BenQ W700/W710st Digital Projector User Manual

							Connection 21
EnglishConnecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the 
following output sockets:
•HDMI
•Component Video
•S-Video
• Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above 
co
nnecting 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:
Best video quality
The best available video connection method is HDMI. If your source device is equipped 
with a HDMI socket, you can enjoy uncompressed digital video quality.
See  "Connecting HDMI source devices" on page 22  for how to connect the projector to a 
HDMI source device and other details.
If no HDMI source is available, the next best video signal is Component Video (not to be 
co
 nfused with composite Video). Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component 
Video natively, so if available on your devices, they should be your connection method of 
choice in preference to S-Video or (composite) Video.
See  "Connecting Component Video source devices" on page 23  for how to connect the 
projector to a Component Video device.
Better video quality
The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video. 
I f  y o u  h a v e  b o t h  c o m p o s i t e  Vi d e o  a n d  S - Vi d e o  o u t p u t  t e r m i n a l s  o n  y o u r  Vi d e o  s o u r c e  
device, you should elect to use the S-Video option.
Least video quality
Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than 
optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods 
described here.
See  "Connecting S-Video source devices" on page 24  for how to connect the projector to an 
S-Video or Video device.
Connecting Audio
The projector has a built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are 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 speakers. 
						

							Connection
22
EnglishConnecting HDMI source devices
The projector provides a HDMI input socket that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source 
device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data 
t r

ansmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a 
single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output 
so c

kets available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to an HDMI source device:
1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the HDMI  source device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or 2 signal input 
socket on the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector 
On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See  "Audio Settings" on page 48 for details.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
HDMIHDMI HDMI
AV device HDMI cable
• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player and the projected 
picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space. See  Changing Color 
Space on page 31  for details.
• If no signal is detected after establishing the connection, turn off the Quick Auto Search  function in the SOURCE menu. See  Switching input signal on page 31  for details. 
						

							Connection 23
EnglishConnecting Component Video source devices
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video 
output sockets available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a Component Video cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device. Match the color of 
the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.
2. Connect the other end of the Component Video cable to the CO M
 PONENT socket on 
the projector. Match the colors of the plugs to the colors of the jacks-green to green, 
blue to blue, and red to red.
To connect the projector to an Audio source device:
1. Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV  device. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector. 
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menus. See  "Audio Settings" on page 48  for details.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Component Video cable 
AV device
Audio cable
• 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.
• If you have already made an HDMI Video connection between the projector and this  Component Video source device using HDMI Vi deo connections, you need not connect to 
this device using a Component Video conn ection as this makes an unnecessary second 
connection of poorer picture quality. See  Connecting Video source devices on page 21 
for details. 
						

							Connection
24
EnglishConnecting S-Video source devices
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket 
available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video 
source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the  S-
 VIDEO socket on the projector.
To connect the projector to an Audio source device:
1. Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV 
device. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector. 
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menus. See  "Audio Settings" on page 48  for details.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
AV  d e v i c e
Audio device
S-Video device
• 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.
• If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this  S-Video source device using Component Video  connections, you need not connect to this 
device using an S-Video connection as th is makes an unnecessary second connection of 
poorer picture quality. See  Connecting Video source devices on page 21  for details. 
						

							Connection 25
EnglishConnecting Composite Video source devices
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video 
output sockets available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the  VIDEO  s
 ocket on the projector.
To connect the projector to an Audio source device:
1. Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV 
device. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector. 
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menus. See  "Audio Settings" on page 48  for details.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
AV device
Audio cable
Video cable
• 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.
• You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if HDMI and  Component Video and S-Video input s are unavailable for use. See Connecting Video 
source devices on page 21  for details. 
						

							Operation
26
EnglishOperation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and 
into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket 
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 
cable) only with the device to avoid possible 
dangers such as electric shock and fire.
2. Press  POWER on the projector  or 
remote control 
 to start the projector 
and a start up tone sounds. The  POWER 
indi
 cator 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 
adj
 ust the image clearness.
To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power on/off ring tone" on page 44  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. To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar 
language first. See "Personalizing the projector menu 
display" on page 45  for details.Please select language
Press Enter to confirm, Exit to leave
4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys 
to enter a five digit password. See "Utilizing the 
password function" on page 28  for details.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
6. The projector will start to search for input signals. The  curr

ent input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the 
projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message ' No Signal' will continue displaying 
until an input signal is found.
Yo u  c a n  a l s o  p r e s s  SO URCE o
 n the projector or remote control to select your desired 
input signal. See  "Switching input signal" on page 31  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 65  for details.
To maintain the lamp life, once you turn the projector on, wait at least 5 minutes before turning 
if off. 
						

