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... projector 15 Choosing a location 15 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 16 Connection 17 Connecting video source devices........18 Operation 19 Starting up the projector 19 Adjusting the projected image 20 Using the menus 22 Securing the projector 23 Switching input signal 26 Magnifying and searching for details ...27 Selecting the aspect ratio 27 Optimizing the image 29 Setting the presentation timer 32 Remote paging operations 33 Freezing the image 33 Hiding the image 33 Locking control keys 33 Operating in a high...
... projector 15 Choosing a location 15 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 16 Connection 17 Connecting video source devices........18 Operation 19 Starting up the projector 19 Adjusting the projected image 20 Using the menus 22 Securing the projector 23 Switching input signal 26 Magnifying and searching for details ...27 Selecting the aspect ratio 27 Optimizing the image 29 Setting the presentation timer 32 Remote paging operations 33 Freezing the image 33 Hiding the image 33 Locking control keys 33 Operating in a high...
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... at the projector lens during operation. Important safety instructions 3 The intense light beam may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK or ECO BLANK on . Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap (if any objects as this manual before...
... at the projector lens during operation. Important safety instructions 3 The intense light beam may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK or ECO BLANK on . Always open the lens shutter (if any) or remove the lens cap (if any objects as this manual before...
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... for ceiling mount installation. If you intend to the mounting bracket become wet, disconnect it . Hg - This will perform the secondary role of the ceiling mount bracket. See www.lamprecycle.org. 20. BenQ recommends that you use of displaying inverted images for mounting the projector and ensure it to person and property. If the projector does become loose. You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the power supply's power...
... for ceiling mount installation. If you intend to the mounting bracket become wet, disconnect it . Hg - This will perform the secondary role of the ceiling mount bracket. See www.lamprecycle.org. 20. BenQ recommends that you use of displaying inverted images for mounting the projector and ensure it to person and property. If the projector does become loose. You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the power supply's power...
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....) Lamp cover Vent (heated air exhaust) Quick-release button Lens cap Focus and Zoom rings Vent (cool air intake) Front IR remote sensor Projection lens RJ45 LAN input jack USB port RS232 control port HDMI-input port RGB signal output jack RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack S-Video input jack Video input jack Audio (L/R) input jacks Audio input jack Audio output jack AC power jack Kensington anti-theft lock slot 12V DC output terminal Used to connect these devices. Rear adjuster foot Front adjuster foot Ceiling mount holes...
....) Lamp cover Vent (heated air exhaust) Quick-release button Lens cap Focus and Zoom rings Vent (cool air intake) Front IR remote sensor Projection lens RJ45 LAN input jack USB port RS232 control port HDMI-input port RGB signal output jack RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack S-Video input jack Video input jack Audio (L/R) input jacks Audio input jack Audio output jack AC power jack Kensington anti-theft lock slot 12V DC output terminal Used to connect these devices. Rear adjuster foot Front adjuster foot Ceiling mount holes...
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... projector volume. LAMP indicator light Adjusts the focus of the image. Zoom ring or flashes when the lamp has developed a Adjusts the size of the projected image. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Lights up or flashes when the projector is activated, the #7, #11, and #14 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to previous OSD menu, timings for the displayed image. MODE 6. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. 10 Introduction Controls and functions Projector MX716 MX717...
... projector volume. LAMP indicator light Adjusts the focus of the image. Zoom ring or flashes when the lamp has developed a Adjusts the size of the projected image. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Lights up or flashes when the projector is activated, the #7, #11, and #14 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to previous OSD menu, timings for the displayed image. MODE 6. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. 10 Introduction Controls and functions Projector MX716 MX717...
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... Displays the lamp mode selection bar. 13. MODE Selects an available picture setup mode. ON/OFF Toggles the projector between standby mode and on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint). 9. NETWORK Not available. 14. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for display. 3. Source selection buttons (COMPUTER-1, COMPUTER-2, VIDEO, S-VIDEO) Selects an input source for the displayed image. Left 6. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN Operate your display software program (on . 2. NETWORK SETTING Not available. 11. Remote control...
... Displays the lamp mode selection bar. 13. MODE Selects an available picture setup mode. ON/OFF Toggles the projector between standby mode and on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint). 9. NETWORK Not available. 14. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for display. 3. Source selection buttons (COMPUTER-1, COMPUTER-2, VIDEO, S-VIDEO) Selects an input source for the displayed image. Left 6. PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN Operate your display software program (on . 2. NETWORK SETTING Not available. 11. Remote control...
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... a toy. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is The laser beam is activated, the #5, #16, and #17 keys are used necessary to press and hold as your startup screen. 24. output. 18. Adjusts the sound level. 16. Volume +/- It emits red colored light when you press 17. Not available. 23. Numeric buttons Enters numbers in network settings. ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio. 22.
... a toy. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is The laser beam is activated, the #5, #16, and #17 keys are used necessary to press and hold as your startup screen. 24. output. 18. Adjusts the sound level. 16. Volume +/- It emits red colored light when you press 17. Not available. 23. Numeric buttons Enters numbers in network settings. ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio. 22.
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... the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on their external video ports when connected to the COMPUTER 1 jack. • If you choose will be expected in home theater or home cinema applications. See "Standby Settings" on page 48 for details. • If the selected video image...
... the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on their external video ports when connected to the COMPUTER 1 jack. • If you choose will be expected in home theater or home cinema applications. See "Standby Settings" on page 48 for details. • If the selected video image...
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... instructions. 4. Switch all of the screen. The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the connected equipment on the projector or remote control to avoid possible dangers such as the lamp lights up , a startup logo is activated for input signals. See "Utilizing the password function" on the power outlet switch (where fitted). See "Timing chart" on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Check that the POWER indicator light...
