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... the projector through a LAN environment 36 Shutting down the projector 39 Direct power off 39 Menu operation 40 Maintenance 50 Care of the projector 50 Lamp information 51 Troubleshooting......... 58 Specifications 59 Projector specifications 59 Dimensions 60 Ceiling mount installation 61 Timing chart 62 Warranty and Copyright information 66
... the projector through a LAN environment 36 Shutting down the projector 39 Direct power off 39 Menu operation 40 Maintenance 50 Care of the projector 50 Lamp information 51 Troubleshooting......... 58 Specifications 59 Projector specifications 59 Dimensions 60 Ceiling mount installation 61 Timing chart 62 Warranty and Copyright information 66
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... voltage may damage your projector. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is designed and tested to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK or ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control. 4. Important safety instructions 3 Save it...
... voltage may damage your projector. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is designed and tested to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK or ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control. 4. Important safety instructions 3 Save it...
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...on rare live parts. Allow the projector unstable cart, stand, or table. There are dangerous high rated lamp life. The only user serviceable occasions. Never replace the lamp assembly or any other covers. Do not attempt to suitably qualified professional service personnel. 9. When the ... The to cool for replacement. 11. Under no circumstances should come into contact with cause them to removing the lamp assembly damage. Do not place this 8. for approximately 45 minutes product may fall, sustaining serious prior to break on an during operation.
...on rare live parts. Allow the projector unstable cart, stand, or table. There are dangerous high rated lamp life. The only user serviceable occasions. Never replace the lamp assembly or any other covers. Do not attempt to suitably qualified professional service personnel. 9. When the ... The to cool for replacement. 11. Under no circumstances should come into contact with cause them to removing the lamp assembly damage. Do not place this 8. for approximately 45 minutes product may fall, sustaining serious prior to break on an during operation.
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... of a car with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may cause the projector to , the lamp. 3000 m (10000 feet) 0 m (0 feet) 16. Do not place inflammables near fire alarms - Do not stand the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation. - Locations where...
... of a car with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may cause the projector to , the lamp. 3000 m (10000 feet) 0 m (0 feet) 16. Do not place inflammables near fire alarms - Do not stand the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation. - Locations where...
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... on the ceiling, we need to bring this safety matter to your BenQ projector. Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. Ceiling mounting the projector We want you purchased your attention to prevent possible damage to fail. Lamp contains mercury. This product is securely installed. This will perform the secondary...to the projector, doing so may fall from the place you to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is a safety risk that you use of displaying inverted images for ceiling ...
... on the ceiling, we need to bring this safety matter to your BenQ projector. Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. Ceiling mounting the projector We want you purchased your attention to prevent possible damage to fail. Lamp contains mercury. This product is securely installed. This will perform the secondary...to the projector, doing so may fall from the place you to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is a safety risk that you use of displaying inverted images for ceiling ...
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... HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) • The apparent brightness of the projected image will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. The projector offers the following features. • ECO BLANK - This is directly proportional to deliver high reliability and... Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to projection distance. • The lamp brightness will vary depending on surfaces of several predefined colors • Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process ...
... HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) • The apparent brightness of the projected image will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. The projector offers the following features. • ECO BLANK - This is directly proportional to deliver high reliability and... Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to projection distance. • The lamp brightness will vary depending on surfaces of several predefined colors • Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process ...
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MX716 MX717 Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Remote control with batteries Soft carry case Optional accessories 1. Please consult your ... missing, please contact your region, and may differ from those illustrated. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. RS232 cable 8 Introduction Spare lamp kit 2.
MX716 MX717 Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Remote control with batteries Soft carry case Optional accessories 1. Please consult your ... missing, please contact your region, and may differ from those illustrated. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. RS232 cable 8 Introduction Spare lamp kit 2.
