BenQ Pe7700 Digital Projector Home Theater Users Manual

							
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  Overview
EnglishProjector exterior view
Front / upper side
Rear side
Bottom and right sides
Connector panel
1. Ventilation holes (exhaust)
2. Rear IR sensor
3. Control panel (See page  12 for detailed 
information.)
4. Focus ring and zoom ring
5. Front IR sensor
6. Projection lens
7. Dust filter grill
8. Lens cap
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9. Connector panel
10. Main AC power switch
11. Power cable socket
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12. Front adjuster feet
13. Ceiling mounting holes
14. Kensington lock slot
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15. Composite Video input (RCA jack)
16. S-Video input (mini DIN 4-pin)
17. RS-232C input (for servicing) 
18. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface) input
Supports all-digital video source, such as a 
set-up box, DVD player, digital TV (DTV) 
or other digital AV equipment.
19. Component video input (RCA jacks) Supports DTV Y/P
B/PR, DTV Y/CB/CR or DTV RGB video signal input.
20. RGB/ HDTV input (BNC) Supports DTV Y/P
B/PR, DTV Y/CB/CR, or DTV RGB video signal input or PC signal input.
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							12 Overview  
EnglishControls and functions
Control panel
Remote control
Notes on remote control operation
QMake sure that there is nothing between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might 
obstruct the infrared beam.
QThe effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters from the front of the projector or 8 meters 
from the rear of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 45 degrees of the 
projector’s IR remote control sensor.5. MENU / EXIT
Turns the on-screen display control menu on. 
Exits and saves the menu settings.
6. Focus Ring (Refer to 20 for more 
information.)
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
7. Zoom Ring (Refer to 20 for more 
information.)
Adjusts the size of the projected image 
8. Temperature warning light (Refer to page 32 
for more information.)
Lights up or flashes if the projector’s 
temperature becomes too high.
9. LAMP indicator light (Refer to 32 for more 
information.)
Indicates the status of lamp. 
Lights up or flashes when the lamp has 
developed a problem. Please contact your 
BenQ dealer for assistance.
10. AUTO d
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image.
11. SOURCE / ENTER (Refer to page 25 for 
more information.)
Switches input sources sequentially or opens 
the selected item of menu when the on-screen 
menu is activated. 1. POWER indicator light (Refer to page 32 for more 
information.)
Lights up or flashes when the projector is under 
operation.
2. MEMORY c
Sequentially recalls settings 1 ~ 3 saved to memory. 
3. ARROWS (e/f)
When the on-screen menu is activated, the #2, #3, 
and #10 are used as directional arrows to select the 
desired menu items and to make adjustments.
4. POWER (Refer to pages 19, 23 and 32 for more 
information.)
Press and hold this button to turn the projector on 
when it is in the standby mode. Or press this button 
twice to turn the unit off.
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  Overview
English1. POWER (Refer to pages 19, 23 and 32 for more information.)
Press and hold this button to turn the projector on when it is in the 
standby mode. Or press this button twice to turn the projector off.
2. Source buttons (Refer to 27 for more information.)
Selects an input source to display on the projector. 
3. Aspect buttons (Refer to 26 for more information.)
Selects the image aspect ratio to suit the input signal.
4. Memory (1, 2, 3 and default) buttons (Refer to 26 for more 
information.)
Restores settings saved in memory locations 1, 2 and 3 or restores the 
default settings for the current input source. 
5. Arrows (c/e/d/f) (Refer to 25 for more information.)
Used to select the desired menu or to make adjustments.
ENTER (Refer to 25 for more information.)
Opens the selected items of the menu. 
6. MENU (Refer to 25 for more information.)
Turns the on-screen display control menu on or off. 
7. Picture quality adjustment buttons (Refer to 25 for more 
information.)
8. PIP and POP buttons (Refer to page 22 for more information.)
To turn the PIP or POP function on or off, press the PIP or POP button. Adjust the size of the PIP image 
by pressing the + or - button. If you want to switch between main window and sub-window, or left 
window and right window, toggle ACTIVE so that you can adjust the image settings in the selected 
window.
