BenQ Mx716/mx717 Digital Projector User Manual

Operation 41
Main menu Sub-menu Options
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Basic
Presentation 
TimerTimer Period1~240 minutes
Timer DisplayAlways/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never
Timer PositionTop-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right
Timer Counting 
DirectionCount Down/Count Up
Sound Reminder On/Off
On/Off
Language
Projector PositionFront Table/Rear Table/Rear 
Ceiling/Front Ceiling
Menu SettingsMenu Display 
Time5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 
sec
Menu PositionCenter/Top-Left/Top-Right/Bottom-
Right/Bottom-Left...

Operation 42Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. 
If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu 
items are accessible.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
High Altitude Mode On/Off
Audio SettingsMute On/Off
Volume
Power On/Off 
Ring ToneOn/Off
Lamp SettingsLamp ModeNormal/Economic/
SMART ECO (for the MX716 
only)
Reset Lamp Timer
Equivalent Lamp Hour
Security 
SettingsChange Password...

Operation 43
Description of each menu
Function Description
Wall ColorCorrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is 
not white. See Using Wall Color on page 29 for details.
Aspect RatioThere are several options to set the images aspect ratio depending on 
your input signal source. See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 27 
for details.
Auto 
KeystoneAutomatically corrects any keystoning of the image. See Correcting 
keystone on page 21 for details.
KeystoneCorrects any keystoning...

Operation 44
Function Description
Teaching 
Template
Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes.
Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing  /  and 
press /  to choose the pattern you need. Press ENTER to 
activate the pattern.
Picture ModePre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your 
projector image set-up to suit your program type. See Selecting a 
picture mode on page 29 for details.
Reference 
ModeSelects a picture mode that best suits your need for the...

Operation 45
Function Description
Quick Auto 
SearchSee Switching input signal on page 26 for details.
Color Space 
ConversionSee Changing Color Space on page 26 for details.
Presentation 
TimerReminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time 
frame. See Setting the presentation timer on page 32 for details.
LanguageSets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Using 
the menus on page 22 for details.
Projector 
PositionThe projector can be installed on a ceiling or...

Operation
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Function Description
Operation 
Settings
Direct Power On
Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed 
through the power cord.
Signal Power On
Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing the   
POWER  key on the projector when the projector is in standby mode 
and the signal is feed through the VGA cable.
Auto Power Off
Allows the projector to turn off au tomatically if no input signal is 
detected after a set period of time. See  Setting Auto Power...

Operation 47
Function Description
High 
Altitude 
ModeA mode for operation in high altitude areas. See Operating in a high 
altitude environment on page 34 for details.
Audio 
Settings
Mute
Volume
Power On/Off Ring Tone
See Adjusting the sound on page 35 for details.
Lamp 
Settings
Lamp Mode
See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 51 for details.
Reset Lamp Timer
See Resetting the lamp timer on page 56 for details.
Equivalent Lamp Hour
See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 51 for details on how the...

Operation
48
Function Description
Standby 
Settings
Network
Selecting On enables the function. The projector is able to provide the 
network function when it is in standby mode.
Monitor Out
Selecting  On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA 
signal when it is in standby mode and the  COMPUTER 1 jack is 
correctly connected to devices. See  Connection on page 17 for how 
to make the connection.
Audio Pass Through
The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the...

Operation 49
Function Description
Current 
System 
Status
Source
Shows the current signal source.
Picture Mode
Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.
Resolution
Shows the native resolution of the input signal.
Color System
Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB.
Equivalent Lamp Hour
Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Firmware Version
Shows the firmware version of your projector.6. INFORMATION menu 

Maintenance 50
Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis 
is to keep the lens and case clean.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other 
parts need replacing.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 
•  Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. 
•  If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens...