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
Emits visible laser pointer light for 
presentation purposes.8. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN
Operate your display software program 
(on a connected PC) which responds to 
page up/down commands (like Microsoft 
PowerPoint).
9. FREEZE
Freezes the projected image.
10. NETWORK SETTING
Not available.
11. TEST
Displays the test pattern.
12. SMART ECO
Displays the lamp mode selection bar.
13. NETWORK
Not available.
14. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
15. AUTO
Automatically determines the best 
picture timings for the displayed image.
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							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 ratio. 
22. MIC/VOL +/-
Not available.
23. CAPTURE
Captures the projected picture and save it as 
your startup screen.
24. Numeric buttons
Enters numbers in network settings.
Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be pressed when 
asked to enter password.
Operating the LASER pointer
The Laser Pointer is a 
presentation aid for 
professionals. It emits red 
colored light when you press 
it.
The laser beam is visible. It is 
necessary to press and hold 
LASER for continuous 
output. 
Do not look into the laser light window or shine 
the laser light beam on yourself or others. See 
the warning messages on the back of the remote 
control prior to using it.
The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should 
be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and 
keep this remote control out of the reach of 
children. 
						

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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 infra-red beam.
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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 by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop 
when it clicks into place.
•  Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the 
kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.
•  Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
•  Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions and local environment 
regulations for your region.
•  Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
•  If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, 
remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage. 
						

							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 projector 
placed on the table in front of the screen. 
This is the most common way to position 
the projector for quick setup and 
portability.
2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector 
suspended upside-down from the ceiling in 
front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling 
Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your 
projector on the ceiling.
Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic > Projector Position 
menu after you turn the projector on.3. Rear Ceiling
Select this location with the projector 
suspended upside-down from the ceiling 
behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen 
and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit 
are required for this installation location.
Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic > Projector Position 
menu after you turn the projector on.
4. Rear Table
Select this location with the projector 
placed on the table behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen 
is required.
Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic > Projector Position menu after 
you turn the projector on. 
						

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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 dimensions 
Refer to Dimensions on page 60 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector 
before calculating the appropriate position.
Table A1: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3
There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. 
BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the 
projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make 
allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position 
so that it best suits your installation location.
Screen sizeSize of the 
projected imageDistance from screen (mm)Ve r t i c a l  
offset 
(mm)
DiagonalH 
(mm)W 
(mm)Min length
Average
Max length
Inchmm(max. 
zoom)(min. zoom)
40 1016 610 813 1231 1415 1600 46 
50 1270 762 1016 1538 1769 2000 57
60 1524 914 1219 1846 2123 2400 69 
70 1778 1067 1422 2154 2477 2800 80 
80 2032 1219 1626 2462 2831 3200 91
90 2286 1372 1829 2769 3185 3600 103
100 2540 1524 2032 3077 3538 4000 114 
120 3048 1829 2438 3692 4246 4800 137 
150 3810 2286 3048 4615 5308 6000 171 
200 5080 3048 4064 6154 7077 8000 229 
250 6350 3810 5080 7692 8846 10000 286 
300 7620 4572 6096 9231 10615 12000 343
Maximum zoom Minimum zoom
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
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							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 available on the 
projector vary with each projector model.
1. VGA cable
2. VGA to DVI-A cable
3. USB cable
4. HDMI cable
5. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) 
adapter cable6. Audio L/R cable
7. S-Video cable
8. Video cable
9. Audio cable
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Speakers
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Monitor
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•  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 jack.
•  If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Monitor 
Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See Standby Settings on page 48 for 
details.
Connecting video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the 
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 audio
The projector has one built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. It is not designed 
for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater 
or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common 
mono audio output through the projector speaker.
The built-in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.
•  In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s HDMI input and 
the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. See Changing Color 
Space on page 26 for details.
•  The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See 
Connecting audio on page 18 for details.
•  If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source 
has been selected, check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check 
that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
Te r m i n a l  n a m eTerminal appearancePicture quality
HDMI
Best
Component Video
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							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 heard. The POWER indicator 
light flashes green and stays green when the 
projector is on.
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In 
the later stage of start up, a startup logo is 
projected.
(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.
To turn off the ring tone, see Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone on page 35 
for details.
If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds 
before energizing the lamp.
3. If the projector is activated for the first time, 
select your OSD language following the on-
screen instructions.
4. If you are prompted for a password, press the 
arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See 
Utilizing the password function on page 23 for 
details.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
6. The projector will start to search for input 
signals. The current input signal being scanned 
displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If 
the projector doesnt detect a valid signal, the message “No Signal” will continue 
displaying until an input signal is found.
You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your 
desired input signal. See Switching input signal on page 26 for details.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will see the 
message “Out of Range” displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal which is compatible with 
the projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See Timing chart on page 62 for details.
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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 in a 
reverse direction.
To adjust the projector (MX717):
Screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the horizontal 
angle.
To retract the feet, screw the adjuster feet in a 
reverse direction.
If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the 
screen and the projector are not perpendicular to 
each other, the projected image becomes 
trapezoidal. To correct this situation, see Switching input signal on page 26 for details.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on 
the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto 
Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best 
picture quality. 
The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
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Do not look into the lens while the 
lamp is on. The strong light from the 
lamp may cause damage to your eyes.
Be careful when you press the quick-
release button as it is close to the 
exhaust vent where hot air comes 
from.