BenQ Pe8720 Users Manual

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  Overview
EnglishProjector exterior view
Front and upper side view 
Rear view 
Under and side view 
Connector panel 
1. Rear IR sensor
2. Control panel (See page 12 for detailed 
information.)
3. Focus and Zoom adjustment
4. Indicator lights
5. Dust filter grill (cool air intake)
6. Front IR sensor
7. Projection lens
8. Vent (heated air exhaust)
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9. Connector panel (see below for detail)
10. Main AC power switch
11. Power cable socket
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12. Adjustable feet
13. Ceiling...

12 Overview  
EnglishControls and functions
Control panel  
7. ZOOM Out / Down-arrow (d)button 
Performs the same action as the Zoom and 
Left-arrow buttons on the remote control. 
Reduces the size of the projected image. 
When the on-screen menu is activated, moves 
the selection downwards. 
8. POWER button
Performs the same action as the Power button 
on the remote control.
Toggles the projector between standby and on. 
When the projector is in standby, press once to 
turn the projector on. 
When the...

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  Overview
EnglishRemote control 
Remote control operation
• Make sure that there is nothing positioned between the remote control and the infrared (IR) sensor on the 
projector that might obstruct the IR beam from the remote control reaching the projector.
• The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters, and at an angle within 45 degrees of the IR beam.   
• Always aim straight at the projector, however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector.  1. POWER button...

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...

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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...

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 2.44 to 10.32m 
distance from the screen, which will...

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  Connecting with video equipment
EnglishConnecting with video equipment
You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable 
or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or 
Apple Macintosh system. However, it has no built-in speakers and cannot be connected to audio equipment. 
The projector can be connected to multiple video equipment at the same time by using different...

18 Connecting with video equipment  
EnglishConnecting video inputs
Connecting HDMI devices
You should use an HDMI cable when making connect
ion between the projector and HDMI devices. HDMI 
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports unco mpressed 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.
You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier....

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  Using the projector
EnglishUsing the projector
Preparations
1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on.
2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the 
rear of the projector and turn on the power switch. 
3. Plug the power cable into a wall socket and turn the wall switch on.
Tu r n i n g  t h e  p r o j e c t o 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....

20 Using the projector  
EnglishFine-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 See page 25.
The following steps are optional. You do not need to follow every step. It depends on the image quality you 
desire.
1. Selecting a preset mode
Select a preset mode on the remote control, or in Picture > Preset Mode menu. 
There are 5 modes available for each input. These...