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MP724/MP727/MP735
Digital Projector
User Manual

Summary of Contents for MP724

Page 1: ...Welcome MP724 MP727 MP735 Digital Projector User Manual...

Page 2: ...assword function 30 Switching input signal 33 Adjusting the projected image 34 Magnifying and searching for details 36 Selecting the aspect ratio 37 Optimizing the image 39 Setting the presentation ti...

Page 3: ...to qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on 5 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to ope...

Page 4: ...unplugged 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high volta...

Page 5: ...tudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 14 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any...

Page 6: ...ector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use...

Page 7: ...keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display High brightness projection lamp Ability to display 16 7 million colors Multi language On Screen...

Page 8: ...uitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Optional accessories The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Proje...

Page 9: ...utput socket 12 D SUB COMP IN input socket 13 DVI input socket 14 HDMI input socket 15 S VIDEO input socket 16 VIDEO input socket 17 AUDIO speaker 18 Kensington anti theft lock slot 19 IR receiver 20...

Page 10: ...g control keys on page 45 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 7 10 and 12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See...

Page 11: ...B to a PC See Remote paging operations on page 44 for details 7 Up cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 29 for details 8 Left cursor Navigates and changes setti...

Page 12: ...ture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 34 for details 14 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 33 for details 15 IR transmitter...

Page 13: ...control battery Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufactur...

Page 14: ...Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required...

Page 15: ...lightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom...

Page 16: ...ystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 35 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where...

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Page 18: ...with max zoom Average Max length withmin zoom Feet Inches mm mm mm 4 48 1219 975 732 1756 1902 2049 90 59 1499 1199 899 2158 2338 2518 111 5 60 1524 1219 914 2195 2377 2560 112 6 72 1829 1463 1097 263...

Page 19: ...16 10 screen Recommended projection dis tance from screen in mm Verti cal offset in mm diagonal Width Height Min length with max zoom Average Max length withmin zoom Feet Inches mm mm mm 4 48 1219 103...

Page 20: ...e audio output socket of the computer and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings...

Page 21: ...tor Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the D SUB COMP IN socket not the DVI I socket 2 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Su...

Page 22: ...deo signal is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices they should be your connection m...

Page 23: ...o an HDMI source device 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the HDMI source device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input socket on the projector...

Page 24: ...Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI I signal input socket on the projector 2 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speakers take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of...

Page 25: ...mponent Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the D SUB COMP IN socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram If the se...

Page 26: ...or The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been sele...

Page 27: ...device 2 Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram If the selected video image is not d...

Page 28: ...lamp 3 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a five digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 30 for details 4 Switch all of the connected equipment on 5 T...

Page 29: ...o select a preferred language 2 Use to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu 4 Press MODE ENTER twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back t...

Page 30: ...ngs menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays 2 Highlight Power on Lock and select On by pressing 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4...

Page 31: ...verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings Change password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The mes...

Page 32: ...elect Off You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector Press to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press to select Off The Splash Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic...

Page 33: ...c images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies The input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 39 for detail...

Page 34: ...the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 35 for details Do not look into the...

Page 35: ...rojector you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps Using the remote control Press on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct ke...

Page 36: ...menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar displays 3 Repeat steps 2 4 in the section of Using the...

Page 37: ...to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portion...

Page 38: ...d black areas MP724 and MP727 MP735 3 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors standa...

Page 39: ...B colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic...

Page 40: ...the projected picture s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY Wall Color menu and press to select a color which i...

Page 41: ...brant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors...

Page 42: ...make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press MODE ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary color and press to s...

Page 43: ...ss to highlight Sound reminder to select On A notice sound alerts 30 seconds before and at the end of the Presentation Timer countdown 7 To activate the presentation timer press and press to select On...

Page 44: ...ote control or ENTER on the projector to restore the picture Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others See the warning messages on the back of the rem...

Page 45: ...tatus the next time it is turned on Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen To release the functio...

Page 46: ...s is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among...

Page 47: ...ight Audio Settings and press ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press to select On 4 To restore the sound repeat steps 1 3 and press to select Off Adjusting the sound level T...

Page 48: ...a few seconds the message will disappear If you want to cancel the message press any key except PAGE and LASER on the remote control Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light b...

Page 49: ...hase H Size Digital Zoom 2 PICTURE Picture Mode PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema User 1 User 2 Video source Dynamic Standard Cinema User 1 User 2 Reference Mode PC source Dynamic Presentatio...

Page 50: ...sition Top Left Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Right Timer counting direction Count Down Count Up Sound reminder On Off On Off Language Projector Position Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceili...

Page 51: ...s 5 SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Quick Cooling Off On High Altitude Mode Off On Audio Settings Mute Volume Power on off ring tone Off On Range 0 10 Off On Menu Settings Menu display time 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec...

Page 52: ...rtion H Size depending on the selected signal Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Digital Zoom 1 0X Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 36 f...

Page 53: ...e 42 for details Save Settings Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode Quick Auto Search On See Switching input signal on page 33 for details Color Space Conversion Auto detect by DVI HDMI s...

Page 54: ...ash Screen BenQ logo Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Four options are available BenQ logo My Screen Black screen or Blue screen My Screen Captures and sto...

Page 55: ...enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 30 for details Change Security Setting Power on Lock Off Splash Screen Lock Off See Utilizing the p...

Page 56: ...ssible solutions to problems you may encounter FAQ Features and Service Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution...

Page 57: ...48 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe th...

Page 58: ...mp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 2000 3000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp mode as...

Page 59: ...with Economic selected See Setting Lamp mode as Economic on page 58 you may continue to operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp warning appears The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hours A...

Page 60: ...uce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your loca...

Page 61: ...ctor after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 6 Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and mak...

Page 62: ...nu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Press to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE ENTER A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and p...

Page 63: ...Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projecto...

Page 64: ...The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the pro...

Page 65: ...Standby Mechanical Dimensions 325 mm W x 95 mm H x 254 mm D Weight 7 5 lbs 3 4 Kg Input terminal Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Digital input DVI I HDCP x 1 Video signal input HDMI...

Page 66: ...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 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 720 x 400 37 927 85 039 35 5 720 x 400 x 85 800 x 600 35 2 56 3 36 SVGA_56 37 879 60...

Page 67: ...XGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MAC13 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MAC16 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MAC19 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 68 75 06 100 000 MAC21 Signal Format Horizontal Fr...

Page 68: ...AL 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 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Resolution Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Frequen...

Page 69: ...91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA_85 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 500 WXGA _60 1400 x 1050 65 317 59 978 121 750 SXGA _60 1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MAC13 832...

Page 70: ...rranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2008 by BenQ Corporation All...

Page 71: ...to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC El...

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