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 steps.
•  Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote control 
to display the Keystone correction page. Press   
to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press 
 to correct keystoning at the bottom of the 
image.
•  Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Keystone and press ENTER. The Keystone correction page 
displays.
3. Press   to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press   to correct 
keystoning at the bottom of the image. 1. Adjust the projected image to the size 
that you need using the zoom ring.2. Sharpen the image by rotating the 
focus ring. 
MX717 MX716
MX717 MX716
Press/.Press /. 
						

							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 control 
to leave and save the settings.
*The first press leads you back to 
the main menu and the second 
press closes the OSD menu.
Current input signal
Main menu icon
Main menu
Sub-menu
Highlight
Press MENU/
EXIT to the 
previous 
page or to 
exit. Sta tu s
DISPLAYWall Color
Aspect Ratio
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital ZoomOff
Auto
0
0
ENTER
MENU Exit
Analog RGB
3D Sync
Off
3D Sync InvertDisable
Teaching Template
Auto KeystoneOn
DISPLAYWall Color
Aspect Ratio
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital ZoomKeystone
Analog RGBOff
Auto
0
0
MENU Exit
3D Sync Off
3D Sync InvertDisable
Teaching TemplateAuto KeystoneOn
SYSTEM SETUP: BasicPresentation Timer
English Language
Projector Position
Operation Settings
Panel Key Lock
Splash Screen Background Color
My Screen
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table
Off
BenQ
BenQMenu Settings
Remote Receiver Front+Top
SYSTEM SETUP: BasicPresentation Timer
English Language
Projector Position
Operation Settings
Panel Key Lock
Splash Screen Background Color
My Screen
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table
Off
BenQ
BenQ Menu Settings
Remote Receiver Front+Top 
						

							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 security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an 
option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu.
WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the 
password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the 
manual in a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot be used unless the 
correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security 
Settings menu. Press ENTER. The Security Settings page displays.
2. Highlight Change Security Settings and press ENTER.
3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys 
(, , , ) respectively represent 4 digits 
(1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password you 
desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six 
digits for the password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the 
new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu 
returns to the Security Settings page.
5. To activate the Power On Lock function, press  /  to highlight Power On Lock 
and press  /  to select On.
6. To activate the Splash Screen Lock function, press  /  to highlight Splash 
Screen Lock and press  /  to select On.
When the Splash Screen Lock is activated, the MyScreen function in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be password-protected.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you 
ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
INPUT NEW PASSWORD
Back MENU
Power On Lock and Splash Screen Lock 
use the same password. 
						

							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 recall procedure. See Entering the password recall procedure on page 24 
for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically 
shut down in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or 
remote control for 3 seconds. The 
projector will display a coded number on 
the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your 
projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service 
center to decode the number. You may be 
required to provide proof of purchase 
documentation to verify that you are an 
authorized user of the projector.
Password Error
Please try again.
Please write down the recall code,
and contact BenQ
Customer Center.
Recall Code:
0 2 1 2
RECALL PASSWORD
Exit MENU 
						

							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 change or try another 
password.
4. Enter a new password.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you 
ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter 
the new password next time the projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > 
Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu 
system. Press ENTER. The message “INPUT PASSWORD” displays. Enter the 
current password. 
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings 
page.
Press   to highlight Power On Lock and press  /  to select Off. You will 
not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector.
Press   to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press  /  to select Off. You 
will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector. 
The Splash Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be 
available for your change.
ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for 
three seconds, and the message “INPUT PASSWORD” displays for your 
retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another 
password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to 
re-activate the password function by entering the old password. 
						

							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 your desired signal is selected 
and press  ENTER.
Once detected, the selected source information 
will display at the corner of the screen for 
seconds. If there is  multiple equipment 
connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to 
search for another signal.
•  The brightness level of the  projected image will change 
accordingly when you switch between different input signals. 
Data (graphic) PC presentations using mostly static images 
are generally brighter than  Video using mostly moving 
images (movies).
•  The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you  should select and use an input signal  which outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled 
by the projector depending upon the “aspect ratio”  setting, which may cause some image distortion or 
loss of picture clarity. See  Selecting the aspect ratio on page 27  for details.
Changing Color Space
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 .
To  d o  t h i s :
1. Press  MENU/EXIT  and then press  /  until the  SOURCE menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight  Color Space Conversion  and press  /  to select a suitable 
color space.
This function is only available wh en the HDMI-input port is in use.
Computer1/YPbPr1
HDMI Video
S-Video
Computer2/YPbPr2 
						

							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 picture to its original size, press AUTO. You can also press ZOOM-
. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to 
the original size.
•  Using the OSD menu
1.
Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Digital Zoom and press ENTER. The Zoom bar displays.
3. Press   repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
4. To navigate the picture, press ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the 
directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector or remote control to navigate 
the picture.
5. To reduce size of the picture, press ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/out 
function, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also 
press   repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified. You can further magnify the picture while 
searching for details.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and 
some computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can 
dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image 
input signal.
To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
•  Using the remote control
1. Press ASPECT to show the current setting.
2. Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video 
signal and your display requirements.
•  Using the OSD menu
1.
Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Aspect Ratio.
3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your 
display requirements. 
						

							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 that it is 
displayed in the center of the 
screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 
This is most suitable for images 
which are already in a 16:9 aspect, 
like high definition TV, as it 
displays them without aspect 
alteration.
2.Real
: The image is projected as its original 
resolution, and resized to fit within the 
display area. For input signals with lower 
resolutions, the projected image will 
display smaller than if resized to full screen. 
You could adjust the zoom setting or move 
the projector towards the screen to 
increase the image size if necessary. You 
may also need to refocus the projector 
after making these adjustments.5.16:10: Scales an image so that it 
is displayed in the center of the 
screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. 
This is most suitable for images 
which are already in a 16:10 
aspect, as it displays them without 
aspect alteration.
3.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed 
in the center of the screen with a 4:3 
aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 
images like some computer monitors, 
standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD 
movies, as it displays them without aspect 
alteration.
15:9 picture
16:9 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
16:10 picture
4:3 picture 
						

							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 choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and 
Blackboard.
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one 
to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type.
To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following 
steps.
• Press MODE on the remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected.
•  Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press  /  to select a desired 
mode.
1.Dynamic mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is 
suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the 
projector in well lit rooms.
2.Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in 
this mode to match PC and notebook coloring.
3.sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images 
regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an 
sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and 
drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital 
cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) 
environment.
5.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current 
available picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 29 for details.
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable 
for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as a starting 
point and customize the settings.
1. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.
3. Press / to select User 1 or User 2.
4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode 
sub-menu item.
5. Press / to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
6. Press  to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with /. See 
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details. 
						

							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 the value, the brighter the image. And the 
lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this 
control so the black areas of the image appear just as 
black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this 
to set the peak white level after you have previously 
adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected 
input and viewing environment.
Adjusting Color
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image 
will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the 
more greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the 
picture becomes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to 
enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a 
greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and 
natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you 
prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.
When Off is selected, the Color Temperature function is not available.
Selecting a color temperature
The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type 
selected.
1.Cool: Makes images appear bluish white.
2.Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white.
3.Warm: Makes images appear reddish white.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. 
One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color 
temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A 
white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
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