BenQ Pe8720 Users Manual

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  Using the projector
EnglishYou can change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is) by using the Aspect buttons on 
the remote control or in the Display > Aspect Ratio OSD menu. Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the 
video signal and your display requirements. There are five aspect ratios available:
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.
The Anamorphic setting stretches and resizes linearly, except that...

22 Using the projector  
English4. Other adjustments
You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Tint settings using the Picture menu or with the remote control.
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments 
are not shown on the screen.
Displaying more than one image source at once
There are two groups of inputs classified according to their display modes: 
Video Group: Video, and S-Video inputs. 
Graphic Group: Component 1 and 2, RGBHD, and...

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  Using the projector
EnglishPersonalizing the projector menu display
The On Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. These settings do not affect the 
projection settings, operation, or performance.
•Language in Setup menu sets your familiar language for the on-screen menus.
• You can select the projector’s Background Color from purple, black or white in Options menu.
•OSD Off (Secs) in Options Menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last button...

24 Menus  
EnglishMenus
On Screen Display (OSD) structure  
Picture Contrast Preset Cinema Mode User1
Brightness Preset Home Theater Mode User2
Color Preset Family Room Mode Lamp Native
Tint Preset Photo Mode Warm
Filter Preset Gaming Mode Normal
Sharpness Cool
Preset Mode Color Temp.
Extended Picture Settings Color Enhancement Red
Green
Save Settings To User’s Memory 1 Blue
To User’s Memory 2 Yellow
To User’s Memory 3 White
Load Settings
User Memory 1
Display Aspect Ratio Anamorphic User Memory 2
4:3...

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  Menus
English
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making 
various adjustments and settings.
There are eight different menu languages. See page 28 for more details. 
The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone.
Advance Advanced - 30 step IRIS Color Temp. Info. User 1
Whisper mode User 2
Edge Optimizing Lamp Native
Clarity Control Warm
White Balance Fine Tuning Normal
Cool
RGB Gain Red Gain
Green Gain
Blue Gain
RGB Offset Red Offset...

26 Menus  
EnglishPicture menu
The Picture menu allows you to adjust the finer details of the projected image quality. 
Before making adjustments, you are suggested to choose a desired preset mode in this menu which has set some 
certain values in order to meet different lighting environment and presentation purposes.
1.Contrast: Adjusts the degree of difference 
between dark and light in the image. The 
higher the value, the greater the contrast.
2.Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the image. 
The...

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  Menus
EnglishDisplay menu
Use this menu to set the way that the projector displays the picture.
1.Aspect Ratio: There are a few aspect ratios that can be selected for different video signals. For more 
information. See page 20 for details.
2. PIP
G in V: Displays one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group. 
V in G: Displays one input from the Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group
PIP off: Turns the PIP function off.
3.PIP Master: Sets the main window or...

28 Menus  
EnglishOptions menu
In this menu, global settings for the projector can be made.
1.Background Color: Allows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed when 
there is no input signal detected.
2.OSD Off (Secs): Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is 
from 5 to 60 seconds.
3.Sleep Timer (Min): Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 10 minutes and 3 
hours.
4.OSD Position H: Adjusts...

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  Menus
EnglishAdvance menu
1.Advanced - 30 step IRIS: Adjusts the contrast ratio toward Low or High. See page 21 for more 
information.
2.Whisper mode: This projector features a whisper mode which achieves an astonishing low 23dB of emitted 
noise during operation -- the same level of noise as someone whispering in your ear. Even normal 
operating noise of 25dB is little more than a whisper. To switch the whisper mode on or off, press the e or 
f button on the remote control or projector...

30 Additional information  
EnglishAdditional information
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean 
and clean or replace the air filter. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp or the air filter. 
Contact your dealer or local BenQ Customer Service Centre if the projector fails to operate as expected.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Before you...