BenQ Mw724 Users 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.
• For detailed connection methods, see pages  22-26.
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Connection
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Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A 
Mac adapter is needed if you are conne cting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 
(using VGA):
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  COMPUTER IN-1 or 
COMPUTER IN-2  signal input jack on the...

Connection 23
• Transmission speed and image quality will vary according to the 
bandwidth of local area network and the status of network usage.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 
(using HDMI):
1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI jack of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the  HDMI jack on the projector.
• Many notebooks do not turn on  their external video ports when 
connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/
LCD...

Connection
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Connecting Video source devices
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:
Connecting an HDMI source device
The projector provides an HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI 
source device...

Connection 25
source device is turned on and oper
ating correctly. Also check that the 
signal cables have been connected correctly.
• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via  the projectors HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong 
colors, please change the color space to YUV. See  Changing Color 
Space on page 36  for details.
Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component 
Video...

Connection
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Connecting an S-Video/co mposite source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/
composite output jack available: 
• If it has both jacks, use the S-Vide o output jack for connection as the S-
Video terminal provides better pictur e quality than the Video terminal.
• If it has either of the output jack, you can also continue with this  procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to  the device.
To connect the...

Operation 27
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Check that the  POWER 
indicator light  on the projector lights 
orange after power has been applied.
• Please use the original accessories (e.g.  power cable) only with the device to 
avoid possible dangers such as electric 
shock and fire.
• If Direct Power On function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >  Operation Settings menu, the projector  will turn on automatically after 
the...

Operation
28 4. If the projector is activated for the first 
time, select your OSD language following 
the on-screen instructions.
5. If you are prompted for a password, press  the arrow keys to enter a six digit 
password. See  Utilizing the password 
function on page 33  for details.
6. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
7. The projector will start to search for input  signals. The current input signal being 
scanned displays in the screen. If the projector doesnt detect a valid signal, the...

Operation 29
In some cases, you may need to optimize the 
picture quality. To do this, press 
AUTO on 
the projector or remote control. Within 5 
seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto 
Adjusent function will re-adjust the values of 
Frequency and Clock to provide the best 
picture quality.  
• The screen will display Auto 
adjusting while AUTO is 
functioning.
• This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
Correcting 2D keystone
2D Keystone function enables a wider projector...

Operation
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Adjusting corner fit
Manually adjust four corners of the image by setting the horizontal and vertical values.
•Using the OSD menu
1. Select  Corner Fit  in the DISPLAY  menu and 
press  Mode/Enter .
2. Press  /// to select one of the four  corners and press  Mode/Enter.
3. Press  /  to adjust vertical values from 0 to 60.
4. Press  /  to adjust horizontal values from 0 to  60.
•Using the  QUICK INSTALL  key
1. Press  QUICK INSTALL  on the remote control.
2. Press   to select  Corner Fit and...