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MP720 Digital Projector
Mainstream Series
User’s Manual
Welcome
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Table of contents Important safety instructions .................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................... 5 Projector features ................................................................. 5 Shipping contents................................................................. 6 Optional accessories ...................................................................................... 6 Projector exterior view ............................
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Correcting keystone ...........................................................28 Selecting an application mode............................................29 Switching input signal ........................................................29 Hiding the image ................................................................29 Remote paging operations..................................................30 Freezing the image .............................................................30 Shutdown .......
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Regulation Statements ............................................. 55 FCC statement ................................................................... 55 EEC statement ................................................................... 55 MIC statement ................................................................... 55 WEEE directive .................................................................. 55 Table of contents v
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Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Caution • To prevent shock, do not open the • Refer servicing to qualified service cabinet. There are no user serviceable personnel. parts inside. • Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens
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Safety Instructions 1. The lamp becomes extremely hot 4. Do not place this product on an during operation. Allow the unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector to cool for approximately product may fall, sustaining serious 45 minutes prior to removing the damage. lamp assembly for replacement. 5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. 2. Do not operate lamps beyond the Take it to a qualified technician rated lamp life. Excessive operation when se
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Safety Instructions (Continued) 6. Do not place this projector in any of the 7. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this unit on a blanket, following environments. bedding or any other soft surface. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. - Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls other item. and free flow of air around the projector. - Do not place inflammables near the - Locations where temperatures may projec
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Safety Instructions (Continued) 10. Do not step on the projector or place 13. This product is capable of displaying any objects upon it. Besides probable inverted images for ceiling mount physical damage to the projector, doing installation. so may result in accidents and possible Please use BenQ’s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is injury. securely installed. 11. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under 14. When the projector is
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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: • Selectable password protected function • Selectable quick cooling function for reducing projector cooling time • Optional wireless module allowing more computers to share one projector through cable or wireless connection • Compact and portable unit • High quality manual zoom le
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Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC. 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. The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Soft carry case User’s User’s manual manual CD Quick start Remote control Cleaning cloth Replacement filter guide with battery Pull the tab before us
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Projector exterior view Front / upper side 1. External control panel 1 (See "External control panel" on page 9 for detailed information.) 6 2. Ventilation grill 2 3. Projection lens 3 7 4. Front adjuster button 4 5. Lens cap 6. Focus ring and Zoom ring 7. Front IR remote sensor 5 Rear side Refer to "Connection" on page 18 for more information on making connections to various equipment. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 21 9 8 8. Rear adjuster foot 15. RGB (PC) / Component video (YPbPr/ 9. AC
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Side view 22. Kensington anti-theft lock slot 22 Lower side 23. Front adjuster foot 24. Lamp cover 23 25. Rear adjuster foot 24 25 8 Introduction
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Controls and functions External control panel 13 14 8 7 12 6 5 1 9 10 2 3 11 4 I I 1. Power (Refer to "Start up" on page 25 and "Shutdown" on page 30 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. 2. Blank (Refer to "Hiding the image" on page 29 for more information.) Used to hide the screen image. You can press any key on the control panel to bring the image back. 3. Mode (Refer to "Application Mode" on page 33 for more information.) Depending upon which input signal is selected, there
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8. Power indicator light (Refer to "Indicators" on page 47 for more information.) Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. 9. 3 Left 10. Right 4(Refer to "Correcting keystone" on page 28 for more information.) When the on-screen menu is not activated, #9 and #10 function as Keystone -/+ hot keys. 11. 6Menu (Refer to "Using the menus" on page 32 for more information.) Turns on the on-screen display control menu. 12. 5Exit Exits and saves the menu settings. When the on-screen
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3. 5Up, 6 Down 4. 3Left, Right 4 When the on-screen menu is activated, the 5Up, 6 Down, 3Left and Right 4buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. 5. Menu (Refer to "Using the menus" on page 32 for more information.) Turns on the on-screen display control menu. Exits and saves the menu settings. (Pressing the 5Up button repeatedly can also exit and save the menu settings.) 6. Keystone (Refer to page "Correcting keystone" on page 28 for mo
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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 of the projector’s IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters (~ 20 feet). • Operating the projector from the • Operating the projector from the rear front Approx. 15° Approx. 15° Make sure that there are no obstacles b
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Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Floor at rear of screen; 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. 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 location and distance betwe
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I. Floor front Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. II. Ceiling front Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling. Set in the Advance > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on. III. Floor
