Changing Color Space
In 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.
To  d o  t h i s :
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SOURCE menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Color Space Conversion and press  /  to select YUV.
This function is only available when the HDMI input socket is in use.
D-Sub/Comp.
Video
S-Video Component
HDMI 
						

							Operation 33
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. Press the quick-release button and lift the front 
of the projector. Once the image is positioned 
where you want it, release the quick-release 
button to lock the foot in position.
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 projector is not placed on a flat surface or the 
screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each 
other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. To 
correct this situation, see Correcting keystone on 
page 34 for details.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture 
quality. To do this, press AUTO 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 corner of the screen for 3 seconds. 
The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
Do not look into 
the lens while the lamp is on. 
The strong light from the lamp 
may cause damage to your 
eyes.
Be careful when you press the 
adjuster button as it is close to 
the exhaust vent where hot air 
comes from.
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.  
						

							Operation 34
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.
• Press  /  on the control panel of the 
projector or remote control to display the 
Keystone correction page. Press   to 
correct keystoning at the top of the image. 
Press   to correct keystoning at the bottom 
of the image.
•Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 
remote control. Go to the 
DISPLAY > 
Keystone and adjust the values by pressing 
 or   on the projector or remote 
control.
Magnifying and searching for details on the 
projected picture
If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the 
direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.
• Using the remote control
1. Press D. ZOOM +/- to display the Zoom bar. 
Press D. ZOOM + to magnify the center of the 
picture. Press the key repeatedly until the 
picture size is suitable for your need.
2. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on 
the projector or remote control to navigate the 
picture.
3. To restore the picture to its original size, press 
AUTO. You can also press D. ZOOM -. When 
the key is pressed again, the picture is further 
reduced until it is restored to the original size.
• Using the OSD menu
1.
Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until 
the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Digital Zoom and press 
Mode/enter. The Zoom bar displays.
Keystone
Back MENUPress/.Press /.
The picture can only be 
navigated after the picture is 
magnified. You can further 
magnify the picture while 
searching for details. 
						

							Operation 35 3. Press   repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
4. To navigate the picture, press Mode/enter to switch to the paning mode and press the 
directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the 
picture.
5. To reduce size of the picture, press Mode/enter to switch back to the zoom in/out 
function, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also press 
 repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
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, 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.
To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
•Using the remote control
1. Press ASPECT to show the current setting.
2. Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to 
suit the format of the video signal and your display 
requirements.
•Using the OSD menu
1.
Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the 
DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Aspect Ratio.
3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the 
format of the video signal and your display 
requirements.
About the aspect ratio
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active 
areas.
1.4:3: 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.
2.16:9: 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.
4:3 picture
16:9 picture 
						

							Operation 363.
Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the 
projectors native resolution in its horizontal or 
vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming 
image which is in 4:3, 16:9, or 16:10 and you 
want to make most use of the screen without 
altering the images aspect ratio.
4.
Real: The image is projected as its original 
resolution, 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.
16:10 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
4:3 picture
OSD menus can be 
displayed on those unused 
black areas. 
						

							Operation 37
Optimizing the image
Using Wall Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which 
may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to 
prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to select a 
color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several 
precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several predefined picture 
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, you 
can follow one of the following steps.
•Press Mode/enter on the projector or MODE on 
the remote control repeatedly until your desired 
mode is selected.
•Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and 
press  /  to select a desired mode.
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.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 38 for details.
NOTE: A slight variation in the 
picture brightness and colors may 
be observed during the very short 
time of switching picture modes. 
						

							Operation 38YPbPr/S-Video/Video/HDMI 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.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 38 for details.
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable 
for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as a starting point 
and customize the settings.
1. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. In the PICTURE menu, highlight Picture Mode and press / to select User 1 or 
User 2.
3. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User 1, or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode 
sub-menu item.
4. Press / to select an picture mode that is closest to your need.
5. Press  to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with /. See 
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
6. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press Mode/enter on the 
projector or ENTER on the remote control to store the settings.
7. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available 
when User 1 or User 2 is selected. You can make adjustments to these functions based on 
your needs.
Adjusting Brightness
Press BRIGHTNESS on the remote control or highlight 
Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values 
by pressing  /  on the projector or remote control.
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.
Adjusting Contrast
Press CONTRAST on the remote control or highlight 
Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values 
by pressing  / on the projector or remote control.
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
+50+30+70 
						

							Operation 39
Adjusting Color
Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
Lower setting produces less saturated colors; setting to the minimum value makes the image 
black and white. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which 
makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more 
greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /   on the 
projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the 
picture becomes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to 
enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a 
greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and 
natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer 
images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.
On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the 
Color Temperature function is not available.
Selecting a color temperature
Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /
 on the projector or remote control.
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. 
						

							Operation 40
3D Color Management
In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in 
classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where 
building external windows allow daylight into the room. 
Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture 
theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management 
provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, 
should you require it.
Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing 
conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of 
suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the 
p ro j e c to r,  h ow e ve r,  yo u r  p ro j e c to r  s u p p l i e r  s hould be able to provide you with suitable 
guidance, or even an experienced professional installer.
The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you 
select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your 
preference.
If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used 
to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project any image 
from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make 
adjustments.
To adjust the settings:
1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.
2. Press Mode/enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control and the 3D Color 
Management page displays.
3. Highlight Primary Color and press  /  to select a color from among Red, Yellow, 
Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.
4. Press  to highlight Hue and press  /  to select its range. Increase in the range will 
include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.
Please refer to the illustration to the right for 
how the colors relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
will include red close to yellow and red close 
to magenta.
5. Press   to highlight Saturation and adjust its 
values to your preference by pressing  / . 
Every adjustment made will reflect to the 
image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will 
be affected.
Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less 
saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation 
is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.
RED
BLUEGREEN Yellow
Cyan
Magenta