BenQ MP770 - Manual

Introduction 10 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 su...

Introduction 11 Projector exterior view Front/upper side Rear side See "Connection" on page 22 for details. Lower/side view 1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 12 for details.) 2. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Projection lens 4. Quick-release button 5. Lens cap 6. Focus...

Introduction 12 Controls and functions Projector 1. Focus ringAdjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 35 for details. 2. Zoom ringAdjusts the size of the image. See "Fine- tuning the image size and clarity" on page 35 for details...

Introduction 14 Remote control 1. Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.When the projector is in standby mode, press once to turn the projector on.When the projector is on, press twice to turn the projector to standby.See "Start up" on page 31 and "Shutting down the pro...

Introduction 15 Warning messages on the back of the remote control The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output. The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should be mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of child...

Introduction 16 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 17 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Table in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Table at rear of screen; 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. Your room layo...

Positioning your projector 19 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 maximum (native) resolution of the projector is 1024 x 768 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspec...

Positioning your projector 20 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. Select your screen size. 2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled '4:3 Screen Diagonal'. Using this value, look across this row to the righ...

Positioning your projector 21 Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 66 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you int...

Connection 22 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 w...

Connection 24 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. To connect the pro...

Connection 25 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. This projector also supports data (graphic) "PC" connection using wireless function. ...

Connection 26 Connecting Audio The projector has a built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. It is not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theatre or h...

Connection 27 To connect the projector to a DVI source device or a computer: For information on connecting a DVI source device to a computer through a VGA to DVI-A cable, see "Connecting a computer" on page 22 . 1. Take the DVI (DVI-D or DVI-I) cable and connect one end to the DVI output soc...

Connection 29 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 30 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 31 Operation Start up 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. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become defor...

Operation 32 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Us...

Operation 33 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 34 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. To cycle through the available input sources, press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar displays. You can man...

Operation 35 Auto-adjusting the image In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best pictu...

Operation 37 Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio. With the advent of digital signal processing, dig...

Operation 38 Optimizing the image Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need, press MODE repeatedly until ...

Operation 39 3. Press Left/ Right to select User 1 Mode to User 2 Mode. 4. Press Down to highlight Reference. 5. Press Left/ Right to select an application mode that is closest to your need. 6. Press Down to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with Left/ Right. See "Fine-tuning...

Operation 40 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. 4. Other adjustments You can find other image quality fine-tune selections in the PICTURE menu as well. See "Picture menu" on page 4...

Operation 42 Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function. You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing Page Up and Page D...

Operation 43 Personalizing the projector menu display The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the l...

Operation 44 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 DISPLAY Aspect Ratio Auto/Actual Size/4:3/16:9 KeystonePositionPhaseH. SizeDigital ZoomPan PIP Settings PIP On/Off Source S-Video/Video Po...

Operation 45 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. SOURCE Auto Source Detection On/Off Network SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Language English, Fr...

Operation 46 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 17 different OSD menu languages. See "System setup: Basic menu" on page 50 for details. Below is the overview of the English OSD menu. The followin...

Operation 47 Display menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Aspect Ratio (Auto) There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 37 for details. Keystone (0) Corrects any...

Operation 48 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 Application Mode (PC/DVI-A/DVI- D: Presentation; YPbPr/S-Video Video: Movie) Pre-defined ap...

Operation 49 Source menu Gamma (Gamma 2) The relationship between input signal and image brightness. The lower the figure, the more black detail is visible.• Gamma 1, 4, and 8Increases the average brightness of the image.Best for a lit environment, meeting room or family room • Gamma 2: Gamma curve ...

Operation 50 System setup: Basic menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Language (English) Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. Use Left/ Right on the projector or remote control to select your desired language. There are 17 languages for your choice: English (defaul...

Operation 51 System setup: Advanced menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Quick Cooling (Off) 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. Hig...

Operation 52 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 Source Shows the current signal source. Applic...

Maintenance 53 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 and to clean the dust filter to prevent overheating. See "Cleaning the lens" and "Cleaning and replacing the dust filter...

Maintenance 54 A warning message like the one pictured to the right will be displayed for 10 seconds every 500 hours of use to remind you to clean the filter. To leave the message, press ENTER on the projector or remote control. To clean the filter 1. Turn the projector off and wait until the fans s...

Maintenance 55 6. Refit the filter case by aligning and inserting it into the projector slot. 7. Press the case back until it clicks into place. 8. Turn the projector back on. If the case is not correctly seated in place, the projector will display an on-screen message as pictured to the right every...

Maintenance 56 Lamp information Calculation of 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 = 3/4 (hours used in Eco...

Maintenance 57 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 59 13. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. 14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. A war...

Maintenance 60 Indicators Illustration • Blank -: Light OFF • O : Orange light • : Light flashing • R: Red light • : Light ON • G: Green light Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. - - Stand-by mode. - - Powering up. - - ...

Maintenance 61 Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Thermal events - - The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. - - - - R R R R G R O R R R R R G R R O G R R G R G G R O O R R O R G O ...

Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurred image Remote control does not work 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 outlet. If the power outlet has...

Troubleshooting 63 The computer projected image is too big for the screen or appeared to be cut- off My Window Media Player program works great on my computer, but the movie window is dark on my projector, while the Media Player tools display OK. The remote mouse function does not work. Cause Remedy...

Specifications 64 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.6 to 2.77, f= 20.4 to 23.5 mm Lamp 220 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100–240V, 1.5A–3.2A, 50/60 Hz (Auto...

Specifications 65 Timing chart Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 640 x 400 31.47 70.089 25.176 640 x 400_...

Specifications 66 Dimensions 298 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 230 mm (D) Unit: mm 230 298 94 59 78

Warranty 67 Warranty 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 be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's onl...

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 ...