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PE7700 Digital Projector Home Theater User’s Manual Welcome...
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Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Connecting HDMI devices ...17 Connecting component video devices ...17 Connecting S-video or video devices ...18 Connecting a computer ... 18 Using the projector and remote control ... 19 Preparations ... 19 Turning the power on ... 19 Switching input signals ... 19 Adjust the image ...
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Cleaning the projector case ... 29 Cleaning and replacing the dust filter ... 29 Storing the projector ... 30 Transporting the projector ... 30 Replacing the lamp (Contact your BenQ dealer for assistance) ...30 Indicators ...32 Troubleshooting ...33 Specifications ...34 Optical characteristics ...
Safety, regulatory and legal information Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with a home theater viewing experience. For the best result, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation.
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Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.
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Safety instructions (continued) 10. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Please use BenQ’s Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed. 11. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place the projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.
Dynamic Performance and Rich Gray-Scale With a 6-segment color wheel, the projector can attain refresh rates of up to 300 Hz which provides dynamic performance and rich gray-scale without the 'color flicker' or 'rainbow effect' associated with other single- DMD DLP™...
Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a video and PC equipment.Some of the items may not be available depending on the region. Please check with your place of purchase. Some of the accessories may vary from country to country.
Projector exterior view Front / upper side Rear side Bottom and right sides Connector panel 19. Component video input (RCA jacks) Supports Y/P or Y/C signal input. 20. RGB/ HDTV input (BNC) Supports Y/P , Y/C , or RGB video signal input or PC signal input.
The 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.
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Turns the remote control’s backlight on. POWER (Refer to pages 19, 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. Source buttons (Refer to for more information.)
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: Floor in front of screen; Ceiling in front of screen; Floor at rear of screen; or Ceiling at rear of screen.
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.
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.
Connecting 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.
From audio output terminals 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.
This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected. If the horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector, a message reading " Unsupported timing" will be displayed on-screen. This message will remain on-screen until you change the input signal.
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 aspect ratio is the ratio of image width to image height. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9, which is the default for this projector. Most TV shows are 4:3. Change the image ratio using the Aspect buttons on the remote control or in Display > Aspect Ratio menu.
Graphic Group: Component 1 and 2, RGBHD, and HDMI inputs. The PIP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group (G in V), or display one input from Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group (V in The POP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group and one input from the Video Group side by side (G <=>...
Then, the Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop. If the projector will not be used for an extended period, turn the main power switch off and unplug the power cable from the power outlet.
Menus Menu structure Picture Contrast Brightness Color Tint Noise Reduce Filter Sharpness Preset Mode Extended Picture Settings Save Settings Load Settings Display Aspect Ratio PIP master POP master PIP/POP Source Selection PC & Component YPbPr Tuning Options Background Color OSD Off (Secs) Sleep Timer (MIN) OSD Position H OSD Position V...
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. Refer to Setup Menu on page more details. The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone.
The higher the setting, the less the noise. Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The higher the value, the sharper the picture. Preset Mode: Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. Refer to page Extended Picture Settings Color Temp.: You can choose a preferred color temperature from among User 1, User 2, Warm, Normal,...
Language: Sets the language for the OSD menus. Mirror: The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. There are four settings for choice. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket if you need to install the projector on a ceiling.
Yes to solve these symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh and extreme environments. Black level: The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units. In some areas which use NTSC TV standard, the grayscale is measured from 7.5 IRE (black) to 100 IRE (white);...
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. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing.
Replacing the lamp (Contact your BenQ dealer for assistance) The lamp mat be very hot. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner.
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Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images.
Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer. When the projector is in a normal state, ...
You are too far away from the projector. Cause Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector, and plug the power cable into to a power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure it is switched on.
Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical characteristics Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection size Lamp Electrical characteristics Color system Resolution Max. number of display colors Input Video, S-Video, Component (Y/ CB/ CR, Y/ PB/ PR) RS-232C, RGBHV, HDMI General characteristics Dimensions Weight...