BenQ MP730 - Manual

Introduction 7 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 p...

Introduction 8 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 sup...

Introduction 9 Projector exterior view 1. Lamp cover 2. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Lens sliding door 4. Quick-release button 5. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) 6. Focus ring and Zoom ring 7. Vent (cool air intake) 8. Front IR remote sensor 9. Projection len...

Introduction 10 Controls and functions Projector 1. Focus ringAdjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 33 for details. 2. Zoom ringAdjusts the size of the image. See "Fine- tuning the image size and clarity" on page 33 for details...

Introduction 11 Remote control 1. Power Toggles the projector on or off.See "Starting up the projector" on page 27 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 47 for details. 2. ASPECTSelects the display aspect ratio. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 35 for details. 3. ...

Introduction 12 13. Indicator lightFlashes or lights red when any key on the remote control is pressed. 14. MODEDepending upon which input signal is selected, selects an available picture mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 37 for details. 15. FREEZEFreezes the projected image. See ...

Introduction 13 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 be...

Positioning your projector 14 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and po...

Positioning your projector 15 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positione...

Positioning your projector 16 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 avail...

Positioning your projector 17 Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 64 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. When the screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9 Table A1: The screen aspect ratio is 16...

Positioning your projector 19 When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3 Table B1: The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3 Screen Dimensions Projected picture size Distance from Screen in mm Vertical Offset Diagonal Height Width Height Width Min (Max...

Connection 21 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included ...

Connection 22 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 fo...

Connection 23 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: 1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the video device. 2. Connect the other end of the cab...

Connection 24 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 dev...

Connection 25 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 pr...

Connection 26 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 dev...

Operation 27 Operation Starting up the projector 1. 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. 2. Slide the lens cover open. If it is closed,...

Operation 28 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. To use the OSD menus, please set the OSD menu to your familiar language first. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote c...

Operation 29 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. See item 11 on page ...

Operation 30 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...

Operation 31 Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You...

Operation 32 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 di...

Operation 33 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: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front...

Operation 34 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 co...

Operation 35 3. Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size. 4. To navigate the picture, press Mode/enter to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. 5. To reduce size of the picture, press Mode/ent...

Operation 37 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 project...

Operation 38 YPbPr/S-Video/Video/HDMI Signal Input1. Dynamic mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment. 2. Standard mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs. 3. Cinema mode: Is...

Operation 39 Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the 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...

Operation 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 contro...

Operation 41 6. 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. 7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments. 8. Make sure you have...

Operation 42 7. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to highlight On and press Mode/ enter. 8. 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 scr...

Operation 43 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. When this function is activated with an audio ...

Operation 44 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: 1. Press / on the projector or remote control or press MENU/EXIT...

Operation 45 Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 0°C–35°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is betw...

Operation 46 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 "Connection" on page 21 for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporarily turn o...

Operation 47 Shutting down the projector 1. Press Power and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2. Press Power a second time. The Power indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will ...

Operation 48 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 1. DISPLAY Wall Color Off / Light Yellow / Pink / Light Green / Blue / Blackboard Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 16:9 / Auto / Real KeystonePositionPh...

Operation 50 DISPLAY menu SOURCE menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION Wall Color ( Off ) Correct the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 37 for details. Aspect Ratio (Auto) There are four options to set the image's ...

Operation 51 PICTURE menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Picture Mode (PC: Dynamic ; YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video/HDMI: Standard ) Pre-defined picture mode...

Operation 52 SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 41 for details. Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Disp...

Operation 53 SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Quick Cooling ( On ) Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90-second duration to approximately 30 seconds. Hi...

Operation 54 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 DESCRIPTION FAQ-Image and Installation Displays possible s...

Maintenance 55 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. Cleaning the lens Clean th...

Maintenance 56 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 ...

Maintenance 57 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 Lam...

Maintenance 58 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. • To reduce the risk ...

Maintenance 61 Indicators Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Orange Orange Orange The projector has just been connected to a power outlet or the lamp door is open. Orange Off Off Stand-by mode. Green Flashing Off Off Powering up. Green Off Off Normal operation. Orange Flashi...

Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurred image Remote control does not work The password is incorrect Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outle...

Specifications 63 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 (Automat...

Specifications 64 Dimensions 274.87 mm (W) x 131.30 mm (H) x 304.99 mm (D) 274.87 304.99 131.30 48.57 74.30

Specifications 65 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60 37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72 37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75 43.269 85....

Specifications 66 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Video mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Color sub-carrier Frequency (MHz) NTSC 15.73 60 3.58 PAL 15.63 50 4.43 SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41 PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58 PAL-N 15.63 50 3...

Warranty and Copyright information 67 Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty 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...

Regulation statements 68 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 ...