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Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 MX716 4 1 2 3 MX717 5 Rear/lower side 12 10 11 13 14 MX716 19 22 15 16 17 18 1. 2. 6 3. 4. 5. 7 6. 8 7. 8. 9. 9 10. 11. 6 12. 13. 14. 7 15. 8 16. 9 17. 18. 19. ... Front adjuster foot Ceiling mount holes 24 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 AUDIO-IN MX717 19 20 22 24 23 21 22 23 Introduction 9 Consult your dealer for details.) Lamp cover Vent (heated air exhaust) Quick-release button Lens cap Focus and Zoom rings Vent (cool air intake...
Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 MX716 4 1 2 3 MX717 5 Rear/lower side 12 10 11 13 14 MX716 19 22 15 16 17 18 1. 2. 6 3. 4. 5. 7 6. 8 7. 8. 9. 9 10. 11. 6 12. 13. 14. 7 15. 8 16. 9 17. 18. 19. ... Front adjuster foot Ceiling mount holes 24 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 AUDIO-IN MX717 19 20 22 24 23 21 22 23 Introduction 9 Consult your dealer for details.) Lamp cover Vent (heated air exhaust) Quick-release button Lens cap Focus and Zoom rings Vent (cool air intake...
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... picture setup mode. Right/ Decreases the projector volume. 8. Indicates the status of the projected image. Zoom ring or flashes when the lamp has developed a Adjusts the size of the image. ENTER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on the On-Screen Display (OSD)... becomes too high. BLANK When the On-Screen Display (OSD) Used to previous OSD menu, timings for the displayed image. Controls and functions Projector MX716 MX717 1 1 2 9 2 9 3 10 3 10 4 11 4 11 5 6 12 13 5 14 6 12 13 14 7 15 7 15 8 11 8 11 1. menu is Down) under ...
... picture setup mode. Right/ Decreases the projector volume. 8. Indicates the status of the projected image. Zoom ring or flashes when the lamp has developed a Adjusts the size of the image. ENTER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on the On-Screen Display (OSD)... becomes too high. BLANK When the On-Screen Display (OSD) Used to previous OSD menu, timings for the displayed image. Controls and functions Projector MX716 MX717 1 1 2 9 2 9 3 10 3 10 4 11 4 11 5 6 12 13 5 14 6 12 13 14 7 15 7 15 8 11 8 11 1. menu is Down) under ...
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... Display (OSD) menu. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. 10. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. Introduction 11 Remote control MX716 MX717 1 2 13 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 16 7 18 8 19 9 20 10 21 11 22 12 23 24 1. ENTER Activates... the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 7. SMART ECO Displays the lamp mode selection bar. 13. MODE Selects an available picture setup mode. MENU/EXIT Turns on . 2. ECO BLANK BLANK Used to hide the screen picture....
... Display (OSD) menu. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. 10. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. Introduction 11 Remote control MX716 MX717 1 2 13 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 16 7 18 8 19 9 20 10 21 11 22 12 23 24 1. ENTER Activates... the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 7. SMART ECO Displays the lamp mode selection bar. 13. MODE Selects an available picture setup mode. MENU/EXIT Turns on . 2. ECO BLANK BLANK Used to hide the screen picture....
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.... 4. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on page 23 for details. The start up , a "Power MX717 On Tone" will start to search for details. To turn off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on a blank screen. See "Utilizing the ...POWER indicator light on . 6. Switch all of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you are prompted for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 3. Operation Starting up , a startup logo is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness. If the projector doesn...
.... 4. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on page 23 for details. The start up , a "Power MX717 On Tone" will start to search for details. To turn off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on a blank screen. See "Utilizing the ...POWER indicator light on . 6. Switch all of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you are prompted for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 3. Operation Starting up , a startup logo is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness. If the projector doesn...
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...the corner of the screen for details. Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle To adjust the projector (MX716): 1. To adjust the projector (MX717): Screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the horizontal angle. To correct this , press AUTO on page 26 for 3 seconds. The current source ... cases, you want it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes If the projector is on a flat surface or the from the lamp may need to lock the foot in position. 1 2 2. This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is MX716 positioned where...