9. Preset (Refer to page 21 for more information.)
Selects one of the preset modes to suit your program type.
10. EXIT (Refer to 25 for more information.)
Exits and saves any changes made using the menu.
11. LIGHT
Turns the remote control’s backlight on.
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							14 Positioning your projector  
EnglishPositioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 
1. Floor in front of screen; 
2. Ceiling in front of screen; 
3. Floor at rear of screen; or 
4. Ceiling at rear of screen. 
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. 
I. Floor front: 
Select this location with the projector placed near the 
floor in front of the screen. This is the most common 
way to position the projector for quick setup and 
portability.II. Ceiling front: 
Select this location with the projector suspended from 
the ceiling in front of the screen. 
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit 
from your dealer to mount your projector on the 
ceiling.
Set Ceiling Front in the Setup > Mirror menu after 
you turn the projector on.
III. Floor rear: 
Select this location with the projector placed near the 
floor behind the screen. 
Note that a special rear projection screen is required.
Set Floor Rear in the Setup > Mirror menu after you 
turn the projector on.IV. Ceiling rear: 
Select this location with the projector suspended from 
the ceiling behind the screen. 
Note that a special rear projection screen and the 
BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for 
this installation location.
Set Ceiling Rear in the Setup > Mirror menu after you 
turn the projector on.
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  Positioning your projector
EnglishObtaining 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. BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16:9 and 4:3 screen ratios to 
assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector.
1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, (16:9 or 4:3)?
2. Select the Screen Size you desire from the 16:9 ratio screen dimension table or 4:3 ratio screen dimension 
table below, according to what screen type you have. Install the projector at a distance from the screen 
corresponding to between the Min. and Max. Projection Distance values in the table.
3. Decide the exact height of your projector.
For example, if you are using a 16:9 screen with 80 inches diagonal, you are suggested to place your projector 
within a range between 2.34m to 3.18m from the screen. The ideal height of your projector lens center will be 
level with the bottom or top side of the screen.
Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen
16:9 (widescreen) ratio screen dimension table   
The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only 
the recommended screen sizes are listed. If the your screen size is not in the table above, please contact 
your BenQ dealer for assistance.
An examination of the table reveals that you can place the projector lens in the range from 1.08 to 11.91m 
distance from the screen, which will give you a projected image from 0.82 x 0.46m to 6.64 x 3.74m full screen.
ScreenHeight
Projection Distance Ty p e
OffsetCeiling
Center of the lens
Ceiling Installation
Screen
Height 
Offset
Floor Center of the lens Ty p e
Projection Distance
Floor Installation
Screen SizeProjection DistanceHeight Offset
Ty p e  
(inch) / (cm)Height 
(inch) / (cm)Width 
(inch) / (cm)Min. 
(inch) / (cm)Max. 
(inch) / (cm)Te l e  
(inch) / (cm)Wide 
(inch) / (cm)
37 / 94 18.1 / 46 32.3 / 82 42.5 / 108 57.9 / 147 0 / 0 0 / 0
50 / 127 24.4 / 62 43.7 / 111 57.5 / 146 78.4 / 199 0 / 0 0 / 0
60 / 152 29.5 / 75 52.4 / 133 68.9 / 175 93.7 / 238 0 / 0 0 / 0
70 / 178 34.8 / 87 61.0 / 155 80.3 / 204  109.5 / 278 0 / 0 0 / 0
