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- Page 1 MP730 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Important safety instructions ...3 Introduction...7 Projector features ... 7 Shipping contents... 8 Projector exterior view ... 9 Controls and functions ... 10 Positioning your projector14 Choosing a location... 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ... 15 Connection ...21 Connecting a computer or monitor... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions Please read this manual before you operate your projector. - Page 4 Safety Instructions (Continued) The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.
- Page 5 Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector. - Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.
- Page 6 Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features. • Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors •... -
Page 8: Shipping Contents
Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. -
Page 9: Projector Exterior View
Projector exterior view Front/upper side Rear/lower side 14 15 16 20 21 22 Lamp cover Vent (heated air exhaust) Lens sliding door Quick-release button External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) Focus ring and Zoom ring Vent (cool air intake) Front IR remote sensor Projection lens AC power cord inlet... -
Page 10: Controls And Functions
Controls and functions Projector Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 33 for details. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. See tuning the image size and clarity" on page for details. -
Page 11: Remote Control
Remote control Power Toggles the projector on or off. "Starting up the projector" on page 27 "Shutting down the projector" on page for details. ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 35 details. CAPTURE Captures the projected picture and save it as your startup screen. - Page 12 Indicator light Flashes or lights red when any key on the remote control is pressed. MODE Depending upon which input signal is selected, selects an available picture mode. "Selecting a picture mode" on page 37 for details. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. See the image"...
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Page 13: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). -
Page 14: Positioning Your Projector14
Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen. Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location. Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >... -
Page 15: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size
BenQ has provided tables of 16:9-aspect-ratio and 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset). -
Page 16: How To Determine The Recommended Screen Size For A Given Distance
How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room. The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room. Determine the aspect ratio of the screen you need, 16:9 or 4:3? If you need a 16:9 screen, refer to Table A1 (page 17) or Table A2 (page 18). -
Page 17: Projection Dimensions
Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 64 calculating the appropriate position. When the screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Ceiling Installation Minimum zoom Maximum zoom Table A1: The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9 Screen Dimensions Diagonal Height Width Height Width... - Page 18 When the screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:10 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Ceiling Installation Maximum zoom Table A2: The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:10 Screen Dimensions Diagonal Feet Inches 1270 2032 2540...
- Page 19 When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3 Floor Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Ceiling Installation Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Table B1: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3 Screen Dimensions Diagonal Height Width Height Width Feet Inches...
- Page 20 There is 3% tolerance among these numbers in Table A1, Table A2, Table B1, and Table B2 due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics.
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Page 21: Connection
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents"... -
Page 22: Connecting Video Source Devices
Connecting Video source devices This section describes how to connect the projector to Video source devices using video cables. Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations. You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: •... -
Page 23: Connecting An Hdmi Device
Connecting an HDMI device You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. To connect the projector to an HDMI device: Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the video device. -
Page 24: Connecting A Component Video Source Device
Connecting a Component Video source device 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 (either through a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable or Component cable):... -
Page 25: To Connect The Projector To An S-Video Source Device
Connecting an S-Video source device 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: Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device. -
Page 26: Connecting A Composite Video Source Device
Connecting a composite Video source device 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: Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device. -
Page 27: Operation
Operation Starting up the projector 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 on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Slide the lens cover open. -
Page 28: Using The Menus
Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom Analog RGB SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Auto MENU Exit English Front Table Disable Disable Disable BenQ MENU Exit Auto Status ENTER Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit. MENU Exit Press to highlight Language... -
Page 29: Securing The Projector
Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent stealing. If not, purchase a lock, like Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. -
Page 30: If You Forget The Password
Setting a password Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot 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 startup unless the correct password is entered. -
Page 31: Entering The Password Recall Procedure
Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector. -
Page 32: Switching Input Signal
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. Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Projected Image
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. -
Page 34: Correcting Keystone
Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps. -
Page 35: Selecting The Aspect Ratio
Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size. To navigate the picture, press Mode/enter to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows ( , picture. To reduce size of the picture, press Mode/enter to switch back to the zoom in/out function, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. - Page 36 Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is in 4:3, 16:9, or 16:10 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio.