...the corner of the screen for details. Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle To adjust the projector (MX716): 1. To adjust the projector (MX717): Screw the adjuster feet to fine-tune the horizontal angle. To correct this , press AUTO on page 26 for 3 seconds. The current source ... cases, you want it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes If the projector is on a flat surface or the from the lamp may need to lock the foot in position. 1 2 2. This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is MX716 positioned where...
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... off The AC power cord can also activate the Quick cooling function. To protect the lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. (When you attempt to cool down , to protect the lamp, when you don't respond in a few minutes to re-start the projector after the...If the projector is a steady orange and fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. • Lamp life results will disappear. 2. Direct power off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 46 for a MX717 few minutes to start the projector, the fans will display prompting you can be heard.
... off The AC power cord can also activate the Quick cooling function. To protect the lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. (When you attempt to cool down , to protect the lamp, when you don't respond in a few minutes to re-start the projector after the...If the projector is a steady orange and fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. • Lamp life results will disappear. 2. Direct power off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 46 for a MX717 few minutes to start the projector, the fans will display prompting you can be heard.
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...Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone On/Off Normal/Economic/ Lamp Mode SMART ECO (for the MX716 Lamp Settings only) Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Security Settings Change Password Change Security Power On Lock Settings Splash Screen Lock Baud Rate... 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 SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 6. If there is no equipment connected...
...Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone On/Off Normal/Economic/ Lamp Mode SMART ECO (for the MX716 Lamp Settings only) Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Security Settings Change Password Change Security Power On Lock Settings Splash Screen Lock Baud Rate... 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 SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 6. If there is no equipment connected...
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... adjust the image size and focus and check that are closed captioned (usually marked as Economic" on page 35 for details. Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp Mode as "CC" in a high altitude environment" on page 23 for qualified service personnel. Selecting On enables the function and...RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captions. Lamp Settings Security Settings Baud Rate Test Pattern Reset Lamp Timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that...
... adjust the image size and focus and check that are closed captioned (usually marked as Economic" on page 35 for details. Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp Mode as "CC" in a high altitude environment" on page 23 for qualified service personnel. Selecting On enables the function and...RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captions. Lamp Settings Security Settings Baud Rate Test Pattern Reset Lamp Timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that...
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Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of hours the lamp has been used. Operation 49 Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of your projector. 6. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal.
Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of hours the lamp has been used. Operation 49 Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of your projector. 6. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal.
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... within the recommended range for the projector. The only thing you need to do on the surface. • Use a canister of the projector except the lamp. Never use the original box or provided soft carry case. 50 Maintenance When you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Cleaning the...
... within the recommended range for the projector. The only thing you need to do on the surface. • Use a canister of the projector except the lamp. Never use the original box or provided soft carry case. 50 Maintenance When you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Cleaning the...
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...hours with proper usage. If the Economic mode is a consumable item that normally can do the following settings via the OSD menu. • Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for your presentation, select Disable. To set Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings >...the preset time lengths are not suitable for more information on Economic mode. 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...
...hours with proper usage. If the Economic mode is a consumable item that normally can do the following settings via the OSD menu. • Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for your presentation, select Disable. To set Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings >...the preset time lengths are not suitable for more information on Economic mode. 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...
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... explode. This is a consumable item. The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature warning light will operate normally. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK Notice Replace Lamp Now Lamp>XXXX Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK "XXXX" shown in some instances the lamp may continue to operate the projector...
... explode. This is a consumable item. The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature warning light will operate normally. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK Notice Replace Lamp Now Lamp>XXXX Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK "XXXX" shown in some instances the lamp may continue to operate the projector...
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..., use caution when removing lamp glass that you purchase a qualified projector lamp for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp cover loosens. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. 2 1 2 MX717 MX716 1 MX717 Maintenance 53 Consult your fingers between the lamp and the projector. Turn ...the power off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow ...
..., use caution when removing lamp glass that you purchase a qualified projector lamp for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp cover loosens. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. 2 1 2 MX717 MX716 1 MX717 Maintenance 53 Consult your fingers between the lamp and the projector. Turn ...the power off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow ...