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MU686/MU706
Digital Projector

User Manual

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Page 1: ...MU686 MU706 Digital Projector User Manual...

Page 2: ...ring the projector 26 Switching input signal 28 Magnifying and searching for details 29 Selecting the aspect ratio 29 Optimizing the image 31 Setting the presentation timer 34 Remote paging operations...

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

Page 4: ...lugged 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 voltages...

Page 5: ...re 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 other...

Page 6: ...ety 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 a proper fitting BenQ projector c...

Page 7: ...audio input is connected Auto Power Off Signal Power On Direct Power On Auto Power Off function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time...

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

Page 9: ...13 RS232 control port 14 HDMI input port 15 USB Type A port Provides 1 5A power Used for charging the QCast dongle optional accessory 16 RGB signal output jack 17 RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr s...

Page 10: ...8 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar 9 OK Confirms the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 10 Arrow keys Up Down Left Right When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated these keys are...

Page 11: ...Display OSD menu 6 BACK Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings 7 Toggles projector audio between on and off Decreases the projector audio volume Increases the projector audio vol...

Page 12: ...ally determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 17 FREEZE Freezes the projected image 18 SMART ECO Displays the lamp mode selection bar 19 ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture 20...

Page 13: ...base and sliding it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place WARNING Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom s...

Page 14: ...t a setting Press QUICK INSTALL on the remote control and then press until Projector Installation is highlighted Press OK and press to select a setting 1 Front Table Select this location with the proj...

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Page 16: ...80 about 4 6 m screen is required All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test...

Page 17: ...rojector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores The connection illustrations below are for reference only The rear connecting jacks available on the pr...

Page 18: ...using just one of the connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the...

Page 19: ...to MHL and connect the dongle to the HDMI 2 MHL port 3 Replace the wireless cover and tighten the screw that secures the wireless cover Starting the wireless projection 1 Turn on the projector 2 Afte...

Page 20: ...ress QCast to turn off the QCast dongle Pressing QCast on the projector or remote control to reboot the dongle The input source HDMI 2 MHL cannot be found when the projector automatically searches for...

Page 21: ...nergizing the lamp 3 If the projector is activated for the first time select your OSD language following the on screen instructions 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a...

Page 22: ...l To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 23 for details Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or...

Page 23: ...L on the remote control Press to highlight Keystone and press OK Press MENU and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press to highlight Keystone and press OK 2 The Keystone correction page...

Page 24: ...Operation 24 3 Press to adjust vertical values 4 Press to adjust horizontal values Corner Fit Back Enter...

Page 25: ...n menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highlight Press MENU to the previous page or to exit Status DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Off Auto 0 0 Exit PC 3D Teaching...

Page 26: ...d go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings menu Press OK The Security Settings page appears 2 Highlight Change Security Settings and press OK 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys re...

Page 27: ...age INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD appears for your retry You can press BACK to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on s...

Page 28: ...multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input...

Page 29: ...ed You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and some computers are...

Page 30: ...ector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 3 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center o...

Page 31: ...3 sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB 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 calibr...

Page 32: ...picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color...

Page 33: ...en an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation accordi...

Page 34: ...lp 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 and press OK to display the Presentat...

Page 35: ...version The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Windows XP or higher operating systems are recommended Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control...

Page 36: ...cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight High Altit...

Page 37: ...ing Tone is setting On or Off here Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power On Off Ring Tone Using the test pattern The projector is able to display the grid test p...

Page 38: ...aching purposes To activate the pattern 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY Teaching Template and press to select Blackboard or Whiteboard 2 Press to choose the pattern you need 3 Press OK to ac...

Page 39: ...power outlet To turn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 37 for details If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re st...

Page 40: ...ings 1 3D Settings 2 3D Settings 3 Apply 3D Settings 3D Settings 1 3D Settings 2 3D Settings 3 Off Teaching Template Blackboard Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Whiteboard Off Letter Fo...

Page 41: ...eiling Menu Settings Menu Display Time 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec Always Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left Reminder Message On Off Operation Settings Direct Power On On...

Page 42: ...ttings Lamp Mode Normal Economic SmartEco LampSave Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Timer Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power On Lock Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600...

Page 43: ...23 for details Position Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press...

Page 44: ...cture Mode cannot be adjusted 3D Sync Invert When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this function to correct the problem Save 3D Settings When you have successfully displayed the 3D...

Page 45: ...a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected Tint Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 32 for details This function is only available when a Video or...

Page 46: ...reminder messages on or off Operation Settings Direct Power On Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord Signal Power On Sets whether to turn the proje...

Page 47: ...on page 36 for details Audio Settings See Adjusting the sound on page 36 for details Lamp Settings Lamp Mode See Setting the Lamp Mode on page 51 for details Reset Lamp Timer See Resetting the lamp ti...

Page 48: ...correctly connected to devices See Connection on page 17 for how to make the connection Audio Pass Through Press to choose the source that you wish to use in operation mode See Connection on page 17 f...

Page 49: ...he PICTURE menu Lamp Mode Shows the current lamp mode Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode Color System Shows input system format Lamp Usage T...

Page 50: ...age to the projector surface and cabinet material Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the pro...

Page 51: ...lamp life The projector lamp is a consumable item To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting the Lamp Mode Setting the projector in Economic...

Page 52: ...mal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 51 you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears...

Page 53: ...replacement 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...

Page 54: ...after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 8 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp 9 Insert the lam...

Page 55: ...STEM SETUP Advanced Lamp Settings menu Press OK The Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and pre...

Page 56: ...Burn in ON Green Green Green Burn in OFF Lamp events Off Off Red Lamp1 error in normal operation Off Off Orange Flashing Lamp is not lit up Green Off Orange Lamp life exhausted Off Green Red Lamp doo...

Page 57: ...gnal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed...

Page 58: ...t Audio jack x 1 USB Type A 5V 1 5A x 1 for power supply only Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 USB Mini B x 1 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Vi...

Page 59: ...nsions 331 mm W x 114 4 mm H x 246 2 mm D Ceiling mount installation 331 246 2 114 4 Unit mm 127 7 635 92 100 57 577 7 537 9 8 199 6 77 116 99 156 37 330 98 76 5 40 49 Ceiling Mount screw M4 Max L 25...

Page 60: ...ook_timing 60 0 35 820 46 966 1024 x 600 BenQ Notebook_timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702...

Page 61: ...GA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67 5 108 1024 x 576 60Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 60 00 35 820 46 996 1024 x 600 65Hz BenQ Notebook Timi...

Page 62: ...e vibration Timing Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Horizontal Frequency kHz Pixel Frequency MHz 480i 720 x 480 59 94 15 73 27 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15 63 27 576p 720 x 576 5...

Page 63: ...for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format Video mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Color sub carrier Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL...

Page 64: ...ave other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2016 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be...

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