80 / 203 39.4 / 100 69.7 / 177 92.1 / 234 125.2 / 318 0 / 0 0 / 0
90 / 229 44.1 / 112 78.4 / 199 103.5 / 263 140.6 / 357 0 / 0 0 / 0
100 / 254 49.2 / 125 87.0 / 221 115.0 / 292 156.3 / 397 0 / 0 0 / 0
110 / 279 54.8 / 137 96.1 / 244 126.4 / 321 172.1 / 437 0 / 0 0 / 0
120 / 305 58.7 / 149 104.7 / 266 137.8 / 350 187.4 / 476 0 / 0 0 / 0
130 / 325 63.8 / 162 113.4 / 288 149.6 / 380 203.2 / 516 0 / 0 0 / 0
140 / 356 68.5 / 174 122.1 / 310 161.0 / 409 218.9 / 556 0 / 0 0 / 0
150 / 381 73.6 / 187 130.7 / 332 172.4 / 438 234.7 / 596 0 / 0 0 / 0
160 / 406 78.4 / 199 139.4 / 354 183.9 / 467 250.0 / 635 0 / 0 0 / 0
170 / 432 83.5 / 212 148.0 / 376 195.3 / 496 265.8 / 675 0 / 0 0 / 0
180 / 457 88.2 / 224 156.7 / 398 207.1 / 526 281.5 / 715 0 / 0 0 / 0
190 / 483 93.3 / 237 165.8 / 421 218.5 / 555 296.9 / 754 0 / 0 0 / 0
200 / 508 98.0 / 249 174.4 / 443 229.9 / 584 312.6 / 794 0 / 0 0 / 0
250 / 635 122.4 / 311 217.7 / 553 287.4 / 730 390.9 / 993 0 / 0 0 / 0
300 / 762 147.2 / 374 261.4 / 664 344.9 / 876 468.9 / 1191 0 / 0 0 / 0
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							16 Positioning your projector  
EnglishInstallation for a 4:3 ratio screen
4:3 (standard) ratio screen dimension table:
The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the 
recommended screen sizes are listed. If the your screen size is not in the table above, please contact your 
BenQ dealer for assistance.
An examination of the table reveals that you can place the projector lens in the range from 0.99 to 10.91m 
distance from the screen, which will give you a projected image from 0.75 x 0.42m to 6.1 x 3.43m.
Screen
Image Height Projection Distance
OffsetCeiling
Center of the lens Ty p e
Ceiling Installation
Projection Distance
Floor Screen Image Height
OffsetCenter of the lens Ty p e
Floor Installation
Screen SizeProjection 
DistanceHeight OffsetImage 
Height 
(inch) /  
(cm)
Ty p e  
(inch) / 
(cm)Height 
(inch) / 
(cm)Width 
(inch) / 
(cm)Min. 
(inch) / 
(cm)Max. 
(inch) / 
(cm)Te l e  
(inch) / 
(cm)Wide 
(inch) / 
(cm)
37 / 94 22.1 / 56 29.5 / 75 39.0 / 99 53.2 / 135 0 / 0 0 / 0 16.5 / 42
50 / 127 29.9 / 76 40.2 / 102 52.8 / 134 71.7 / 182 0 / 0 0 / 0 22.4 / 57
60 / 152 35.8 / 91 48.0 / 122 63.0 / 160 85.8 / 218 0 / 0 0 / 0 27.2 / 69
70 / 178 42.1 / 107 55.9 / 142 73.62 / 187 100.4 / 255 0 / 0 0 / 0 31.5 / 80
80 / 203 48.0 / 122 64.2 / 163 84.3 / 214 114.6 / 291 0 / 0 0 / 0 35.8 / 91
90 / 229 53.9 / 137 72.1 / 183 94.9 / 241 128.7 / 327 0 / 0 0 / 0 40.6 / 103
100 / 254 59.8 / 152 79.9 / 203 105.1 / 267 143.3 / 364 0 / 0 0 / 0 44.9 / 114
110 / 279 66.1 / 168 88.2 / 224 115.8 / 294 157.5 / 400 0 / 0 0 / 0 49.6 / 126
120 / 305 72.1 / 183 96.1 / 244 126.4 / 321 171.7 / 436 0 / 0 0 / 0 53.9 / 137
130 / 325 78.0 / 198 103.9 / 264 137.0 / 348 186.2 / 473 0 / 0 0 / 0 58.7 / 149
140 / 356 83.9 / 213 111.8 / 284 147.2 / 374 200.4 / 509 0 / 0 0 / 0 63.0 / 160
150 / 381 90.2 / 229 120.1 / 305 157.9 / 401 214.6 / 545 0 / 0 0 / 0 67.3 / 171
160 / 406 96.1 / 244 128.0 / 325 168.5 / 428 229.1 / 582 0 / 0 0 / 0 72.1 / 183
170 / 432 102.0 / 259 135.8 / 345 179.1 / 455 243.3 / 618 0 / 0 0 / 0 76.4 / 194
180 / 457 107.9 / 274 144.1 / 366 189.3 / 481  257.9 / 655 0 / 0 0 / 0 81.1 / 206
190 / 483 114.2 / 290 152.0 / 386 200.0 / 508 272.1 / 691 0 / 0 0 / 0 85.4 / 217
200 / 508 120.1 / 305 159.8 / 406 210.6 / 535 286.2 / 727 0 / 0 0 / 0 90.2 / 229
250 / 635 150.0 / 381 200.0 / 508 263.0 / 668 357.9 / 909 0 / 0 0 / 0 112.6 / 286
300 / 762 180.0 / 457 239.0 / 610 315.8 / 802 429.5 / 1091 0 / 0 0 / 0 135.0 / 343
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  Connecting various equipment
EnglishConnecting various equipment
You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable 
or satellite box, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or 
Apple Macintosh system. 
The projector can connect multiple video equipment at the same time by using different cables. Make sure you 
select right signal input to display.
When connecting any signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 
4. Connect all audio signals to external speakers. This projector is not equipped with speakers.
In the connections shown below, only certain cables are included with the projector (see   page 10). Other 
cables are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting video inputs
Connecting HDMI devices
You are required to use a HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. 
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between 
compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital 
viewing and listening experience.
Connecting component-video devices
Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. 
HDMI cableFrom audio output 
terminalsTo audio input 
terminals HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
From audio output 
terminalsTo audio input 
terminals
Component cable
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							18 Connecting various equipment  
EnglishConnecting S-video or video devices
Connecting a computer
Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA-BNC cable. 
If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source 
has been selected, please check that the video source is turned on and operating correctly. Also check 
that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
Many laptops 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 laptop. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. 
Refer to your laptop’s documentation to learn your laptop’s key combination.
From audio output 
terminalsTo audio input 
terminals
S-Video cable
Video cable
VGA-BNC cable From audio output 
terminalsTo audio input 
terminals Laptop or desktop computer
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							  19
  Using the projector and remote control
EnglishUsing the projector and remote control
Preparations
Tu r n i n g  t h e  p o w e r  o n
Follow the steps below.
1. Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied and the 
main AC power switch is turned on. 
2. Press and hold the POWER button on the projector or remote control to 
turn the projector on.
The POWER button may not work while the projector is warming up.
3. The fans will be up and running. A start-up image shows on the screen for 
a few seconds. 
4.  Searching…. will be displayed on the screen before the projector 
identifies the input signal. This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected.
5. If the horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector, a message reading  
Unsupported timing will be displayed on the screen. This message will remain on-screen until you 
change the input signal.
Switching input signals
The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. To 
sequentially select input signals, press one of the Source buttons on the remote 
control or SOURCE/ENTER on the projector.
QWhen the projector is turned on, it will search for the input source you 
last selected.
QIf you need to use the PIP or POP function, refer to page 22 for advanced 
operation.
1. Turn all of the connected equipment on.
2. Remove the lens cap. 3. Plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the 
rear of the projector and turn the main AC power 
switch on. 
4. Plug the power cable into a wall socket and turn the 
wall switch on.
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							20 Using the projector and remote control  
EnglishAdjust the image
Adjusting the angle height
There are two adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These 
adjuster feet change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the 
projector, you can screw the height adjuster feet to fine-tune the 
projection angle. 
If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, 
the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal. To correct this problem, adjust the value of Keystone in 
the Setup menu.
Auto-adjusting the image
With one press of the Auto button on the projector, the built-in intelligent auto-
adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide 
the best image quality.
The current source information will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen 
for 3 seconds.
The screen will be blank while Auto adjustment is functioning.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
Optimizing the image
To optimize the image, use the remote control or on-screen menus. For the operation of on-screen menus, please 
refer to page 25.
The following steps are optional. You do not need to follow every step. It depends on the image quality you 
desire.1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you 
need using the zoom ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus 
ring. 
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