BenQ MP727 - Manuals

Introduction 7 English 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 s...

Introduction 8 English 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 will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustr...

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

Introduction 10 English Controls and functions Projector 6. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 39 for details. Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus" on page 29 for details. 7. Left/ Starts ...

Introduction 11 English Remote control 1. Laser (Standard Remote only) Use as on-screen pointer. DO NOT POINT IN EYES . 2. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 28 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 48 for details. 3. ...

Introduction 12 English Operating the LASER pointer The LASER Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits red colored light when you press it and the indicator lights up red. The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold LASER for continuous output. Do not look into the ...

Positioning your projector 14 English Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the loca...

Positioning your projector 15 English Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. 4:3 is the native aspect ratio of MP724 and MP727. 16:10 is the native ...

Positioning your projector 19 English MP735 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 t...

Connection 20 English 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 in...

Connection 21 English 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...

Connection 22 English Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: • HDMI • DVI-I • Component Video • S-Video • Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using...

Connection 23 English Connecting HDMI source devices The projector provides a HDMI input socket that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compati...

Connection 24 English Connecting DVI-I source devices The projector provides a DVI-I input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI-I source device like a DVD player. DVI-I format is used to directly carry a digital signal to a digital display without signal conversion. The pure digital connect...

Connection 25 English Connecting Component Video source devices 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 ...

Connection 26 English Connecting S-Video source devices 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 ...

Connection 27 English Connecting Composite Video source devices 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 ...

Operation 28 English 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 light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Press POWER on the projector ...

Operation 29 English 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 them to your familiar language first. Securing the projector Using a security cable lo...

Operation 30 English 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...

Operation 31 English If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the five-digit password every time you turn on the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds, and...

Operation 32 English Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER . The message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the current password...

Operation 33 English 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. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want the projector ...

Operation 34 English 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 t...

Operation 35 English Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the ZOOM ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the FOCUS ring. Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at eithe...

Operation 36 English 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 1. Press Zoom +/- to display the Zoom bar. 2. Press Zoom + to magnify the cente...

Operation 37 English Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. For MP724 and MP727, the default aspect ratio is 4:3. And for MP735, the default aspect ration is 16:10. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are ...

Operation 38 English 2. Real : The image is projected as its original resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector awa...

Operation 39 English Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the fo...

Operation 40 English Setting the User 1/User 2 mode There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1 / User 2 ) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. Press MENU/EXIT to open ...

Operation 41 English 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. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic. Adju...

Operation 42 English 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 wit...

Operation 43 English Setting the presentation timer The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function:1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu ...

Operation 44 English 3. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “ Timer is Off ” displaying on the screen. Remote paging operations 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 t...

Operation 45 English 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 is on, no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER . 1. Press / on the p...

Operation 46 English 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 5°C–23°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature...

Operation 47 English Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection" on page 20 for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporari...

Operation 48 English 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: Advanced > Menu Settings menu...

Operation 49 English 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 Auto /Real/4:3/16:9 Keystone Position Phase ...

Operation 52 English Description of each menu FUNCTION (default setting/value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Wall Color ( Off ) Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 40 for details. Aspect Ratio ( Auto ) There ar...

Operation 53 English FUNCTION (default setting/value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Tint (0) Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See "Adjusting Tint" on page 41 for details. The function is only available when Video or S-Video with NTSC system is selected. Sharpness (15...

Operation 54 English FUNCTION (default setting/value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) 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. Auto Power Off ( Disable...

Operation 55 English FUNCTION (default setting/value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Standby D-Sub Output ( Off ) Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the D-SUB IN and D-SUB OUT sockets are correctly connected to devices. See &#...

Operation 56 English The INFORMATION menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. FUNCTION (default setting/value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) FAQ-Image and Installation Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter. FAQ-Features and Service Current System Status...

Maintenance 57 English 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 ...

Maintenance 58 English 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 ...

Maintenance 59 English 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....

Maintenance 60 English Replacing the lamp • If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp. • To reduce the risk of e...

Maintenance 62 English 11. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer 12. 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 disp...

Maintenance 63 English Indicators Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp 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 to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. Lamp events O...

Troubleshooting 64 English 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 pow...

Specifications 65 English Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name MP724 MP727 MP735 Optical Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA 1024 x 768 XGA 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = ...

Specifications 66 English Dimensions 325 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 254 mm (D) Timing chart Supported timing for Analog RGB input 254 95 80.53 325 58.6 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...

Warranty and Copyright information 70 English 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 ...

Regulation statements 71 English 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 guaran...