... instructions. 4. Switch all of the screen. The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the connected equipment on the projector or remote control to avoid possible dangers such as the lamp lights up , a startup logo is activated for input signals. See "Utilizing the password function" on the power outlet switch (where fitted). See "Timing chart" on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Check that the POWER indicator light...
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...Language remote control to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert Teaching Template Analog RGB Off Auto On 0 0 Off Disable MENU Exit SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Position Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen My Screen English Front Table Front+Top Off BenQ BenQ Analog RGB MENU Exit 2. Press MENU/EXIT on . Main menu icon Main menu Sub-menu Highlight Current input signal DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone Keystone Position Phase H. Using...
...Language remote control to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert Teaching Template Analog RGB Off Auto On 0 0 Off Disable MENU Exit SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Position Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen My Screen English Front Table Front+Top Off BenQ BenQ Analog RGB MENU Exit 2. Press MENU/EXIT on . Main menu icon Main menu Sub-menu Highlight Current input signal DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone Keystone Position Phase H. Using...
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... incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down the number and turn on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds, and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows. The RECALL PASSWORD projector will display a coded number on page 24 for details. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on the screen. 2. Write down in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you enter the wrong password, the Password Error password error message as pictured to...
... incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down the number and turn on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds, and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows. The RECALL PASSWORD projector will display a coded number on page 24 for details. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on the screen. 2. Write down in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you enter the wrong password, the Password Error password error message as pictured to...
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... SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > Change Password menu. 2. Changing the password 1. Password Keep this manual in a safe place. 5. Remember to enter the password next time when turning on -screen. You will display as asterisks on the projector. If the password is correct, another password. 4. If the password is started. 7. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will not have to enter the new password next time the projector is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message "INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD" displays...
... SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > Change Password menu. 2. Changing the password 1. Password Keep this manual in a safe place. 5. Remember to enter the password next time when turning on -screen. You will display as asterisks on the projector. If the password is correct, another password. 4. If the password is started. 7. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will not have to enter the new password next time the projector is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message "INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD" displays...
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... and input signal picture type. See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. • Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press / to suit your need, you can choose one to select a desired mode. 1. Press / to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. Operation 29 Presentation mode: Is designed for viewing...
... and input signal picture type. See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. • Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press / to suit your need, you can choose one to select a desired mode. 1. Press / to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. Operation 29 Presentation mode: Is designed for viewing...
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... blank screen. When the Panel Key Lock is Off" displaying on the video or other device. A confirmation message displays. 2. You will operate except POWER. To release the function, press any key on the remote control to restore the picture. The word "BLANK" appears in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is updated to your remote control...
... blank screen. When the Panel Key Lock is Off" displaying on the video or other device. A confirmation message displays. 2. You will operate except POWER. To release the function, press any key on the remote control to restore the picture. The word "BLANK" appears in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is updated to your remote control...
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... startup screen, set My Screen in locked status the next time it may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to select Off. • Keys on the remote control are as My Screen. 5. To view the captured picture displayed as your own startup screen, project the picture you turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector will be in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and...
... startup screen, set My Screen in locked status the next time it may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to select Off. • Keys on the remote control are as My Screen. 5. To view the captured picture displayed as your own startup screen, project the picture you turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector will be in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and...
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... Standby Monitor Out On/Off Settings Audio Pass Off/Computer/Video,S-Video/ Through HDMI Status DHCP IP Address Wired LAN Subnet Mask Network Default Gateway Settings DNS Server Apply AMX Device Discovery On/Off Mac Address Reset All Settings • Source • Picture Mode Current System Status • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. 42 Operation If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal...
... Standby Monitor Out On/Off Settings Audio Pass Off/Computer/Video,S-Video/ Through HDMI Status DHCP IP Address Wired LAN Subnet Mask Network Default Gateway Settings DNS Server Apply AMX Device Discovery On/Off Mac Address Reset All Settings • Source • Picture Mode Current System Status • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. 42 Operation If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal...
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... time will display during projector start-up. The timer can be shortened from a normal 90-second duration to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours. Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on page 34 for details. See "Locking control keys" on automatically once the power is fed through the VGA cable. See "Creating your target picture. 46 Operation...
... time will display during projector start-up. The timer can be shortened from a normal 90-second duration to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours. Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on page 34 for details. See "Locking control keys" on automatically once the power is fed through the VGA cable. See "Creating your target picture. 46 Operation...
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... "Adjusting the sound" on page 23 for details on how the total lamp hour is free from distortion. It helps you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. See "Operating in high altitude areas. Equivalent Lamp Hour See "Getting to a new one. Closed Caption • Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that the projected image...
... "Adjusting the sound" on page 23 for details on how the total lamp hour is free from distortion. It helps you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. See "Operating in high altitude areas. Equivalent Lamp Hour See "Getting to a new one. Closed Caption • Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that the projected image...
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..., Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Network Settings and Baud Rate. 48 Operation AMX Device Discovery Selecting On enables the function. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Function Standby Settings Network Settings Reset All Settings Description Network Selecting On enables the function. Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function. When you select Video,S-Video, audio signal can play sound when it is in standby mode and the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to connect the audio cable when HDMI...
..., Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Network Settings and Baud Rate. 48 Operation AMX Device Discovery Selecting On enables the function. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Function Standby Settings Network Settings Reset All Settings Description Network Selecting On enables the function. Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function. When you select Video,S-Video, audio signal can play sound when it is in standby mode and the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to connect the audio cable when HDMI...
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... timer. The projector will not automatically shut down in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. Press to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 2. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . • Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is selected, the light output will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu. 4. If the preset time...
... timer. The projector will not automatically shut down in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. Press to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 2. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . • Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is selected, the light output will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu. 4. If the preset time...