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Page 37: Optimizing The Image
Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, go to the DISPLAY >... -
Page 38: Adjusting Brightness
YPbPr/S-Video/Video/HDMI Signal Input Dynamic mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment. Standard mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs. Cinema mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment. -
Page 39: Selecting A Color Temperature
Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing projector or remote control. Lower setting produces less saturated colors; setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic. - Page 40 3D Color Management In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the room. Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered.
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Page 41: Setting The Presentation Timer
Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments. -
Page 42: Remote Paging Operations
To activate the presentation timer, press press to highlight On and press Mode/ enter. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press Mode/enter on the projector or ENTER on the remote control to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is On” displaying on the screen. The timer start counting at the time the timer is To cancel the timer, perform the following steps. -
Page 43: Hiding The Image
Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. The word 'BLANK' appears in the corner of the screen while the image is hidden. -
Page 44: Utilizing Faq Function
Utilizing FAQ function The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information. To get the FAQ information: Press on the projector or remote control or press MENU/EXIT to open the OSD menu and press INFORMATION menu. -
Page 45: Operating In A High Altitude Environment
Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black or Blue screen, you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source. -
Page 46: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound, Press MENU/EXIT and then press is highlighted. -
Page 47: Shutting Down The Projector
Shutting down the projector Press Power and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. Press Power a second time. The Power indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector. -
Page 48: Menu Operation
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone DISPLAY Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint PICTURE... -
Page 49: System Setup
Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min On/Off Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr BenQ/Black/Blue/My Screen On/Off On/Off Mute On/Off Volume Power on/off ring On/Off tone... -
Page 50: Display Menu
DISPLAY menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (default setting/ value) Correct the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not Wall Color white. See (Off) There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your Aspect Ratio input signal source. See (Auto) details. -
Page 51: Picture Menu
PICTURE menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (default setting / value) Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type. -
Page 52: System Setup: Basic Menu
Controller (Disable) Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start- Splash up. Four options are available: BenQ logo, Black screen, Blue screen or My Screen Screen. (BenQ logo) Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen. See My Screen own startup screen"... -
Page 53: System Setup: Advanced Menu
SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (default setting / value) Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the Quick function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90- Cooling second duration to approximately 30 seconds. (On) A mode for operation in high altitude areas. -
Page 54: Information Menu
INFORMATION menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Current System Status Operation... -
Page 55: Maintenance
Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. -
Page 56: Lamp Information
Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode) "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic"... -
Page 57: Timing Of Replacing The Lamp
Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. -
Page 58: Replacing The Lamp
• To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement. • If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp. - Page 59 Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials.
- Page 60 Use a coin to turn the screw clockwise until the lamp cover is secured. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
- Page 61 Indicators Light Power Temp Lamp Power events Orange Orange Orange Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Orange Flashing Lamp events Orange Flashing Thermal events Green Orange Green Orange Green Green Green Green Orange Orange Orange Green Orange Orange Green Green Green Status &...
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Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause There is no power from the power cable. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. No picture Cause The video source is not turned on or connected correctly. The projector is not correctly connected to the input source device. -
Page 63: Specifications
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Resolution 1280 x 800 WSGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.4 to 2.58, f= 22.3 to 26.06 mm Lamp 200 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100–240V, 3.2A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic) Power consumption 285 W (Max);... -
Page 64: Dimensions
Dimensions 274.87 mm (W) x 131.30 mm (H) x 304.99 mm (D) 274.87 131.30 304.99 74.30 48.57 Specifications... -
Page 65: Timing Chart
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Resolution Frequency (kHz) 31.469 37.861 640 x 480 37.500 43.269 720 x 400 31.469 37.879 48.077 800 x 600 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 1024 x 768 60.023 68.667 1280 x 768 47.77 1280 x 800 49.65 63.981... - Page 66 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode NTSC SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Horizontal Resolution Frequency (kHz) 720 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 640 x 480@67Hz...
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Page 67: Warranty And Copyright Information
Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects. -
Page 68: Regulation Statements
Regulation statements FCC statement CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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