BenQ Mx716/mx717 Digital Projector User Manual

Introduction 11
Remote control
1. ON/OFF
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
2. Source selection buttons 
(COMPUTER-1, COMPUTER-2, 
VIDEO, S-VIDEO)
Selects an input source for display.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.
4. ECO BLANK
BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
5. Left
6. MODE
Selects an available picture setup mode.
ENTER
Activates the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item.
7. LASER...

Introduction 1216. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images resulting 
from an angled projection.
17. Right
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is 
activated, the #5, #16, and #17 keys are used 
as directional arrows to select the desired 
menu items and to make adjustments.
18. ZOOM+/ZOOM-
Magnifies or reduces the projected picture 
size.
19. Volume +/-
Adjusts the sound level.
20. MUTE
Toggles projector audio between on and off. 
21. ASPECT
Selects the display aspect...

Introduction 13
Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and top of the projector. 
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the 
remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on 
the projector that might obstruct the...

Introduction 14
Replacing the remote control batteries
1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on 
the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. 
The cover will slide off.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing 
the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive 
(+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the cover...

Positioning your projector 15
Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. 
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable 
power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of 
your equipment.1. Front Table
Select this location with the...

Positioning your projector 16
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format 
each factors in the projected image size.
If you need a 4:3 screen to project a 4:3 picture and your measured projection distance is 
4000 mm, please refer to Table A1
 on page 16. The closest match in the Distance from 
screen (mm) column is 4246 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 120 (about 3.0 
m) screen is required.
Projection...

Connection 17
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.
•  The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks...

Connection 18
•  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 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.
•  The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1...

Operation 19
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch 
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator 
light on the projector lights orange after power 
has been applied.
Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the 
device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
2. Press  POWER or   ON to start the 
projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a Pow e r  
On Tone will be...

Operation 20
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
To adjust the projector (MX716):
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...