BenQ MX720 User Manual
BenQ MX720 User Manual

BenQ MX720 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    MX720/MW721 Digital Projector User Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety Using the teaching templates ....35 Shutting down the projector ....36 instructions ......3 Direct power off........36 Introduction ......7 Menu operation ........37 Projector features........7 Maintenance......48 Shipping contents ........8 Care of the projector......48 Projector exterior view......9 Lamp information ........
  • 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 In some countries, the line voltage is...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions (Continued) The lamp becomes extremely hot Do not place this product on an during operation. Allow the projector unstable cart, stand, or table. The to cool for approximately 45 minutes product may fall, sustaining serious prior to removing the lamp assembly damage.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not place this projector in any of Do not block the ventilation holes. the following environments. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft - Space that is poorly ventilated or surface.
  • Page 6 If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    90 seconds after turning off. • 3D Function supported Enjoy a wide range of 3D file formats through BenQ 3D glasses. The 3D imaging technology will take your entertainment experience to a whole new level. • 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.
  • 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 are region-specific, and may differ from those illustrated. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions.
  • Page 9: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view External control panel Front/upper side (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) Lamp cover Vent (heated air exhaust) Quick-release button Lens cap Focus ring and zoom ring Vent (cool air intake) Speaker grill Front IR remote sensor Projection lens RS232 control port RJ45 LAN input jack...
  • Page 10: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Projector Focus ring 10. POWER indicator light Adjusts the focus of the projected image. Lights up or flashes when the projector is Zoom ring under operation. 11. AUTO Adjusts the size of the image. Top IR remote sensor Automatically determines the best picture LAMP indicator light timings for the displayed image.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control 10. NETWORK SETTING Enters network setting directly. 11. TEST Displays the test pattern. 12. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. 13. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. Right/Volume + Increases the projector volume.
  • Page 12: Remote Control Effective Range

    Remote control effective range The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
  • Page 13: Positioning Your Projector13

    Note that a special rear projection screen portability. and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location. Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation menu after you turn the projector on.
  • Page 14: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 57 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. MX720 Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset...
  • Page 15 All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 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.
  • Page 16: 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 17: Connecting Video Source Devices

    • If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 46 for details. Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
  • Page 18 The table below describes the connection methods for different devices, and where the sound is from. Device PC/Component Video Video/S-Video Microphone AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN Audio input port AUDIO (L/R) • The projector can play • AUDIO IN 1/MIC AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN AUDIO (L/R)/MIC the sound from...
  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Starting up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet 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.
  • Page 20: 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 21: 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, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps. •...
  • Page 22: Using The Menus

    Front Table Digital Zoom Menu Settings Teaching Template Operation Settings Remote Receiver Front+Top Panel Key Lock Background Color BenQ Analog RGB MENU Exit Splash Screen BenQ Analog RGB MENU Exit Press MODE/ENTER on the to highlight the SYSTEM projector or remote control to SETUP: Basic menu.
  • Page 23: Securing The Projector

    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 the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 25 on page for details.
  • Page 24: Entering The Password Recall Procedure

    BenQ Customer Center. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Recall Code: Seek help from the local BenQ service 255 255 255 255 center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase MENU...
  • Page 25: Switching Input Signal

    (movies). • The native display resolution of MX720 is in a 4:3 aspect ratio, while MW721 projector is in a 16:10 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution.
  • Page 26: Magnifying And Searching For Details

    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 Digital Zoom+/- to display the Zoom bar. Press Digital Zoom+ to magnify the center of the picture.
  • Page 27 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 MX720 MW721 to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming image...
  • Page 28: 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 colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, go to the DISPLAY >...
  • Page 29: Adjusting Brightness

    Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with . See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the below functions may not be available.
  • Page 30: Setting A Preferred Color Temperature

    Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature: Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by pressing on the projector or remote control. Press to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/ ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page appears. Press to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing...
  • Page 31: Setting The Presentation Timer

    Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other. For example, if you select Red and set its Yellow range at 0, only pure red in the projected GREEN picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta.
  • Page 32: Remote Paging Operations

    Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time. Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0.
  • Page 33: Hiding The Image

    Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >...
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Sound

    heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions. Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input.
  • Page 35: Using The Teaching Templates

    Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate the pattern: Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY > Teaching Template and press to select Blackboard or Whiteboard. Press to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern.
  • Page 36: 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 37: Menu Operation

    Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. Main menu Sub-menu Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Wall Color Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H.
  • Page 38 On/Off Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 Blank Timer min/25 min/30 min Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 Sleep Timer hr/8 hr/12 hr Remote Receiver Front+Top/Front/Top Panel Key Lock On/Off Background Color Black/Blue/Purple/BenQ Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ Operation Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 39 Main menu Sub-menu Options High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Volume Audio Settings Microphone Volume Power On/Off On/Off Ring Tone Lamp Mode Normal/Economic/SmartEco Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password Security Power On Lock Change Security Settings Settings Web Control Lock 2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/...
  • Page 40 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. Operation Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 41: Description Of Each Menu

    Description of each menu Function Description Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is Wall Color not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 28 for details. There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on Aspect Ratio your input signal source.
  • Page 42: Function Description

    Function Description Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 28 for details. Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality Reference and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the Mode...
  • Page 43 Function Description Quick Auto "Switching input signal" on page 25 for details. Search Color Space "Changing Color Space" on page 25 for details. Conversion Presentation Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 31 for details.
  • Page 44 Function Description Direct Power On Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord. Signal Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing POWER or ON when the projector is in standby mode and the signal is feed through the VGA cable.
  • Page 45 "Utilizing the password function" on page 23 for details. Web Control Lock BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details. Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or Baud Rate download the projector’s firmware.
  • Page 46 "Connection" on page 16 for how to make the connection. Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. Wired LAN Projection Log In Code BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details. Network AMX Device Discovery Settings When AMX Device Discovery is On, the projector can be detected by AMX controller.
  • Page 47 Function Description Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Lamp Mode Shows the current lamp mode. Resolution Current Shows the native resolution of the input signal. System 3D Format Status Shows the current 3D mode. Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB.
  • Page 48: 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 and case clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.
  • Page 49: 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. "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic or SmartEco" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour information: Press MENU/EXIT and then press to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP:...
  • Page 50: Timing Of Replacing The Lamp

    49), you may continue to operate the Lamp>XXXX Hours projector until the next hour lamp warning appears. Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message. It is strongly recommended that you replace the Notice lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item.
  • Page 51: Replacing The Lamp

    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 52 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 53 Resetting the lamp timer After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page appears. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. A warning message appears asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER.
  • Page 54 Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Stand-by mode. Orange Green Powering up. Flashing Normal operation. Green Orange Normal power-down cooling Flashing Download CW start fail Green Scaler shutdown fail (data abort) Red Flashing Scaler reset fail (video projector only) LAN download fail LAN download processing Green...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector, and plug the power cord into the There is no power from the power cord. power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
  • Page 56: Specifications

    Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution RS-232 serial control 9 pin x 1 (MX720) 1024 x 768 XGA IR receiver x 2 (MW721) LAN control RJ45 x 1 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system...
  • Page 57: Dimensions

    Dimensions 311 mm (W) x 104 mm (H) x 244 mm (D) Unit: mm Ceiling mount installation Ceiling Mount screw: M4 (Max L = 25 mm; Min L = 20 mm) Unit: mm Specifications Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 58: Timing Chart

    1024 x 768 XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120** 119.989 97.551 115.5 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 67.5 BenQ 1024 x 576 60.0 35.820 46.966 Notebook_timing BenQ 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419 Notebook_timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 45.000...
  • Page 59 119.989 97.551 115.5 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 67.5 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60* 59.87 47.776 79.5 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576@60Hz 60.00 35.820 46.996 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600@65Hz 64.995 41.467 51.419 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 45.000...
  • Page 60 • The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen. Vertical Horizontal Pixel Timing Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Remark (Hz) (kHz) (MHz) 480i* 720 x 480 59.94 15.73...
  • Page 61: 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.

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