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Operation Guide
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  • Page 1 M73 Series Network Projector Operation Guide V1.00...
  • Page 2 BenQ is not responsible for the content of the websites or of similar resources, which are maintained and controlled by third parties, that may be linked from this product. Providing links to those websites or to similar resources does not mean that BenQ makes any warranty or representation to their content by expression or by implication.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preparation ..................5 Switching to Advanced Menu...............5 Wired connections ..................6 Setting up a wired network for the projector............6 Connecting your computer to the projector via a wired connection ....7 Wireless connections .................8 Setting up a wireless network for the projector ...........8 Connecting your computer or mobile device to the projector wirelessly..9 Projecting via QCast (for PCs)..........11 Minimum system requirements.............
  • Page 4 Preference ......................... 29 Managing the projector using a web browser ...... 30 Supported web browsers................30 Configuring Standby Settings for the projector ......30 Accessing the BenQ Projector Control System .......30 Main function........................ 32 Accessing the Internet with a wireless connection..................40 Accessing the Internet via QCast ............40...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    Preparation Your BenQ projector is equipped with wired and wireless network function. Via a network connection you can project what is shown on your computer or mobile device’s screen using the QCast app. You can also manage and control the projector from remote devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones using web browsers.

  • Page 6: Wired Connections

    Wired connections For projecting through a wired network, you need to connect the projector and your device to the same local area network (LAN). Laptop computer Internet Wired LAN RJ45 cable RJ45 cable RJ45 cable Desktop computer Projector Setting up a wired network for the projector If you are in a DHCP environment: If your projector is in a DHCP environment, you do not have to manually set the IP address.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Computer To The Projector Via A Wired Connection

    Your projector is now connected to your local area network and can be accessed by any devices linked to the same local area network. Alternatively, to check the IP address of the projector, make sure the projector is connected to the network, and press SOURCE on the projector and then select Network Display.

  • Page 8: Wireless Connections

    Wireless connections If you want to project wirelessly, you must first install the BenQ WDRT8192 USB wireless dongle onto your projector. This USB wireless dongle is not shipped with your projector and is sold separately. Do not install any other type of wireless dongle or module.

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Computer Or Mobile Device To The Projector Wirelessly

    Follow the steps below to connect your computer or mobile device wirelessly to the projector: Make sure the BenQ USB wireless dongle has been properly inserted into the WIRELESS DONGLE port at the rear of the projector. Check the projector’s wireless network connection status. Go to the Point to Point page, make sure the Network (SSID) has been set up and the Status shows Connect.
  • Page 10 Alternatively, to check the login passwords and SSID of the projector, make sure the USB wireless dongle is properly connected to the projector, and press SOURCE on the projector. Select Network Display. The SSID and password are displayed on the upper right corner of the screen. Preparation...

  • Page 11: Projecting Via Qcast (For Pcs)

    Projecting via QCast (for PCs) QCast is an application that allows you to project your computer’s screen as well as photos and documents saved on your computer on the BenQ network projector. Minimum system requirements Before installing and running QCast, please make sure your computer meets the requirements listed below.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Computer To The Projector

    "Wired connections" on page 6 for details. Wireless connection Make sure the BenQ WDRT8192 USB wireless dongle is installed on your projector and your computer has been connected to the projector’s wireless network. See "Wireless connections" on page 8 for details.
  • Page 13 Click the preferred projector and your computer will connect to the projector. A preferred device prompt will display. Click Yes if you want to set the projector as the default projector. If the projector is set as the default projector, the next time you launch QCast your computer will search for the projector and automatically connect to it if it is available through the network.

  • Page 14: Using Qcast

    Using QCast The display texts on the user interface may vary by operation system, though the functions are identical. Function Description Mirror Off / Allows you to mirror or extend your screen to the projector. Mirror On / "Mirror Off / On / Extension" on page 15 for details.

  • Page 15: Network Display Code

    Network Display Code If you are the first user (the host) connected to the projector, when you click the Mirror Off / Mirror On button to mirror your computer screen on the projector, a password prompt will display requesting a password. You will need to enter the Network Display Code to start mirroring.

  • Page 16: Quality

    Certain computers may not support Mirror Extension. If you are notified of a display extension failure, check the user manual of your computer or visit the manufacturer’s website for more information about mirroring or extending your screen. Quality You can switch between High Quality and Low Quality by clicking the Quality button. Icon Name Description...

  • Page 17: Compatible

    Compatible When you hover your cursor over a document or folder while projecting in QCast, the document or folder information will be displayed. The Compatible button allows you to enable/disable this function. Icon Name Description Grayed-out When Compatible is grayed out, other users cannot Compatible see the hover-over information.

  • Page 18: Network Setup

    Conference Conference allows the host to create and manage a presentation where there are multiple users connected to the projector. Description Disconnects the user from the presentation. Projects the user’s screen in full-screen mode. Projects the user’s screen in half-screen mode. Displays/Hides the user status bar.
  • Page 19 Accessing the Internet via Network Setup Follow the steps below to connect your projector to a wireless network with Internet access: Click Network Setup on the Advanced panel to prompt the Network Setup screen. Click the Network (SSID) to display the available wireless networks. A list of the wireless networks that can be detected by the projector will be displayed.

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    If the projector successfully connects to the wireless network, a message will appear instructing you to reconnect the projector. When this message appears, turn off QCast and reconnect your computer to the projector and re-launch QCast. For confirming if the projector is connected to the wireless network, you can re-enter the Network Setup in QCast and check if the wireless network’s SSID is displayed.

  • Page 21: Preference

    Preference Preference allows users to set customized settings that are in effect when they are designated as the host. Icon Name Description Preference Allows users to set My Hostname, Preferred Device and Host Control. • My Hostname: Sets a custom name for your computer. Press Set to make the hostname go into effect.

