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  • Page 1 MP626/MP670 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety Operating in a high altitude environment . 43 Adjusting the sound ......44 instructions .......3 Controlling the projector through a Lan Introduction......7 environment ........45 Personalizing the projector menu display . 49 Projector features ......... 7 Shutting down the projector ....
  • 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.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions (Continued) The lamp becomes extremely hot Do not place this product on an during operation. Allow the unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector to cool for approximately product may fall, sustaining serious 45 minutes prior to removing the damage.
  • Page 5 Always place the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation. - Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not step on the projector or place Ceiling mounting the projector any objects upon it. Besides probable We want you to have a pleasant physical damage to the projector, experience using your BenQ projector, doing so may result in accidents and so we need to bring this safety matter possible injury.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance. • The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior. Introduction...
  • Page 8: Shipping Contents

    Shipping contents 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

    Projection lens External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 details.) Vent (cool air intake) Audio speaker Focus ring and Zoom ring RJ45 Input Jack S-VIDEO input jack Rear/lower side VIDEO input jack AUDIO input jack (L) 10 11 12 13...
  • Page 10: Controls And Functions

    TEMPerature indicator light Lights up red if the projector's POWER indicator light temperature becomes too high. See Lights up or flashes when the projector is "Indicators" on page 64 for details. under operation. See "Indicators" on page Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up) for details.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Manually corrects distorted images Menu/Exit resulting from an angled projection. See Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) "Correcting keystone" on page 32 menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, details. exits and saves menu settings. Auto "Using the menus" on page 26 Automatically determines the best picture details.
  • Page 12: Remote Control Effective Range

    Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front and the rear of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Remote Control Battery

    Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. • If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
  • Page 14: Positioning Your Projector

    Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.
  • Page 15: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the screen).
  • Page 16 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size Select your screen size. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "4:3 screen". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled "Average".
  • Page 17 There is 5% tolerance among these numbers 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 before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics.
  • Page 18: Connection

    ® needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. Additionally, you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook. To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer: •...
  • Page 19: Connecting A Monitor

    Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the D-SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA or VGA to DVI-A cable by following the instructions below.
  • Page 20: Connecting Video Source Devices

    • Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting 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...
  • Page 21: Connecting Hdmi Source Devices

    Connecting 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 transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable.
  • Page 22: Connecting Component Video Source Devices

    Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor 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.
  • Page 23 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 24: Connecting Composite Video Source Devices

    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 25: Operation

    "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. To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar Please select language language first.
  • Page 26: Using The Menus

    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.
  • Page 27: Utilizing The Password Function

    On. The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it.
  • Page 28: If You Forget The Password

    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 the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it.
  • Page 29: Disabling The Password Function

    If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off show in the row of Power on Lock. You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector.
  • Page 30: 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. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Projected Image

    "Correcting keystone" on page 32 for details. • Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes. • Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from.
  • Page 32: 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 can use Auto Keystone or Keystone manually correct it following one of these steps.
  • Page 33: Magnifying And Searching For Details

    MENU Back Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control Press Zoom +/- to display the Zoom bar.
  • Page 34: Playing 3D Function

    Video: standard NTSC DVD player to output 60Hz movie. 55% of the brightness loss. • To enjoy the 3D function, first enable the Play Movie in 3D setting found in your DVD devices under the 3D Disc Menu. Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height.
  • Page 35 About the aspect ratio In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its 16:10 picture horizontal width.
  • Page 36: 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.
  • Page 37: Adjusting Brightness

    Setting the User 1/User 2 mode There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting point and customize the settings.
  • Page 38: Adjusting Color

    “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
  • Page 39 If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments.
  • Page 40: Setting The Presentation Timer

    Press to highlight Timer period and decide the timer period by pressing The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-minute increments. If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer period is reset.
  • Page 41: Remote Paging Operations

    , ENTER on the remote control, or ENTER on the projector to restore the picture. • Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
  • Page 42: Locking Control Keys

    To release panel key lock, press and hold for 3 seconds on the projector. You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock and press to select Off. • Keys on the remote control are still in use when panel key lock is enabled.
  • Page 43: Operating In A High Altitude Environment

    1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 5°C–23°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 5°C and 28°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such a condition.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Sound

    Power on/off ring tone and press to select Off. The only way to change Power on/off ring tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on/off ring tone.
  • Page 45: Controlling The Projector Through A Lan Environment

