BenQ Mx716/mx717 Digital Projector User Manual

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MX716/MX717 Digital Projector
User Manual 

Table of contents 2
Ta b l e  o f  c o n t e n t s
Important safety 
instructions ................... 3
Introduction.................. 7
Projector features ..................................... 7
Shipping contents ...................................... 8
Projector exterior view........................... 9
Controls and functions ..........................10
Positioning your 
projector ..................... 15
Choosing a location ................................15
Obtaining a preferred projected image...

Important safety instructions 3
Important safety instructions
Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information 
technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that 
you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. 
Safety Instructions
1. Please read this manual before you 
operate your projector. Save it for 
future reference. 
2. Do not look straight at the projector 
lens during operation. The...

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. The lamp becomes extremely hot 
during operation. Allow the projector 
to cool for approximately 45 minutes 
prior to removing the lamp assembly 
for replacement. 
8. Do not operate lamps beyond the 
rated lamp life. Excessive operation of 
lamps beyond the rated life could 
cause them to break on rare 
occasions. 
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or 
any electronic components unless the 
projector is unplugged. 10. Do not place this...

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. Do not place this projector in any of 
the following environments.
- Space that is poorly ventilated or 
confined. Allow at least 50 cm 
clearance from walls and free flow of air 
around the projector. 
- Locations where temperatures may 
become excessively high, such as the 
inside of a car with all windows rolled 
up.
- Locations where excessive humidity, 
dust, or cigarette smoke may 
contaminate optical components, 
shorten the...

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
17. Do not step on the projector or place 
any objects upon it. Besides probable 
physical damage to the projector, doing 
so may result in accidents and possible 
injury.
18. Do not place liquids near or on the 
projector. Liquids spilled into the 
projector may cause it to fail. If the 
projector does become wet, 
disconnect it from the power supplys 
power outlet and call BenQ to have 
the projector serviced.
19. This product is capable...

Introduction 7
Introduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly 
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features.
•  ECO BLANK - With technology, the Eco Blank function will save up to 70% of your 
lamp power at the same time your image is hiding
•  Network Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a 
web browser
•  3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos,...

Introduction 8
Shipping contents
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items 
are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Standard accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed 
information.
Optional accessories
Projector Power cord
VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD
Warranty...

Introduction 9
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel
(See Controls and functions on page 10 
for details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Vent (heated air exhaust)
4. Quick-release button
5. Lens cap
6. Focus and Zoom rings
7. Vent (cool air intake)
8. Front IR remote sensor
9. Projection lens
10. RJ45 LAN input jack
11. USB port
12. RS232 control port
13. HDMI-input port
14. RGB signal output jack
15. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ 
YCbCr) signal input jack
16. S-Video input jack
Video input jack
17....

Introduction 10
Controls and functions
Projector
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
2. Zoom ring 
Adjusts the size of the image.
3. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is 
under operation.
4. Top IR remote sensor
5. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.
6. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
7. Left/
Decreases the projector volume. 
8. ECO BLANK
BLANK
Used...