  • Page 22: Projecting Via Qcast (For Mobile Devices)

    Projecting via QCast (for mobile devices) QCast is an application that allows you to project your mobile device’s screen as well as photos and documents saved on your computer on the BenQ network projector. Minimum system requirements Before installing and running QCast, please check to make sure your mobile device meets the requirements listed below.

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Mobile Device To The Projector

    Make sure that your mobile device has Internet access. Scan the QR code displayed on the Network Display screen. The QCast download screen will appear on your mobile device. Follow on-screen instructions to download and install QCast on your mobile device. Connecting your mobile device to the projector To wirelessly connect your mobile device to the projector, follow step 2 shown on the Network Display screen, or see...
  • Page 24 Tap the Search button to detect available projectors. Tap the preferred projector and your mobile device will connect to the projector. A preferred device prompt will display. Tap Yes if you want to set the projector as the default projector. If the projector is set as the default projector, the next time you launch QCast your computer will search for the projector and automatically connect to it if it is available through the network.
  • Page 25 After you confirm or decline the preferred device setting for default projector in previous step, the QCast main screen will appear. You can start using QCast. Projecting via QCast (for mobile devices)

  • Page 26: Using Qcast

    Using QCast The display texts on the user interface may vary by operation system, though the functions are identical. Function Description Mirror Off / Allows you to mirror your screen to the projector. See Mirror On "Mirror Off / Mirror On" on page 27 for details.

  • Page 27: Network Display Code

    Network Display Code If you are the first user (the host) connected to the projector, when you tap the Mirror Off/On button to mirror your computer screen on the projector, a password prompt will display requesting a password. You will need to enter the Network Display Code to start mirroring.

  • Page 28: Photo

    Photo The Photo button allows you to share or display images saved on your device. Icon Name Description Photo • Follow the on-screen instructions or the user interface of your device to share or display your images. • For sharing images saved on devices running iOS, the images have to be sent to QCast via iTunes.

  • Page 29: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced consists of Conference, Network Setup and Remote Control options. "Advanced" on page 17 for details. Icon Name Description Advanced • Consists of Conference, Network Setup and Remote Control options. • Only the host is allowed to access the options in the Advanced menu.

  • Page 30: Managing The Projector Using A Web Browser

    Once the projector is connected to a wired local area network and the projector is on or in standby mode, you can use any computer that is in the same network to manage and control the projector via BenQ Projector Control System accessed through the computer’s web browser.
  • Page 31 IP address. Alternatively, you can press SOURCE on the projector. Select Network Display. The IP address is displayed on the bottom left corner of the screen. The main page of BenQ Projector Control System appears. This web page provides access to a variety of functions described in the following sections.

  • Page 32: Main Function

    Main function Virtual Keypad The Virtual Keypad page displays a virtual keypad with which you can control the projector as if using the physical keypad on the projector. Image Settings Image Settings consists of the Picture and Display pages. Display The Display page features Auto Keystone and Corner Fit options.

  • Page 33: Projector Setup

    When adjusting Auto Keystone or Corner Fit, it is suggested to adjust each value in small intervals and then check if the image is projected as expected, as applied values may cause the projected image dimensions to exceed the edge of frame. Picture The Picture page allows you to adjust effects for projected images.

  • Page 34: Crestron Econtrol

    Crestron eControl The Crestron eControl page displays the Crestron eControl and RoomView user interface. The eControl page provides a variety of virtual keys to control the projector or adjust the projected pictures. Function Click the Tools tab for more setting options and Info tab for information on the projector.
  • Page 35 Every sub-menu can be configured separately. After making any adjustments, click Send to have the settings go into effect. Click Exit to return to the BenQ Projector Control System page. Function Allows you to name the projector and add remarks for the projector.
  • Page 36 Info The Info page includes the current status and information for this projector. Function Displays basic information about the projector. Displays the current status of the projector. Click Exit to return to the remote network operation page. Click Expansion Options for more information about the Crestron and RoomView monitoring and control system.
  • Page 37 Projector Device Name: Allows you to name the projector. • Web Control Lock: • When set to Off (default), users are allowed to access the BenQ Projector Control System and change the projector’s configuration. • When set to On, users can only review the Information page. An admin password will be required to enter other function control pages.

  • Page 38: Network Settings

    The Wireless LAN page allows you to modify the wireless LAN settings. • The Point to Point Settings (AP) table will be blank if the projector is not installed with the BenQ WDRT8192 USB wireless dongle. • Wireless LAN Radio: Allows you to reset the power for RF dongle.
  • Page 39 • Password: Allows you to set the projector’s login password. The Password has a maximum length of 8 alphanumeric characters. • Client Settings: Displays the client settings only. It cannot be configured through this interface. Projector Language The Projector Language page allows you to change the projector’s OSD interface language.

  • Page 40: Accessing The Internet With A Wireless Connection

    Smartphone Tablet Accessing the Internet via QCast Make sure the projector is installed with BenQ WDRT8192 USB wireless dongle and a wireless network is set up for the projector. See "Setting up a wireless network for the projector" on page 8 for details.
  • Page 41 Now you can access the Internet while your device is wirelessly connected to the projector. • The display format for SSIDs only support alphanumeric characters and underscores. If a router’s SSID does not match this format, the router’s MAC address will be shown instead. •...

  • Page 42: Pjlink Commands

    NAME? Query the projector name. Return “Digital Projector” INF0? Query resolution information. Return “Education Series” INF1? Query the maker name. Return “BenQ” INF2? Query the model name. Return model name as below, “BenQ Projector” CLSS? Query class information. Return “Version”...

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