    Configuring the Lan Control Settings If you are in a DHCP environment: Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port. Press MENU/EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
  • Page 46: Controlling The Projector Remotely Through A Web Browser

    Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby mode, you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector.
  • Page 47 "Using the menus" on page 26 "Remote control" on page 11 for details. The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menu, exit and save menu settings. ii. To switch input source, click on your desired signal.
  • Page 48 Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. For more information, visit http://www.crestron.com. If you are an IT administrator and would like to manage multiple devices through one interface, you can download Crestron Roomview at www.crestron.com/getroomview. Operation...
  • Page 49: Personalizing The Projector Menu Display

    If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange.
  • Page 50: 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 Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Wall Color Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9 Auto Keystone On/Off Keystone Position DISPLAY Phase H. Size...
  • Page 51 On/Off Language SYSTEM SETUP: Front Table/Rear Table/ Projector Position Basic Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling Menu display 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/ time 25 sec/30 sec Menu Settings Center/Top-left/Top-right/Bottom- Menu position right/Bottom-left Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 Auto Power Off min/25 min/30 min...
  • Page 52: System Setup

    Default Gateway Apply Reset All Settings Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible.
  • Page 53: Description Of Each Menu

    The values shown on the lower Position position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum. This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
  • Page 54: Color Space

    (Presentation) picture mode" on page 36 for details. Reference Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the Mode same page below. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 37 (Dynamic) for details.
  • Page 55 Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Language "Using the menus" on page 26 for details. Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 14 for details. Position...
  • Page 56 "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 59 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated. Change password Security You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a Settings new one. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 27 for details.
  • Page 57 Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the projector. The INFORMATION menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Operation...
  • Page 58: 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 59: Lamp Information

    Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3500-4000 hours with proper usage. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu.
  • Page 60: Timing Of Replacing The Lamp

    The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See "Indicators"...
  • Page 61: Replacing The Lamp

    To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. •...
  • Page 62 Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. Replace the lamp cover on the projector and tighten the captive screws. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Maintenance...
  • Page 63 Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to '0'. Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage. Maintenance...
  • Page 64 Stand-by mode Green Powering up Flashing Green Normal operation Orange The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is Flashing turned off. Lamp events Orange The lamp ignition retries if the lamp fails during startup. Flashing The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or Please contact your dealer for assistance.
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the There is no power from the power projector, and plug the power cord into the cable. power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
  • Page 66: Specifications

    AC100–240V, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 245W (Max)/ 310W (Max)/ Power consumption <1W (Standby) <1W (Standby) Mechanical 306 mm (W) x 97 mm (H) x 216 mm (D) Dimensions Weight 6.05 lbs (2.75 Kg) Input terminal Computer input RGB input D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 2 Video signal input Screw type x 1 (V1.3)
  • Page 67: Dimensions

    Dimensions 306 mm (W) x 97 mm (H) x 216 mm (D) 306.00 55.20 Ceiling Mount Installation * Ceiling Mount Screws: M4 x 14 (Max. L=14, Min. L=12) 106.09 109.22 Unit: mm Specifications...
  • Page 68: Timing Chart

    Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60 37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75 43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85 720 x 400 37.927...
  • Page 69 Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 55.935 59.887 106.500 WXGA+_60 1440 x 900 70.635 74.984 136.750 WXGA+_75 1400 x 1050 65.317 59.978 121.750 SXGA+_60 1600 x 1200 75.000 60.000 162.000 UXGA 640 x 480@67Hz 35.000 66.667...
  • Page 70 60.00 1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00 1080P@60Hz 67.5 60.00 1080P@50Hz 56.26 50.00 Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibra- tion. Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode Horizontal Vertical Color sub-carrier Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz)
  • Page 71 Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 720 x 400 37.927 85.039 35.5 720 x 400_85 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60 37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75 43.269...
  • Page 72 1024 x 600-GTF 31.47 480p 31.25 27.000 576p 37.50 74.25 720p_50 45.00 74.25 720p_60 VIDEO 28.13 74.25 1080i_50 33.75 74.25 1080i_60 67.5 148.5 1080p 56.26 148.5 1080p Displaying a 1080i_50 or 1080i_60 signal may result in slight image vibration. Specifications...
  • Page 73: Warranty And Copyright Information

    BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. 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).
  • Page 74: Regulation Statements

    If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 75 BenQ's monitors have colored "Power" indicators. While the indicator shows green, it means that the monitor is using the full power. While the indicator shows yellow or amber, it means that the monitor is in suspend or sleep mode and is using less than 2 watts of electricity.

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