BenQ MP777 - Manual

Introduction 7 Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Projector features Projector features Projector features 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 off...

Introduction 8 Shipping contents Shipping contents 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 Standard accessories Standard accessories Stan...

Introduction 9 Projector exterior view Projector exterior view Projector exterior view Projector exterior view 1. External control panel(See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 3. Vent (heated air exhaust) 4. Quick-release button 5. Lens cover 6. Focus ring and Zo...

Introduction 10 Controls and functions Controls and functions Controls and functions Controls and functions Projector Projector Projector Projector 8. 8. 8. 8. TEMPerature warning light TEMPerature warning light TEMPerature warning light TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's tem...

Introduction 11 Remote control Remote control Remote control Remote control 1. 1. 1. 1. FREEZE FREEZE FREEZE FREEZE Freezes the projected image. "Freezing the image" on page 37 2. 2. 2. 2. ASPECT ASPECT ASPECT ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio. "Selecting the aspect ratio" on p...

Positioning your projector 14 Positioning your projector Positioning your projector Positioning your projector Positioning your projector Choosing a location Choosing a location Choosing a location Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation lo...

Positioning your projector 15 Obtaining a preferred projected image size Obtaining a preferred projected image size Obtaining a preferred projected image size Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each fa...

Positioning your projector 17 Projection dimensions Projection dimensions Projection dimensions Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 61 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. There is 3% tolerance among these numbers du...

Connection 18 Connection Connection Connection 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 belo...

Connection 19 Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer Connecting a computer Connecting a computer Connecting a computer The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® ...

Connection 20 Connecting video source devices Connecting video source devices Connecting video source devices 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 qualit...

Connection 21 Connecting an HDMI device Connecting an HDMI device Connecting an HDMI device 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: To connect the projector to an HDMI device: To...

Connection 22 Connecting an S-Video/Composite Video source device Connecting an S-Video/Composite Video source device Connecting an S-Video/Composite Video source device Connecting an S-Video/Composite Video source device Examine your video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/Vide...

Operation 23 Operation Operation Operation Operation Starting up the projector Starting up the projector Starting up the projector Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicat...

Operation 24 signal which is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 62 for details. Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the...

Operation 25 Using the menus Using the menus Using the menus 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. The following example describes how to set the OSD language. 1. Press MENU/EXI...

Operation 26 Securing the projector Securing the projector Securing the projector Securing the projector Using a security cable lock Using a security cable lock Using a security cable lock Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purc...

Operation 28 Disabling the password function Disabling the password function Disabling the password function Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Securi...

Operation 29 Switching input signal Switching input signal Switching input signal 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. When starting up, the projector automatically search for the available...

Operation 31 2. Press to highlight Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio. 3. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements. About the aspect ratio About the aspect ratio About the aspect ratio About the aspect ratio • In the pict...

Operation 32 Optimizing the image Optimizing the image Optimizing the image Optimizing the image Using Wall Color Using Wall Color Using Wall Color 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 ...

Operation 33 This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item. 5. Press //// to select a picture mode that is closest to your need. 6. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with //// . See "Fine-tuning the image ...

Operation 35 4. Press to highlight Hue Hue Hue Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors. Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other. For example, if you select Re...

Operation 38 Locking control keys Locking control keys Locking control keys Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock Panel Key Lock Panel Key Lock Pa...

Operation 40 Controlling the projector through a Lan Controlling the projector through a Lan Controlling the projector through a Lan Controlling the projector through a Lan environment environment environment environment Lan Control Settings Lan Control Settings Lan Control Settings Lan Control Sett...

Operation 41 Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser 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 ...

Operation 43 Shutting down the projector Shutting down the projector Shutting down the projector Shutting down the projector 1. Press Power Power Power 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 Power...

Operation 44 Menu operation Menu operation Menu operation Menu operation Menu system Menu system Menu system 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 1. DISPLAY Wall Col...

Operation 47 Description of each menu Description of each menu Description of each menu Description of each menu Function (Default setting/value) Description Wall Color ( Off ) Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 32 ...

Operation 48 Function (default setting/value) Description Color (0) Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video image. See "Adjusting Color" on page 33 for details. This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is selected and the system format ...

Operation 49 Function (default setting / value) Description Projector Position ( Front Table ) 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. Menu Settings Menu Display Time Menu Display Time Menu...

Operation 50 Function (default setting / value) Description Standby Monitor Out ( Off ) Selecting On On On On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to devices. See "Co...

Maintenance 52 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Care of the projector Care of the projector Care of the projector 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 ...

Maintenance 53 Lamp information Lamp information Lamp information Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour Getting to know the lamp hour Getting to know the lamp hour Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calcul...

Maintenance 54 Timing of replacing the lamp Timing of replacing the lamp Timing of replacing the lamp Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator Lamp indicator Lamp indicator Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new l...

Maintenance 55 Replacing the lamp Replacing the lamp 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...

Maintenance 58 Indicators Indicators Indicators Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Orange Off Off Stand-by mode. Green Flashing Off Off Powering up. Green Off Off Normal operation. Orange Flashing Off Off • The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut dow...

Troubleshooting 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. The projector does not turn on. The projector does not turn on. The projector does not turn on. No picture No picture No picture No picture Blurred image Blurred image Blurred image Blu...

Specifications 60 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Projector specifications Projector specifications Projector specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens ...

Specifications 62 Timing chart Timing chart Timing chart Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for PC input Resolution Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 720 x 400 720 x 400_7...

Specifications 64 Supported timing for Component-YP Supported timing for Component-YP Supported timing for Component-YP Supported timing for Component-YP b bb b P P P P r r r r input input input input Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration. Su...

Warranty and Copyright information 65 Warranty and Copyright information Warranty and Copyright information Warranty and Copyright information Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in mate...

Regulation statements 66 Regulation statements Regulation statements Regulation statements Regulation statements FCC statement FCC statement FCC statement FCC statement CLASS B CLASS B CLASS B CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and us...