BenQ Mx716/mx717 Digital Projector User Manual

Operation 21
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
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, if you want the projector to 
automatically correct image keystoning, be sure the Auto Keystone function in the 
DISPLAY menu is On.
Or you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these...

Operation 22
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.
The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
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...

Operation 23
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a 
lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington 
lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 20 on page 9 for details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to 
the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For...

Operation 24
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 3 seconds, and the INPUT 
PA S S WO R D 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...

Operation 25
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security 
Settings > Change Password menu.
2. Press ENTER. The message “INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD” appears.
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...

Operation
26
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 searches for 
the available signals.
Be sure the  Quick Auto Search  function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the 
projector to automatically search for the signals.
To select the source:
1. Press  SOURCE on the projector or remote 
control. A source selection bar displays. 
2. Press  / until...

Operation 27
Magnifying and searching for details
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 ZOOM+/ZOOM- to display the Zoom bar. Press 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...

Operation 28
About the aspect ratio
•  In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.
•  OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
1.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 neither in 
4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most 
use of the screen without altering the 
images aspect ratio.4.16:9: Scales an image so...

Operation 29
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 
colors 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 closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several 
precalibrated colors to...

Operation 307. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press ENTER to 
store the settings.
8. 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. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments to 
these functions by highlighting them and pressing  /  on the projector or remote 
control.
Adjusting Brightness
The higher...