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  • Page 1: User Manual

    MX520/MX703 Digital Projector User Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting the presentation timer.....30 Remote paging operations ....31 Freezing the image ........31 Hiding the image........32 Locking control keys ......32 Operating in a high altitude environment ..........32 Adjusting the sound........33 Using the test pattern ......33 Table of contents Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control. Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap (if any) when the projector lamp is Important safety instructions Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 4 When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. Important safety instructions Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 5 3000 m (10000 feet) Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the (0 feet) projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector. Important safety instructions Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • 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

    3D Function supported Various 3D formats make the 3D function more flexible. By presenting the depth of the images, you can wear BenQ 3D glassed to enjoy the 3D movies, videos and sporting events in a more realistic way. •...
  • Page 8: Shipping Contents

    *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information. Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Remote control with batteries Optional accessories Spare lamp kit Presentation Plus Ceiling mount kit Carry bag 3D glasses Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 9: Projector Exterior View

    S-Video input jack Video input jack Audio (L/R) input jacks Audio input jack Audio output jack AC power jack Ceiling mount holes Kensington anti-theft lock slot Rear adjuster foot MX703 12 13 18 19 Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 10: Controls And Functions

    Used to hide the screen picture. make adjustments. 14. SOURCE TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's Displays the source selection bar. temperature becomes too high. Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Displays the video term description on screen resulting from an angled projection. which is provided for hard-of-hearing viewers. SmartEco 23. Teaching template Displays the lamp mode selection bar Enters Teaching template setting directly. (Normal/Economic/SmartEco). Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 12: Remote Control Effective Range

    If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage. Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 13: Positioning Your Projector

    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

    If your measured projection distance is 6.0 m (6000 mm), the closest match in the "Projection distance (mm)" column is 5943 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150'' (about 3.8 m) screen is required. Positioning your projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • 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

    A/V device Monitor (VGA) (DVI) Speakers MX520 MX703 VGA cable S-Video cable VGA to DVI-A cable Video cable USB cable Audio cable Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) Audio L/R cable adapter cable HDMI cable Connection Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 17: Connecting Video Source Devices

    If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. Connection Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 18: Operation

    See "Timing chart" on page 56 for details. • If no signal is detected for 3 minutes, the projector automatically enters ECO BLANK mode. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Projected Image

    This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Adjust the projected image to the Sharpen the image by rotating the size that you need using the zoom focus ring. ring. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 20: Correcting Keystone

    DISPLAY menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone correction page displays. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Presentation Timer Language the OSD menu. Projector Installation Front Table Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Front+Rear Panel Key Lock Background Color BenQ BenQ Splash Screen Analog RGB MENU Exit Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 22: Securing The Projector

    3 seconds, and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows. You can retry by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 23: 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 24: Switching Input Signal

    Press MENU/EXIT and then press until the SOURCE menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Color Space Conversion and press to select a suitable color space. This function is only available when the HDMI-input port is in use. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 25: Magnifying And Searching For Details

    Press MENU/EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Aspect Ratio. Press to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 26 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like some computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration. 4:3 picture Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 27: Optimizing The Image

    Reference Mode. This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item. Press to select a picture mode that is closest to your need. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 28: Adjusting Brightness

    One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “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. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 29 Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta. Press to highlight Hue and press to select its range. Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 30: Setting The Presentation Timer

    Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time. 3 min/2 min/1 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 3/2/1 minute(s). Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 31: Remote Paging Operations

    Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 32: Hiding The Image

    If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over- Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Sound

    To display the test pattern, open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Test Pattern and press to select On. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 34: Using The Teaching Templates

    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. Teaching Whiteboard Blackboard Template Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 35: Shutting Down The Projector

    In such cases, press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 36: Menu Operation

    Color Temperature Cool/Normal/Warm R Gain/G Gain/B Gain/R Offset/G Color Temperature Fine Tuning Offset/B Offset Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y 3D Color Management Saturation Gain Reset Picture Setting Current/All/Cancel Quick Auto Search On/Off SOURCE Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 37 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 hr/ Sleep Timer 8 hr/12 hr Remote Receiver (for MX703) Front+Rear/Front/Rear Panel Key Lock On/Off Background Color Black/Blue/Purple/BenQ Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 38 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 projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 39: Description Of Each Menu

    • The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted. • The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees. 3D Sync Invert When you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this function to correct the problem. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 40: Function Description

    "Setting a preferred color temperature" on page 29 for details. Fine Tuning 3D Color "3D Color Management" on page 29 for details. Management Reset Picture "Resetting current or all picture modes" on page 30 for details. Setting Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 41 Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. Menu Menu Position Settings Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. Reminder Message Sets the reminder messages on or off. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 42: Function Description

    "Hiding the image" on page 32 for details. Sleep Timer Sets the auto-shutdown timer. Remote Allows you to enable all the remote receivers or one specific remote Receiver (for receiver on the projector. MX703) Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 43 You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 22 for details. Security Settings Change Security Settings Power On Lock "Utilizing the password function" on page 22 for details. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 44: Monitor Out

    See "Connection" on page 16 for how to make the connection. Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. Wired LAN BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details. Network AMX Device Discovery Settings (for When AMX Device Discovery is On, the projector can be detected by AMX controller.
  • Page 45 Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Remove the battery from the remote control. • Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent. Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 47: Lamp Information

    . The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period. Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 48: Timing Of Replacing The Lamp

    47), 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 49: Replacing The Lamp

    Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 50: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. Connect the power and restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 51 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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 52 Temperature 2 error (over limited temperature) Flashing Green Red Flashing Thermal Sensor 2 open error Flashing Green Thermal Sensor 2 short error Green Flashing Green Green Thermal IC #2 I2C Connection error Flashing Flashing Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    You are too far away from the projector. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the projector. The password is incorrect Cause Remedy Please see "Entering the password recall You do not remember the password. procedure" on page 23 for details. Troubleshooting Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 54: Specifications

    Audio signal input Audio in Output terminals RCA audio jack (L/R) x 2 RGB output PC audio jack x 1 (MX520) D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1 PC audio jack x 2 (MX703) Speaker USB port (Mini-B x 1) (Stereo) 2 watt x 1 (MX520)
  • Page 55: Dimensions

    287.3 mm (W) x 114.4 mm (H) x 232.6 mm (D) 287.3 232.6 114.4 Ceiling mount installation 207.6 Ceiling Mount screw: M4 x 8 (Max L = 8 mm) 199.6 Unit: mm 83.38 123.0 141.88 232.6 286.90 Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 56: Timing Chart

    *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential, Top Bottom and Side by Side format. **Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format. ***Supported timing for 3D signal with Top Bottom and Side by Side format. Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 57 *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential, Top Bottom and Side by Side format. **Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format. ***Supported timing for 3D signal with Top Bottom and Side by Side format. Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 58 (Hz) Frequency (MHz) NTSC* 15.73 3.58 15.63 4.43 SECAM 15.63 4.25 or 4.41 PAL-M 15.73 3.58 PAL-N 15.63 3.58 PAL-60 15.73 4.43 NTSC4.43 15.73 4.43 *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format. Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
  • Page 59: 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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