							Operation 27
EnglishUsing 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.
Current input signal
Main menu iconMain menu
Sub-menu
Highlight
Press  MENU/
EXIT  to the 
previous 
page or to 
exit. Status
Wall Color
Aspect Ratio
Auto Keystone
Position Phase
H. Size
Digital Zoom Off
Auto
15 0
ENTER
MENU Exit
PC
Keystone On
Auto
DISPLAY
3D Sync
3D Format Off
Frame Sequential
3D Sync Invert Disable
To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first.
1. Press  MOD
 E/ENTER on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.
DISPLAYWall Color
Aspect Ratio
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size Auto
MENUExit
Auto Keystone
150
S-VIDEO Digital Zoom Off
On
3D Sync
3D Format Off
Frame Sequential
3D Sync Invert Disable
3. Press  to highlight Language 
and press 
/ to select a 
preferred language .
LanguageSYSTEM SETUP: BasicEnglish
Projector Position
Operating Settings
Remote Receiver
Splash Screen Background Color
My Screen
Exit
Front Table
Front+Top Black
BenQ
Menu Settings
MENUS-VIDEO
2. Use / to highlight the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic  menu .
LanguageSYSTEM SETUP: BasicEnglish
Projector Position
Operating Settings
Remote Receiver
Splash Screen Background Color
My Screen
Exit
Front Table
Front+Top BlackBenQ
Menu Settings
MENUS-VIDEO
4. Press MODE/ENTER
 twice* on 
the projector or remote control to 
leave and save the settings.
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 a Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on 
the left side of the projector. See  "AUDIO input jack (R)" on page 9  for details. 
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and a lock. Refer to the 
lo ck

’s documentation for finding out how to use it.
*The first press leads you back to 
the main menu and the second 
press closes the OSD menu. 
						

							Operation
28
EnglishUtilizing 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. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to  "Using the 
menus" on page 27 .
You will be inconvenienced if you activate th e power-on lock 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, the projector canno t be used unless the correct password is 
entered every time the projector is started. 
Once a password has been set and the splash screen lock is activated, you cannot change the 
splash screen that displays at projector st artup unless the correct password is entered.
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings  
menu. Press MODE/ENTER . The Security Settings page displays.
2. Highlight  Power on Lock an
 d select On by pressing /.
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 
s e

t, press the arrow keys to enter five digits for 
the password.
INPUT NEW PASSWORD
Back
MENU
Power On Lock and Splash Screen Lock 
use the same password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the 
new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns 
to t

he Security Settings  page.
5. To activate the  Power on Lock fun
 ction, press / to highlight Power on Lock  and 
press 
/ to select On .
6. To activate the  Splas
 h Screen Lock function, press / to highlight Splash Screen 
Lock  and press 
/ to select On .
When the Splash Screen Lock i s
  activated, the My Screen function in the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic  menu will be password-protected.
The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this manual in advance or right after th e 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. 
						

							Operation 29
EnglishIf you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked 
to enter the five-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 three seconds, and the message 'INPUT 
PA S S W O R D ' follows. You can retry by entering 
another five-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 29  for details.
Password Error
Please Try again.
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.
Please write down the recall code,  
and contact BenQ  
Customer Center.
Recall code:
12345678
RECALL PASSWORD
Back
MENU
2. Write down the number and turn off your 
projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to  decode th e n

umber. You may be required to 
provide proof of purchase documentation to 
verify that you are an authorized user of the 
projector.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings  > 
Change password  menu.
2. Press  MOD
 E/ENTER. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD'  displays.
3. Enter the old password.
• If the password is correct, another message 'I NPU
 T NEW PASSWORD' displays. 
• 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.
The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this manual in advance or right after th e 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 
th

e projector. Remember to enter the new 
password next time the projector is started.
Password Changed
7. To leave the OSD menu, press  MENU/EXIT. 
						

							Operation
30
EnglishDisabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security 
Settings > Power on Lock  menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off  by pressing 
/. The message  'INPUT PASSWORD'  displays. Enter the current password. 
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the  Securi
 ty Settings page 
with  Off show in the row of  Power on L ock. You will not have to enter the 
password next time you turn on the projector. 
Press  to highlight  Splash Screen Lock and press  /  to select  Off. The 
Splash Screen  function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced  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.